DR. Emrah CINIK
Medical Doctor
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An autograft refers to a tissue transplant taken from one part of a patient’s body and moved to another area within the same individual. In the context of hair restoration, it describes the process of extracting hair follicles from a donor site (usually the back or sides of the scalp) and transplanting them to balding areas.
Because the hair comes from the patient’s own body, there is no risk of rejection, making autografts a highly successful approach to hair restoration. This is the basis for both FUT and FUE hair transplants. Unlike synthetic hair implants, autografts ensure a natural appearance and permanent growth. Once transplanted, the hair continues to grow in its new location just as it did in the donor areaThe Source of Restoration The donor area plays a critical role in hair transplantation, as it serves as the source....