SHAVE OR NO SHAVE FUE

[Cooper]

I had a 1200 graft fut 6 years ago on the frontal hairline

lm happy with my hairline looking to make it more dense and fill in the mid and top scalp

I have consulted several well know clinics 

one well known surgeon offers no shave and ACELL 

I would shave recipient area as I need the grafts

the other 2 well known surgeons require shaving donor and recipient areas

was recommended 4000 grafts in a 2 day session

any thoughts opinions and experience if the outcome for no shave FUE is commensurate to shave FUE

are appreciated

 

[Amiele]

If you’re leaning towards FUE then would you also plan to get your FUT scar filled in? 

[Cooper]

I don't generally wear my hair very short in the back

but that was a thought I had if I have fue and shave to graft the scar

 

[Amiele]

18 hours ago, Cooper said:

I don't generally wear my hair very short in the back

but that was a thought I had if I have fue and shave to graft the scar

 

I think a benefit to being able to cut the hair short is that doing so minimizes the contrast between dense and less dense areas, say if a transplant doesn’t provide the density you needed or if you start thinning on top down the road. Sure, trichophytic closure can minimize an FUT scar, but hair can generally be cut shorter with FUE.

I’ve also wondered if shave FUEs provide better results than no-shave, as no-shave can be more fatiguing on the surgeon and their staff. 

[Gatsby]

I think anything that makes a surgeon’s job harder works against you as a patient. I get wanting no shave but I also think of the long term results. Putting as many ducks in a row to achieve the best result is worth it. 

[gillenator]

3 hours ago, Gatsby said:

I think anything that makes a surgeon’s job harder works against you as a patient. I get wanting no shave but I also think of the long term results. Putting as many ducks in a row to achieve the best result is worth it. 

I agree…you want to have as many positive advantages as possible even if that includes shaving the donor.