Donor hair

[Badboi]

Does the donor hair grow back after hair transplant?

[Since21]

No. The donor hair grows in the recipient area. You have a limited supply of donor hair.

[Badboi]

Thank you for the reply. I get that point.. I was thinking if thats the case then you go bald in the donor area? Sorry for asking daft question, just something I wanted to know

[Since21]

The idea is to transplant DHT-resistant hair from the donor area into the recipient area. Again, everyone has a limited supply of donor hair - typically 5,000 - 7,000 grafts, sometimes more. Surgeons use this hair to create the illusion of density. That comes down to the skill and artistry of the surgeon. And of course the hair characteristics of the patient. A good (ethical) surgeon isn't going to over-harvest from the donor site. But as we age, it's hard to predict the future density and impact of transplantation on that area. Hopefully what remains stays intact, but there's no guarantee. MPB is progressive. Meds help, but may lose their effectiveness over time as well.