WhiteLion Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Quick query-for those people that get hair transplants for the frontal hairline, many may prefer to hide their maturing transplanted hair until it has fully matured-rather then have wispy, patchy hair on show at their hairline. Would it be possible to shave this immature hair off (e.g. with a facial shaving razor) for a period until it becomes mature enough that it would blend in with the natural hair (meaning the hair would be mature when it starts growing in/before it is visible to others)? Or would this damage the grafts? William. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Janna Posted September 14, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted September 14, 2012 You won't damage it by shaving but the question of will it blend better with native hairs depends on how much of the hair line was transplanted. Patient Care Services & UK Patient Advisor for Shapiro Medical Dr. Ron Shapiro, Dr. Paul Shapiro and Dr. David Josephitis are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. http://shapiromedical.com/info@shapiromedical.com http://shapiromedical.com/contact/request-a-consultation/janna@shapiromedical.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member battles Posted September 14, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted September 14, 2012 Janna, How many grafts would you say would be suitable for a good "blend" in the front 1/3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Janna Posted September 14, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted September 14, 2012 This depends on native hair density Patient Care Services & UK Patient Advisor for Shapiro Medical Dr. Ron Shapiro, Dr. Paul Shapiro and Dr. David Josephitis are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. http://shapiromedical.com/info@shapiromedical.com http://shapiromedical.com/contact/request-a-consultation/janna@shapiromedical.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted September 14, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted September 14, 2012 I would also say that if the level of exisitng hair is low and the new transplants are coming in and looking obvious or curly/kinky in texture, then it does not hurt to cut it as it grows. But if there is a fair amount of exisitng hair that did not readily shock out, then it may be more an issue of styling or using some hair spray/gel to help hold it in place. And even some guys will buzzcut the entire length of their hair to say a number 2 or 3 guide until all of the transplants have come through and matured. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteLion Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Good to know! Thanks for the replies, William. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Dr. William Lindsey Posted September 18, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted September 18, 2012 Here is an example of a guy who did just that. He shaved off the first case, AND then we did a second case, AND he shaved that off for another 8 months and then let it grow. He's a tough case...big head, small donor area of fairly fine hair, and a larger color contrast between hair and scalp. I am not totally sure that he didn't damage a few hairline grafts which required touching up on the second case... Nevertheless he's happy and has had 2 more wives since we started this! Dr. Lindsey McLean VA William H. Lindsey, MD, FACS McLean, VA Dr. William Lindsey is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted September 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted September 19, 2012 Two more wives?! :eek: Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sparky Posted September 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted September 19, 2012 Don't think that, that is a good sign.... My Hairloss Website http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2198 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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