Erbil Hair Transplantation

Hair transplant without shaving

Through this article, we provide you with the answer to the most frequently asked questions about hair transplantation without shaving.

Now the question that arises is “Can hair transplantation be performed without shaving?”

It is very natural for many people to wish to have a hair transplant without having to shave their hair, especially since hair is considered the crown of the head, and there are many people who refuse to have a hair transplantation because of this requirement.

Therefore, we have prepared this article to shed light on this topic that interests many individuals

Why do many people refuse to shave their hair before transplantation?

The main reason why people who are about to undergo transplantation do not want to shave their hair, especially women, is due to their desire to hide their undergoing the transplantation process, and this matter is related to the psychological aspect, as women in particular face psychological problems after cutting their long hair, in addition to that, many people prefer not to show the effects of the operation, especially in work environments

Hair transplantation without shaving: The solution with the Choi pen technique

Thanks to the development of hair transplantation techniques, it has become possible to perform the operation without the need to shave the hair, using the Choi pen technique, so let's now learn about the available options offered by hair transplantation techniques

Full shaving of the head: In which the hair of each area is shaved Donor and transplanted area. This method is the most common.

Donor area hair shaving only: The hair on the back of the head (donor area) is shaved while the transplanted hair remains long.

Partial (window-like) shaving: Only a small part of the donor area is shaved to create a window that facilitates access to the follicles. Unshaved hair transplantation: Thanks to the Choi pen technique, the transplantation can be performed without shaving any part of the hair. Beware of misleading claims

There are some clinics that claim to perform hair transplants without shaving as part of advertising campaigns to attract patients, but in reality some of these clinics may try to convince patients of the difficulty of this type of transplantation and perform the procedure in the traditional way after bringing the patient

Therefore, you should always choose specialized clinics that offer reliable solutions that match what they claim and make sure to understand all the details of the procedure before proceeding with it

Hair transplant techniques without shaving the hair

They provide an ideal solution for people who prefer to maintain their appearance without noticeable changes after the procedure, which are

Shave some of the hair from the donor area (in the form of a window

This technique is done by shaving a small portion of the hair in the donor area, usually between the ears, and this “window” is used to extract the follicles while The longer hair above and below this area covers the shaved area, hiding the shaving marks.

This option is suitable for people who need to transplant a limited number of follicles (1000-2800 follicles), the hair length should be at least 6-7 cm in order to cover the shaved area well.

Advantages of partial haircut

Maintaining appearance: The patient can maintain his original appearance as there are no signs of shaving Quick return to work life: The patient can quickly return to work life because shaving is not visible Quick recovery: Transplanting fewer follicles leads to a faster recovery period Covering the transplanted area: The crusts resulting from the transplant cover the transplanted area, which reduces the visibility of the effects of the operation

Disadvantages of partial hair shaving technique

Limited to people with long hair: This technique is only suitable for people with long hair that covers the shaved areas
Limited number of follicles: A limited number of follicles can be extracted in one session, which may require additional sessions
Need for multiple sessions: If the bald area is large, the patient may need two sessions with an interval of at least 6 months between them
Need for doctor's experience: The technique requires a highly experienced doctor due to the small area of the donor area. Lack of experience may lead to damage to the area
Higher cost: The cost of this technique is higher compared to other techniques due to its accuracy and complexity

Hair transplantation technique without shaving

This technique is suitable for cases that require the transplantation of about 1000 follicles or less, provided that the spaces between the hairs are small and limited. A semi-open cylindrical needle is used to extract the follicles. The diameter of the needles ranges between 0.7 and 0.95 mm, which makes them easy to control.

Advantages of hair transplantation without shaving

No shaving required: This technique allows hair transplantation without any shaving
Less hair length required: Unlike the partial shaving technique, this technique can be used even if the hair is shorter
Coverage of the donor area: Long hair covers the donor area naturally, hiding the shaving marks
Rapid recovery: Thanks to the transplantation of fewer follicles, the recovery process is rapid

Disadvantages of hair transplantation without shaving

Need for great experience: This technique requires great experience from the doctor to ensure the success of the procedure
Limited number of follicles: A large number of follicles cannot be transplanted in one session, which reduces the possible density
Shock of hair loss: Like other techniques, the transplanted hair may be exposed to shock of hair loss after the procedure
Long time: This technique takes longer
High cost: The cost of the procedure is higher compared to other techniques

Rates of acceptance of the transplant without shaving

Dr. Serkan Aygin Hair Transplant Clinic has been working in the field of hair transplantation since 1996 until today. The clinic has relied on the latest techniques used in the field of hair transplantation until today. We can list these techniques and present them to you as follows

Partial or unshaved shaving techniques target women and people with long hair
Hair transplantation rate with full shaving is about 94%
Hair transplantation rate with partial shaving ranges between 4%-5%
Hair transplantation rate without shaving does not exceed 1% or less
Although some patients who underwent unshaved hair transplantation were happy with the results, experts do not recommend it in cases that do not require it, due to the small number of transplanted follicles, which may affect the natural appearance of the hair