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Can donor hair be taken from the back of the neck, below the collar line? (photo)

August 4, 2017
Asked By:Garthg in Ammanford, X7

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August 18, 2017

Answer: It is possible to harvest neck hairs but it would not be advisable since neck hair is not considered permanent hair.

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August 18, 2017

Answer: It is possible to harvest neck hairs but it would not be advisable since neck hair is not considered permanent hair.

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August 16, 2017

Answer: Donor site

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Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 16, 2017

Answer: Donor site

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August 7, 2017

Answer: Donor hair of the neck

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD
August 7, 2017

Answer: Donor hair of the neck

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD

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August 4, 2017

Answer: Donor From Neck Area

John Kahen, MD
August 4, 2017

Answer: Donor From Neck Area

John Kahen, MD
August 5, 2017

Answer: Neck hair

William Rassman, MD (retired)
August 5, 2017

Answer: Neck hair

William Rassman, MD (retired)

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