Non-Shave FUE 800-1000 grafts

[cshark2000]

Hey everyone,

I am getting an 800-1000 graft touch-up next week to pack some density behind my hairline and temples. I am going the non-shaven route for the recipient area. They will only be shaving the donor zone (I have attached a few pictures (wet and dry) so you can see the exact areas being targeted).

Has anyone had a non-shaven recipient procedure before? How much swelling can I realistically expect from just 1000 grafts? How long does a donor hair to start to look 'normal'? I'm hoping I can blend it with a fade, and my existing hair up top will cover the transplanted grafts.

I am planning on staying in the country for 5 nights after the surgery. I hope that giving it those extra days to heal will let the redness drop and the scabs settle before I fly home.

Any insight or tips would be massively appreciated.

Thanks!


Edit: 45 years old

 

[Bigmac]

People react differently to surgery. Some will have more swelling than others but generally speaking you should be ok with no visible signs by the time you return home.

 

[cshark2000]

Thanks Bigmac. Given you've had quite a few HTs, I was wondering if you used any products afterwards — plumping powder, hair fibres, clay etc? I'll be asking BHR on the day, but finding specific info for non-shaven/long hair transplants is harder to come by. I'm back to work on day 13 and hoping to add a little something for body by then.