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

January 21, 2016
Asked By:Alpha1216 in New York, NY

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!

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January 25, 2016

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 res

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January 25, 2016

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 res

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February 15, 2016

Answer: Covering Donor Area after FUT Hair Transplant- Dr. Alan Feller- Great Neck, NY

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Answer: Covering Donor Area after FUT Hair Transplant- Dr. Alan Feller- Great Neck, NY

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January 26, 2016

Answer: How long does the hair have to be to cover up an FUE scar

William Rassman, MD (retired)
January 26, 2016

Answer: How long does the hair have to be to cover up an FUE scar

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