Afro Hair Transplant
Specialised technique for curly, African-type hair.
An afro hair transplant is more demanding because the follicle curves under the skin while the punch works straight.
Afro-textured hair requires special expertise because curly follicles curve under the skin.
Why expertise matters
Careful extraction avoids damaging curved grafts; coverage per graft is excellent. See the full guide.
Why afro-textured hair is more demanding
The key point is under the skin: the follicle curves rather than running straight, while the punch follows a straight axis. Misjudge the curve and you transect the follicle – the transection rate rises. So experience with this exact hair type is not a preference but a requirement.
What an experienced team does differently
Larger punches (often 1.0–1.2 mm instead of 0.8 mm) to allow for the curl. Slower work with frequent inspection under magnification. A test extraction at the start to map angle and curvature. Some centres prefer strip harvesting (FUT) for very tight curl, because follicles are separated under direct vision – at the cost of a linear scar.
The advantage you bring
Curly hair covers far better: each hair overlaps area that straight hair would leave bare. In practice this means fewer grafts achieve the same visual density than with fine, straight hair. See density explained.
A risk that should be named openly
Darker skin types carry a higher risk of keloid and hypertrophic scarring in donor and recipient areas. Ask about your own and your family’s keloid tendency, and have it medically assessed before booking. Also, traction alopecia from tight braids must be stopped first: keep pulling and even transplanted areas fall under tension. See safety.
This page is for general information and does not replace medical advice. Results are individual and cannot be guaranteed.
afro hair transplant: key points
Experienced teams use larger punches, work slower and start with a test extraction to keep the transection rate low.
Curly hair covers better, so fewer grafts are often needed. Keloid tendency and traction alopecia must be assessed first.
For the full overview, see our main page on hair transplants in Istanbul.
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