Question:
I am thinking of getting a hair transplant. Can you tell me if, after hair follicles are taken from the donor area and placed in the balding area, will there be a patch of hair missing from the back which is clearly visible until it regrows?
Answer:
No, there won’t be a patch of hair missing from the back of your head after hair transplant surgery. During
follicular unit transplantation (FUT) a strip of scalp tissue containing donor
hair is removed around the back of the head. The opening is then pulled closed
and sutured or stapled.
Normally, the patient’s hair will effectively
camouflage the sutures immediately following the procedure. However, some hair transplant physicians require
shaving the head. Of course, if your chosen physician shaves, then you will
have to wait for your hair to grow back in order to hide the resulting scar.
The following information will demonstrate what you can
expect during and immediately after hair transplant surgery.
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Follicular Unit Hair Transplant Surgery - Step by Step
View an
animation showing how the donor tissue is removed.
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