Shaving Hair to a Level “Zero” with a Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation (FUT) Scar

This question comes from a member of our Hair Loss Social Community and Discussion Forums:

I began investigating hair transplant surgery and the possibility of shaving the back and sides of my head to a “zero” (very close cut) after the operation. I’m wondering, will an ultra-refined follicular unit transplantation (FUT) scar be visible at this hair length? If so, is follicular unit extraction (FUE) a better option?

At a “zero,” even the best, most “pencil thin” follicular unit transplantation (FUT) scar will be visible.

However, keep in mind that while scarring is very, very minimal with follicular unit extraction (FUE), I wouldn’t be surprised if you could see some scarring in the donor region with a “zero buzz” post-follicular unit extraction as well.

Obviously the type and overall visibility of the scarring will be different, but at this point in time, both these techniques are surgical procedures and will leave “some” type of scarring.

However, if you are an acceptable candidate and do plan on wearing your hair very short, FUE may be a better option. Consulting with a talented hair transplant surgeon will help evaluate your FUE eligibility.
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