FUE Hair Transplant - shave recipient area?

May 23, 2016
Asked By:Terryloo in Los Angeles, California

Do you have to shave the recipient area for an FUE transplant, especially the crown area?

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June 20, 2016

Answer: NeoGraft

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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June 20, 2016

Answer: NeoGraft

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 31, 2016

Answer: In general you do not need to shave the recipient area for hair transplant surgery but some doctors may request it.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
May 31, 2016

Answer: In general you do not need to shave the recipient area for hair transplant surgery but some doctors may request it.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
May 24, 2016

Answer: Hair transplant and shaving

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Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 24, 2016

Answer: Hair transplant and shaving

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Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 24, 2016

Answer: FUE

John E. Frank, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
May 24, 2016

Answer: FUE

John E. Frank, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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Answer: Shaving the recipient area for an FUE transplant

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