It is possible to perform a hair transplant without fully shaving the recipient or donor areas, depending on the technique and the patient’s circumstances.

There are two primary methods for hair transplantation…

1. Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) – A strip of skin is normally removed from the donor location. It is the back or sides of the head and separated into individual hair follicular units for transplantation. This approach frequently involves cutting a small strip of hair from the donor region.

2. Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) – This is a minimally invasive procedure in which individual hair follicles are harvested one at a time from the donor region using a tiny punch or microneedle. Only the donor follicles being removed may need to be trimmed or shaved very short to simplify the extraction procedure. The rest of your hair remains somewhat long and conceals the shaved regions.

Only the donor follicles that are being removed may need to be trimmed or shaved very short to make the extraction procedure easier, keeping the rest of your hair somewhat long and hiding the shaved regions.

Bear in mind that the extent of shaving or trimming required may vary depending on the surgeon’s technique, your specific needs, and the available donor hair. You should discuss your preferences and concerns with a qualified hair transplant surgeon, as they can provide you with the best advice and options based on your situation.