For many people considering hair restoration, one detail stops them from taking the leap: shaving their head. In 2025, thanks to innovations like Long-Hair FUE and Unshaven DHI, you no longer have to.
Turkey, the global epicenter of hair transplants, now offers advanced, discreet procedures that allow you to maintain your hairstyle—before, during, and after surgery. At the forefront of this evolution is Hairmedico, a leading clinic in Istanbul offering customized, patient-first solutions.
This guide explains everything you need to know about unshaven hair transplants in Turkey, including techniques, candidacy, advantages, costs, recovery, and real patient experiences.
An unshaven hair transplant (also called non-shaven or long-hair transplant) is a method where the hair in the donor or recipient area—or both—is left untouched or only partially trimmed. The goal is to keep your existing appearance intact while still undergoing a full transplant procedure.
There are several approaches:
Partial Shave (Hidden FUE): A discreet donor area is trimmed, hidden by surrounding long hair
Long-Hair FUE: Grafts are extracted and implanted with their full length preserved
Unshaven DHI: Grafts are implanted using a pen tool without shaving the recipient zone
At Hairmedico, each of these options is offered, depending on the patient’s hair type, lifestyle, and expectations. Learn more about these techniques on the Female Hair Transplant page, where unshaven methods are frequently applied.
Unshaven transplants are most suitable for individuals who:
Require up to 2,500 grafts
Work in public professions (TV, business, politics, fashion)
Are women who prefer not to cut their hair
Want hairline refinement or small-area density correction
Need to return to social life quickly with no visible signs
However, this method is not ideal for patients with extensive baldness or those needing more than 3,000 grafts.
To determine whether you’re eligible, Hairmedico performs:
A full digital scalp analysis
Graft simulation
Hairline design planning
Elasticity and skin thickness testing
Curl pattern and hair direction mapping
This process is part of Hairmedico’s exclusive Algorithmic FUE system, combining artificial intelligence with medical expertise for precise planning.
A hidden donor zone is trimmed under the surrounding long hair
Grafts are extracted one-by-one with the hair shaft length preserved
Incisions are created in the recipient zone
Grafts are placed manually to match direction, density, and curl
The donor area is either left intact or slightly trimmed
Grafts are loaded into a pen-like implanter
Hair is implanted directly between existing strands
No incision sites are visible, and no shaving is needed at all
Hairmedico customizes both methods depending on your hair type and style. Every operation is led by Dr. Arslan Musbeh, and the clinic treats one patient per day to ensure complete attention.
Patients choose the unshaven approach for several key reasons:
No visible signs of surgery in the days following
No awkward growing-out phase
Immediate return to social or professional life
No shaving anxiety, especially for women
More natural blend with existing hair from day one
View real transformations on the Before & After Gallery and see how patients went through surgery unnoticed by friends and coworkers.
Higher cost: Because unshaven methods are time-consuming and labor-intensive
Longer surgery duration: Up to 10 hours
Not for high-volume cases: Better for touch-ups or early-stage hair loss
Requires skilled professionals: Many clinics claim to offer unshaven techniques, but very few master them
That’s why international patients from the UK, France, Germany, the UAE, and Canada trust clinics like Hairmedico, which offer a surgeon-led, tailored approach—not mass-market procedures.
In 2025, Turkey remains the number one destination for hair transplants because of:
Experience: Turkish surgeons perform thousands of cases annually
Innovation: Techniques like Long-Hair FUE were perfected here
Cost-efficiency: World-class results at a fraction of Western prices
Patient-focused service: Full-package experience, including hotel and transfers
Hairmedico’s model goes even further. The clinic provides:
Multilingual staff (English, French, Arabic, German)
VIP airport pickup
4-star hotel accommodation
All-inclusive packages with no hidden fees
12-month follow-up support
Plan your visit with full details on the Hair Transplant in Turkey overview page.
Day 1–3: Minor swelling or tenderness
Day 4–10: Tiny scabs fall off—barely visible due to intact hair
Weeks 2–4: Temporary shedding phase (shock loss)
Months 3–6: New hair begins growing
Month 9–12: Full results, completely blended with your existing style
Hairmedico provides each patient with a custom aftercare kit, including shampoo, scalp serum, vitamins, and detailed washing instructions tailored to your scalp and hair type.
“I’m in corporate law. I couldn’t afford to disappear for weeks or explain a shaved head. Hairmedico performed a long-hair FUE—subtle, professional, and perfect.”
“As a public speaker, appearance matters. Hairmedico used unshaven DHI to restore my temples. I flew home the next day and went straight to work.”
In 2025, you don’t have to choose between restoring your hair and preserving your style. With unshaven techniques like Long-Hair FUE and DHI, Hairmedico empowers you to take control of your appearance—privately, effectively, and naturally.
To find out whether you're a candidate, request a personalized plan today:
Get in touch with Hairmedico
In 2025, Turkey remains the number one destination for hair transplants because of:
Experience: Turkish surgeons perform thousands of cases annually
Innovation: Techniques like Long-Hair FUE were perfected here
Cost-efficiency: World-class results at a fraction of Western prices
Patient-focused service: Full-package experience, including hotel and transfers
Hairmedico’s model goes even further. The clinic provides:
Multilingual staff (English, French, Arabic, German)
VIP airport pickup
4-star hotel accommodation
All-inclusive packages with no hidden fees
12-month follow-up support
Plan your visit with full details on the Hair Transplant in Turkey overview page.
Day 1–3: Minor swelling or tenderness
Day 4–10: Tiny scabs fall off—barely visible due to intact hair
Weeks 2–4: Temporary shedding phase (shock loss)
Months 3–6: New hair begins growing
Month 9–12: Full results, completely blended with your existing style
Hairmedico provides each patient with a custom aftercare kit, including shampoo, scalp serum, vitamins, and detailed washing instructions tailored to your scalp and hair type.
“I’m in corporate law. I couldn’t afford to disappear for weeks or explain a shaved head. Hairmedico performed a long-hair FUE—subtle, professional, and perfect.”
“As a public speaker, appearance matters. Hairmedico used unshaven DHI to restore my temples. I flew home the next day and went straight to work.”
In 2025, you don’t have to choose between restoring your hair and preserving your style. With unshaven techniques like Long-Hair FUE and DHI, Hairmedico empowers you to take control of your appearance—privately, effectively, and naturally.
To find out whether you're a candidate, request a personalized plan today:
Get in touch with Hairmedico
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