Can the donor hair be taken from the sides of the head. I don’t want to thin the back of the head any further.

Question

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your surgeon about operative issues as each doctor has their unique regimen.  Your doctor also needs to examine you to make sure what you are asking is possible.

Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS · Answer

When treating hair loss with FUE and FUT techniques hair can be harvested from both the back and the sides of the scalp.

Donovan Rosas, MD · Answer

The donor hair can be harvested from the horseshoe which consists of the occipital and parietal scalp (back and sides). There is a limit to harvest of approximately 10-15% of the available follicles in order to avoid thinning at the donor site.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS) with experience in hair restoration.

Michael Vories, MD · Answer

The short answer is yes, we normally remove about half of the grafts in an FUE procedure from the side donor hair.

John E. Frank, MD · Answer

The area from the sides of the scalp is often a valuable area for harvesting grafts.  And it may allow your scalp to be more uniform.
Dr John E Frank

Can the donor hair be taken from the sides of the head. I don’t want to thin the back of the head any further.

Answers (8)

Answer: Removing Side Donor Hair

Answer: Removing Side Donor Hair

Answer: FUE Donor Area Dr John E Frank

Answer: FUE Donor Area Dr John E Frank

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about FUE Hair Transplant

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Can the donor hair be taken from the sides of the head. I don’t want to thin the back of the head any further.

Answers (8)

Answer: Removing Side Donor Hair

Answer: Removing Side Donor Hair

Answer: FUE Donor Area Dr John E Frank

Answer: FUE Donor Area Dr John E Frank

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about FUE Hair Transplant

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.