Is Transplanted Hair Really Permanent?
I am considering hair transplantation surgery and want to know if the transplanted hair is permanent?
Generally speaking…yes, the transplanted hair is permanent for those suffering from Androgenetic Alopecia commonly referred to hereditary hair loss whether Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) or female pattern baldness (FPB).
A Quality hair transplant doctor using ultra refined follicular unit grafting removes hair from the donor area (the sides and back of your head) in an area known as the “safe zone”.
The “safe zone” refers to the area on the sides and back of your head that contains hair that is genetically resistant to De-hydro Testosterone or DHT – the hormone responsible for hair loss.
Because these donor hairs in the safe zone are genetically programmed to be DHT resistant, the transplanted hair follicles will remain permanent.
There have been, however, numerous discussions recently on our hair loss discussion forums about the “safe zone” and whether or not it really exists.
It is possible as one gets older that this “safe zone” could potentially thin out as one loses testosterone. If this happens, certainly some transplanted hairs could thin out as well. The good news is, that though this is typical as one advances in years…it is extremely rare that this thinning will be noticeable.
Donor thinning, however, is one reason why some hair transplant doctors recommend the use of Propecia which contains finasteride even in the later years of life for those who have experienced hair thinning/balding.
The use of medication such as Propecia, Rogaine with Minoxodil (the only two FDA approved drugs for hair loss) may help prevent donor thinning over the years. Adding Nizoral 2% shampoo 2-3 times a week or Revita shampoo daily which contains ketoconazole which may help minimized DHT to the scalp.
Bill
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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February 1, 2010 @ 1:38 pm
Kumar,
While I’m not an expert on hair weaving, I believe it’s actually attached to and woven between your original hair to increase the appearance of density. Thus, you wouldn’t lose it by hair weaving alone though, hairs susceptible to male pattern baldness will still fall out due to genetics.
The most effective non-surgical solutions for hair loss are Propecia and Rogaine (minoxidil). While both are pretty good at slowing down, stopping, and even reversing some hair loss, only hair transplant surgery is proven to grow hair in completely bald areas. At your age, I’d consider adding Propecia (finasteride) to your regimen. This will work to stop hair loss at its source and possibly even enhance the positive effects of your minoxidil.
I hope this helps.
Bill Seemiller
Managing Publisher of this Community
February 1, 2010 @ 2:30 am
i am 20 year old, i am not completely bald, if i had hair weaving, will i loss my original hair.