If you’ve been looking into hair restoration, you’ve probably come across a few different techniques – many with mysterious-sounding acronyms and complicated names.
While there are more than a few different surgical hair restoration options out there, most experts agree that today’s gold standard treatment for hair loss is the procedure known as FUE.
What is a FUE Hair Transplant?
FUE stands for follicular unit extraction, and it’s a hair restoration procedure where individual hair follicles from thicker areas of hair growth are surgically removed and transplanted to thinning or bare areas.
The donor hair site is usually another part of the head or, in advanced cases of hair loss, hair-bearing areas of the body like the beard or chest.
The FUE procedure is a huge advancement over older strip hair transplant procedures like FUT, which often resulted in an unnatural look and unsightly scalp scars.
FUE, in contrast, leaves almost no visible scarring, and the results are quite natural, so it isn’t at all obvious that a hair restoration has been done.
What Is Shave-Less FUE?
Shave-Less FUE is just what it sounds like – a FUE hair transplant that doesn’t require shaving the head.
Shave-less FUE preserves the length of your hair, so you can keep your regular hairstyle, for minimal disruption and maximum discretion.
With long hair FUE, you get to walk out of the clinic looking normal, with no need to miss work or hide behind hats or hair coverings.
It produces the same remarkably natural-looking results as a regular FUE hair transplant, with even more concealment and the same easy recovery afterward.
The Shave-Less FUE Procedure: What to Expect
So, what is it like having a Shave-less FUE procedure?
Different hair restoration clinics all do things a little differently, and not all practices are equally skilled or adept at Shave-less FUE.
In fact, many clinics are not able to perform FUE as a Shave-Less procedure, so be sure to find a reputable, surgeon-led practice that actually specializes in long hair FUE.
North Atlanta Hair Restoration is a leading provider of Shave-Less FUE, with extensive experience and an exceptional surgical team that has worked together for years.
Here’s what you can expect if you have a Shave-less FUE transplant at North Atlanta Hair Restoration:
- No advance preparation is necessary – just arrive at the appointed time and our staff will make you comfortable as they prepare.
- The doctor will numb both the donor and transplant areas with a local anesthetic, then he and his team will set to work taking grafts from the donor site using a specialized extraction tool.
- The full-length grafts are then prepared and carefully placed in the areas where new growth is desired.
- After the transplant, you get to walk out looking normal, with instructions for basic aftercare to ensure the best results.
- The doctor usually has his patients shower the same day to keep the site clean and healthy, and normal activities can usually be resumed immediately.
- Exertions like hard exercise will have to wait until several days after the procedure, but you will otherwise be able to go about your daily life just as usual.
It’s that simple – no buzz cut, bandages, hats or time off required!
The North Atlanta Hair Restoration Difference
The experienced team at North Atlanta Hair Restoration individually extracts and places every graft, working in concert to achieve efficiency, exceptional aesthetics, and precision.
Every hair restoration surgery is led by the clinic’s founder, Dr. Daniel A. Danyo, a highly trained surgeon with over a decade of experience in cutting-edge hair restoration techniques.
Although the Shave-Less FUE process is more laborious and demanding than shaved FUE hair restorations, Dr. Danyo and his team pride themselves on their speed and skill.
The Shave-Less FUE process can take several hours, but the adeptness of the team allows them to perform even larger surgeries as Shave-Less procedures and achieve incredible results – often in just one visit.
Interested in Shave-Less FUE?
If you’re looking for a permanent hair loss solution that won’t disrupt your regular routine, don’t settle for clinics that tell you your hair loss is too extensive for a Shave-Less procedure.
The team at North Atlanta Hair Restoration can help you realize your hair restoration goals, all in the comfort of our spa-like, state-of-the-art Alpharetta clinic.
Call us today at 678-845-7521 to set up a consultation, or click here to book online.
Take that first step to a more confident, younger-looking you.
FAQ
Does Shave-Less FUE produce the same results as regular FUE?
Yes! Both procedures offer permanent, natural-looking results with minimal downtime and scarring.
When performed properly by a skilled surgical team, Shave-Less FUE also has high follicle viability rate – sometimes even better than with shaved FUE.
In short, there’s really no downside to choosing a No-Shave FUE procedure.
Can Shave-Less FUE be used for larger hair transplants?
It absolutely can.
We hear this question a lot, because many clinics tell potential clients they can’t do larger FUE transplants as Shave-Less, or that it will take too many visits to achieve their desired results.
Many clinics simply don’t have the experience and skill required for larger Shave-Less restorations, and some don’t do Shave-Less at all – but they don’t want to actually tell you that
Who is qualified to perform a Shave-Less FUE hair transplant procedure?
According to the ISHRS, only a properly trained and licensed physician should perform hair restoration surgery, and that includes No-Shave FUE hair procedures.
Although some clinics offer hair restoration surgeries performed solely by surgical techs or physicians’ assistants, these procedures are not recommended – and they are also illegal in many jurisdictions.
Always do your research and ensure you’re getting a surgeon and real surgical team to perform your surgical hair restoration.
