Treatment Overview
The No-Shave Body Hair Transplant (No-Shave BHT) is a specialized procedure that allows body hair extraction—such as from the beard, chest, legs, arms, or torso—without requiring full shaving of the donor area.
This method maintains privacy, convenience, and natural appearance for patients who prefer not to reveal signs of surgery or who wish to continue daily activities immediately after the procedure.
Korean clinics are global leaders in minimal-shave micro-FUE, allowing selective trimming of only tiny extraction spots while keeping surrounding hair untouched.
Purpose & Benefits
This treatment is ideal for individuals who want the benefits of body hair transplantation while maintaining discretion.
Key benefits include:
- No visible shaving lines or large shaved patches.
- Ideal for professionals, public figures, and patients who want privacy.
- Allows immediate return to social or work activities.
- Uses body donor hair to increase scalp coverage or repair thinning areas.
- Supports blending, density boosting, and donor expansion.
- Allows more natural-looking healing in visible body areas.
Ideal Candidates
You may be a great candidate if you:
- Prefer a discreet procedure with no visible shaving.
- Have body hair suitable for grafting (beard, chest, legs, torso, or arms).
- Have limited scalp donor hair and require additional graft sources.
- Need subtle blending or density enhancement.
- Want to conceal signs of surgery for personal or professional reasons.
- Prefer minimal downtime and a natural look even during recovery.
Possible Risks & Complications
No-shave BHT is safe when performed by expert surgeons, but may include:
- Mild redness or tiny extraction points for 1–3 days.
- Slightly slower extraction time compared to fully shaved BHT.
- Texture variation across different donor hair types.
- Rare ingrown hairs at donor sites.
- Small scabs that fall off naturally within a few days.
Techniques & Technology Used
- Selective Trim Micro-FUE: Only each tiny follicular extraction point is micro-trimmed.
- 0.6–0.9 mm Punch Extraction: Ultra-fine tools ensure minimal marks even on visible body areas.
- Donor Zone Camouflage: Hair surrounding extraction points remains long, hiding extraction sites.
- Multi-Donor Approach: Beard for density, chest for coverage, leg/arm for soft blending.
- Directional Implantation: Ensures grafts grow naturally when placed on the scalp.
- Optional PRP Therapy: Enhances early growth and improves graft survival.
Treatment Process in Korea
- Consultation & Donor Mapping: Surgeon assesses body donor areas and determines best extraction zones.
- Minimal-Shave Preparation: Only micro-spots directly over the follicles are trimmed—no large shaving.
- Micro-FUE Harvesting: Selective extraction of body hairs using ultra-fine punches.
- Graft Sorting: Grafts categorized by thickness and texture for strategic scalp placement.
- Scalp Implantation: Placed in crown, mid-scalp, or blending zones depending on restoration goals.
- Post-Care Instructions: Includes care steps for both donor and recipient sites.
Recovery & After-Care
- Donor redness heals within 1–3 days.
- Extraction points remain hidden by surrounding body hair.
- Small scabs on the scalp fall off naturally in 3–5 days.
- Avoid intense physical activity for one week.
- Transplanted hairs shed in 3–6 weeks (normal).
- New growth appears in 3–4 months.
- Full results visible at 9–14 months.
Results & Longevity
- Discreet, natural-looking donor areas with no large shave marks.
- Permanent follicle growth once body hair adapts to the scalp.
- Ideal density improvement for crown, mid-scalp, and blending areas.
- Excellent option for patients needing donor expansion without visible shaving.
- Long-lasting coverage and improved hair density.
Why Korea Is a Top Destination
- Korea is a global leader in No-Shave micro-FUE and body hair extraction.
- Surgeons have unmatched experience with ultra-fine tools for invisible donor work.
- Ideal for international patients wanting privacy and minimal downtime.
- Clinics specialize in multi-donor and hybrid BHT strategies.
- Natural, aesthetic-quality results based on K-beauty design principles.
- High success rates with competitive pricing.
Cost Range
Costs for No-Shave Body Hair Transplant (Body BHT) in Korea vary by graft number and donor zones:
- Small session (300–700 grafts): ₩2,800,000 – ₩4,500,000
- Medium session (700–1,500 grafts): ₩4,500,000 – ₩7,500,000
- Large session (1,500–3,000+ grafts): ₩7,500,000 – ₩12,000,000
Includes consultation, micro-FUE extraction, implantation, anesthesia, medication, and follow-up visits.
Popular Clinics in Korea
- Dream Hairline Clinic (Seoul): Specialists in No-Shave BHT with discreet donor handling.
- Moaman Hair Transplant Clinic (Seoul): Known for fine body-hair extraction and blending work.
- Woomchan Hair Transplant Clinic (Gangnam): Expert in large No-Shave multi-donor BHT sessions.
