Can We Use Donor Hair from Animals?!

Hey Doc,

This is a bizarre question, but I was wondering if it is possible to get donor hair from animals that are similar to humans? I know it may sound curl or just flat out stupid, but I was wondering if its even possible?

Thanks

We use animal hair for wigs all of the time. Let’s say hypothetically that it is possible to use animal hair for transplants — which animal did you have in mind? If you picked the animal of your choice, what do you think PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) would say? Hair transplant isn’t life or death, like a liver or heart. If PETA supports your cause (or you don’t care about what they think anyway), what doctor will you go to? A veterinarian? If a doctor is willing to do the surgery, what do you think your friends will say? It gives a whole new meaning to “sexy beast” …

The answer to your question is — no. Your immune system will reject it in a matter of weeks. Anti-rejection medication would be far too risky to use for a cosmetic procedure.