The proportion of transplanted grafts that take root and grow, ideally above 90% with skilled handling. Survival drops if grafts are out of the body too long, dry out, or are handled roughly, which is why surgeon and team skill matters more than the technique name.
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⚠️ When to see a doctor — don’t self-treat
- Sudden patchy or circular bald spots
- Redness, scaling, pus, pain or itch (possible scarring alopecia — treat urgently)
- Broken hairs or rapid loss
- Loss with body-wide signs (weight loss, fatigue, cycle changes, acne, extra hair)
- Loss right after a new medication
- Any hair loss in a child