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.

 

[Tom80]

I do not even think you even need a HT, in the photo when your hair is flat, there is no visible sign of hair loss. I would be more concerned about temporary shock loss than swelling cause looks like you will be transplanting between existing hair. Are you on finasteride and how old are you?

 

[cshark2000]

Yes, I am currently on finasteride and I’m 45 years old. I have a thin patch, particularly on one of my temples, that becomes exposed whenever my hair is cut short, so I’d love to add a little more density there. I think BHR is an excellent clinic, so I trust their assessment regarding shock loss. That said, since they’ll be seeing me in person for the first time this week, they’ll likely use a trichoscope to get a much clearer picture of my situation.

I do not even think you even need a HT, in the photo when your hair is flat, there is no visible sign of hair loss. I would be more concerned about temporary shock loss than swelling cause looks like you will be transplanting between existing hair. Are you on finasteride and how old are you?