In unshaven hair transplantation, which is generally applied in two different ways;
- With the FUE method, up to 4,000 grafts can be transplanted in a single session and 1-3 hair follicles can be extracted from each hair follicle,
- With the DHI method, up to 3,000 grafts can be transplanted in a single session and 1-3 hair follicles can be extracted from each hair follicle.
Differences Between Shaved and Unshaved Hair Transplant
The main differences between shaved and unshaved hair transplantation can be listed as follows:
In the unshaven method, the social pressure caused by hair transplantation disappears as there is no obvious scar. In addition, during the application, there is no need for additional procedures such as scraping and shortening the hair, and there is no major change in the patient's life.
Thanks to the unshaven method, the obligation to give up the current hairstyle is eliminated and the person feels more socially ready. Since the hair must be cut in the shaved method, this can create psychological pressure on the person.
In most of the hair transplantation techniques, it is obvious that the procedure is done in the application area and the donor area. The resulting bad image creates the need for camouflage. There is no such problem with the unshaven method.
Thanks to the unshaven method, women who want to have a hair transplant do not have to cut their hair short.
While the shaved method requires longer time, effort and budget, the unshaven method can be completed easily and quickly.
Who Should Have Unshaven Hair Transplantation?
Unshaven hair transplantation is a method often preferred by those with hair loss, but it is not recommended for everyone. The most suitable candidates are:
- Those who have sparse hair on the upper part and want to tighten this hair
- Those who experience partial hair loss due to any accident or discomfort
- Openings only on the forehead
- Those who do not have much hair loss on the top of the head
- Those whose hair is not completely shed
How is Unshaved Hair Transplant Performed?
In order for unshaven hair transplantation to be successful, a few suggestions are made to the person to be treated beforehand. It is not recommended to consume blood thinners and to drink herbal teas with the same effect before the procedure. In addition, alcohol and cigarette consumption should be stopped at least 5 days before due to their infection-increasing effects. Apart from this, it is not recommended to consume too much coffee with the use of other drugs and multivitamins without the control of a physician.
In unshaven hair transplantation, the operation is completed in 6 basic parts and they are as follows:
Consultation
In the first stage, the transplantation operation is planned and the person is informed about what will be applied during the procedure. In addition, the situations that are inconvenient to be done beforehand are explained and it is determined from which areas the hair will be taken, and the hair transplant line is designed at this time.
Preparation
The hair is cleaned and prepared for the procedure, and the donor part is shaved with a width of 2 to 4 cm, if necessary. The operation area is sterilized and numbness is achieved by applying regional sedation.
Root Picking
Hair follicle collection is performed in the nape area, which has a strong structure and does not fall out. A special liquid is injected into the area so that the hair can be collected comfortably and correctly. It is very important that the grafts are taken in a way that does not damage the hair follicles during the procedure where no pain or pain is felt.
Grooving
After the strong hair follicles are collected, they are transferred to the area with openings, for this, channels are opened in the application area with a width and depth where the hair follicles can hold. In addition, a special angle is given to the channels to facilitate attachment, thus increasing the success rate of the procedure. It is necessary to adjust the distance of the hair well during the process applied with special fine-tipped tools.
Hair Transplant
Roots taken from the back of the head are added one by one to the opened channels. The most important part at this stage is to make sure that the roots are properly placed in the canals. Otherwise, it will not be possible for the roots to attach and reopening may be observed in the region. Therefore, the experience of the physician closely affects the success of hair transplantation.
Ending the Process
After all the roots are placed properly, the application is completed and the PRP process is applied to the area to accelerate the healing. The procedure is terminated with the dressing made afterwards.
In hair transplantation; Small crusts form in the application area, but this appearance disappears in about 10 days. In 30-40 days, the redness in the area completely disappears and the transplantation becomes incomprehensible. The healing in the donor area is much faster and it becomes invisible after the 3rd day, especially in people with long hair.
Advantages of Unshaven Hair Transplantation
Unshaven hair transplantation, where patient comfort is kept very high, differs from other transplantation techniques with the following advantages:
- 10 days after the procedure, it becomes almost incomprehensible that the hair transplant was done.
- Return to social and daily life after the procedure is fast.
- The success of the procedure applied under the control of a specialist physician is extremely high.
- People with long hair gain the advantage of camouflage in the cut area after the procedure and do not have to wait for the hair to grow back.
Besides all these; The most important point to be considered in unshaven hair transplantation is the choice of physician, which significantly changes the chances of success of the procedure. Since there is a risk of losing the strong hair follicles completely after the application completed by the wrong doctor, and the hair loss problem is permanently eliminated with the right doctor, the procedure must be done by experts. In addition, hygiene of the application environment is another very important issue as it reduces the risk of infection, and therefore, care should be taken to complete the procedure in a sterile environment in reliable centers.
