Ballpark (Hours) that hair grafts can survive while awaiting transplantation?

April 9, 2016
Asked By:Dolewhip in Glen Allen, VA

I've read that during a hair transplant; the survival rate of follicles or grafts is Greater if transplantation to the recipient area is Sooner. My question is basically; How long (Hours) can grafts still survive while waiting for All to be transplanted. This is in reference to FUT (Strip) method of hair transplant.

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April 12, 2016

Answer: If the conditions are right, a graft can survive well over 12+ hours. If not, less than a minute.

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April 12, 2016

Answer: If the conditions are right, a graft can survive well over 12+ hours. If not, less than a minute.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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April 11, 2016

Answer: 8 hours or less is better

Kirk Moore, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 11, 2016

Answer: 8 hours or less is better

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April 11, 2016

Answer: 4-8 Hours is the standard

April 11, 2016

Answer: 4-8 Hours is the standard

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