Hair Transplant

Long Hair DHI

Long Hair transplant technique that restores your confidence right after the procedure

9 MONTH

Long Hair FUE (Long Hair Transplant, No Shaving)

An advanced hair transplant technique that harvests hair roots together with long hair (about 1–5 cm in length) without shaving the back of the head.

On the day of the procedure, you can immediately see the hairstyle, the overall look and the new facial frame blending with your existing hair. The rest of your long hair can be let down to discreetly cover the tiny extraction wounds at the back of the head.

Care during the first 1–7 days: Extra care is needed when washing your hair and sleeping, so that the long hair doesn’t catch or get pulled and dislodge the roots.

Shock Loss phase: Even though it is a long hair transplant, the transplanted long hairs will gradually shed in weeks 3–4 after the procedure (following the natural hair cycle). The roots under the skin start producing new hair in months 3–4, with full density visible in months 8–12.

Graft Harvesting

A special punch, the Gramax punch, with a groove that protects the hair shaft, is used to extract the hair roots without cutting the hair shorter. The grafts are then extracted with the long hair still attached.

Implantation

A hair implantation tool (DHI Implanter) is loaded with the long-hair grafts, which are implanted directly into the scalp to prevent the long hairs from tangling or the roots from being damaged.

Suitable for

  • Those who want to see their new hairline and density right after the procedure
  • Women, or men with long hair, who don’t want to cut their hair or shave their head
  • Those who want minimal downtime and want to hide the transplant wounds discreetly

Not suitable for

  • Those who need a very large number of grafts in a single session (as it takes longer and is more complex)
  • Those with a limited budget (it costs more than Short Hair)
Our Branches
Chiang Mai

MP Clinic Center

Long Hair DHI Male Customer

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Long Hair DHI FEMale Customer

  • Mr. N, a 37-year-old client from Thailand

    Mr. N had concerns about a receding hairline on both sides of his forehead, forming an M-shaped pattern, along with thinning hair around the frontal hairline that appeared uneven. He therefore consulted Dr. Peera at MP Clinic Chiang Mai in August 2023.

    During the consultation, Dr. Peera performed a scalp and hair follicle examination using a specialized scope to determine the underlying cause of hair loss. The assessment also helped evaluate the severity of the condition before planning an appropriate treatment strategy.

    The day before the procedure

    The doctor scheduled my hair transplant for November 2024, using the Long Hair DHI technique. This method allows the use of long hair for transplantation without shaving the head, which is perfect for clients who want to see immediate results. In my case, a total of 1,192 grafts were transplanted.

    Immediately after the transplant

    Immediately after the transplant, I could already see the newly implanted hairs because the strands were still long. My scalp showed some slight redness and swelling, but this gradually improved within 3–7 days.

    14 days after the hair transplant

    14 days after the transplant, I could clearly see that the frontal hairline area was starting to look denser.

    At 4 months after the transplant

    In the fourth month after the transplant, the newly transplanted hair started to grow longer, stronger, and noticeably thicker compared to the previous month. At this stage, around 50–60% of the transplanted area was already covered with new hair growth.

    At 8 months after the transplant

    At 8 months after the transplant, my hairline had become much fuller, with thicker strands and enough length to style. The new growth blended seamlessly with my natural hair, giving a very natural look. I felt so much more confident — even tying my hair up was something I could now do with ease and confidence.

  • Mr. B, a 38-year-old customer from Thailand

    Ms. B, 38 years old, has had hair loss problems, along with hereditary hair loss, for 5 years. She consulted with Dr. Peera at MP Clinic Chiang Mai in July 2023. After coming in, the doctor performed an endoscopic examination of the hair roots to find the cause of the hair loss and assess the severity before planning a treatment.

    Before starting treatment

    Endoscopy of hair roots before treatment begins

    After the endoscopic examination, the doctor stated that Ms. B had hair loss and thinning hair, but there were still hair roots. Therefore, Dr. Peera planned a treatment for Ms. B to receive treatment in the Hair Bank course to treat her hair loss and thinning hair without undergoing hair transplant surgery.

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    *Treatment duration and results vary from person to person

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Long Hair FAQ

The transplanted long hair will stay in a nice shape for the first 2–4 weeks. After that, it enters the Shock Loss phase (temporary shedding), which is a natural process. The long hair falls out first, but the roots remain under the skin and start growing new permanent hair from month 3–4 onwards.

A little extra care is needed during the first 7 days, especially when combing or sleeping. Do not rub your hair, and comb carefully so the comb doesn’t catch the roots that are not yet firmly anchored.

Yes. This is called the Hybrid FUE / Partial Shaven technique: the hair is trimmed short only in a spot hidden under the long hair at the back, and the hair is let down to cover it. The grafts are then implanted at the front with the long hair technique, saving more than a full Long Hair procedure.

The doctor selects and extracts alternating follicular units spread out evenly, never too close together in the same spot, so when the hair at the back falls naturally, no one can tell that it is any thinner.

About 70–80% of the transplanted hair gradually sheds during months 1–2, but not all at once, and the surrounding existing hair helps to cover it. From months 3–4, new hair begins to grow naturally.

If you want to dye or color your hair, we recommend doing it at least 3–5 days before the transplant. After the transplant, you should wait at least 6 months so the scalp and roots are fully strong before exposure to chemicals.

The Graft Survival Rate is very similar (about 90–95%) when performed by a highly experienced doctor using an Implanter Pen. However, Long Hair requires more careful aftercare in the first 1–2 weeks so that the long hairs don’t tangle or pull the roots out.