In an FUE hair transplant, can you take the donor hair from the sides of the head?

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I want to get a hair transplant but don't want the donor hair to be from the back of my head because it is too coarse to be at the front of my hairline. I also don't want to get an irregular trychophytic because I want my hairline to be a specific shape. I've seen that some doctors take donor hair from the NPA so I was wondering about the sides of the head where my texture isn't so coarse

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

Hello,Only taking the side grafts of the head might not give a good number of grafts for the operation. It also depends on the wideness area that the implantation takes place. Consultation with your doctor will help determine your operation plan.

Neil Verma, HBSc, MD, FCFP - Account Suspended · Answer

The donor hairs for hair transplant are taken from the back of the head because those hairs are resistant to the process of hormone induced hair loss.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The donor area extends from the sides and the back in a 3 inch high rim above the ears and around the back of your head at the base of your skull. If the surgeon extends above the Donor area for FUE, then this hair will not be permanent.

In an FUE hair transplant, can you take the donor hair from the sides of the head?

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