Leath123 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I understand that the donor area has to be shaved.. but does the crown and temples have to be shaved to imbed the hairs? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spaceman Posted January 5, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted January 5, 2019 It depends on the surgeon. Many require the entire recipient area to be shaved. Others offer the option of a no-shave FUE for a higher price. In general, it’s better to shave the recipient area if you can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LonelyGraft Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 From what I’ve read, shaving makes it easier for the surgeon to place the grafts in the recipient and match the angles better. I would def speak to your doctor about the pros and cons of each 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member mhaider1991 Posted January 5, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted January 5, 2019 Really depends. In my understanding, if the doctor is going to be working in areas where there is existing hairs, then shaving is easier in planting the grafts. But to answer your question about the whole head, if someone is working in a virtually bald area and only in a specific region, some doctors will not shave where they won't be working. Really depends on the doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member mhaider1991 Posted January 5, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted January 5, 2019 I think a patient should seriously shave his head- it is generally easier for the doctor to place grafts, which means you have a better chance of a better result. From my understanding, it's also easier to wash and take care of the grafts in the initial early days when the head is shaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member baldlivesmatter Posted January 5, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted January 5, 2019 Yeah--didn't shave on my recent procedure and regret it. In the immortal words of Joe Rogan: "Just shave it bitch". 1 1700 grafts w/ Dr. Diep 1300 grafts w/ Dr. Nadimi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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