Total Unshaven Hair Restoration
Using his experience and skill, Dr Young provides this ultimate protocol for those patients who require discretion and want to get back to work as soon as possible.
What is it?
We offer Total Unshaven Hair Restoration — a truly refined technique where no shaving is required — not for extraction, and not for implantation. Your existing hairstyle remains completely untouched throughout the process.
This advanced, minimally invasive method is performed exclusively by Dr. Young, one of the few doctors in Australia with the expertise to deliver this level of precision and artistry.
This advanced, minimally invasive method is performed exclusively by Dr. Young, one of the few doctors in Australia with the expertise to deliver this level of precision and artistry.
- No shaving of any area
- Virtually undetectable extraction points, discreetly hidden beneath your natural hair
Who is it for?
- Dr. Young has continually refined his approach to FUE hair transplants, driven by a commitment to less invasive, more discreet solutions. Every patient is unique—some have long hair, others prefer it short—and our technique adapts to suit your individual needs.
- For patients with long hair who prefer not to shave, Total Unshaven Hair Restoration is the ideal choice. It allows you to maintain your current hairstyle.
- Whether you're a professional needing to return to work quickly and keep your hair transplant discreet, someone who values privacy in social settings, or even a celebrity seeking complete discretion, this option will be the right solution for you.
- However, if you wear your hair very short and are comfortable with shaving, this method may not be necessary for you. We never shave your entire head, only donor area (back of the head) will be shaved for donor shaved procedure and no shaving will be done for total unshaven procedure.
- We also offer eyebrow and beard restoration, using the same meticulous, unshaven technique—perfect for those who want subtle enhancements without downtime or visible signs of treatment.
Ideal patients are?
Generally, the best patients are primary patients, i.e. no previous FUE or FUT, a good donor, and not significantly high Norwood Hair loss grade. This will require dermatoscopic examination.
How can I book for a consultation?
Email us or call to find out more. We offer free online approximate assessment as well as face to face or ZOOM consultations with Dr Young.
Why do clinics shave the whole head?
1.Speed and Throughput
Shaving the scalp allows faster:
2. Simplified Extraction
With the scalp shaved:
3. Standardisation for Assembly-Line Surgery
Shaving allows clinics to:
4. Cost Control
Shaved procedures:
This is why shaved FUE is often marketed as “cheaper” or bundled with large graft numbers.
Why Shaving Is Not Always Necessary
Shaving is not a medical requirement for FUE.
In appropriately selected patients, unshaven or total unshaven FUE can achieve:
The limitation is not biology, but technical complexity.
Why Many Clinics Don’t Offer Unshaven FUE
Unshaven FUE:
For clinics focused on volume, it is commercially inefficient.
When Shaving Does Make Sense
Shaving may be appropriate when:
A good clinic should explain why shaving is recommended, not present it as the only option.
How Dr Young Approaches This Differently
Dr Young uses shaving only when it serves the patient’s best outcome, not clinic convenience.
Where appropriate, he offers:
These approaches are particularly useful for:
1.Speed and Throughput
Shaving the scalp allows faster:
- Follicle identification
- Extraction
- Implantation
2. Simplified Extraction
With the scalp shaved:
- Hair angles are fully visible
- Punch alignment is easier
- Less risk of hair tangling during extraction
3. Standardisation for Assembly-Line Surgery
Shaving allows clinics to:
- Use the same workflow on every patient
- Delegate steps to multiple staff... when the doctor cannot perform the procedure
- Maintain predictable operating times
4. Cost Control
Shaved procedures:
- Take less time
- Require fewer surgical adjustments
- Are easier for untrained, or minimal trained staff to implant follicles with forceps.
This is why shaved FUE is often marketed as “cheaper” or bundled with large graft numbers.
Why Shaving Is Not Always Necessary
Shaving is not a medical requirement for FUE.
In appropriately selected patients, unshaven or total unshaven FUE can achieve:
- Equivalent graft survival
- Equivalent cosmetic outcomes
- Better discretion and social recovery
The limitation is not biology, but technical complexity.
Why Many Clinics Don’t Offer Unshaven FUE
Unshaven FUE:
- Takes significantly longer
- Requires higher surgical precision, different techniques to implant
- Demands careful donor discipline
- Limits graft numbers per session
For clinics focused on volume, it is commercially inefficient.
When Shaving Does Make Sense
Shaving may be appropriate when:
- Very large graft numbers are required
- The patient is unconcerned about appearance during recovery
- Donor density is limited and needs maximal visualisation
- Time efficiency is a priority
A good clinic should explain why shaving is recommended, not present it as the only option.
How Dr Young Approaches This Differently
Dr Young uses shaving only when it serves the patient’s best outcome, not clinic convenience.
Where appropriate, he offers:
- Partial unshaven FUE
- Total unshaven FUE
These approaches are particularly useful for:
- Hairline lowering, especially females
- Frontal refinement
- Professional or public-facing patients( Celebrity Hair Transplant)
- Discreet restoration within existing hair
The above images show the patients right after the completion of the procedure, hence their hair is wet.
L. this patient had a mole removed in the crown area, and unfortunately had a significant scar, this required high density vortex packing.
R. This patients crown did not need high density packing. But of note when hair is wet the optical density of hair decreases.
L. this patient had a mole removed in the crown area, and unfortunately had a significant scar, this required high density vortex packing.
R. This patients crown did not need high density packing. But of note when hair is wet the optical density of hair decreases.
We would love to hear from you. If you would like to schedule a consultation, please get in touch with us via email. We are happy to answer any questions and can schedule a consultation for you with Dr Young to talk about bringing your new and young hair back.
E-mail: info@younghair.com.au
E-mail: info@younghair.com.au