Is it possible to get a FUE hair transplant without shaving my head?

October 1, 2019
Asked By:pvlife in New York, New York

On Finasteride, hairline has stopped receding. Also, let's say I don't like how it looks after a year and I wish to shave it or switch to a hair system. Would the scars be very noticeable? I am taking Fin daily, minoxidil 5-7x/week, and dermarolling with 1.5mm every 1-2 weeks. I am planning on going to Turkey for a FUE, but I don't want to shave my head completely unless there is no way around it.

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October 10, 2019

Answer: Follicular Unit Extraction involves taking each hair follicle out using a small cylindrical instrument.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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October 10, 2019

Answer: Follicular Unit Extraction involves taking each hair follicle out using a small cylindrical instrument.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
October 10, 2019

Answer: FUE and Shaving

Kevin Ende, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 10, 2019

Answer: FUE and Shaving

Kevin Ende, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 2, 2019

Answer: Hair length for FUE

David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
October 2, 2019

Answer: Hair length for FUE

David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon

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October 2, 2019

Answer: Unshaved FUE

Michael Vories, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
October 2, 2019

Answer: Unshaved FUE

Michael Vories, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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January 10, 2020

Answer: Partial Shaving is possible

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Answer: Partial Shaving is possible

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