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Hair transplant from another person possible?

Jennifer37714Nov 10, 2013
I am wondering if it is theoretically possible to get a bone marrow transplant from another person (cadaver) and then a whole scalp transplant? If so, why is this currently not being done (besides the fact that there are of course risks associated with any medical/cosmetic procedure). Are there are surgeons capable of doing this?

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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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Dr. Mark Berkowitz, MD
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Dr. Mark Berkowitz, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Dr. Rashid M. Rashid, PhD, MD
Dr. Rashid M. Rashid, PhD, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Nov 12, 2013
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Feb 29, 2016
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Dr. Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS (retired)
Dr. Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS (retired)
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Nov 12, 2013
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