{"id":419,"date":"2026-06-12T10:45:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvakshskinclinic.com\/Blog\/?p=419"},"modified":"2026-06-12T10:54:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:54:08","slug":"which-hairs-are-used-for-hair-transplant-the-complete-guide-for-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvakshskinclinic.com\/Blog\/which-hairs-are-used-for-hair-transplant-the-complete-guide-for-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Hairs Are Used for Hair Transplant? The Complete Guide for Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re considering a Hair Transplant Andheri<\/span>, one of the first questions that comes to mind is where does the new hair actually come from? Many patients assume hair is simply \u201cadded\u201d to the scalp, but the truth is more interesting, and understanding it can help you set realistic expectations about your results.<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding the Basics \u2013 In Hair Transplants, Which Hair Is Used?<\/b><\/h2>\n

At its core, a <\/span>hair transplant Andheri<\/b><\/a> doesn\u2019t create new hair, it redistributes hair you already have. Surgeons move <\/span>hair follicles<\/b> from areas where growth is strong to areas affected by <\/span>hair loss<\/b> or balding. The hair used must come from your own body, which is why understanding your available donor sources is the first step in planning any procedure.<\/span>
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The Donor Area: Where It All Begins<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>donor area<\/b> sits at the back and sides of the scalp. These follicles resist <\/span>DHT<\/b>, the hormone that causes <\/span>male pattern baldness<\/b>. Even after relocation, they keep growing for life. Doctors call this <\/span>donor dominance<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your surgeon checks <\/span>donor hair density<\/b> during consultation. This determines how many <\/span>grafts<\/b> they can safely remove without thinning the back of your scalp.<\/span><\/p>\n

FUE vs FUT: How Hair Is Extracted<\/b><\/h3>\n

Surgeons use two main techniques to harvest hair.<\/span><\/p>\n