Shaving the donor area facilitates visualization of the follicles and contributes to greater precision during hair transplantation. Image Bank Although there are techniques known as hair transplantation without shaving, they are usually only indicated in specific situations and have some limitations. Therefore, complete scraping is still the option most used by most specialized clinics. In male cases, scraping is usually performed more frequently. In female transplants, generally only a portion of the donor region is shaved. This area is usually located at the back of the scalp and remains covered by the longer hairs around it, allowing greater discretion during recovery. The indication depends on the characteristics of each patient, the number of grafts needed and the strategy defined by the medical team. Why is the head shaved before hair transplant? Shaving allows the team to better visualize the follicles, identify the natural direction of the hairs and perform extraction and implantation with more precision. Furthermore, the absence of hair facilitates the handling of the grafts during surgery and contributes to greater organization of the procedure. Among the main benefits of scraping are: Better visualization of the donor area; Greater precision in follicle extraction; Better control of graft implantation; Greater agility during surgery; Facilitation of post-operative care; Better monitoring of healing. Shaving your head still generates resistance, especially among men who have been using their hair to hide their baldness for years. However, when we explain that the shaved look only lasts a few weeks and that it is the ticket to a much more precise and safer surgery, the patient understands and cooperates. Cases in which shaving is not necessary There is a modality known as hair transplantation without shaving, also called No Shave FUE by some professionals. In this technique, part of the hair is kept during the procedure to reduce the visual perception of the surgery in the immediate postoperative period. Despite this, the technique cannot be applied to all patients and usually has limitations in relation to the number of grafts performed in a single session. It is important to highlight that the quality of the result is mainly related to planning, the team's experience and the adequate distribution of the grafts. Scraping alone does not determine the naturalness of the result. After surgery In practice, many people realize that the visual change caused by scaling is temporary and usually only lasts a few weeks. The hair in the donor area begins to grow soon after surgery and gradually helps to standardize the look again. Many patients also choose to have the procedure performed during vacations, periods of remote work, or times when they can have greater privacy during recovery. In a few weeks, the appearance of the shave tends to become less noticeable, although this period may vary according to individual hair growth characteristics. Technical Responsible: Dr. Leonora Mansur CRM-MG 38734 | EQR 27802