Hair Transplant - FUT: Will my existing hair cover up the donor scar? (Photo)

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Hi, I have decided to get a hair transplant. I am taking a week off from work and I am concerned about it being detected when I return. How long does your hair length have to be to cover the donor scar directly after surgery? Also I believe I have enough pre-existing hair on top to cover the scans as well. Please let me know your thoughts. I would like to be able to leave the surgery with three donor scar fully undetectable. Is this possible and is there shock loss around the scar? Thanks!

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You need to ask your surgeon how your hair may look after surgery.  Each doctor and each patient is different and so are the results.   What may be "OK" for one doctor may not be "OK" with another.

Alan S. Feller, DO · Answer

From your photos you should have absolutely no problem covering the donor scar. Even an inch of hair will due nicely. Post your results on Real Self, you should look great.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The shaved area for an FUE depends upon the number of graft that are being removed. If the donor area is completely shaved is will measure 3 inches high so your hair in the back must be at least 3 1/2 inches to cover up the shaved area. Alternatively, selectively shaved areas can be easily covered if the number of grafts are not great. See web reference for an example of this

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