Can armpit hair be used for donor grafts for an eyebrow transplant?

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Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

It is technically possible but unless the hair is an exact match it's not advised. There's not really any reason to use it instead of using regular hair from the scalp.

Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS · Answer

It is possible to use armpit hair however not preferable.  The posterior scalp hair in the permanent zone is the most preferable donor site.  Hair from other locations have different growth cycles and may spend more time in the telogen phase (resting).

Richard E. Moore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. While underarm hair may be used for eyebrow transplants, I would not recommend it. First of all, the hair that grows under the arm may have a different texture growth pattern. Second, the hair cycle of the underarm hair is shorter and so these hairs may shed more frequently. This would give you less density to your results. The preferred location for harvesting hair is the back of the scalp.I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Yes, hair from your arm pit can be used for an eyebrow transplant. You need to find a doctor who specializes in this area and get that doctor to agree with you on the donor supply

Cory Torgerson, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Account Suspended · Answer

The long and short answer is that yes, armpit hair could possibly be used as donor hair. However, it is not the best choice by any means. The hairs are different so they will look unnatural once in the eyebrows and they will also not be a very permanent solution to replace the hair that has already been lost in this area. Choosing the donor hair from the back of the scalp is a much better solution and it is also important to make sure to use the proper grafts implanted at the proper angles so that the result looks natural.

Can armpit hair be used for donor grafts for an eyebrow transplant?

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Answer: Hair from under the arms

Answer: Hair from under the arms

Answer: Armpit hair as donor hair

Answer: Armpit hair as donor hair

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Can armpit hair be used for donor grafts for an eyebrow transplant?

Answers (5)

Answer: Hair from under the arms

Answer: Hair from under the arms

Answer: Armpit hair as donor hair

Answer: Armpit hair as donor hair

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