Does hair transplant leave scars?

Yes: There is a scar on the back of the head, when the traditional "strip" type of donor site is used. This can be minimized by using the newer single-hair extraction devices (fue). These still leave multiple tiny scars, but they are less noticeable.

Hair Transplant: The result of the scar is totally dependent on the surgeon's skill. If the donor hair site is closed properly with minimal tension, usually the scar is minimal. Unfortunately, the rare unsatisfactory result gets all the press and the patients with excellent scars tend not to discuss it.

Depends: There are two types of hair transplantation. The first relies on a strip donor site which leaves a linear scar. The second is fue, where hairs are taken one by one, which is a new, scarless method.

Scars: ALL hair transplants create SOME scarring. FUT techniques create a thin linear scar while FUT creates hundreds or even thousands of small scar dots on the back of the head. In the recipient area there should be almost no evidence of scarring if done properly. Regardless of the procedure even minimal hair length should cover the scar. But if you want to shave your head why bother with a transplant?