Can the hair above one's ears be used for transplantation?

Question

I have very thick and bushy hair on all sides of my head (except on top). I can easily look like Bozo the Clown. I have had four transplants with hair taken from the back. I think about 3,000 hairs(?). If needed, can hair be transplanted from the sides of my head to the top of my head so I don't look like Bozo?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Hair above the ears can be used as donor hair for hair transplant surgery.  A doctor would need to examine you to make sure you have a good donor area.  3000 graft surgery is possible if you have good donor hair and scalp elasticity.

Gary Motykie, MD · Answer

Yes, hair can be
transplanted from the sides of the head (temple area).This area tends to be thin for most patients
but if it is sufficiently thick enough, then it would be a great harvesting
site.

Keith Durante, MD, FACS · Answer

The general consensus is that it is not a problem at all providing there is adequate density that when the procedure is completed you will have an overall natural appearing look and not overly thin out the hair above the ear. I routinely use it especially in those difficult cases where you do not have an adequate donor- recipient ratio and you must find the real estate somewhere !

Ekrem Civas, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Sure,Donor hair can be taken from that area; its safe and it will obviously improve your appearance.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Hair can be taken from the area above the ears - provided the area has thick enough density. Hair can also be taken from the chest & beard.Four hair transplants means that your donor area may or may not have more hair to take. Be sure to speak to an experienced hair transplant surgeon regarding whether more can be taken from the scalp or whether it's best left alone.

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Can the hair above one's ears be used for transplantation?

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Answer: Donor hair from above the ears

Answer: Donor hair from above the ears

Answer: Getting more hair for a transplant

Answer: Getting more hair for a transplant

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