When doing a FUE transplant, does the donor site hair grow back?

October 4, 2015
Asked By:HNLisland in Honolulu, HI

I'm just interested in a full beard transplant and I am a little worried about the donor site not being able to grow back. Thanks in advance.

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March 19, 2017

Answer: Donor hairs do not grow back. This is true for any hair transplant surgery.

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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March 19, 2017

Answer: Donor hairs do not grow back. This is true for any hair transplant surgery.

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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January 15, 2020

Answer: Will Hair Grow Back From Donor Site From FUE Procedure

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January 15, 2020

Answer: Will Hair Grow Back From Donor Site From FUE Procedure

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April 18, 2016

Answer: Donor site

Shim Ching, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 18, 2016

Answer: Donor site

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June 28, 2016

Answer: Hair regrowth after FUE

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June 28, 2016

Answer: Hair regrowth after FUE

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Answer: Does hair from the donor site grow back after a hair transplant?

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