Patients are often concerned about the shaving of their head in preparation for hair transplant surgery. They worry about the significant and embarrassing change in their appearance immediately after surgery that can affect how they perceive themselves given factors like age, occupation and personal style. As a result, patients are looking for a minimally shaved hair transplant that will allow them to continue with their daily routine without any uncomfortable changes to their appearance.
The Attraction of Non-Shave Hair Transplant: A Trend in Turkey
This non-shaving hair transplant method is gaining popularity among the younger generation, allowing them to undergo the procedure without revealing they've had surgery for a better appearance. However, it is important to note that unshaved hair transplantation is not suitable for all types of bald patients. Non-shaved transplantation is usually preferred for patients with frontal hair loss only. It is important to know that in non-shaved hair transplantation, a small window is opened in the donor area by shaving it. So, even though it is called unshaven hair transplant, without shaving the donor area, no hair transplant procedure can be performed.
The choice between a full head shave and non-shaved hair transplantation depends on the patient's specific situation and preferences. During the pre-operative consultation, it is important to discuss these options with the doctor to ensure a personalized approach that takes individual conditions into consideration and ensures a successful transplant. Non-shaved hair transplantation is a preferred method in Turkey, offering patients the opportunity to choose based on their suitability for this technique.
The Long Hair Center specialises in hair transplants without shaving. This method is chosen for both aesthetic and comfort reasons and is very popular in Turkey. The experienced team at the Long Hair Centre guarantees natural and aesthetic results with respect for each patient's preferences.
Who is eligible for an unshaven hair transplant?
Several factors are taken into consideration to be eligible for an unshaven hair transplant. (Note: While the recipient area can be left unshaven, the donor area is always shaved as part of the procedure.)
1-Hair loss intensity and donor hair availability are important factors when assessing eligibility. Generally, candidates with a Norwood 3 are eligible for this.
2-Women experiencing female pattern hair loss are eligible for unshaven hair transplants.
3- It is important to note that performing an unshaven hair transplant requires specialized skills and experience. Choose an experienced hair transplant surgeon who offers non-shaved FUE or DHI techniques, not all surgeons offer this option as they may feel it is difficult.
The advantages of Non-Shaven Hair Transplant
1. Surgery is Less Noticeable:
- It's not as obvious as traditional transplants where your whole head is shaved. Existing hair covers the transplanted areas, making the surgery less noticeable.
2. Quicker Recovery:
- Since your entire head isn't shaved, you can get back to your normal activities faster without waiting for your hair to grow back.
3. Instant Aesthetic Improvement:
- You see an immediate improvement after the non-shaven transplant. No need to wait for your hair to grow back; the existing hair gives a natural look right away.
4. Less Social Awkwardness:
- Some people feel self-conscious about visible surgery or a shaved head. Non-shaven transplants help reduce this and let you keep a more normal appearance during and after recovery.
5. Good for Specific Cases:
- Non-shaven transplants work well for mild to moderate hair loss where only a small area needs transplantation. For more extensive cases, a mix of shaven and non-shaven methods may be used.
The disadvantages of Non-Shaven Hair Transplant
(Advantages of hair transplantation with shaving)
Shaving provides significant benefits in the operating room for the medical team conducting surgery. This guarantees that the transplant is carried out with the highest accuracy, ultimately producing the best outcomes for the patient. The main advantages include:
1-Shaving your hair makes it easier to extract hair follicles for a successful hair transplant.
2-Shaving the hair provides the medical team with a clearer view of both the donor and recipient areas.
3-Sanitizing the head during surgery becomes more manageable.
4-The new hair follicles won't get tangled with your existing hair, so it's safe.
5-The results and progress of the transplant are more easily appreciated.
6-If the hair is not shaved, washing becomes more complicated, as implanted hair is surrounded by the original hair.
