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Glossary Recipient Sites

areas on the scalp where hair follicles are transplanted

Recipient sites, also known as graft recipient sites or hair transplant recipient sites, are the areas on the scalp where hair follicles are transplanted during a hair restoration procedure. These sites are carefully prepared by a surgeon to ensure proper placement, angle, and density of the transplanted hair, which is crucial for achieving a natural-looking result.

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research Does the Recipient Site Influence the Hair Growth Characteristics in Hair Transplantation?

24 citations , September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This study suggests that transplanting hair to new nonscalp sites affects their growth and survival rates, though the hair diameter remains consistent.

research Recipient-Site Influence in Hair Transplantation

16 citations , April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

The place where hair is transplanted can change its growth rate and length but not its thickness.

research Recipient Site Necrosis After Tumescent Infiltration with Adrenaline in Hair Transplantation.

10 citations , January 2015 in “PubMed”

research Recipient Site Necrosis After Follicular Unit Excision Technique For Hair Transplantation: Evaluation of 18 Patients

6 citations , August 2024 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”

This study analyzed RSN complications in 18 hair transplantation patients and found that smoking, diabetes, and hypertension may increase risk, highlighting the need for prevention strategies and timely treatment.

research Polarized Light-Emitting Diode Magnification for Optimal Recipient Site Creation during Hair Transplant

5 citations , September 2005 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This study reports that using LED polarized magnification in hair transplant recipient sites can reduce eye strain and improve ease of site creation, but offers no graft placement advantage over traditional methods.

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community PP405 Effectiveness in Transplant Area?

5 upvotes 8 months ago

Hair transplant recipients are concerned about whether dormant follicles are permanently damaged by incisions, but some believe undamaged follicles could still regrow if a treatment like PP405 is effective. Opinions vary on the impact of transplants on original follicles, with some suggesting treatments like finasteride can help regrow hair.

community Sapphire FUE vs Standard FUE: what we’ve actually seen in practice

in Hair Transplants 168 upvotes 2 months ago

Sapphire FUE uses sapphire-tipped blades for more precise incisions, but the surgeon's skill and overall procedure management are more crucial for success than the blade type. Both Sapphire and Standard FUE can yield similar results, with recovery influenced more by individual factors and aftercare than the blade used.

community What happened with verteporfin?

30 upvotes 2 months ago

Verteporfin, combined with microneedling, shows promise for hair regrowth by allowing hair follicles to grow in wounds, but it's expensive and painful. Pai-1 inhibitors may also help prevent hair loss by degrading fibrosis, and some users continue using minoxidil alongside these treatments.

community 3 week hair transplant update - HLC Ankara - How's it looking?

69 upvotes 6 months ago

A 35-year-old shared a 3-week update on their hair transplant of 3153 grafts at HLC Ankara, noting no shedding yet and using finasteride for over 13 years. They praised the clinic's professionalism and manual extraction method, spending over $10,000 for the procedure and accommodations.

community Why not move miniaturized hair follicles somewhere else to treat them? Alternative to hair cloning?

4 upvotes 1 year ago

Exploring the idea of transplanting miniaturized hair follicles to healthier areas to potentially reverse hair loss, with concerns about DHT sensitivity and scar tissue formation. The conversation also humorously considers using mice for hair growth experiments.

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What are the differences between Sapphire FUE and regular FUE hair transplants? Sapphire FUE cuts recipient sites with sapphire instead of steel blades. Clinics claim smaller incisions and faster healing, but the few published studies are small and conflicting.
What is Sapphire FUE hair transplant? Sapphire FUE is FUE in which the recipient sites are cut with sapphire blades instead of steel. Clinics claim faster healing and denser placement, but the published studies are small and conflicting.
Who performs the hair transplant procedure? The ISHRS and published guidelines say the surgical steps (extracting grafts, making recipient sites) and hairline design should be done by a licensed, trained surgeon; technicians may help place grafts. Ask who will do each step.

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