It is not necessary for the hair to be cut prior to the transplant surgery. FUT surgeries require the removal of a small strip from the scalp. If patients wish to hide this scar, the hairs surrounding the donor site must be at least 2 centimetres in length.
Generally, hair transplant surgeons will cut or shave the hair during the transplant procedure. The donor sites must be shaved in order to precisely remove the hair follicles via FUT or FUE procedures.
Due to the inability of patients to predict the length of hair necessary for the hair transplant procedures, it is best to refrain from cutting the hair prior to surgery.
Hair transplant FAQs
- Hair transplant FAQs Intro
- Am I suitable for hair transplant surgery?
- Does hair transplant surgery cause scarring?
- What will happen during a hair transplant consultation?
- How much does hair transplant surgery cost?
- What is the different between FUT and FUE hair transplant surgery?
- What are the disadvantages of hair transplant surgery?
- How long does the hair last after hair transplant surgery?
- Does hair transplant surgery hurt?
- Should I have my hair cut before hair transplant surgery?
- Will I need to take time off work for hair transplant surgery?
- Is there any special aftercare following hair transplant surgery?