Will my hair be shaved off before I get an FUT transplant?

June 30, 2016
Asked By:depression in Turkey, TX

I'm thinking of getting another hair transplant after it's been a year since my first to add more density but my question is will the hair transplanted from the first surgery do they have to shave it off before i get my second transplant, or is it possible to transplant grafts while there is existing hairs. btw i will be getting the strip method. thank you..

Answers (6)

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July 5, 2016

Answer: If you are having surgery using the strip harvest method, you do not have to shave your head.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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July 5, 2016

Answer: If you are having surgery using the strip harvest method, you do not have to shave your head.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
July 1, 2016

Answer: Shaving of the hair during transplant

Miguel Mascaro, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 1, 2016

Answer: Shaving of the hair during transplant

Miguel Mascaro, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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October 22, 2018

Answer: Shaving the Recipient Area

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October 22, 2018

Answer: Shaving the Recipient Area

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