Can I cut or shave my hair in the donor area very short after the hair transplant operation?
In general it is not a good idea to shave or cut the hair very short after the hair transplant operation. The reason for this is because it can interfere with the hair regrowth process. The density of hair in the donor area will be less than what it used to be before the operation. As a result if you cut the hair in this area to less than one centimeter it might be visible to others.
After the hair transplant operation we advise not shaving the hair very close to the scalp especially in the donor area.
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