Using Beard Hair grafts (BHT) in the Hairline During Hair Transplant Surgery?

This question comes from a member of our hair loss social community and discussion forums: 

Several years ago, I underwent a hair transplant procedure using all scalp grafts. I’m now seeking a second procedure to refine my hairline – which I think looks a bit “pluggy.” Can the surgeon refine my hairline with beard hair grafts? Are body hair grafts (body hair transplants) generally used in the hairline?

Body hair grafts – of any kind – are not usually placed in the anterior or temporal hairline. While the diameter of the hair shafts and duration of the hair cycling is most similar with beard grafts, the hairs themselves are still noticeably different.

I’m afraid placing beard grafts into the hairline would actually have the opposite effect: making the hairline look more “pluggy” and harsh. You likely have scalp grafts in reserve, and placing these in the hairline (via Follicular Unit Extraction or Follicular Unit Strip Surgery) would probably make the biggest difference.
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