I want to get a hair transplant but don’t want to shave my hair. What should I do? This is a common concern for people interested in getting a hair transplant but hesitant about shaving the back of their heads. This issue may arise for various reasons, such as a job requiring a polished appearance or patients with long hair who have grown attached to their looks. Shaving it all off can be quite a daunting prospect. The hair transplant technique that can address these concerns is the Non shaven FUE technique, which offers a solution without the need for shaving. Here are the details:
What is Non-shaven FUE?
Non-shaven FUE is a variation of the FUE (Follicular Unit Excision) technique, one of two hair transplant methods recognized by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). The process is similar to regular FUE, where hair follicles are extracted from the donor area, typically at the back or sides of the head. This is where permanent, strong hair unaffected by the hormone DHT grows.
In this non-shaving technique, however, the doctor does not shave the hair at the back. Instead, they carefully extract the follicles along with long strands of hair, which are then trimmed to the appropriate size before being transplanted to the areas of concern. The Non-shaven FUE technique takes longer to perform and is generally more expensive than the traditional FUE method that involves shaving.
For more information, see: What is Hair Transplant Surgery and How Does It Work?
Steps for Non-shaven FUE Hair Transplantshaven
Similar to the standard FUE procedure, once you’ve met with the doctor to assess the required number of grafts, the steps for the Non-shaven FUE hair transplant proceed as follows:
Graft Extraction Step
The doctor will use a hybrid punch tool from the WAW FUE SYSTEM, a device with a diameter smaller than 1 mm, designed by Dr. Jean Devroye, to extract hair follicles from the donor area. This process differs slightly from the regular FUE because no hair at the back is shaved. Instead, the follicles are extracted along with the long strands of hair, ensuring there are no shaved spots at the back, unlike in standard FUE cases.
Graft Sorting Step
Once the necessary grafts have been extracted, the medical staff will trim the hair strands to reduce their length. Then, the grafts are sorted according to their size and the number of hairs per graft. These grafts are preserved in HypoThermosol, the best graft preservation solution in the world, to prepare them for transplantation.
Hair Transplantation Step
In this step, the transplanted hair will be short, similar to the regular FUE method, rather than long strands. This makes post-transplant care easier. The doctor will use a tool called an Implanter Pen to insert the hair follicles into the scalp. This tool is provided free of charge for every patient to ensure optimal results.
Advantages and Limitations of Non-shaven FUE Hair Transplant
Advantages of Non-shaven FUE Technique:
- No need to shave the back of the head: Since the hair follicles are extracted along with the full-length hair strands, the step of shaving the donor area is skipped. This means that after the transplant, there are no visible shaved spots, making it convenient for those who are concerned about their hairstyle after the procedure.
- No need to shave the back of the head: Since the hair follicles are extracted along with the full-length hair strands, the step of shaving the donor area is skipped. This means that after the transplant, there are no visible shaved spots, making it convenient for those who are concerned about their hairstyle after the procedure.
- No visible scars: The extraction is done with a punch tool smaller than 1 mm, and the remaining hair will cover the tiny extraction wounds 100%. Therefore, there will be no visible scars on the back of the head. However, the transplanted area will still have small marks like with the regular FUE method.
Limitations of Non-shaven FUE Technique:
- Takes longer than regular hair transplants: Since the doctor has to work with full-length hair, extracting the grafts takes more time compared to the regular FUE method.
- Higher cost than standard FUE: The Non-shaven FUE requires a high level of expertise from the doctor to carefully extract the grafts, which extends the procedure time and results in higher costs compared to regular hair transplants.
How much does a Non-shaven FUE Hair Transplant cost?
As mentioned earlier, the Non-shaven FUE procedure is similar to the standard FUE method, but the key difference is that no hair is shaved from the back of the head. This requires the doctor to have specialized skills in evenly distributing the extraction of hair follicles without shaving, making the procedure more time-consuming and demanding than regular FUE. As a result, the cost of this technique is generally higher than other hair transplant methods.
At Hairsmith Clinic, the price for Non-shaven FUE is 140 THB per graft, with no hidden fees. The clinic covers all steps and provides comprehensive care, including:
- Free 12-month supply of hair growth medication
- Free unlimited use of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) caps throughout the year
- Free follow-up every 3 months
- Free use of the Implanter Pen in every case
For more details, see: How much does a hair transplant cost?
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Summary
The Non-shaven FUE hair transplant is a variation of the standard FUE technique, where the procedure remains identical to the regular FUE method. The main difference is that the hair in the donor area at the back is not shaved. This results in a longer procedure time since the follicles are extracted with the full-length hair strands. Regardless of the technique used, at Hairsmith Clinic, the Implanter Pen is utilized for every case, instead of the traditional.