Quick summary: Can Grey Hair Be Excluded from a Hair Transplant?
- It is not always possible to completely avoid harvesting grey hairs from the donor area during a hair transplant.
- This is because a single follicular unit may contain several hairs of different colours, including both naturally pigmented and grey hairs.
- Since entire follicular units are harvested during the procedure, it is not always possible to selectively exclude individual grey hairs.
- As a result, some transplanted hairs may retain their grey colour after the procedure.
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Can grey hairs be excluded from a hair transplant?
Not always. A single follicular unit may contain both naturally pigmented and grey hairs, making it impossible to completely exclude all grey hairs during graft harvesting.
Why are grey hairs also harvested during a hair transplant?
During the procedure, entire follicular units are harvested rather than individual hairs. If a unit contains hairs of different colours, harvesting it may also involve taking grey hairs.
Can grey hair be used for a hair transplant?
Yes. Grey hair can also be used for transplantation. The absence of pigment does not automatically mean that a follicle is unsuitable for harvesting and transplantation.
Will transplanted grey hair regain its natural colour?
No. A hair transplant does not restore lost pigment. If a harvested and transplanted hair is grey, it will generally retain its colour after the procedure.
