DONOR AREA (DONOR AREA)
The donor area is the area where the necessary hair follicles are collected for a hair transplant. This area is:
- For men, the nape of the neck, beard, and, rarely, the chest.
- For women, it is only the nape of the neck.
The nape of the neck is always the preferred donor area. This is because the hair follicles located at the nape are resistant to hair loss. When the nape of the neck is insufficient to cover thinning or baldness, the other areas mentioned above are preferred as donor areas. The first step in determining the donor area is analyzing hair density. This analysis requires a thorough and detailed examination. The donor area should be determined by the specialist performing the hair transplant. When determining the donor area, the quality, thickness, and density of the follicles are among the most important factors taken into consideration.
IMPORTANT MATTERS ABOUT THE DONOR AREA
✰ When determining the donor area, the necessary analyses and checks must be performed by experts with great care and attention. This is because determining the donor area and harvesting the grafts (hair follicles) is a surgical procedure.
✰ The hair density in the donor area is crucial for the outcome of the hair transplant.
✰ Grafts are harvested from the donor area using 0.6-0.8 mm diameter micromotors. It is crucial that the follicle thickness in the donor area is the same as the micromotor tip thickness.
✰ As detailed in our article on FUE Hair Transplantation, the follicles harvested from the donor area must be preserved in special solutions. (You can read our article on FUE Hair Transplantation by clicking the link.)
✰ When harvesting from the donor area, the same care and attention must be paid to the surrounding hair as the follicles themselves.
✰ The fine tips of the micromotor, measuring 0.6-0.8 mm in diameter, ensure no visible scars remain in the donor area. ✰ Donor area recovery time is approximately 15 days.
✰ While correctly identifying the right donor area for hair transplantation and the methods and devices used to achieve healthy and natural hair transplantation are crucial, it is equally crucial that the person performing these procedures is properly trained, experienced, and a qualified professional. As we mentioned earlier, a hair transplant is not a simple procedure that can be performed by anyone; rather, it is a significant surgical procedure. At First Class Aesthetic, we are at your service with our expert staff, hygienic clinic, and state-of-the-art equipment.
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