A hair transplant without shaving, also known as an “Unshaven Hair Transplant” or “No-Shave Hair Transplant,” is a technique where the patient does not need to have their hair fully or partially shaved before the procedure. This is especially beneficial for individuals who want to undergo the treatment discreetly, as the existing hair helps to conceal the treated areas.

There are two main forms of this technique:

1. Partial Shaving: Only the donor area, where the hair follicles are extracted, is shaved, while the rest of the hair remains untouched.
2. Completely Unshaven: Neither the donor nor the recipient area is shaved, and hair follicles are implanted between the existing hairs.

This method requires a high level of skill and precision because placing the hair follicles between existing hair can be technically challenging. The key advantage of a hair transplant without shaving is that the healing process is more discreet, allowing the patient to return to their normal routine quickly without the procedure being immediately noticeable.