Does hair extracted for hair transplantation grow back?

September 28, 2015
Asked By:Elaine9712 in Dayton, OH

Hello, I would like to know if the hair on the donor area grows back, I've seen scars and bald like spots appear on certain people after hair transplants. What techniques are available to prevent this from happening? thank you.

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October 1, 2015

Answer: No, but the percentage taken is minimal

Stephen J. Ronan, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 1, 2015

Answer: No, but the percentage taken is minimal

Stephen J. Ronan, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 30, 2015

Answer: Does hair removal for transplantation grow back?

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 30, 2015

Answer: Does hair removal for transplantation grow back?

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 29, 2015

Answer: Extracted hairs do NOT grow back. You WILL have a scar (with no hair) no matter which technique is used.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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September 29, 2015

Answer: Extracted hairs do NOT grow back. You WILL have a scar (with no hair) no matter which technique is used.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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September 30, 2015

Answer: Hair removal after hair transplant is permanent

September 30, 2015

Answer: Hair removal after hair transplant is permanent

September 30, 2015

Answer: In microFUE it is possible to have some hair grow back in the donor area

September 30, 2015

Answer: In microFUE it is possible to have some hair grow back in the donor area