Long Hair FUE Hair Transplant: Unshaven and Natural Solution
Long Hair FUE, which directly responds to the need for unshaven hair transplantation, is a solution that prioritizes both aesthetic and psychological comfort of the patient. Since there is no need to cut the hair with this method, the appearance is preserved unchanged after the procedure and social life can be returned immediately. This is a great advantage especially for people who have a busy work life or who care about their social appearance.
Since the hair used in Long Hair FUE transplantation is placed in its natural form and original direction, the results are quite realistic. While the hairline is reshaped, the hair density can be increased, local openings can be closed and almost one-to-one harmony with the existing hair is achieved. At the same time, thanks to the long transplantation of the hair, the first visual result can be observed immediately after the procedure.
This method is not only physically but also emotionally relaxing. Patients have the chance to leave behind the stress and loss of self-confidence they experienced when they lost their hair with a natural and unshaven return.
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What is Long Hair FUE Hair Transplant?
Unlike the classical FUE method, Long Hair FUE hair transplantation is a special technique that can be applied without cutting (shaving) the hair. In this method, the hair follicles taken from the donor area are extracted in their long form and transplanted to the balding areas. The existing length of the hair is preserved and you can return to your daily life almost unchanged after the procedure.
In the classical FUE procedure, the donor area (nape of the neck) and sometimes the recipient area are completely shaved, whereas this step is skipped in long hair FUE. Thanks to this feature, it has become an ideal method especially for people who do not want to cut their hair, have aesthetic concerns or want to keep the procedure hidden from their environment.
This technique requires specialized experience and high technical skill. Although it takes more time to remove the grafts with long hair and to place them just as carefully, the results are extremely successful and natural. It is especially advantageous for women and public figures as it does not cause sudden changes in appearance.
We Understand Your Feelings: Hair Loss is a Life Challenge, Not an Aesthetic Problem
“I want to get a hair transplant, but I'm too afraid that people around me will find out.”
For many people, hair loss is a hidden struggle. To hide it, we change hairstyles, wear hats, maybe cover the gaps with hairspray... But when it comes to hair transplantation, the biggest fear is this: “Yes, he had a hair transplant”. Long Hair FUE Hair Transplantation is the answer to this concern. Because in this procedure, your hair is not shaved. The donor area is kept hidden and the recipient area is already covered with hair. Only you know what has changed. But everyone feels the difference.
“In the first days, I give up the procedure because I think I will look funny, there will be scars, balding areas will appear.”
The obligation to shave in classical hair transplantation can be a huge obstacle, especially for those who have regressed front hairline but want to maintain their general appearance. The thought of “I will look funny for 3-4 months”, “I have to stay away from social life” delays taking steps. Long Hair FUE eliminates these concerns thanks to its unshaven applicability. There is no radical difference in your appearance after transplantation. 90% of your healing process goes unnoticed from the outside.
“I am a woman and it would be a great trauma for me to be shaved, when even hiding hair loss is not enough.”
For women, hair is not just an aesthetic; it is a symbol of personal identity, elegance and strength. Having to shave can feel more devastating than hair loss. And that's why women often don't even consider the procedure. Long Hair FUE is a tailor-made solution to this fragile but very powerful need. Your hair length is preserved. The transplanted hair is compatible with your existing hair structure. And in this process, not only your hair but also your self-confidence grows.
“My hair is also falling out, but I spent years saying ‘I'll manage for now’...”
This sentence is the most commonly heard sentence in the phase when hair loss has started but “there is no deficit yet”. The roots weaken, but while there is still hair, no one takes action. When the balding area becomes obvious, that's when one says “I wish it was earlier”. Long Hair FUE is the perfect transitional treatment for this 'early but hidden' phase. It is the best way to get stronger without losing your naturalness, without shaving, without being noticed.
“How will I feel when I have this procedure?”
Lighter. More confident. Someone who looks in the mirrors more. Someone who says “I wish I had done it sooner” but is thankful for it. Because sometimes all you need is to change without others seeing. It is enough to realize yourself.
“People around me notice that my hair is falling out, but they don't tell me.”
This silent awareness is exhausting. Seeing less hair every day while looking in the mirror can turn a person into an introvert who avoids social situations. This is why the Long Hair FUE method offers both physical and emotional healing. It gives you the chance to return to life with a natural transition without shaving your hair.
“Will it be immediately obvious that I had a hair transplant?”
No. The Long Hair FUE method preserves your existing hair length. When viewed from the outside, it cannot be understood that you have had a “transplant”. This method is especially ideal for individuals who do not want a sudden change in their appearance.
“Will my hair ever be the same again?”
Hair follicles transplanted with this method are taken from areas resistant to hair loss and provide lifelong permanence. When transplanted with natural density and original hair direction, it looks no different from your old hair. So yes, maybe it will be even better.
Long Hair FUE Hair Transplant Process
Preoperative Preparation
- Comprehensive Hair Analysis: Our experts analyze your hair loss type, donor area density and your expectations. In this way, it is planned how many grafts will be transplanted and where the hairline will start.
- No Need to Cut Your Hair: You do not need to cut your hair when coming to the long hair FUE procedure. This minimizes the visual difference after the procedure.
- Blood tests and health check: Your general health condition is checked before the operation.
Operation Day
- Local Anesthesia Application: No pain is felt during the procedure. Only a short-term feeling of numbness may be experienced during anesthesia.
- Donor Extraction (With Long Hair): Long hair follicles are removed one by one from the nape of the neck. This process is done meticulously and by preserving the natural aspects.
- Channel Opening and Graft Transplantation: Micro channels are opened in predetermined areas and hair follicles are placed at the right angle and direction. This process can take up to 6-8 hours.
- First Visual Result: Since the hair is transplanted in a long way, a visually fuller appearance is obtained as soon as the procedure is finished.
After the Operation
- First 3 days: Rest is recommended. Avoid sun, water and contact.
- Day 5-10: Crusts start and fall off. Mild redness disappears.
- 1st month: Shock shedding is experienced. This is completely normal.
- 3rd Month and After: New hair starts to grow. Density and length increase over time.
- 12th month: Final result is obtained. Hair regains its natural appearance.
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