It’s generally believed that a hair transplant can only occur if the patient’s head is completely shaven. While this is a standard prep method for surgery, it is not necessary. We are now able to perform a hair transplant without having to shave the entire head area. Only the area in which the hairs are being extracted will be trimmed short. With this approach, there are no signs of a procedure having been done.
While the No-Shave FUE method is not very common to see in most clinics, we do offer it here at Hair By Dr. Max. Most clinics shy away from this approach since it requires a highly-trained team to properly work around the existing hairs. This can also result in a longer procedure, in terms of time. Moreover, it is important to note that the No-Shave FUE Hair Transplant cannot be done by the Artas IX® Robotic Hair Restoration System as it requires the full head to be shaven. Instead, our celebrity hair transplant doctor performs this procedure with Trivellini Tech’s® Mamba device.
The No-Shave FUE technique is usually called a Celebrity Hair Transplant because celebrities would not want to make it apparent that they had received a hair transplant. Don’t be fooled by its name though! Any patient who does not want to shave their entire head can receive this FUE procedure.
WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE?
Hair By Dr. Max understands that having a full head of hair is essential to living a confident lifestyle. However, not everyone is a good candidate for celebrity hair transplant surgery in Florida. It’s important to receive a comprehensive hair loss evaluation by a celebrity hair transplant surgeon to determine if you are eligible. Good candidates typically have sufficient hair loss, good general health, a healthy scalp and good donor area.
Moreover, you should have realistic celebrity hair restoration expectations, as unrealistic ones can lead to disappointment. For example, it’s important to understand that this type of surgery can help regrow some hair: It can’t provide a full head of hair that you once had in the past. Moreover, hair texture can affect the result. For instance, thicker and/or wavier hair can provide better coverage in bald areas.
Additionally, celebrity hair restoration procedures do not have any permanent side effects. However, patients can expect to experience temporary side-effects. You can see results in about six months after the procedure. Remember to ask your physician any questions you may have so you can be fully informed and have reasonable expectations going into the surgery.
How Does Celebrity Hair Replacement Work?
01
Consultation
During a consultation, Dr. Max will decide if Manual FUE is the correct route to go for your procedure. He will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan, based on your unique goals and preferences.
02
Prepping
In the case of a No-Shave FUE procedure, no shaving of the head will be required. Local anesthesia will then be administered thus making the procedure completely painless.
03
Collection of Grafts
- Isolation of the FUs with manual punch (0.6 to 0.9 mm diameter)
- Extraction of FUs by certified surgical technicians
04
Quality Control
This is achieved via microscopes under the watchful eye of a certified hair expert. In order to create a natural result, grafts are separated by follicular quantity. This is crucial because certain areas have a predetermined follicular unit.
05
Implantation
Manual FUE implantation can be done in two methods:
- Micro-incisions are made in the balding area(s) (fine needle or micro scalpel). Hair follicles area transplanted by surgical technicians utilizing forceps.
- Direct Graft Implantation (DGI): with an Implanter Pen. DGI is performed on the transplant area by trained physicians. Through DGi, we are able to perform micro-incisions and implantation simultaneously.
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Instantaneous Results
In No-Shave FUE, the hair length is maintained allowing you to bypass the normal time period it would take to see results. The trimmed donor follicles are therefore hidden amidst the remaining full-length hair, and a completely normal appearance post-transplant is achieved. Due to the nature of this surgery method, the transplanted hair can sometimes go into shock. However, the transplanted hair will grow back as intended and is permanent.
WHY CHOOSE CELEBRITY HAIR TRANSPLANT?
- Benefits of No-Shave FUE:
- No detectability in donor area
- No shaving or detectability on the transplanted area
- Limitations of No-Shave FUE:
- Limited count of grafts implanted
- More time needed to harvest grafts
- Minimum swelling
- Shorter recovery time than normal FUE procedure
- Labor-intensive procedure
- Higher cost than normal FUE procedure
CELEBRITY HAIR TRANSPLANT PROCEDURE PATIENTS RESULTS
NEXT STEP
A consultation with our Patient Care Coordinator is complementary and private.
This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the various male hair loss treatment options available at Hair By Dr. Max and have all your questions thoroughly answered.