Can a Hair Transplant Be Done Without Shaving the Head?
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Quick Answer Yes, a hair transplant can be performed without shaving the head in selected patients. However, from a surgical perspective, a shaved procedure is usually the preferred approach. Why? Because shaving allows the surgeon to: While unshaven FUE is an excellent option for carefully selected patients, it should never compromise […]
How Many Grafts Do I Need for a Hair Transplant?
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Quick Answer One of the first questions patients ask is: “Doctor, how many grafts do I need?” The honest answer is: There is no fixed number. The number of grafts depends on: A patient with 2,500 grafts can sometimes achieve a better cosmetic result than another patient receiving 4,000 grafts. The […]
Will People Be Able to Tell I Had a Hair Transplant?
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Quick Answer Modern FUE hair transplantation is designed to look as natural as possible, but whether people notice depends on your starting condition—not just the surgery itself. Many patients achieve results that are difficult for others to detect. However, if you have very fine hair, extensive baldness (Norwood 6–7), a limited […]