Unshaven hair transplant
A hair transplant using the FUE technique, also known as non-shaven FUE, can be performed without shaving the entire head by using a curtain-style shave or “flaps”. In other words, only a small section of the occipital area (donor area) is shaved to extract the hair follicles. This area remains hidden beneath the surrounding hair until it grows back. The rest of the scalp does not need to be shaved, making the transplant much more discreet and allowing for a considerably faster return to normal social and professional activities. Suitability for this technique must be confirmed during the diagnostic assessment consultation with one of our doctors.
An unshaven hair transplant is especially recommended for patients who:
1. Require fewer than 2,500 grafts.
2. Have localized rather than diffuse hair loss.
3. Prefer a gradual change in their appearance and want their hair transplant to go unnoticed.
During the consultation, the doctor will assess whether the patient is a suitable candidate for an unshaven hair transplant, as this technique is technically more demanding for the surgeon and requires the patient to have sufficiently long hair. It is also important to note that patients undergoing this procedure must pay particular attention to their post-operative care to ensure that the transplanted follicles attach properly to the recipient area.
This technique can be performed on both men and women, provided their hair is long enough.
The follicles extracted during an unshaven FUE hair transplant are implanted using the DHI technique.
UNSHAVEN FUE HAIR TRANSPLANT
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Unshaven hair transplant: FUSS technique
This technique involves removing a strip of skin from the occipital (donor) area. Hair follicles are then carefully extracted from this strip and implanted one by one into the recipient area.
Dr. Espinosa Custodio rarely performs this technique, as he considers FUE to be the most suitable option in the vast majority of cases, providing superior results. However, the FUSS technique may be considered for patients who wish to undergo a hair transplant without shaving their hair.
Modalidades de injerto sin rapar
1. Window Shave or “Flaps” (Flaps)
- What it involves: Only small, strategic strips or “windows” are shaved in the donor area (occipital region), while the recipient area remains completely untouched.
- How it is concealed: The longer upper hair falls naturally over the shaved section like a curtain, completely hiding the extraction area until the hair grows back.
- Who it is ideal for: Men and women with medium to long hair who require a moderate number of follicular units and want the surgery to be undetectable from day one.
2. Partially Shaven Hair Transplant (Semi-Shaven)
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What it involves: Only the donor area (the back and sides of the head) is evenly shaved, while the full length of the hair on the top or recipient area is kept intact.
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How it is concealed: Aesthetically, it mimics a modern fade or undercut hairstyle (very common among men today). The longer hair on top helps camouflage the tiny scabs in the area where the new follicles have been implanted.
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Who it is ideal for: Patients who normally wear their hair short on the sides and longer on top, or those who need a higher number of follicles without giving up their current look in the frontal area and crown.
3. Long Hair Transplant (Long Hair FUE / U-FUE)
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What it involves: This is the most advanced and exclusive technique. Nothing is shaved at all, neither in the donor nor in the recipient area. The follicles are extracted and implanted while keeping the hair shaft at its original length.
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How it is concealed: Since there is no shaving whatsoever, the procedure is completely undetectable and allows the patient to preview the aesthetic result immediately after surgery.
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Who it is ideal for: Patients who require very specific touch-ups or minor density enhancements and cannot afford to shave even a small hidden window. It requires the highest level of surgical skill and a longer operating time.
Special care
Non-shaven FUE
Because existing long hair sits right alongside the newly transplanted follicles, patients must pay special attention to postoperative care. It is essential to follow the washing guidelines provided by the clinic and take extreme care when combing the untransplanted hair to ensure the new follicles properly take root in the recipient area.
Unshaven hair transplant
Prices
At Instituto Médico del Prado, we offer personalised pricing tailored to each patient’s needs. We therefore recommend checking our hair transplant pricing.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Unshaven Hair Transplant (No-Shave FUE)
How is an unshaven FUE hair transplant performed?
In our No-Shave FUE modality, we trim only tiny micro-windows hidden underneath your existing long hair in the donor area and implant the grafts directly between your native hairs without shaving the recipient zone.
Who is the best candidate for a no-shave hair transplant?
It is ideal for men and women with medium-to-long hair who want to restore their frontal hairline, temples or crown density while returning to work and social life discreetly.
Does an unshaven hair transplant achieve the same density as a standard FUE?
Yes, graft survival and final density are identical when performed by an experienced surgeon, although the procedure requires greater surgical precision and time.
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