Hair Transplant
Hair City İstanbul Transplantation Center has been serving hair, beard and eyebrow transplantation since 2016 by using microsurgery method with FUE, DHI and Sapphire FUE technique. We receive people from all over the world. Our country is the most important international health tourism in European continent.
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Hair transplantation is a surgical technique in which hair follicles are taken from a part of the body called the ‘donor area’ to a bald or bald area of the body known as the ‘receiver area’. The technique is primarily used to treat male pattern baldness. In this minimally invasive procedure, grafts containing hair follicles that are genetically resistant to hair loss (such as the back of the head) are transplanted into the bald scalp. Hair transplantation can also be used to restore eyelashes, eyebrows, beards, chest hair, pubic hair, and to fill scars caused by accidents or surgeries such as face lifts and previous hair transplants. Hair transplantation differs from skin grafting because the grafts contain almost all of the epidermis and dermis surrounding the hair follicle, and multiple small grafts are transplanted instead of a single skin strip.
Because hair naturally grows in groups of 1 to 4 hairs, current techniques collect and transplant hair “follicular units” in their natural grouping. Thus, modern hair transplantation can achieve a natural appearance by imitating the original hair direction. This hair transplant procedure is called follicular unit transplant (FUT). Donor hair can be collected in two different ways: strip collection and follicular unit extraction (FUE) At the initial consultation, the surgeon analyzes the patient’s scalp, discusses their preferences and expectations, and discusses the best approach to them (for example, single session versus multiple sessions) and what results can reasonably be expected. provides advice on. Preoperative follicoscopy helps to know the current hair density so that the postoperative results of newly transplanted hair grafts can be evaluated accurately. Some patients may benefit from preoperative topical application of minoxidil and vitamins. For several days before surgery, the patient avoids any medication that may cause intraoperative bleeding and, consequently, poor grafting. Alcohol and smoking can contribute to poor graft survival. Post-operative antibiotics are often prescribed to prevent wound or graft infections.
Transplant operations are performed on an outpatient basis, with light sedation (optional) and injected local anesthesia. The scalp is shampooed and treated with an antibacterial agent before the donor scalp is harvested. There are several different techniques for removing hair follicles, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Regardless of the collection technique, it is very important to remove the hair follicle properly in order to ensure the viability of the transplanted hair and to prevent the hair follicle from being cut from the root of the hair. Hair follicles grow at a slight angle to the skin surface, so the transplanted tissue must be removed at an appropriate angle. Currently, there are two main ways of removing donor grafts: strip excision and follicular unit removal.
Strip collection (also known as follicular unit transplant or FUT) is the most common technique for removing hair and follicles from a donor site. The surgeon takes a strip of skin from the posterior scalp in an area with good hair growth. A single, double or triple blade scalpel is used to remove hair-bearing tissue strips from the donor site. Each incision is planned in such a way that intact hair follicles are removed. The excised strip is approximately 1–1.5 x 15–30 cm in size. As the assistants close the resulting wound, they begin to examine individual follicular unit grafts, which are groups of naturally formed hair follicles smaller than the strip. Working with Binocular Stereo microscopes, they carefully remove excess fibrous and fatty tissue while trying not to damage the follicular cells that will be used for grafting. The latest closure method is called ‘Trichophytic closure’ and results in much finer scars in the donor area. The surgeon then uses very small microblades or fine needles to puncture the areas to retrieve the grafts, place them at a predetermined density and pattern and create a realistic hair. Consistently angulates wounds to support the model. Technicians usually do the final part of the procedure by placing individual grafts in place. Strip harvesting will leave a thin linear scar in the donor area, typically covered by a patient’s hair, even at relatively short lengths. Recovery time is approximately 2 weeks and will require removal of sutures/staples by medical personnel or subcutaneous stitches.
Hair transplantation involves removing small punch grafts from the common skin or a large piece of this scalp from the donor area and cutting small pieces to use as grafts. These grafts are replanted on a bald or thinned area of the scalp. Slit grafts placed in slits in the scalp, one contains about four to 10 hairs; strip grafts are long and thin and contain 30-40 hairs. Estimates for other types of grafts will use a scalpel to remove small sections of the hair-bearing scalp that will cut the section small and transfer the scalp into small holes or halves.
It goes without saying that patients want to avoid pain during any medical or surgical procedure. Especially if the procedure is elective or cosmetic. Therefore, it is reasonable for patients to frequently ask about pain and hair transplant surgery. Specifically, they want to know if hair transplantation is a painful procedure or if they will feel any pain during the surgery. Fortunately, the answer is: no, hair transplantation is not a painful procedure. However, this does not mean that there is absolutely no discomfort. Even the most minimally invasive or benign medical procedures bring some degree of discomfort, and hair transplantation is no exception. Fortunately, the “pain” is short and temporary. Most patients feel almost no pain and describe hair transplantation as a very easy and somewhat pleasant experience. While it may be an “easy” experience, patients should understand what it means and what kind of discomfort they may experience before, during and after surgery.
The only real discomfort that a patient feels during a hair transplant is the numbing drugs. After the scalp is prepared and numbed, the patient feels nothing for the whole day. Anesthetizing the scalp is done in two parts: numbing the donor area from which we take the grafts; and numbness in the recipient area where we will plant the new grafts. Numbness in the donor area happens before the surgery itself actually begins. The first thing the doctor will do on the morning of the surgery, after the plan is clearly defined and the scalp is cleaned and corrected, is to numb the donor area. Using a local anesthetic – the same medicine the dentist uses to numb a cavity before filling it – the doctor will inject small amounts of medicine into the entire area. Injections are made superficially, quickly and using a very fine needle. Therefore, the pain is minimal. Most patients liken it to a slight “pinch” sensation followed by numbness as the drug “starts to take”. While it takes about 10-15 minutes for the numbing medicine to take full effect, most patients report feeling numb within seconds to minutes. After that, nothing else is felt in the donor area. With the FUT/strip or FUE technique, the doctor can remove the tissue without the patient feeling anything. The numbing medication typically lasts for 3 hours and is touched up periodically throughout the day before it wears off, and patients may experience discomfort.
As described above, patients will feel nothing during the removal aspect of surgery after the numbing medication has been administered. However, a simplified hair transplant is completed in two parts:
It is taking grafts from the donor and replanting the grafts in the recipient areas (hairless and thinned areas). Just like in the donor area, the recipient area needs to be anesthetized so that the doctor can make an incision and the grafts can be placed back on the scalp. This process is the same as donor numbing; The doctor will inject the same local anesthetic into the recipient area (or rather directly in front of the recipient area’s hairline a few millimeters), and the entire area will numb within a few minutes. After the numbness begins, doctors and technicians can work in the area without the patient feeling anything. Numbness in the recipient area is the last thing the patient will feel during the day. After that, the entire scalp – from the most anterior to the posterior donor – is completely numbed. The entire operation can now be completed without any discomfort. While the patient may want to re-adjust and take breaks to stretch and walk around to avoid the discomfort of sitting for long periods of time, there will be no physical pain from the surgery itself. If the patient begins to feel pain, he will notify the staff and the doctor will inject more numbing medicine.
We know that after anesthesia, patients will not feel pain during surgery, but what about after surgery? What happens after the drug wears off? Fortunately, patients report little or no discomfort after surgery as well. After the surgery is over, the doctor will reapply the numbing medicine. This means that the patient will be numb for about 3 hours and any possible discomfort will occur. The patient now has 3 hours to return to his/her place of stay, settle in and most importantly start post-operative painkillers. If the patient takes the oral medication in accordance with the instructions and accumulates painkillers in his body before the numbing effect wears off, the transition process will be nice and he will not feel any discomfort. They will then take the pain medication several more times as instructed on the night of the surgery and go to bed pain-free. By the next morning, all potential for pain should be gone. The vast majority of patients report that they do not feel pain the day after the surgery and do not need any medication. If they feel mild discomfort, they should have a few painkillers to take or they can take Tylenol (acetaminophen). However, this is only for minimal discomfort and most patients do not even need it.
So, is hair transplantation painful? No, hair transplant is not painful, thanks to local anesthesia and post-operative pain relievers. No surgery can be completely painless, and although some brief and possibly temporary discomfort is possible, a hair transplant is typically a pleasant and easy experience for most hair loss sufferers.
Hair transplantation operation can be performed on all individuals of all ages, who have experienced hair loss for various reasons in men and women from the ages of 19-20, do not have a physiological disease that prevents hair transplantation and have enough follicles in the donor area. The hair transplant procedure consists of rules that must be followed carefully. When these rules are strictly followed, it may be possible to make better quality and hygienic hair transplantation. Therefore, we should take a good look at who is suitable for hair transplantation and investigate every point meticulously. In this article, we will share information about whether you are suitable for hair transplantation and what the tests are for before hair transplantation. We hope it will be a useful guide. Hair transplantation can be applied successfully to anyone who has healthy hair in sufficient number and density in the donor area (back and sides of the head) and the opening in the front area is suitable for this. The fact that the opening in the hair is too much and the area to be taken is sparse reduces the success in hair transplantation. Because there is no new hair in hair transplant treatments, the existing hair is replaced. In the treatment of hair transplantation, the age of the person and the presence of active hair loss are of great importance in planning the treatment.
When planning a hair transplant, young people with active hair loss problems should not rush to have hair transplant. In male pattern hair loss, hair loss decreases towards the age of 40. Therefore, it would be more appropriate to wait in order to fully foresee the opening that will occur in later ages or to plan by knowing that the 2nd and 3rd sessions may be needed. Instead of hair transplantation, treatments should be applied to protect and strengthen existing hair. Patients with reduced active hair loss, whose clarity has reached a certain level, are more suitable for hair transplantation. In addition to the problem of hair loss and clarity, additional diseases also affect the suitability for hair transplantation.
Actively treats eczema (dermatitis), psoriasis (psoriasis), etc. The success of hair transplantation decreases in people who have diseases that cause rashes on the scalp. Before the procedure, the opinion of the dermatologist should be taken and the necessary treatments should be applied to make the area ready for hair transplantation. Impressive with its successful results, hair transplantation is considered to be the most preferred aesthetic application by men. This treatment method, which is preferred by women who experience hair loss as well as men, is known to be very effective. Hair transplantation can also be applied to the eyebrow, mustache and beard area where hair loss is experienced. This method can be preferred not only by those who have shedding problems, but also by people with sparse hair structure.
Due to the matte and dull appearance, thinning of the hair due to many different reasons and even hair loss, many men and women today need hair treatments with different levels and areas of influence. The increase in need day by day contributes to the development of many hair applications, especially hair transplantation, and paves the way for these applications to be carried out more comfortably and reliably every day. hair transplant applications. Hair transplantation applications, which have become a rising trend in the world and in our country, can now be performed with many different techniques in line with the demands and offer effective results in a very short time.
Although it is a safe and comfortable operation, at the end of the day, hair transplantation is a surgical procedure. Within the scope of this procedure, patients undergo the procedure by taking local anesthesia. Although many different techniques are used in the operation performed in the operating room, the hair transplant technique to be chosen is decided during the consultation. It is done with different techniques such as DHI, FUE, Sapphire FUE. The FUT technique is much less preferred than in the past, both because the recovery period is longer than these techniques and because of the scarring. Although hair transplantation procedures vary according to the width of the area to be transplanted, they can be procedures that take an average of 6-9 hours. Since the procedure takes so long and patients are exposed to anesthetic drugs during the procedure, the entire hair transplant process needs to be planned very well and in detail. No matter which technique is used in hair transplantation applications, there is a preparation process. This preparation process is essential for patients to have maximum comfort during transplantation and the recovery period after transplantation. As we mentioned above, although it is safe and comfortable, hair transplantation is an operation at the end of the day. As with almost every surgical procedure, there are some steps that patients should pay attention to before hair transplantation.
Smoking:
Smoking slows down the regeneration of cells due to the nicotine it contains. The slowing down of cell renewal requires the skin to heal itself. Although there are no large surgical incisions, there may be minimal incisions in hair transplantation procedures. Therefore, since continuation of smoking will delay the recovery after the application, patients should stop smoking at least 5 days before the procedure in this process.
Alcohol: Alcohol consumption should be stopped on average 3 days before the hair transplant procedure.
Aspirin: Drugs such as aspirin and ecopirin are blood thinners. In addition to these drugs, some patients also use blood thinner injections such as oxapar and enox. Since hair transplantation procedures involve minimal incisions, such blood thinners should be discontinued approximately 1 week before the operation. However, when discontinuing the drugs included in this group, our patients must inform their doctors who prescribed these drugs to them and stop taking the drugs under their control.
Vitamins and Supplements:
Vitamin, zinc, magnesium or multivitamin pills, known as supplements or supportive drugs, can have the properties of accelerating blood flow and diluting the blood from time to time due to the components in them. For this reason, about a week before the hair transplantation process, multivitamin, ginseng, zinc, etc. should be taken. Supportive drugs should be discontinued.
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs:
The use of these drugs, which are in the painkiller group, must be stopped approximately 3 days before the procedure. If you are not sure whether the drugs you are currently using are in this drug group, you can consult our team during the consultation examination before the procedure.
Care Solutions and Serums:
There are many care solutions and serum components that can be used to strengthen the hair. However, since it is not possible to be sure what is in each product and the side effects cannot be controlled, the use of these care solutions and serums should be interrupted 3 days before the procedure in order to prevent possible complications before the hair transplant procedure.
Herbal Teas and Caffeine Intake:
Caffeine is a substance that plays an active role in keeping the body vigorous. It is very important for the comfort of the process to cut the caffeine, which is abundant in black tea and coffee, a few days before the procedure. However, especially in recent years, the consumption of herbal teas has been increasing frequently in our country and in the world. Herbal teas can be singular as well as a mixture of many different herbs. Some herbs have blood thinning properties. For this reason, the consumption of herbal teas should be interrupted about 1 week before the procedure. In addition to the steps mentioned above, you should wash your hair on the day of the procedure and do not apply any styling, etc. to your hair after the bath. It is very important that you do not drive. However, if you have chosen to have transplantation in the summer months when the number of sunny days is high, make sure that your scalp is not exposed to the sun and tanned during this period. It is important to wear comfortable, sports clothes such as a t-shirt and sweatpants on the day of hair transplantation. Hair transplantation is a long process. It is very important that you spend this process in the most comfortable and convenient way. Sports clothes will make you feel comfortable during the procedure.
Hair transplantation is a procedure that does not require a convalescence period. It is only important that you rest at home on the day of the application. The reason for this is to prevent the newly planted roots against a possible trauma. You can easily return to your social life in the days after October. However, there are important steps that must be taken into account in this process. For example, you should not wear a hat or beanie immediately after the procedure or expose the planting area to the sun. In the same way, you should not wash your hair after the procedure. Although hair transplantation is a very reliable and comfortable procedure, there are some preparation processes and post-planting rules that every patient must follow in order to get maximum results from transplantation. With the guidance of our team, it is possible to get satisfactory results from your hair transplant procedure after every rule you follow.
If you follow the directions and follow the rules before and after transplantation, it is possible to achieve the hair you dream of. For detailed information about hair transplantation and an appointment, you can contact us through our clinic phone numbers or social media accounts; You can take action for your own consultation examination by informing our experts about the hair transplantation process. With the right technique selection and meticulous planning, you can also benefit from personalized hair transplantation solutions; You can solve the problem of thinning and baldness in your hair due to many different factors with hair transplantation. Take action today to get new and lush hair!
Hair transplantation basically consists of 3 processes. These;
- Removal of hairs or hair follicles from the donor area with non-shedding feature
- Preparation of the transplant area
- Transplantation of removed hair follicles
The most modern method applied in hair transplantation is the FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) method. In this hair transplant method; Live hair follicles taken from the donor area without hair loss are transplanted to the area where there is no hair or hair loss in the head area.
One of the most important points to be considered during hair transplantation operations is the determination of a completely personalized treatment process. Because the donor area and the balding area differ from person to person. Therefore, the logic of “standard hair transplantation for everyone” is wrong. A personalized treatment or hair transplant method should be chosen based on the hair structure and the expectation of the person. Thanks to the determination of a completely patient-specific treatment process during the consultation with the patient before the operations, a success rate of 99 percent can be achieved in the patients. The hairline should be drawn in accordance with the face line of the person: Everyone’s facial features and head structure are different, as well as the natural hairline. Correct determination and planning of this hairline ensures that the hair looks natural after hair transplantation.
The transplanted hair must be tightly and correctly planned: Incorrect planning in hair transplantation prevents a natural appearance in the hair. In the same way, trying to complete the area with too many openings in a single session will cause the appearance of sparse hair.
Transplanting the hair at the wrong angle: Transplanting the hair at the wrong angle both affects the permanence by reducing the holding power of the hair and causes the natural appearance to be lost as it will disrupt the combing direction of the hair.
Extremely high number of grafts: Complications may occur in the donor area if more grafts or hair follicles are taken than the donor area allows. This can sometimes lead to irreversible problems.
Hair transplantation process consists of 6 basic stages. If the patient is suitable as a result of the examinations performed before starting the hair transplantation process, the hair transplantation process can be started. The procedure is performed using local anesthesia. Local anesthesia is performed to maximize the comfort of the patient and the hair transplant team. During the hair transplant procedure, the patient does not feel any pain or pain.
1. Consultation
Hair transplant operation is planned. The person who will have hair transplantation is given all information about the hair transplantation, including the complications that may occur. The design of the hair transplant line is carried out at the consultation stage.
2. Preparation
At this stage, both the person to be transplanted and the operation area are prepared. If necessary, the patient’s hair is shaved. Afterwards, the patient is dressed in a sterile medical gown. Sterilization and sedation of the operation area is performed.
3. Collection of Hair Roots
The process of collecting the hair follicles starts with the injection of the saline liquid, which is necessary for the correct and comfortable collection of the roots, into the nape region, which has the feature of not falling out. During this procedure, the patient does not feel pain or pain. After the saline fluid is injected, the grafts must be collected correctly.
4. Opening Channels
The channels to be opened in the area to be transplanted should be in the same direction and at the same depth as the roots to be transplanted. During this process, the channels are adjusted according to a special angle. The number of opened canals must be the same as the transplanted roots. More than one technique can be used in the channel opening process. The technique to be applied is determined by the joint decision of the patient and the physician.
5. Transplantation of Hair
Hair transplantation is the last stage of the applied hair transplantation process. At this stage, the integration process is performed by placing the roots taken into the canals. The most important point at this stage is the correct placement of the hair follicles in the opened channels. The hair follicles taken in accordance with the plans made by the specialist doctor are transplanted to the front and top regions in a determined amount. At this stage, which is one of the last stages of the hair transplant operation, after the hair transplant is completed, it is necessary to act in accordance with the instructions of the doctor.
6. Completion of Hair Transplantation
At the completion of hair transplantation, PRP is applied to make the hair stronger and increase the healing process. Then, dressing is applied to the treated area.
Hair transplantation, also known as hair transplantation; It is the process of transplanting hair follicles (grafts) taken from the hairy area extending from the upper border of both ears to the starting point of the neck, to the shed areas. It is a serious operation that must be performed by physicians. Today, when aesthetic anxiety is high, hair has a very important place visually. For this reason, you need to pay attention to hair care and hair health. Hair transplantation, which is one of the leading aesthetic applications of today, should not be focused only on aesthetics. In order for it to be a healthy practice, the person performing the procedure must have expertise and great attention should be paid to hair transplant centers under the stairs. Although the techniques are advanced, the procedures must be performed by experts and clinics who have proven themselves both in terms of health and aesthetics, in centers where sterilization conditions are appropriate, and should be personalized. In this respect, one of the things that should be considered by those who are considering a hair transplant is that the hair transplant procedure is carried out in hospitals or surgical medical centers by staff with competence and expertise.
There are a few questions to be asked before having a hair transplant. These questions are;
- What awaits people who decide to have a hair transplant?
- What are the points to be considered before having a hair transplant?
- What are the things that should not be done before the hair transplant operation?
- What Awaits You Before Hair Transplant?
Before hair transplantation, you should have an idea against all possibilities and get information about the whole procedure. Before hair transplantation, you can get wrong information from your environment and social networks. As a result, it is very important to get expert opinion about hair transplantation. You should not forget that there are many factors that affect the results of hair transplantation. Many factors such as graft quality, shedding, donor area density, age, dietary habits, alcohol and smoking affect the results of hair transplantation. First of all, you should determine how much hair transplantation you need to get an accurate result in hair transplantation. You can start this with the correct determination of its current opening. This evaluation should be done correctly and explained to the person in a correct and understandable way.
If possible, you should quit smoking 1 week before the operation. If you can’t, you should try to reduce it. Remember that smoking will reduce the healing process.
You should stop drinking alcohol 1 week before the operation.
You should not consume coffee and caffeinated beverages.
One week before hair transplantation, you should stop consuming green tea.
You should inform the physicians who will do hair transplantation about the medications you use for chronic (diabetes, heart, blood pressure, etc.) or acute diseases.
Stop using drugs that prevent clotting (heparin, aspirin, coumadin, etc.) and multivitamins 1 week before the operation. These drugs can cause an increase in bleeding.
Stop applying medication and lotion to your scalp and hair 1 month before the operation.
Wash your hair before the operation and do not use hair styling or hardening products such as gel or spray.
Do not forget to have breakfast before coming to the hair transplant procedure. If your operation is in the afternoon, it would be beneficial to have a light lunch before your arrival.
Prefer the type of clothes that will not rub against your head during wearing and take off while coming to the operation and that you can wear and take off comfortably. Wearing a shirt will be the most comfortable.
Be careful not to drive after hair transplantation. For this reason, if you are going to the operation from a long way with your vehicle, make sure that you have someone with you.
Hair transplantation has become one of the most popular operations today. Men and women with sparse hair, who do not want to deal with shedding problems, who want permanent results, who are not satisfied with their existing hair, and who want to tighten, preferred to have a hair transplant and sought a quick solution. Although the process is long and arduous, it is not like that for the person who has the transplant. After hair transplantation, there are products that the person should pay attention to and use. In addition to the products that he will use himself, there may be additional support received in the institution, and it is completely related to the request of the person. Apart from care and patience, the person does not have any difficulties or problems. Time and process are very important in hair transplantation. It’s all a matter of patience, over time, the hair will come out. Over time, we see 30% in the first three months, 60% in the sixth month, and 100% after one year. Of course, the person’s age, metabolic structure, genetic factors, additional care, lifestyle, professional support in the institution are all factors that change the rate and quality of hair growth.
You may have some pain in the evening after the surgery, you can take painkillers. Start the other medications given the day after the operation. Do your best to stay away from stress. In addition to the given medical drugs, it is also beneficial to consume the drugs recommended by your doctor. (Vitamins etc.)
Especially if you want your process to be more efficient; You can have PRP and Mesotherapy. (Generally in the 1,3,6,8,10,12 months or as your doctor recommends) Front of the head in the first 6-12. While it starts to give its results within months, the back peak area is 9-18. It starts showing results within months.
1. Towards the end of the month, 80% of the transplanted hair falls out. 2-3. All your transplanted hair has been lost until the month of May. A little redness may appear. The nuchal recovery may not have been complete. These are all normal. 3-4. From the first month, your transplanted hair will start to grow. You may want to use drugs such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and consult your doctor.
These instructions have been created by experience from patients, our clinical experience. Your compliance will positively affect your hair transplant results.
Never bow your head forward. (Act like a robot, first 5 days) Do not touch the hair transplant area for the first 10 days. Perform the washing process as described. You can take a shower in warm water without pressure after the 2nd day. You should sleep with a neck pillow. Take plenty of rest, drink 2.5-3 liters of water a day (first 5 days.)
Sauna, hammam, spa, swimming and sports activities etc. for 1 month. should not be done. (Sea Water: 2 months away)
Avoid sports that will make you sweat. (First 3 months) It should not be consumed for 1 month (cigarette, alcohol). (Try to quit as long as possible.)
You should not have sexual intercourse for 1 week.
Shirts and zippered clothing should be worn for 10 days.
Hair dryer should not be used on the planted area for 1 month.
Shaving process; It should not be done with a shaver for 6 months on the planted area, it should be done with scissors.
Actions such as hitting, hitting, rubbing the planted area should be avoided, the compensation can be corrected by performing the 2nd operation after 1 year. Avoid lifting heavy loads for the first 10 days. For the first 14 days, do not wear a hat, etc. on your head. do not wear it. Again, avoid direct exposure to the sun for the first 10 days. (Maximum 5-10 min.)
Try to consume protein foods. The first thing to consider in the process after hair transplantation is the head area; is to protect the hair transplant area. While sleeping at night, it is necessary to lie down in a way that will protect the head area and prevent the contact of the transplanted area, and appropriate pillows should be used. It is important to take a break from doing sports for a while, as it may damage the hair follicles. Light sports such as running and without the risk of a blow to the head can be done after a while, but hard sports such as boxing or bodybuilding are prohibited for the first two months after hair transplantation. It is also very important to protect the hair transplant areas from the sun; hats with a hard top and not touching the head can be used for this. Exposure of the head area to too much heat and too cold should be avoided. Hair should not be washed in the first days after cutting, and after washing, it should not be rinsed with a towel; this damages the hair follicles and makes it difficult for the transplanted hair to adhere. Another point to be considered in the process after hair transplantation is to pay more attention to being healthy than ever before. In this first period, it is forbidden to drink alcohol for the first few days, due to the effects of the drugs used on the body, and in terms of causing headaches. Also, smoking is strictly prohibited for the first few days. It is recommended not to smoke in the following days, but if the person cannot stand not smoking, he can smoke in minimum quantities. In this process, it is necessary to pay attention to drinking plenty of water, as the body is more inclined to hold edema. In this way, the transplanted area heals itself more quickly and the probability of headache is reduced. In the first few days after hair transplantation, vitamin E should not be taken as it will dilute the blood; can be started in the next step.
Taking into account the instructions and recommendations of your doctor after hair transplantation will directly affect the success of the operation. We will talk about nutrition after hair transplantation in general, but you should consult your doctor about foods that you cannot take due to an existing disease or allergy. The foods you prefer after hair transplantation will help shorten the healing process by accelerating cell renewal. Foods containing B vitamins: Foods containing B vitamins are the foods that must be consumed, which have an important role in the building blocks, quality and growth of the hair. Foods containing B vitamins feed hair and hair follicles and ensure efficient use of food resources. Physicians may recommend complex vitamin B supplements after hair transplantation. Foods where we can get B vitamins; whole grains, meat and animal foods, legumes, leafy vegetables such as broccoli and spinach, and citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons.
Zinc-containing foods: Zinc deficiency is a condition that can trigger hair loss even if there is no hair transplant. Especially after hair transplantation, foods containing zinc should be consumed. Zinc plays an important role in tissue repair, collagen production and the use of vitamins. Foods where we can get zinc; red meat, turkey meat, spinach, garlic, pumpkin seeds and peanuts.
Iron-containing foods: Iron deficiency can cause hair loss. Taking iron-containing foods after hair transplantation facilitates the strengthening of the hair and the transport of oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles. Foods where we can get iron; poultry like turkey, chicken and duck, and vegetables like spinach and kale.
Foods containing vitamin E: Vitamin E, which has antioxidant properties, is important for the healing of wounds. Foods where we can get vitamin E; nuts such as almonds, pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts, olive oil, leafy vegetables such as fish, spinach, cabbage.
Foods containing vitamin C: It is important to take foods containing vitamin C both for the healing of wounds and for combating stress in the process. Foods where we can get vitamin C; citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons and grapefruits.
Foods containing vitamin A: Vitamin A, which is necessary for the development and growth of all cells and tissues in the body, ensures rapid healing of the operated tissue and much less itching after hair transplantation. Foods where we can get vitamin A; animal foods such as milk, butter, eggs, cheese and plant foods such as spinach, leek, carrot and parsley.
Although there are certain periods for permanent results from hair transplantation, it should not be forgotten that personal factors will also affect this process. For this reason, the answer to the question of which month the hair transplant results will be noticed varies according to the hair root, hair structure and health status of the person. However, when the person’s compliance with the process is optimum, the results of hair transplantation can be obtained between 6 months and one year on average. Hair transplantation results are a process that progresses gradually and at the end of the process, the person regains his natural hair structure, and there are different phenomena characterized by each stage. What kind of process is experienced after hair transplantation is as curious as the question of how hair transplantation is done. These stages can be listed as follows:
The first three days: Although it is an early stage for hair transplant results, it is an important time period for the person to adapt. Redness may occur in the transplanted part, but these rednesses are temporary.
First week: Among the hair transplant results, the first week may be the most curious and challenging part. Red dots are seen with small abrasions in the first week in the transplanted part. Although this worries individuals, it is a normal part of the process and is a temporary phase. Redness and abrasions heal over time.
First 3 months: The first 3 months after hair transplantation can be considered as the rooting and development phase of hair sprouts. This is the waiting phase in 3 months and there is no change in the hair. You have to patiently wait for the result. After the three-month period is completed, the changes in the hair transplant area begin to be noticed. From the end of the third month, the sprouts in the area where the hair transplant is done begin to increase little by little. Slowly, you can observe these sprouts growing and developing.
At What Stage Are Hair Transplant Results After 6 Months?
6 months later: This is the time period when the hair sprouts have elongated and become similar to the natural hair structure of the person. Depending on the person, this process may take longer or result in earlier results. However, at the end of the sixth month on average, the hair appearance of the individuals in the hair transplant area will be very close to the desired shape.
After 12 months: At the end of a one-year period, the hair sprouts of which hair transplantation has been completed will be rooted and the rate of hair in the problem area will be improved. However, this period may vary depending on environmental and individual factors. The head area where the hair is transplanted is very effective in this process, such as the hair ratio in this area.
Are Hair Transplant Results Permanent?
All processes related to hair transplantation results correspond to these time intervals on average. Issues such as the amount of hair transplanted, the hair density in the area, and the part of the transplant significantly affect this process. Whether you prefer FUE hair transplantation or DHI hair transplantation method, you should consider your doctor’s warnings to get the best results from hair transplantation. In addition, you should not neglect control and follow-up interviews. You should definitely inform your doctor in case of any allergies, redness that does not go away, or the use of different drugs and discomfort.
While there are many factors affecting the prices of hair follicle transfer operations (hair transplant surgeries), rapidly increasing supply and demand; With the development of technology at the same rate and the training of surgeons in this direction in parallel, many clinics are opened in this field. Follicular Unit Extraction, which is the method of performing services and treatments related to hair transplantation and hair treatment methods worldwide, the hair follicles preferred in hair transplantation are taken one by one with special-tipped micro motors under local anesthesia and placed in balding areas, taking into account the natural hair growth angle and direction. As a natural consequence of FUE’s becoming a center of attention, the competitive environment has increased and prices have decreased significantly. However, the point to be considered at this point is that the doctor who will transfer hair follicles comes from the origin of plastic surgery and ensures that you achieve a successful operation result with an experienced team. Turkey is one of the countries that turn hair transplant prices into an advantage for patients with bald areas. Then, the Dominican Republic, India, Mexico, Sweden, Greece and Thailand are among the countries that receive the most demand and give the most appropriate figures in hair transplant price policy.
Before graft transplantation, many people are looking for the answer to the question of how many hairs in 1 graft. The number of hair strands in a graft is not fixed. But in general, it can be said that there are 2 hairs in a graft. It should be considered that all hair grafts differ from person to person and are unique. 1 graft may contain 1 to 6 hairs. Depending on the genetics of the people, an average of 1.8 to 2.2 hairs in a hair graft.
On average, a hair graft contains 2 hairs, while 3000 grafts contain between 5400 and 6000 hairs depending on the hair type of the person. Depending on the hair type and characteristics of the person, 4000 grafts contain approximately 7200 to 8800 hairs. The number of hairs in a single hair graft plays a very important role in hair transplantation. For this reason, people who are considering hair transplantation should know how many hairs are in 1 graft. For this, it is recommended to seek help from specialists or doctors. After deciding to have a hair transplant graft, it is very important for the satisfaction you will receive from the service to find out how many grafts you need through the doctors. Otherwise, you may experience disappointment.
There are many technical details that can be confusing when it comes to hair transplantation. ‘Graft’ is one of the topics that is frequently used in hair transplantation and that people often ask questions. A hair graft is simply a hair group tissue and each hair graft may contain several hair follicles. These groups are extremely important in hair transplantation procedures because modern hair transplantation techniques involve transplanting hair grafts, not hair follicles. Importance of healthy hair grafts on the nape Number and health of available hair grafts will determine the success of your surgery. The first thing to be evaluated before the hair transplant procedure is the suitability of the hair grafts in the donor area. Therefore, it is important to understand what a healthy hair graft is. A healthy hair graft should contain one or more healthy hair follicles and should remain alive during the operation.
How many hair strands in 1 graft?
The number of hair follicles in a single hair graft is an important factor in hair transplantation. The number of hairs in a graft is not fixed, but it can be said that a hair graft usually contains 2 hairs. Considering that all hair grafts are unique, 1 graft may contain between 1 and 6 hairs, and depending on the genetics of the person, a graft can average 1.8 to 2, Makes 2 hairs.
hanks to the grafts taken from the genetically non-shedding area of the hair, the transplanted hair is permanent for a lifetime. If the procedure is performed by a correct surgeon and appropriate postoperative care is performed, hair transplantation is a lifelong procedure. When performed by an experienced hair transplant specialist, the hair transplant operation lasts a lifetime. With hereditary baldness, your hair retains the characteristics of where it was taken, no matter where it is placed on the scalp. Therefore, hair transplant surgery is the only permanent solution to hair loss. Since the hair follicles are taken from an area resistant to hair loss, the scalp accepts the transplanted roots. As a result of the operation, the hair will grow very naturally and the new hair will show the same characteristics as the hair in that area. Doctors prefer to remove hair grafts from the back of the patient’s head (neck area). The reason for this is that the hair follicles on the back of our head are genetically resistant to hair loss. Therefore, they do not lose this genetic feature even when planted in the recipient area of the patient.
People suffering from male/female pattern baldness have a greater risk of increased hair loss in the future. However, in most cases, the problem can be solved by performing a second or third hair transplant to the areas where new hair loss occurs. Since hair loss continues to increase, there are physical limits to what can be done in a single session. Some patients prefer to have more than one session to increase hair density. However, this does not adversely affect the initially transplanted hair. The transplanted hair remains safe and lasts a lifetime.
The most important feature of sapphire tips is that they make the grooving process smoother, finer and micro-defective. Sapphire ore, which allows the opening of channels as thin as only the graft can enter, thus enables more frequent hair transplantation: Because there is a chance to open more channels in the unit area.
The creation of a smaller hole for the opening of each channel and the unique texture of the sapphire ore also minimize tissue damage to the scalp. This process facilitates the healing process after hair transplantation.
Thanks to the grooving process performed with a pen with a sapphire ore tip, it is possible to plant hair follicles with a correct elongation angle. This means fuller and more natural-looking results.
Sapphire FUE method can be applied with a sedated anesthetic if you wish. In this case, it becomes possible to reduce the feeling of pain or pain to almost zero.
Here’s what to know about hair transplantation, the treatment method for people who have lost their hair due to age, genetics or external reasons. The reason for this is that with the development of treatment methods, hair transplantation has become a much easier and painless procedure. With the FUE method, which is the most used method in hair transplantation in recent years, the person can easily achieve the desired appearance.
In the FUE method, hair follicles taken from a specific area of the head are added to areas without hair. For this, the hair in the area where the roots will be transplanted before hair transplantation is shortened to 1 mm before follicle removal. The area where the hair will be transplanted is anesthetized with local anesthesia and the process of transferring the hair strands to the balding part begins. Thanks to local anesthesia, the person does not feel any pain or pain. In addition, since the method does not involve cuts or stitches, it is generally painless. The process of the treatment proceeding in this way is as follows:
● The transplanted hair falls out at the end of the first month.
● 2 or 3 months after hair transplantation, the hair that has been shed begins to grow back and grow.
● After 6 months, the hair becomes remarkable and regains its natural appearance after 1-1.5 years.
● Since the transplanted hair is the person’s own hair, the hair that starts to grow in the balding area becomes the person’s normal hair color and shape.
● Since the transplanted hair is taken from the hairy area that is coded not to fall out, there is no shedding after the transplant.
● If possible, the unshaven hair transplant method, which restores natural hair in 2-3 days, can also be applied.
Here’s what to know about hair transplantation, the treatment method for people who have lost their hair due to age, genetics or external reasons. The reason for this is that with the development of treatment methods, hair transplantation has become a much easier and painless procedure. With the FUE method, which is the most used method in hair transplantation in recent years, the person can easily achieve the desired appearance.
In the FUE method, hair follicles taken from a specific area of the head are added to areas without hair. For this, the hair in the area where the roots will be transplanted before hair transplantation is shortened to 1 mm before follicle removal. The area where the hair will be transplanted is anesthetized with local anesthesia and the process of transferring the hair strands to the balding part begins. Thanks to local anesthesia, the person does not feel any pain or pain. In addition, since the method does not involve cuts or stitches, it is generally painless. The process of the treatment proceeding in this way is as follows:
● The transplanted hair falls out at the end of the first month.
● 2 or 3 months after hair transplantation, the hair that has been shed begins to grow back and grow.
● After 6 months, the hair becomes remarkable and regains its natural appearance after 1-1.5 years.
● Since the transplanted hair is the person’s own hair, the hair that starts to grow in the balding area becomes the person’s normal hair color and shape.
● Since the transplanted hair is taken from the hairy area that is coded not to fall out, there is no shedding after the transplant.
● If possible, the unshaven hair transplant method, which restores natural hair in 2-3 days, can also be applied.
Using the FUE method, the treatment gives results in an average of 1 to 1.5 years. The most positive aspect of this treatment is that there are no cuts or stitches in the area where the hair is taken. There is very little pain after this surgery and the recovery time is very quick. Scratches can only be found in the area where the hair follicles to be transplanted are taken, but they also heal very quickly. Hair transplantation with the Fue method is a method that requires extreme care and attention and must be performed by specialist doctors. There are some issues that the patient should pay attention to in order to see a recovery in a short time in hair transplantation with the Fue method. The points that the patient should pay attention to in hair transplantation with the Fue method are as follows: Hair should not be washed on the day of the operation.
For the first 3 days, harmful substances such as cigarettes and alcohol should be avoided. In the first days, the patient should protect himself from sunlight. Heavy activities should be avoided for a certain period of time. The patient should be very careful about the lying positions. It is necessary to regularly use drugs that are recommended by the doctor. Hair should be protected against possible impacts for the first 15 days.
What is Fue hair transplant? It will be useful to give information about the content of the method when asked. Fue hair transplant method is a widely used hair transplant method in the world. During this method, no incision is made on the scalp, and no piercing is performed on the skin.
Fue is an abbreviation for Follicular Unit Extraction. This method was first used in Japan in 1988 with 1 mm punches. The finding of the method in the medical literature coincides with 2002. In the Fue method; The hair follicles are taken one by one from the area chosen as the donor area, that is, separated from the skin and implanted in the desired area. Hair follicles taken from the donor area are transplanted to the desired area not as a whole, but one by one in the same way. For this reason, the implantation of hair follicles causes this method to be performed with longer sessions compared to other methods. Today, this method is done with a micromotor rather than punches.
Hair transplantation with the Fue method is a very common method. How this method is applied is important. First of all, the method should be applied by specialist healthcare professionals. Otherwise, an unaesthetic hair appearance may occur. Before Fue hair transplantation, the hair of the person in the donor area to be taken is shortened to 1 mm in size. The hair removal process from the donor area is started after the hair shortening process. Before starting the procedure, the area to be transplanted and the donor area from which the hair will be taken are anesthetized with local anesthesia. General anesthesia is not applied during this method. In addition, any surgical method is not included in the scope of the technique. The donor area is usually determined as the nape area behind both ears. If transplantation procedures such as mustache or beard other than hair transplantation are also considered, this should be reported to the specialist healthcare provider. Because the number of hair follicles and tissue pieces (grafts) in the donor area is limited. After applying local anesthesia, the micro motor tip is brought towards the exit direction of the hair follicle so that the hair follicle is separated from the skin. After taking as many grafts as needed, hair transplantation is performed with the same method to the desired area.
First of all, hair transplant specialists determine the front hairline of the patients who apply with the complaint of hair loss in order to achieve a natural appearance after the procedure. The most important reason for this is that the front hairline, which starts from the very front or from the very back, distracts the patient from naturalness. In addition, having the front hairline in a straight line is not a preferred situation in terms of naturalness. After determining the front hairline, the open area where hair loss and loss is intense is determined. The FUE technique consists of four stages. First of all, the donor area where the hair follicles will be collected is shaved and the work starts. The reason for this is to facilitate the removal of hair follicles with the help of micromotor. After this stage, the area where the hair follicles will be collected is anesthetized with local anesthetic drugs and the second stage is started. During the second stage, the hair follicles are collected from the nape area one by one using the micromotor method. The most important reason for choosing the nape area as a donor area at this stage is that the hair in this area is more resistant to shedding. It takes an average of two hours to collect hair follicles. After the acquisition of healthy hair follicles is completed, it is very important to preserve these hair follicles without damage. For this reason, the collected healthy hair follicles are placed in a special solution. Afterwards, the area to be planted is anesthetized with local anesthesia. After that, one of the most important stages of the process, the channel opening stage is passed. After the roots are collected, holes called canals are opened in the area to be transferred with the help of special tools with steel tips, and the collected hair follicles are transferred to the holes one by one. Sapphire FUE hair transplantation is completed in an average of 7-8 hours.
Sapphire FUE can be applied to anyone over the age of 18. Anyone who has hair loss and hair loss problems is suitable for hair transplantation. However, if the patients have an additional skin disease, the procedure may not give the expected result. Patients with any additional disease are first directed to the relevant area. Sapphire FUE method is a method that is widely used in men as well as it can be used in women who have hair loss problems. FUE hair transplantation is one of the methods with a high success rate that is widely used in the world. Rapid developments in the field of technology cause the FUE method to develop gradually. For example, Sapphire FUE technique, in which channels are opened with a tip made of a precious substance called sapphire instead of steel tips, allows much smaller channels to be opened compared to the classical technique. In addition, during FUE, hair is genetically taken from the area where shedding is least. Therefore, the chance of success after hair transplantation is very high. In addition, one of the most important advantages of the procedure is that the channels where the hair transplant is performed are quite small. This accelerates the healing process after the procedure. In addition, the opening of very small channels in the FUE technique allows more hair follicles to be transferred. In this way, Sapphire FUE method can be easily applied to people with advanced hair loss problems.
Since the procedure does not require stitches, the recovery process after the procedure is also faster. Since the success rate of the FUE procedure is high, a single session is usually sufficient. If the patient has an advanced hair loss problem, a second session may be required, albeit rarely. Patients can return to work the day after the procedure.
Here’s what to know about hair transplantation, the treatment method for people who have lost their hair due to age, genetics or external reasons. Hair transplantation has become very popular in recent years and has started to be in demand. The reason for this is that with the development of treatment methods, hair transplantation has become a much easier and painless procedure.
With the FUE method, which is the most used method in hair transplantation in recent years, the person can easily achieve the desired appearance.
In the FUE method, hair follicles taken from a specific area of the head are added to areas without hair. For this, the hair in the area where the roots will be transplanted before hair transplantation is shortened to 1 mm before follicle removal. The area where the hair will be transplanted is anesthetized with local anesthesia and the process of transferring the hair strands to the balding part begins. Thanks to local anesthesia, the person does not feel any pain or pain.
In addition, since the method does not involve cuts or stitches, it is generally painless. The process of treatment progressing in this way is as follows: FUE Technique is the most preferred and developed method among hair transplantation methods for the last 15 years. In the FUE Technique, hair follicles are collected one by one from the nape area. Hair follicles extracted with the help of a micromotor device or manual punch are kept in a cold environment with a special solution. After the area to be transplanted is prepared for the operation, the hair follicles taken are placed in the area.
Since the hair follicles are placed one by one with the FUE Technique, the process time varies depending on the number of hair follicles that need to be transplanted. Although the duration of the procedure is prolonged with this method, the fact that the healing process takes place faster and there is no scar after the operation is among the reasons why it is preferred.
In patients with low scalp elasticity, especially if hair transplantation will be performed with the FUT method, exercises are given to the patients to increase it. This is called scalp stretching exercises. For this, the patient puts both palms on the donor area and pushes them towards the ears and stretches them up and down. He can also do it by squeezing the same area between his fingers. It is repeated 2-3 times a day for 10-20 minutes, 200-300 times. These exercises are started 4-8 weeks before hair transplantation.
Before planting, blood tests are requested for risky and special patients regarding Anti HIV, HBV, HCV and other risks.
Before hair transplantation, information should be obtained from the patient about general health problems and constantly used drugs. It should be decided to discontinue or continue these drugs in consultation with the doctor who started them. For example, it can be continued until October without discontinuing diabetes, blood pressure and heart medications.
Caffeine and caffeine contents should not be taken on the day of sowing. (such as coffee, chocolate and caffeine-containing flu drugs and painkillers)
After transplantation, the patient’s travels should be evaluated. If you will travel by plane after October, you should wait at least 1 day.
Hair transplantation can take 2-4 hours. During this period, the patient may need to lie on his side or stomach. For this reason, stomach complaints should be reviewed before sowing.
Normal meals should be taken on the date of sowing, but foods that can cause gas problems should be avoided.
Driving is not allowed for 12 hours immediately after planting. For this reason, it should be paid attention that you come without a car or have someone to drive with you when you come for planting.
After hair transplantation, there may be an increase in hair loss in the areas where the hair is transplanted and the hair is removed. For this purpose, minoxidil solutions are used 2 weeks before the planting date. This drug should be discontinued 3 days before the planting date and should be started again 1-2 weeks after planting.
If using eye lenses, the lenses should be removed on the day of October.
In hair transplantation, patients with white hair may be asked to dye their hair. Hair dyeing should be done 3 days before the date given for sowing.
You should prefer an outfit that will not rub against your head during wearing and taking off while coming to the operation and that you can wear and take off comfortably. (shirt, cardigan, etc.)
In FUT or FUE, a closed dressing with 2-4 hours of pressure will be applied to the donor area where the hair is taken for transplantation. For this reason, it will be very practical to bring a beret that will be used after planting, but not too narrow, during planting. The following days you may need to use an adjustable hat from the back.
Hair transplantation is a surgical operation applied to transfer the hair follicles taken from the person’s body to the head area. As with every surgical operation, there are risks. In order for the operation to be successful and to achieve a permanent result, specialist doctors should be preferred and it should be done in a hospital environment. Preferring a specialist team and a hospital environment while researching hair transplant sites and hair transplant prices will minimize the risks of infection, scarring and not getting the desired result during the operation. One of the frequently asked questions by those who are considering a hair transplant is when the recovery will take place. Although the hair transplant recovery process differs from person to person, the patient can return to his normal life two to three days after the end of the hair transplant. After hair transplantation, the crust that binds to the area falls off within ten days. The redness and itching complaints encountered in the first stage disappear in a short time. After two to three months, a shock shedding phase is experienced. After this completely normal process, the transplanted hair begins to grow. The completion of the hair transplant process takes approximately one year.
Following the information given to you by your doctor about the healing process after hair transplantation will ensure that the treatment reaches a permanent result. The fact that the doctor performing the operation is an expert in the field plays a major role in the hair transplant recovery process. In order to accelerate the healing process after hair transplantation and for a successful result, it is necessary to lie in a slightly upright position for three days after the operation, not to stand too much, not to stay in the sun too much, not to scratch the hair transplant area, to stay away from alcohol and cigarettes for two to three weeks, and to rest. On the day of the hair transplantation operation in our hospital, our patients are hosted in our hospital for one night for control purposes, and the first steps of a successful recovery process are taken by accelerating the blood supply in the area where hair transplantation is performed with supplemental oxygen treatments. It is very important that you comply with them. In this way, both the planted roots will be held in a healthy way and the area where the roots collect will be able to heal quickly.
Hair transplantation operations, which people who are faced with hair loss problems apply as a final solution, are divided into types. Application method, application time, etc. Hair transplantation methods, which appear with differences such as, vary from person to person. One of these types is the FUE hair transplantation technique, which is used in all kinds of hair transplantation methods. It is an aesthetic operation that is applied as a definitive and permanent solution against hair loss. The FUE technique is a hair transplant method used by almost all surgeons and known by every hair transplant specialist. Although all experts know, the rate of successful results obtained from all of them is different. Hair transplantation is an important issue because there is no return afterward. If any mistake is noticed after the process is over, it is almost impossible to get out of it. When it comes to hair design, visuality should come to mind, because the majority of people who have hair transplantation today are looking for naturalness. Providing a natural appearance is actually determined by the point called the front hairline. Since this is the point that determines the hair density, it must be designed correctly by the specialist. It is very important how the indentation and protrusion of the hair front line will be, which is the most important issue in determining the hair density. Proportioning the progression of the hair from low to low also contributes significantly to the natural appearance and the absence of baldness.
FUE hair transplantation method is one of the most frequently used methods in hair transplantation operations. The biggest advantage is that the roots being removed one by one do not leave any traces afterwards. In other words, there will be no trace of any root removal after root removal. In fact, since the holes in the rooted areas are very small, the scars will disappear between 24-48 on average, that is, the healing will be completed. Many techniques can be used in hair transplant operations. In some of these methods used, it is easier to determine the direction of the hair follicle, while in others it is directly related to the professionalism of the specialist. Baldness is removed by adding hair to the bald areas of the scalp from the nape or rarely from the chest. While doing this planting, great attention should be paid to the planting direction of the hair follicle in order to create a smooth and aesthetic appearance. Hair follicles should be separated in the right categories according to both their length and direction so that a correct image can be formed on the head after hair transplantation. Particular attention should be paid not to damage the hair follicles while performing this separation. Otherwise, hair follicles are not held by the skin in case of tissue damage, which reduces the success rate.
Hair transplantation is a medical procedure performed to remove the healthy hair follicles from the donor area between the two ears with the FUE method, to fill or tighten the bald areas in your head area. There are different techniques developed for hair transplantation. Which of these techniques will be preferred can be decided as a result of one-to-one meetings between the specialist and the client who will perform the operation.
Lateral Slit Technique
We use a special tool that we have developed with blades that are specially prepared according to the thickness of the graft used for opening the channels and the planned surgery. With this method, the angle of the channels to be opened can be reduced to 15-20 degrees and 45-50 grafts can be planted per cm2.
Sapphire FUE Technique
In the channel opening phase of hair transplantation; Instead of metal slit, grooving is performed with the help of real sapphire tips, which is the hardest element after diamond. Sapphire glass is the hardest glass in the world after diamond. With this method, the angle of the channels to be opened can be reduced to 10-15 degrees and 60-65 grafts can be planted per cm2.
Advantages of Sapphire FUE Technique
Thanks to the smooth and antibacterial surface of the sapphire tip, both trauma and tissue damage are minimized as there is less vibration during the grooving phase.
Due to less tissue and trauma damage, the recovery period after hair transplantation takes a shorter time.
It enables more frequent sowing per cm2.
Long Hair Transplant
In the Long Hair Technique, the roots are taken with special tips, without losing their originality, and planted as long. In this method, the hair, including the donor area, is not shaved in any way. In order for the healing process to be faster, the channels are opened with the Sapphire Technique. With this technique, planting is done on the front side and top regions of the areas that have started to dilute or have lost their density.
The person can return to his daily life 2 days after the operation. Examination is required for this technique to be performed. An average of 1500 – 2000 grafts can be transplanted in one session. This technique is applied in only a few clinics in Istanbul. It is not possible to apply to everyone when the cost is high.
DHI Pro (CHOI Pen) Technique
DHI (Direct Hair Implantation-Direct Hair Transplantation) DHI Hair Transplantation is the placement of individually collected hair follicles in the transplantation area with Choi implanter pens. In DHI Hair Transplantation, it is the direct transplantation of the grafts taken with a surgical pen, the thickness of which varies between 0.6 mm and 1 mm, to the scalp without opening any channels after they are separated and cleaned. This process, which is done in two separate times in normal hair transplantation methods, is called direct hair transplantation because it is done in one go with implanters in DHI Hair Transplantation.
Advantages of DHI Technique
It allows hair transplantation without shaving.
Roots are placed directly in the area without opening the canal.
The recovery process after hair transplantation is very fast.
What are the Differences of DHI Hair Transplant from FUE Technique?
While 5000-5500 grafts can be transplanted in one session in FUE technique, this number is between 4000-5000 in DHI technique.
With the DHI technique, there is less bleeding after hair transplantation compared to the FUE technique, and the recovery time is shorter.
The operation time in the FUE technique takes between 6-8 hours. In DHI technique, this period may be longer depending on the size of the area to be planted.