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15 March, 2021 | Hair Transplant
If you have undergone a hair transplant recently, the one question that will constantly 
 irk you is the post-hair transplant impact on the donor area. Does the hair grow 
back  in the donor area? To answer your question in short, no, they don’t.
Since surgeons strategically extract the grafts for the hair transplant procedure, they  
maintain a balance for future regrowth of the hair on the recipient site and the donor 
 site as well.
Here, we will discuss everything you need to know about the results post hair  
transplant, especially with respect to the donor site.
Table of 
Contents
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1. How is the Donor Site Used During Hair Trans
plants?
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2.Is it Possible to Regrow Hair in the Donor Area?
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3.How to Take Care of the Donor Area After Hair 
Transplants?
4. Cost of Hair Transplant (per graft)
5.Take Away
1 How is the Donor Site Used During Hair 
Transplants?
The donor site of the scalp is the quintessential part during a hair transplant. The  
back of the scalp is often considered the donor site, especially because of the  
abundance of hair follicles present there.
If the patient doesn’t have a healthy growth on the back of the scalp, some surgeons 
 suggest extracting the hair from the chest too. The reason why these are considered 
 the most common FUE donor area is that they are genetically coded to not fall off.  
This leads to the abundant presence of healthy hair follicles that the surgeons can  
extract as grafts and then implant them into the recipient site.
Before the hair transplant procedure, the surgeons start with shaving the area of the  
donor site for easier extraction of the individual or unit of hair follicle grafts. 
Numbing  gel is often applied to the donor area to alleviate the pain and make the 
process  easier for the patient. Some patients even prefer undergoing complete 
sedation to  prevent the risks of pain and discomfort.
During the hair transplant, the hair follicles are extracted from the donor area. The  
grafts with a single hair follicle are placed around the hairline of the patient while the 
 grafts with multiple units of hair follicles are implanted around the crown of the 
scalp.
2. Is it Possible to Regrow Hair in the Donor 
Area?
Does donor area hair grow back after FUE? This is one of the most common  
questions that every patient undergoing a hair transplant has. As a patient, you need 
 to understand that the hair transplant procedure is a permanent solution for hair 
loss.  So, the removal of the hair follicles from the donor site might help with hair 
regrowth  in the transplanted site but won’t have the same effect on the donor area.
The grafts are extracted from the donor area means that there are no more 
functional  hair follicles left that could promote growth. It is one of the primary 
reasons why  surgeons work with larger donor areas on the back of the scalp to 
make the lack of  hair less noticeable.
If you are using a small donor area for a hair transplant, chances are that you will 
have  a hard time concealing the lack of hair in the donor area. However, there are a 
few  ways you can hide the lack of hair till the hair from the above section grows 
long  enough to hide the donor area.
The surgeon often suggests undergoing an FUE hair transplant for individual cherry-  
picking of the hair follicles from the donor area. It is primarily done in the area with  
dense hair growth so that the missing hair follicles won’t be too visible. On the other 
 hand, a FUT hair transplant involves taking out a strip of skin altogether through an  
incision, which makes the lack of hair regrowth on the donor site a lot more evident.
3 How to Take Care of the Donor Area 
After Hair  Transplants?
Following the successful completion of the hair transplant surgery, it is necessary for
the patients to take extra care of their donor area. From taking care of the stitches 
to  pain management, there are several things that the patient needs to be cautious  
about:
Stitches - If you are undergoing FUT, the donor site will have sutures to stitch back  
the incision on the donor site. The sutures are generally removed after two weeks  
from the surgery. The patient doesn’t need stitches if they are undergoing an FUE  
hair transplant.
Medications - Taking care of the donor area after a hair transplant is extremely 
crucial,  especially when it comes to taking antibiotics and anti-inflammatory 
medications. All  the post-surgery medications will be prescribed by the surgeon, 
which needs to be  strictly followed.
Avoid unhealthy habits - Habits like smoking and drinking alcohol should be  
prohibited completely for at least 2-3 days after the surgery. This is because alcohol  
and smoking tend to cause a delay in healing.
Managing pain - Hair transplant does inflict the risks of pain and swelling after the  
surgery. You will likely need to take pain medications for 2-3 days after the surgery 
to  manage the pain and discomfort.
Sleeping - The surgeon will suggest sleeping on the back with a soft pillow  
underneath the head to support the incision and prevent putting excess pressure on  
the site of the surgery. Sleeping on the stomach is strictly prohibited.
Strenuous activities - To promote faster recovery of the hair transplant in the donor  
area, the patient needs to avoid doing physical activities for at least two weeks after  
the surgery. This reduces strain on the donor site and ensures faster recovery.
Numbness - The donor area feels numb because of the effect of the numbing gel for 
 sometime after the surgery. While the feeling does get better after a few hours of 
the  surgery, if you notice any kind of prevailing numbness or oozing, it is better you  
consult a doctor immediately. These initial symptoms are standard for 48 hours after 
 the surgery. Anything more than that needs medical attention.
Protective Covering - Once you are done with the surgery, the surgeon will likely 
wrap  the entire scalp with a bandage to ensure a faster recovery. This also prevents 
the  risks of infections. However, for individual protection and care, you need to 
avoid  prolonged sun exposure because that can affect the newly implanted grafts 
on the  scalp. Unnecessary sun exposure can also result in sunburns, which further 
enhance  the risks of infections.
Bleeding - Bleeding from the donor and recipient site after a hair transplant surgery 
is  normal. All you have to do is apply light compression on the site to stop the 
bleeding.  In case it doesn’t stop even after that, it is better that you consult your 
surgeon for  further help.
Infections - Suffering from infections in the donor area is rare but doesn’t mean it  
won’t happen. It is necessary that you take care of the wound and also avoid leaving 
 the wound open. Avoid touching the donor area with dirty hands too.
Grooming - It is important to avoid combing the hair on the day of the transplant. 
Use  a wide-tooth comb to ensure that it gently combs through the hair without 
irritating  the scalp and the implanted hair follicles.
Hair Washing - It is necessary that the patient uses gentle shampoos that aren’t  
formulated with a lot of chemicals. Avoid direct water flow on the donor area and 
the  recipient site of the scalp. Wash your hair with the tip of your fingers instead of 
the  nails. Also, avoid using products like hair spray, foam, and even hairdryer for at 
least  2-3 weeks after the surgery.
4. Cost of Hair Transplant (per 
graft)
The cost of a hair transplant in India is subjective and depends on the type of  
procedure the patient is undergoing along with the number of grafts the recipient 
site  requires.
The cost of FUE hair transplant per graft generally starts from INR 20 while that of  
the FUT and DHT can start from INR 25 per graft. The cost of other types of the  
latest treatment options, including Perfect-I and Quick FUE transplant, depends on  
the charges levied by the clinic and the consulting surgeons.
Take 
Away
Hair transplant in delhi is one of the most effective modes of hair restoration.  
However, it brings along several factors of consideration, the donor hair regrowth is  
one of the most crucial ones. If you have queries concerning the same, we hope this  
article was informative enough for you to get all the basic answers.
For further information and a personalized treatment plan, Medlinks is here to assist  
you with the best treatment options along with the latest techniques (Perfect-I) at  
affordable costs and proper aftercare instructions.
FAQ
s
1. Does the donor area appear thin after a hair transplant +
procedure?
2. Can the donor hair source run +
out?
3. Is it possible to have a hair transplant using someone +
else's hair?
4. What is the ideal donor area for hair +
transplants?
5. How soon will hair regrow in the donor area after an FUE +
transplant?
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