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How many hair follicles can be taken from a square centimeter? »

By Brandon Ross, MD on Sep 7, 2007 in hair follicles, Donor Area, Hair Transplant | 0 Comments

Question:
I am from Cyprus and I am a candidate for a transplant operation. I have found many answers to many of my questions in your site and I thank you for that. The reason I am getting in touch with you is that I have my doubts on the number of hair “roots” they […]

Is Numbness In The Back/Donor Area Permanent? »

By Brandon Ross, MD on Aug 15, 2007 in Donor Area, follicular unit hair transplant, Hair Transplant | 0 Comments

Question:
Is numbness in the back/donor area permanent?
Answer:
The loss of feeling associated with the strip technique of donor hair harvesting should be temporary. The nerves in the back generally carry sensation vertically in an upward fashion. When the incision is made these nerves are severed, which causes a numb-type feeling directly above the incision […]