What is Hair Transplantation? How is it done?

Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure performed to restore thinned or shed hair to its former appearance with different techniques. Generally, people who do not feel comfortable with their appearance prefer hair transplantation. There is no specified age range for this procedure, which is widely applied in our country and in the world.

How is Hair Transplantation Performed?

Purpose of hair transplantation; repainting the hair, improving the shape of the eyebrows or giving a new shape to the beard. It is very important to use the latest technology in hair transplantation to perform these procedures. You can easily achieve the results you want in our center that combines the latest and most advanced technologies with its experience.

Who Should Have a Hair Transplant?

Hair transplantation is a procedure that requires care and precision. It must be done by skilled and experienced specialists. In the process, follicles are transplanted to the area to be transplanted. An expert team of hair transplant doctors determines the distribution plan of these follicles. In order to obtain the desired result from the hair transplantation process, this team works by examining the size, angle and direction of each follicle and understanding the individual nature of the hair.

What are the Hair Transplantation Techniques?

FUE Technique

FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) method is the process of transferring individual hair follicles (grafts) from the donor area using a micromotor to the areas to be transplanted.

How is it done?

Before the application is made The actual number and distribution of follicles are determined.

The operation area is shaved.

Local anesthesia is applied to the donor area.

Follicles are taken one by one. This procedure is performed with a micromotor.

The follicles taken are fed with a special solution.

Local anesthesia is applied to the area where hair transplantation is desired.

Channels are opened in the same area. A metal tool is used in the canal opening process.

Follicles are transplanted into the canals.

At the end of the procedure, dressing is done, then the patient can be discharged.

Things to Consider Before the Operation

• The patient should never smoke before and 3 days after the operation.
• Stop alcohol consumption at least 3 days before the operation� It should be done.
• The use of anticoagulants should be discontinued with the advice of a doctor before the operation.
• All chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, blood pressure, diabetes and depression must be specified. In some cases, medical reports may be requested from the patients.

Sapphire Technique

Follicle (graft) extraction is quite similar to the FUE method; however, in this technique, the channels are opened with sapphire, which is a special diamond instead of metal.

How is it done?

Before the application, the number of follicles and their distribution are determined.

The operation area is shaved.

Local anesthesia is applied to the donor area.

Follicles are taken one by one. This procedure is performed with a micromotor.

The follicles taken are fed with a special solution (Lactate Ringer).

Local anesthesia is applied to the area where hair transplantation is desired.

Same channels are opened in the region. Sapphire, a special diamond, is used in the channel opening process.

Follicles are transplanted into the channels.

At the end of the procedure, a bandage is applied, then the patient can be discharged.

DHI Technique

It is a method similar to FUE and Sapphire technique in terms of follicle retrieval. The biggest difference from other techniques is that the DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) method is performed without opening the canal. The taken follicles are transplanted directly with a special pen.

How is it done?

The number and distribution of the follicles are determined before the application.

The operation area can be shaved; but it is not mandatory.

Local anesthesia is applied to the donor area.

Follicles are taken one by one. This process is performed with a micromotor.

The follicles taken are fed with a special solution.

Local anesthesia is applied to the area where hair transplantation is desired.

The follicles are transplanted with a special pen. It is performed without root canal opening.

A bandage is applied at the end of the procedure, and then the patient can be discharged.

Things to Consider Before the Operation

• Smoking before the operation
• Alcohol consumption should be stopped 3 days before the operation.
• The use of anticoagulants should be stopped 4 days before the operation.
• All chronic diseases such as blood pressure, diabetes, depression, cardiovascular disease should be stopped. Discomforts must be reported before the operation. If necessary, ask patients Medical reports may be requested.

Which Technique Am I Suitable for?

Any of the three techniques above can be applied if the patient has a good donor area; however, the DHI technique is the most suitable method in cases where those who want to have the procedure do not want their hair to be shaved. Apart from this, the area to be applied can be examined and the technique to be applied can be decided. If the bald area is not large but limited and on the front of the hair, the DHI method will be the best choice. If the density of the hair in the area to be treated is low and density is desired in the area, DHI technique; If the bald area is large and full coverage is desired, FUE or Sapphire technique can be used.

What is Beard Transplantation?

Beard transplantation is the process of removing follicles from the donor area and transplanting them into areas with low or no beard density. . Beard transplantation is widely practiced today.

What is Eyebrow Transplantation?

Eyebrow transplantation is a procedure preferred by people who do not have eyebrows due to genetic reasons and who have scars and burn marks on their eyebrows. With the FUE method used in hair transplantation, eyebrow transplantation is also performed, and it is also possible to perform eyebrow transplantation with Sapphire and DHI hair transplantation techniques.

Hair Loss Treatment

Mesotherapy: A thin, thin hair that stops hair loss. It is a treatment that strengthens weak and weak hair, helps restore hair and promotes hair growth. It is applied to the scalp by giving a drug consisting of vitamins, minerals and protein. This method, which activates the blood circulation in the scalp, provides better nutrition to the hair, alleviates hair loss and ensures healthy growth. Since the number of sessions of the treatment varies according to the hair condition, whether more than one session is required is determined by the physician. It is a method successfully applied in women and men.

PRP: PRP application is the process of injecting platelet-rich plasma into the body. The blood taken from the patient's own body is centrifuged to obtain PRP (platelet-rich plasma). Before being injected, PRP is enriched with vitamins, minerals and proteins and injected into the scalp. It aims to stop hair loss and strengthen thin and weak hair. How many sessions the patient will need is determined by the physician.

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