Donor Site or known as Donor Area is typically located on the back of the head, as this area has a high density of healthy hair follicles that can be transplanted. The hair in the donor area is usually thicker and stronger than the hair in other areas of the head, making it ideal for transplantation. The donor area may also be known as the “safe zone” as it is not usually affected by factors such as genetic hair loss or alopecia. Hair from the donor area can be transplanted to other areas of the head, such as the scalp, eyebrows, or beard.
The donor area is the scalp area from which hair follicles are taken during a hair transplant. Donor hair follicles are typically resistant to the effects of androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness. This is because they are not susceptible to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the hormone that causes hair loss. As a result, the hair follicles in the donor area can be transplanted to other areas of the scalp where hair loss has occurred. The hair from the donor area will then continue to grow in its new location, providing a natural-looking and long-lasting solution to hair loss.