FUE/Hair Transplant - Would scarring be noticeable with short hair?

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Hi, I'm a 25 year old man and it seems baldness runs in my family. I am losing my crown and temples and want the FUE surgery. I also am afraid eventually I will be bald at the back of my head and would like to know if FUE will prevent it. I'm also curious about scarring and if it would be noticeable with short hair? Thanks!

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

FUE is just a harvesting method for hair transplant surgery.You need to have an examination before considering treatment options.If you are a candidate for surgery, your focus should be on Results (not methods)A bad hair transplant result from FUE or Strip is like Herpes. You'll carry it with you for life.

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

FUE is definately a better option than strip surgery. Scars are never noticable even with the short hair. Even if scalp is completely shaved scars are usually not visible (altough potentially you may see some small dots in some cases) Still beats ugly linear scars Check out our before after photos and you can get some answers from my interview with April Rose :-)

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Do not begin with surgery until u know u will have enough hair to finish with a good result. This is the same whether u have transplants or the Fleming-Mayer Flap.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Thank you for posting your question. If you are considering hair restoration, FUE is a great choice. You will have the flexibility of sporting a short haircut and style. Just keep in mind proper haircare routine, such as minoxidil, finasteride, prp and organic products for shampoos and such.

Rashid M. Rashid, PhD, MD · Answer

FUE or any hair transplant does not prevent hair loss, it just covers it up with a permanent natural solution using your own real hairs. You get no line scar with FUE. FUE is a harvesting method. The FUE harvesting method does not involve any scalpel or stitches.

FUE/Hair Transplant - Would scarring be noticeable with short hair?

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