The Role of Donor Area in Hair Transplantation

Hair transplantation, which is a frequently preferred method for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men and women in Turkey, usually involves two critical areas: the donor area and the recipient area. Effective management of the donor area is vital for a safe and successful hair transplant operation. This is where the hair follicles are harvested and then transplanted to the recipient area. This procedure performed by hair transplant surgery involves not only the transplanted area, but also the donor area where the hair follicles are harvested. Protection, evaluation and care of the donor area are essential elements of a successful hair transplant procedure.

What is Hair Transplant Donor Area?

The donor area of hair transplantation is the occipital region located at the back of the head and this area is called the place where the grafts are taken in the hair transplant operation. Grafts are hair follicles that are taken from the donor area and contain a small part of the scalp and usually contain 1 to 4 hair strands.

The donor area is preferred because of its high hair density. This area is usually permanent as it is not sensitive to the hormones responsible for hair loss and therefore the back area (occipital and temples) is not touched. However, the width of this area may vary from individual to individual.

Some of the hair of people who want hair transplantation is taken from the donor area and transplanted to the area with baldness problem. The transplanted hair may be genetically predisposed not to fall out. However, it is important to take the right precautions for a successful hair transplant. Samples should be taken correctly, the roots should be well protected and the transplantation process should be carried out with great care.

How Are Hair Grafts Removed from the Donor Area During Hair Transplantation?

During the hair transplant procedure, the shaved scalp is numbed with local anesthesia. The donor site includes the area of the scalp from which the grafts are taken and is usually located at the back of the head. Hair from this area is resistant to genetic hair loss because it does not react to Dihydrotestosterone.

After the hair follicles are taken from the donor area, they are processed under a microscope. Depending on the techniques used, the hair follicles can be extracted by cutting a strip of skin (FUT hair transplant) or directly with microneedles (FUE hair transplant).

Incisions are then made in the recipient area and the hair follicles are placed in the bald areas in accordance with the direction and density of natural hair growth. The hair follicles remain only outside the scalp for a while. The growth rate achieved with this method is usually over 90%.

What Happens to the Revolving Area After Hair Transplantation? How Does It Look?

After hair transplantation, the donor area usually heals in a short time and regains its normal appearance. The FUE technique used during the procedure leaves minimal scarring by removing individual hair follicles, so there is usually no obvious scar in the donor area. The clipped hair on the scalp usually grows back in a short period of time, so the donor area does not have a different appearance than normal.

How Should the Donor Area be Cared for After Hair Transplantation?

In order to accelerate healing in the donor area after hair transplantation, washing should be done daily 48 hours after the procedure.
Moisturizing spray should be applied to the donor area to soften the scabs.
Direct contact with the donor area should be avoided for the first few days; therefore, a neck support pillow should be used for six days.
For rapid healing of scabs, a caring lotion should be applied to the donor and recipient areas. Then, wait 45 minutes and gently rinse the scalp with water.
Washing the hair should be done especially carefully to avoid tearing the scabs.
A normal, mild shampoo can usually be used again after 14 days.
The scalp should be allowed to dry in the open air, as the heat of a hair dryer can cause inflammation.
Salty and very spicy foods should be avoided for a few weeks before and after the hair transplant, as well as alcohol and nicotine.

Esteworld hair transplant specialists remove hair from your donor area with personalized hair transplant treatment methods such as DHI and FUE. The grafts are placed between the remaining hair in the recipient areas. You can contact us for more information about hair transplantation and the operation process.

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The Role of Donor Area in Hair Transplantation

What is Hair Transplant Donor Area?

How Are Hair Grafts Removed from the Donor Area During Hair Transplantation?

What Happens to the Revolving Area After Hair Transplantation? How Does It Look?

How Should the Donor Area be Cared for After Hair Transplantation?

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