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Can FUE be used to transplant hair to the side of head?

Gabriel2202
I have a bald spot above my ear (around 2.5cm x 4.5cm) which has been there from birth. It is smooth skin where hair hasn’t grown. Can FUE be used to transplant hair to this region? Will it be as likely to take? Thanks

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