What is the recipient area in hair transplantation
The recipient area is the area where hair follicles are implanted during the hair transplantation procedure. The scalp is divided into two important zones:
- the permanent hair zone
- the variable (non-permanent) hair zone
The variable hair zone refers to the area that includes the forehead, temples, and the crown of the scalp—namely, the areas where hair loss typically occurs.
The hair follicles in this region, due to their genetic predisposition, are sensitive to the presence of androgens and gradually shrink. As a result, they produce progressively thinner and weaker hairs, which eventually fall out. Consequently, these areas of the scalp begin to show thinning.
Here, the role of hair transplantation is to utilize the reserves of hair follicles from the donor area (the back and sides of the scalp). The goal of hair transplantation is to adequately cover the thinning area. For the success and natural appearance of the result, the design of the recipient area plays a particularly important role.
Recipient area design
The design is determined based on:
- the individual’s type of hair loss
- the surface area that requires coverage in the recipient zone
- facial characteristicst
- he capacity of the donor area
How hair follicles are placed in the recipient area
During the placement of hair follicles in the recipient area, proper distribution and correct angulation are required so that they follow the natural direction of hair growth.
The frontal hairline
The frontal hairline is designed based on the shape of the head while taking into account the natural direction of hair growth.
Conclusion
The recipient area plays a decisive role in hair transplantation, as it involves the areas where thinning occurs. For a successful and natural-looking result, a thorough analysis of the recipient area is required in order to create a proper hair transplantation plan. At Bergmann Kord, every hair transplantation procedure is individually designed to meet the needs and expectations of each patient.
