What is a Non-Shaven Hair Transplant?
Non-shaven hair transplant is one of the most popular hair transplant options among hair restoration methods. In classic shaved hair transplant methods, patients are usually asked to cut their hair completely. However, there is no need for this in non-shaven hair transplant. With this method, the hair follicles can be easily extracted from the donor area and transplanted to the balding area more easily.
Non-shaven method is often preferred by those who are concerned about facing psychological and social problems during the hair transplant process as they do not have to cut their hair.
Who is Non-Shaven Hair Transplant For?
Non-shaven hair transplant is a special method that can be applied to both men and women, and it is one of the most preferred procedures today. People who prefer non-shaven hair transplant are generally:
- Men and women experiencing hair loss problems
- People with sparse hair on the top of their head
- People with thinning or balding areas on their hairline
- Men and women who do not want to cut their hair during the hair transplant process
- People who have experienced partial hair loss due to an accident or illness
- People who do not have significant hair loss in their vertex area.
How is Non-Shaven Hair Transplant Done?
The question “How is non-shaven hair transplant done?” is frequently researched by those who are experiencing hair loss and looking for a solution. Non-shaven hair transplant, which provides great comfort and convenience to patients, can be done in two ways:
Partially Shaven Hair Transplant: This procedure requires the graft count to be below 1000. It is also important for the hair to be sparse and the transplant area to be small in size for this technique to be applied.
Non-Shaven Hair Transplant: In this hair transplant method, hair follicles are first collected from the donor area. Then, channels are opened in the transplant area. Finally, the hair follicles are placed in these channels to complete the procedure. Special needles are used for each patient during the procedure.
Advantages of Non-Shaven Hair Transplant
Non-shaven hair transplant is a very popular transplant method due to the advantages it provides. In this case, the importance of hair is significant for both men and women. However, since hair loss is more common in men, the demand for hair transplant procedures is higher in men compared to women.
The advantages that distinguish the non-shave hair transplant method from other procedures can be listed as follows:
- The recovery time is very short.
- There is no need for hair cutting during the procedure. Thus, the procedure performed on especially long-haired patients will not be visible from the outside in any way. Patients can continue their social lives normally.
- There is no disruption to the natural appearance of the hair in this procedure.
- Patients can return to their normal lives 7-10 days after the non-shaved hair transplant procedure.
- It is a suitable method for women who want to have a hair transplant as well as men.
Differences Between Shaved and Unshaved Hair Transplantation
The main differences between shaved and unshaved hair transplantation are as follows:
- The unshaved procedure requires a more delicate application than the shaved one, so the procedure time is longer.
- In shaved hair transplantation, the procedure is performed by creating an incision with a scalpel to form a channel, while in the unshaved method, the hair transplant is applied without any incision using a special pen.
- The recovery period in unshaved hair transplantation is longer than shaved methods.
- Shaved hair transplantation is more effective in larger areas, while unshaved hair transplantation is effective in smaller transplant areas.
- In unshaved hair transplantation, the hair follicle can be transplanted immediately, preventing it from being damaged.
