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..

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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.

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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.

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July 1, 2016

Answer: Shaving of the hair during transplant

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July 1, 2016

Answer: Shaving of the hair during transplant

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October 22, 2018

Answer: Shaving the Recipient Area

October 22, 2018

Answer: Shaving the Recipient Area

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