This is another topic that sometimes confuses the new readers.
Simply put, a follicular unit is a group of hair follicles as they grow in nature.
True! hair does not always grow as 1 hair per place.
In majority of instances, especially, in the scalp, it grows in groups of 2 or 3 hair per place. (refer picture above).
The picture below is a random example illustrating the concept of follicular units. Notice how even though the hair follicles splay as they go down, on the skin surface they grow close together in form of a unit.
Yes, right! a follicular unit.
Hair follicle per follicular unit differs in
- different races
- different areas of the body
- different areas of the scalp
However, as a basic thumbrule, for scalp, 1 follicular unit graft is atleast equal to 2 hair on average.
Therefore, if someone tries to con you by telling prices per follicle, take care and look closely. Most reputed HT doctors/clinics worldwide will always mention the fee per follicular unit graft (NOT per hair follicle).
Simply put, a follicular unit is a group of hair follicles as they grow in nature.
True! hair does not always grow as 1 hair per place.
In majority of instances, especially, in the scalp, it grows in groups of 2 or 3 hair per place. (refer picture above).
The picture below is a random example illustrating the concept of follicular units. Notice how even though the hair follicles splay as they go down, on the skin surface they grow close together in form of a unit.
Hair follicle per follicular unit differs in
- different races
- different areas of the body
- different areas of the scalp
However, as a basic thumbrule, for scalp, 1 follicular unit graft is atleast equal to 2 hair on average.
Therefore, if someone tries to con you by telling prices per follicle, take care and look closely. Most reputed HT doctors/clinics worldwide will always mention the fee per follicular unit graft (NOT per hair follicle).
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