{"id":1780,"date":"2026-02-28T16:39:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T16:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anagen-hair-transplant.com\/our-treatments\/long-hair-transplant\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T13:01:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T13:01:16","slug":"long-hair-transplant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/anagen-hair-transplant.com\/en\/our-treatments\/long-hair-transplant\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Hair Transplant"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The <\/span>long hair transplant<\/b> is a variant of the <\/span>FUE<\/b> technique, which allows a hair transplant to be performed <\/span>without completely shaving the head<\/b>.<\/span><\/span>It is designed for patients who wish to <\/span>preserve their appearance<\/b> immediately after the procedure, while benefiting from a natural and lasting result.<\/span><\/p>

At <\/span>ANAGEN<\/b>, this technique is used in specific cases, when medical and anatomical conditions allow.<\/span><\/span>It requires a <\/span>good quality donor area<\/b>, <\/span>sufficiently thick hair<\/b>, and <\/span>localized alopecia<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

This method is <\/span>not possible for everyone<\/b>, and its indication always relies on a <\/span>prior medical diagnosis<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Principle of Long Hair Transplant\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Long hair FUE follows the same principle as classic FUE:<\/span><\/span>the physician <\/span>extracts follicular units one by one<\/b> from the donor area (often at the back of the scalp) using a micro-punch smaller than 1 mm.<\/span><\/p>

The main difference:<\/span><\/span>no complete shaving is necessary.<\/span><\/span>The hair can be <\/span>left long<\/b>, or only a <\/span>thin discreet strip<\/b> may be trimmed at the back of the scalp to facilitate extraction.<\/span><\/p>

The grafts are then <\/span>manually implanted<\/b>, according to a precise implantation plan defined before the procedure, respecting the natural angle, direction, and density of the hair.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Advantages of Long Hair Transplant\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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1. Immediate Discretion<\/b><\/h3>

The surrounding long hair <\/span>naturally conceals the donor area and the grafted area<\/b>.<\/span><\/span>The patient can quickly resume social activities, with no visible trace of the procedure.<\/span><\/p>

2. Direct Visualization of the Result<\/b><\/h3>

Since the hair is not cut, the <\/span>volume and hairline are immediately visible<\/b> after the transplant.<\/span><\/span>This allows the physician to adjust the distribution and density in real time.<\/span><\/p>

3. No Change in Appearance<\/b><\/h3>

This method avoids complete shaving of the scalp, often feared by patients, particularly those with professional or social obligations.<\/span><\/p>

4. Natural and Undetectable Result<\/b><\/h3>

The transplanted hair blends instantly with the existing hair, for a <\/span>smooth and harmonious transition<\/b> from the first days.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Long hair transplant remains a <\/span>demanding technique<\/b> and <\/span>more complex to perform<\/b> than standard FUE.<\/span><\/span>It is therefore <\/span>not suitable for all patients<\/b>, nor for all indications.<\/span><\/p>

It is indicated for:<\/b><\/h3>