Can the donor hair be reused in another transplant?

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Can we reuse the donor area hair for a second hair transplant to make the transplanted hair more dense after a year or something?

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

That's an interesting question.  It is possible. But generally transplanted hair is not replanted.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Once the hair follicle is taken from the donor area, it will not grow back in the same spot.  You may take other hair follicles from around the same area.

Munir Somji, BSc, MBBS · Answer

It is possible to use the same donor site for successive transplants if you have the appropriate density and your surgeon agrees with it.

David Perez-Meza, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Yes, it depends of your donor availability after the 1st surgery. With good donor harvesting technique (strip and/or FUE) 1-2 or more surgeries can be performed.

Greg Williams, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

The number of transplants possible depends on the available donor supply. With Strip FUT this is determined by the scar quality from previous surgery and the scalp laxity. With FUE this is determined by residual hair density and length.

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Can the donor hair be reused in another transplant?

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Answer: Donor area

Answer: Donor area

Answer: How many hair transplants can you have?

Answer: How many hair transplants can you have?

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