Q8. Do I need to cut my hair or shave my head before surgery?

A8. Your donor hair will be trimmed or shaved before surgery so that the surgeon has easy access to this site. Plus he/she can ensure that the follicles implanted in the recipient area (bald scalp) will match those in the donor site.

This means checking the angle of those hairs which is only possible if the hair is trimmed beforehand.

FAQS Index:

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FAQs Intro

1. What is hair transplant surgery?
2. Am I suitable candidate for hair transplant surgery?
3. I am a woman who has some hair loss; can I have ahair transplant?
4. What causes hair loss?
5. What is male pattern baldness?
6. Is there a lower age limit for a hair transplant?
7. How long does hair transplant surgery take?
8. Do I need to cut my hair or shave my head before surgery?
9. Will I lose hair after a hair transplant?
10. Which is the best procedure for me?
11. Will I need more than one session?
12. Will there be much scarring?
13. Are there complications of hair transplantation?

14. What is the recovery after hair transplant surgery?
15. Will other people notice that I have had a hair transplant?
16. When will my new hair grow?
17. What is a ‘hair graft?’
18. What is a ‘Follicular Unit?’
19. What is ‘Follicular Unit Transplantation?’
20. What is the ‘Fox Test?’
21. What is ‘Follicular Unit Extraction?’
22. What is ‘Micrografting?’
23. Does a hair transplant hurt?
24. What is the aftercare following hair transplant surgery?
25. What can I expect from hair transplant surgery?
26. How much does hair transplant surgery cost?

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