Short answer: yes, transplanted hair is permanent. But there's nuance worth understanding before you book.
Why transplanted hair lasts
FUE relocates follicles from the back and sides of your scalp — the DHT-resistant zone. These follicles keep their resistance to the hormone that causes pattern baldness even after they're moved, so they keep growing for life.
The nuance: your native hair
The hair you weren't born resistant to can keep thinning over time. That's why a good plan often pairs a transplant with medical or regenerative therapy — to protect the native hair around the grafts so the overall look stays full.
The takeaway
A transplant is a permanent foundation. Protecting your remaining hair is what keeps the result looking great for decades.
Medical note: This article is educational and not medical advice. Results vary by individual; a personalized plan starts with an in-person scalp analysis.
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