Hair transplantation provides a permanent solution to hair loss and balding problems, which are the fearful dreams of most people today. Thanks to hair transplantation, hair loss is no longer a problem that cannot be solved. While the medical world is making a new invention every day, hair transplantation is developing especially in our country. Recently, Istanbul, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, is highly preferred for hair transplantation. Patients can have hair transplantation on the same day by using the appropriate hair transplantation technique without hospitalisation. As a result of the procedure performed by choosing the most appropriate hair transplantation method, patients can have healthy hair within 7-8 hours.
Hair transplantation is the process of transplanting healthy hair follicles on the nape of the neck or any part of the body to the areas where the hair follicle is not active by microsurgical methods. Hair transplantation offers a natural and permanent solution to baldness or thinning problems in individuals with hair loss. At the same time, hair transplantation eliminates the negative psychological effects of hair loss. Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure that promises the patient a better quality of life, and with hair transplantation, the patient organically achieves the desired hair appearance.
Hair transplantation can be applied to all individuals who do not have any chronic systemic disease. Although there is no consensus on the age for hair transplantation, it is generally ideal for the patient to be at least 24 years old to undergo hair transplantation. In addition, hair transplantation can also be applied to congenital balding people, also known as baldness. Hair transplantation can also be performed on women who suffer from hair sparseness or baldness.
One of the most curious questions of patients about hair transplantation is "how is hair transplantation performed?". Although hair transplantation is a small surgical operation, it is a procedure that requires fine manual labour, care, and should be performed by specialist and experienced doctors in a completely sterile environment. As long as it is done in the right hands, hair transplantation is an easy operation without any harm. Before the hair transplantation procedure is started, the person to be treated is examined by the doctor. After checking whether there are any conditions or disorders that prevent hair transplantation, blood analyses are performed, the underlying causes of hair loss are investigated and the type of hair loss is determined. If the patient is deemed suitable for hair transplantation, the preparation period for hair transplantation begins and the hair transplantation procedure is planned individually. After the necessary preparation and planning period is completed, the hair transplant operation is started.
While the patient is lying down or sitting, in the first stage of hair transplantation, the process of collecting intact and permanent hair follicles on the donor area between the two ears is performed. Then, a canal opening is performed where the new hair will be transplanted. Thanks to the local anaesthesia performed before the hair transplantation procedure, the patient does not feel pain. The patient undergoing hair transplantation is performed unconsciously. In the last stage, hair follicle transplantation is performed and the hair transplant operation is completed. After hair transplantation, the patient is usually discharged on the same day.
One of the most curious issues for people who want to have a hair transplant is which method to be used in hair transplantation is the most suitable for them. The main hair transplantation methods are FUT, FUE, Sapphire and dhi hair transplantation.
FUT; It is a treatment method technique that requires a lot of attention, which is used in the 90s but is no longer preferred today.
Sapphire hair transplantation method; Although it is not a single hair transplantation technique on its own, it is the technique that is activated in the channel stage of FUE hair transplantation technique.
The two most popular hair transplantation techniques used in hair transplantation today are FUE and DHI. Among these two methods, the DHI (Direct Hair Implant) technique has recently increased in popularity and has a high success rate. It is possible to say that DHI hair transplantation method is suitable for everyone but not necessary for everyone. This hair transplantation technique is generally preferred for female patients or people who do not want to cut their hair.
FUE hair transplantation method is an extraction technique in which individual hairs are taken as a unit. It provides natural results both when the hair is removed and when the hair is transplanted. FUE hair transplantation consists of four stages. The first of these stages is hair cutting and local anaesthesia and takes an average of 1 hour. The second stage is the removal of hair follicles and takes an average of 2 hours. At this stage, hair follicles are taken one by one with a micro motor. The third stage of FUE hair transplantation technique is the opening of the channels. It takes an average of 1 hour. Finally, in the fourth stage, the hair follicles taken from the donor area are carefully placed on the scalp. The last stage of FUE hair transplantation technique takes an average of 2 hours.
There are some rules that patients who have hair transplantation should pay attention to after the operation. The process after hair transplantation is easier and faster if the patients follow these rules.
Hair transplant prices have been one of the most curious topics of patients in 2022. One of the most frequently asked questions by individuals who want to have a hair transplant is "what are the hair transplant prices?". However, unfortunately, it is not possible to express the hair transplantation process with a single number without knowing the wishes and needs of the person. Although it varies according to the hair transplantation method applied to the patient, the selected hair transplantation centre and the additional services provided, it affects the pricing.
As there is no clear figure in hair transplantation, pricing is determined according to the form of hair loss, the transplanted hair follicles and the amount of grafts taken. For example, 1500-2000 grafts are usually sufficient for hair transplantation to the temples. While some patients require 1000-2000 grafts for hair transplantation, this need may increase up to 4000-5000 grafts in some patients. This changes the duration and price of the hair transplantation procedure. In addition, the number of sessions to be applied in the hair transplantation process is also one of the factors affecting the pricing. Some patients may need only one session for hair transplantation, while some patients may need two sessions.
It is possible to mention many advantages of hair transplantation. It is possible to list the advantages waiting for patients who have hair transplantation as follows:
Hair transplantation is not recommended for people with heart and diabetes, chronic renal and liver failure, irregular blood pressure, diabetes, and people who have been exposed to serious chronic infections such as Hepatitis-C and HIV. Hair transplantation cannot be applied to people who are undergoing chemotherapy or have dermatological disorders on the scalp. For this, the treatment process must end. In addition, hair transplantation cannot be applied to individuals under the age of 18.
One of the most curious issues of patients who want to have hair transplantation is whether there are disadvantages of hair transplantation. As in every operation, there are some disadvantages in hair transplantation. It is useful for the patient who will have hair transplantation to know these disadvantages in advance.
We have answered the frequently asked questions about hair transplantation for you.
The loss of an average of one hundred strands of hair in adults is considered normal and necessary for the health of the hair. However, when there are openings in the hair due to hair loss and this situation starts to disturb the patient, the underlying cause must be investigated. Although there are many factors that cause hair loss, some of them are vitamin and mineral deficiency, genetic factors, hormonal problems, stress, depression, various psychological disorders and drugs used in their treatment, uniform nutrition, skin diseases, pregnancy, chemotherapeutic drugs, intensive use of cosmetics, frequent hair colouring, postponing dental disorders. In addition, in recent years, most of the patients who have had Covid have intense hair loss after the disease.
The transplanted hair does not fall out in hair transplantation. Patients may experience hair loss in the first month after transplantation. Although hair loss after transplantation worries patients, this loss is both necessary and healthy for the hair follicles to renew themselves again and to grow better quality hair on the scalp.
Although hair transplantation is a medical procedure, it is specially designed for each patient. In this respect, it can be said that hair transplantation is also an aesthetic procedure.
Hair transplantation can be easily applied to individuals over the age of 18, who have a certain amount of hair, who have no hair or who want to have regional hair transplantation, if there is no harm in performing the operation as a result of the tests performed during the doctor's examination.
Individuals under 18 years of age and people with heart, diabetes, blood pressure diseases, chronic renal failure, chronic liver failure cannot undergo hair transplantation. In patients undergoing chemotherapy, the treatment process is expected to end in order to perform hair transplantation.
If the hair transplantation procedure is performed by experienced people and the hairline is determined in accordance with the facial proportions, it looks absolutely natural. If the grafts are transplanted in the appropriate direction and angle in accordance with the natural hair growth direction of the patient, there is no reason why the most natural appearance cannot be obtained. The third eye looking from the outside does not realise that the patient has undergone hair transplantation.
Hairline design is a complex process that varies according to the individual. Firstly, the patient's original hairline between the ages of 15-18 is determined by asking the eyebrows to lift up. Then, by calculating according to the golden ratio, indentations and protrusions are determined and a drawing is made. In order to obtain the most ideal hairline during hair transplantation, the grafts should be placed in the appropriate size and at the right angle. At this point, the expertise of the physician who will perform hair transplantation is very important.
There is no general age range for hair transplantation. The important criterion is the presence of sufficient hair clarity. In addition, hair transplantation can be performed with the approval of the family in patients under the age of 18 who have had an accident or any traumatic situation.
Hair transplantation is a long procedure that requires intensive labour and effort. "How many hours does hair transplantation take?" is one of the most frequently asked questions by patients. Hair transplantation can take approximately 6-10 hours with careful planning, examination, analysis and meticulous work. The most determining factor in this time is the number of follicles to be transplanted. The duration of the hair transplant operation may vary depending on the amount of grafts to be used and the type of technique to be applied. In addition, it should not be forgotten that there is a preparation process before the hair transplant operation.
One of the most common questions from patients who want to have hair transplantation is "when will the transplanted hair grow?". Approximately 3-4 weeks after the operation, the patient's hair begins to fall out. This is called shock hair loss after hair transplantation. This loss after the procedure occurs in some patients in some patients in a small amount. After a while, new hairs replace the lost hairs and after 3,5-4 months, the patients regain their new hair. The first hair that grows is usually dull, thin, curly, difficult to comb. After hair transplantation, it takes approximately 1 year for the hair to regain its normal thickness and natural appearance.
Even if the place where hair transplantation is performed is the best hair transplantation centre, this operation has some disadvantages as in every operation. It is possible to list the disadvantages of hair transplantation as follows:
Hair transplantation can be repeated if necessary. The number of repetitions depends on how efficient the donor area is. But the ideal is two sessions at a time.
Hair loss can be treated if the hair follicles are alive. Hormonal problems are the leading cause of hair loss. Excessive male hormone in men and low female hormone in women are among the reasons that trigger hair loss. The necessary treatment can be provided with mini estrogen preparations in women, special medical shampoos recommended by the dermatologist or vitamin cures called biotin in men.
After hair transplantation, patients can use products such as hair dye, spray, gel for their existing hair after the first fifteen days. However, in order to use such products on the hair transplanted in the hair transplantation process and to benefit from hairdressing services such as blow-drying, a period of approximately 4-6 months must pass after hair transplantation.
In the hair transplantation process, the hair must be taken from the patient's own nape area and transplanted to the area where there is no hair. In order for the transplanted hair follicle to be nourished and maintain its vitality, it must meet with blood, and for this, a 100% genetic harmony is required. This requires that the source of the hair transplanted during the hair transplant operation should be the person himself/herself.
At this point, it is very important that the person who performs hair transplantation is a professional in the field. Hair transplantation is a scarless procedure as long as it is done in the right hands. It is also very important to choose the right hair transplant centre.
If the donor area is rich, it can be performed on all individuals regardless of gender. Hair transplantation in women does not require shaving the entire hair as in men.
Women should pay attention to some issues after hair transplantation. Pregnancy should not be considered for the first two years after the operation. Because hormones that will change rapidly during pregnancy negatively affect the success of hair transplantation.
Hair follicle cloning is possible for people who cannot have hair transplantation or who cannot get sufficient results after hair transplantation.
Hair transplantation can be performed in individuals who do not have any discomfort that prevents hair transplantation, if the area to be transplanted has sufficient hair loss. Hair transplantation can be performed on anyone with healthy hair on the donor area.
The shampoo that should be used in the washing process after hair transplantation is one of the most curious issues of patients. The choice of shampoo after hair transplantation is a very important issue as it can trigger the risk of infection. Although typical shampoos used in daily life do not harm the hair, it is not recommended to use them after hair transplantation. This is because the scalp is very sensitive and requires special care. Shampoos with appropriate pH level, which do not harm the scalp and nourish the hair while cleaning the hair should be used.
It is very important to adjust the shaving time for healthy growth of the transplanted hair follicles. Patients complete the healing process in the first week after the operation, and by the end of the second week, they completely get rid of the crusts on the transplanted hair follicles. However, since the hair follicles will be very sensitive, if hair shortening is very necessary, it should be done with the help of scissors for a certain period of time, and tools such as razors and shavers should not be used. It is possible to shave with a razor or shaver approximately 6 months after the operation.
Patients may want to return to their sports life as soon as possible after hair transplantation. While light brisk walks can be done two or three days after hair transplantation, it is necessary not to do heavy sports, not to use fitness equipment, not to exert effort, not to run, not to lift weights for 1 month after hair transplantation. After the wound healing after the hair transplantation procedure is completed and the scabs are completely shed, doing sports will increase blood circulation and benefit the hair.
Although there is a perception that hair transplantation cannot be done in summer, there is no season for hair transplantation, it can be done in all seasons if the rules are followed. After hair transplantation, it is necessary to avoid extreme heat and extreme cold, not to be directly exposed to sun rays in summer, not to sweat, and not to stay under snow and rain in winter.
The hair growth period after shaving is one of the most disturbing conditions for patients. In suitable patients, unshaven hair transplantation is an advantageous option especially in terms of accelerating the return to work and social life. If only a small part of the head is to be treated, it is possible to perform hair transplantation without shaving. After the person who wants to have a hair transplant procedure is evaluated with examinations, if the donor area is suitable, it is possible to perform hair transplantation without shaving the open area by opening only a small window from the donor area. However, it is usually necessary to shave the areas because it may make the procedure more difficult.
It is possible to list the procedures applied to the patient during hair transplantation in the simplest form as follows:
There is no special nutrition programme to be applied after hair transplantation. However, a uniform diet should be avoided after hair transplantation, fresh fruits and vegetables suitable for the season should be consumed, and the required amount of protein should be taken into the body. At the same time, patients after hair transplantation should turn to green leafy vegetables and avoid refined sugar.
Patients can wash their hair at their own homes or at the place where the hair transplantation procedure is performed approximately 36-48 hours after the operation using special shampoos recommended by the doctor. After hair transplantation, it is necessary to wash with non-pressurised water as described in about 12 days.
Incorrectly applied hair transplantation is a very upsetting and disappointing situation for the patient. Failed or incorrect hair transplantation can be corrected with different techniques to be selected depending on the problem encountered. In order to correct the procedure, it is necessary to get help from a specialist experienced in different techniques. Incorrect hair transplantation can be corrected if the patient's donor area is still able to provide sufficient grafts.
