Would You Be Able Someone Else's Hair For A Hair Transplant?
The Short Answer is No
A hair transplant using someone else’s hair would be almost impossible. A hair transplant utilizes only hair from your own body due to compatibility issues. Because of this, a doctor would not use hair from another person to avoid rejection of donor hair by the recipient and prevent future infections. If you use someone else’s hair, your body will automatically develop an immune response and reject the foreign hair. This reaction can result in infections, and the hair will not grow, making the hair transplant unsuccessful.
HOW DOES A STANDARD FUE HAIR TRANSPLANT WORK?
FUE hair transplantation is the most revolutionary form of hair restoration currently available, providing the most natural results.
The treatment works by transplanting individual follicles, which typically contain between 1 and 4 hairs, while the patient is under local anesthesia. The extraction procedure uses a microsurgical extraction instrument to remove the follicles, which range from 0.6mm to 1.0mm in diameter. Because of the small tool size and precise technique, minimal scarring occurs, making it almost invisible to the naked eye.
After extraction, the hair follicles are carefully reviewed and prepared using a specialized device before transplantation. Your Hair Transplant Doctor will then puncture the scalp area that is to receive the grafts. The doctor will strategically blend the hair, inserting the grafts at an angle and density that match the original hair pattern. This approach ensures the most natural and realistic results.
CAN YOU USE BODY HAIR FOR A HAIR TRANSPLANT?
Traditionally, when a hair transplant is performed, hair is taken only from another area of the scalp. Because of this, some patients cannot undergo a hair transplant if they lack sufficient donor hair. Using scalp hair provides the best and most natural-looking results, as the transplanted hair maintains the same look and characteristics as natural hair.
CAN YOU USE BODY HAIR FOR A HAIR TRANSPLANT?
There are several differences between scalp hair and body hair that can make a hair transplant look unnatural or even fail. These challenges include:
Structural differences between scalp hair and body hair.
The different extraction processes required for body hair.
The incompatibility between body hair and scalp hair.
A higher risk of hair loss within two to three years after the procedure.
Typically, body hair has a lower quality than scalp hair. The structure of scalp hair is more consistent and durable than hair from other areas of the body. When it comes to hair transplantation, compatibility is crucial for achieving successful results. Unfortunately, body hair does not match the scalp’s characteristics as closely as needed.
The success rate of a hair transplant using body hair is significantly lower than one using scalp hair. The main reason is that body hair is generally not as healthy as scalp hair, meaning that not all transplanted hair will survive.
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Hair loss is a frustrating problem for millions of men and women. Factors such as diet, stress, and medications can lead to hair loss but genes can also play an important role in male pattern baldness.
The sooner you address the symptoms of hair loss, the more likely you are to prevent irreversible damage. Contact us now to get free consultation from our Hair Transplant Specialist Doctor.