Effects of hair transplants on the effectiveness of future treatments

[greatjob]

So lately I've been thinking about how a hair transplant may effect the results of future cellular treatments for MPB such as the treatments currently being tested by Replicel and Histogen. My concern is that since it has been shown that hair follicles don't actually die, but are just miniaturized or go dormant, what are the possibilities that the incisions in the recipient area from a transplant could damage these dormant follicles to the point that future cellular treatments would be rendered useless on individuals who have undergone a transplant? I don't think anyone can really say for sure as of yet, but I would be curious what some of the doctors or clinic reps that frequent this site think about this topic. My logic is that even if the incisions do damage the dormant follicles beyond repair, they can't damage all of them since human hair/skin epithelial cells are about 70 microns or 0.07 mm across and the incisions don't approach that density, but it is something I am concerned about.

[Spanker]

This has been discussed before. The concensus was that due to simple math, the chances of a particular graft is slim. Yes, there would be some damage, but most likely nothing cosmetically significant. Also, keep in mind that as of right now, these future treatments consider 20 percent growth a great success. We may be close to this type of treatment, but right now, a full head of restored hair is not on the horizon.

[Blake Bloxham]

Hi Great Job,

 

Here is my outlook on the situation. Hope it's helpful!