Many people having a hair transplant want to know if they'll be able to wear their hair very short afterwards. The answer is usually yes, but it takes planning. My Hair UK arranges FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair transplants with GMC-registered surgeons at the London clinic in Harrow, which is registered with the CQC and rated Good, and at the Manchester clinic.
A buzz cut exposes the scalp in a way longer styles don't. The NHS explains what a hair transplant can and can't achieve, and the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons sets out what hair transplant surgery involves. A transplant can't recreate the full density of hair that has never thinned. With longer hair, overlap and shadow create a fuller look. Clipped very short, especially under bright light, the difference between transplanted and untreated areas is easier to see.
Transplanted hair grows in natural follicular units of one to four hairs. How full those units look at a short length depends on your hair. Thick, coarse or curly hair covers the scalp better than fine, straight hair, and a small contrast between hair and skin colour also helps. Your surgeon takes all of this into account when planning.
For the first two weeks, the grafts are settling in and can be disturbed. Scabs usually fall away within about ten to fourteen days. Even then, the skin needs more time to heal before clippers go directly on the scalp. Wait until your surgeon confirms it's fully healed, which is often several weeks after surgery.
If you want to keep your hair short, say so at your consultation. Your surgeon can plan the hairline and the distribution of grafts with that in mind, putting density where it frames the face. A short style may also mean you need a larger number of grafts for even coverage.
Prices at My Hair UK are fixed by graft number, and the same prices apply at both clinics:
Each price includes a free consultation with a named surgeon, the procedure, free medication and aftercare, with surgeon follow-ups at 6 and 12 months.
Transplanted hair comes from the back and sides of the scalp, which is less sensitive to DHT, so it tends to keep growing over the long term. Native hair around it can still thin, which matters even more with short styles, so medical treatment to protect it is often worth discussing.
A health check before surgery can pick up problems such as diabetes, thyroid conditions or skin disorders, which can affect healing after a transplant. These practices are near the Harrow clinic:
A buzz cut after a transplant is possible with the right plan, realistic expectations and patience while you heal. Reviewers on reviews.io have given My Hair UK an average of 4.95 out of 5.
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