Hyderabad, India – Patients with genetic baldness now have access to an advanced restoration technique that aims for natural-looking results without shaving or trimming hair, at Hyderabad-based Trichos Hair Transplant Institute & Research Center. The clinic, led by hair transplant surgeon Dr. John Watts, offers Long Hair Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Transplant in South India.
The Long Hair Transplant approach allows patients to undergo restoration discreetly by retaining their existing natural hair length, so the treated area is usually less noticeable during recovery.
“Our success in implementing Long Hair Transplants is attributed to meticulous study and expertise gained from adopting global leaders in the field, including Dr. Jae Hyun Park and Dr. Sanusi Umar,” said Dr. John Watts, Chief Hair Transplant Surgeon at Trichos. He added, “We are glad to offer this technique in South India to people seeking hair restoration.”
Renowned South Korean surgeon Dr. Jae Hyun Park, pioneer of the Long Hair FUE method and Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD, the developer of the UGraft Zeus system, have influenced many of the institute’s practices. Dr. John Watts uses these methods at Trichos in Hyderabad.
Advanced Tools: No Shave Long Hair FUE Hair Transplant
Long Hair FUE, also known as Non-Shaven FUE (NS-FUE), is performed using advanced surgical tools like the patented open window punch designed by Dr. Park or the UGraft Zeus system developed by Dr Umar. These instruments minimize follicle damage and ensure precision in extracting long donor grafts. The process follows the surgical principle of “first out, first in,” where each graft is implanted immediately after harvesting, reducing out-of-body time and preserving graft health.
The UGraft Zeus system, a Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) device developed and patented by Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD, is designed to extract long hair follicles of different shapes, types and textures—including curly and Afro-textured hair. Equipped with depth control, a flared-tip punch, expanded inner volume, upward pulling action, and fluid irrigation for hands-free ejection, it is designed to reduce follicle damage and leave small extraction scars. It enables doctors to perform long hair transplants without shaving the patient’s head, so the existing hair can conceal the treated area.
Suitability: Non-Shaven Long Hair Transplant
The Long Hair Transplant technique is ideal for both men and women who prefer not to trim their hair before surgery. It caters particularly to professionals, brides-to-be, and those seeking to keep their cosmetic treatment confidential. Medical experts recommend Non-Shaven Long Hair FUE for refining delicate areas such as eyebrows, sideburns, and hairlines.
Patients opting for Long Hair FUE may see an immediate cosmetic improvement because the existing hair is not shaved; the transplanted hair then grows over the following months, and results vary from person to person. This procedure may suit those facing time-sensitive events such as weddings or professional requirements. It is chosen by both women and men, including men covering smaller bald patches.
Not all individuals are suitable candidates. Experts stress the importance of patient evaluation, donor hair assessment, and realistic outcome expectations. Since the procedure is technically demanding, it requires extended surgical hours, specialized instruments, and highly skilled surgeons.
The cost of Non-Shaven Long Hair Transplant varies depending on graft count, time, surgical complexity, and the infrastructure involved. Challenges involve greater surgical effort, reliance on advanced equipment, longer procedure times, and higher costs compared to conventional FUE.
About Dr. John Watts and Trichos
Dr. John Watts is a dermatologist (MBBS, DDVL) and hair transplant surgeon in Hyderabad. He speaks on Non-Shaven Long Hair FUE at hair restoration and dermatology conferences in India and abroad, including the 9th AAHRS Hair Conference (Bangkok, 2025), HairCon 2025, SARCD XIII (Mangalore, 2025) and the 10th AAHRS Conference (Chiang Mai, 2026).
Dr. John Watts is the co-author of Dermatologic Disorders and Hair Conditions for Hair Transplant Doctors: A Comprehensive Guide to Skin and Hair Health, a reference book for surgeons and dermatologists.
Founded with the vision of blending global best practices with personalized care, the Trichos Hair Transplant Institute & Research Center offers hair restoration in Hyderabad. Beyond patient care, Trichos offers CME training programs for dermatologists focused on Long Hair Transplant (LHT) techniques.
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