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Who is suitable for hair transplantation operations

One of the most significant causes of hair loss is genetic features; however, it can also occur as a result of advancing age, traumatic injuries or various medical disorders. Regardless of the reason, hair transplantation is successfully applied to all people who have sufficient hair follicles in their safe zone. The transplantation method can be applied successfully not only to the scalp but also to eyebrows, mustache or beard.

Is there an age limit for hair transplantation operations?

For the procedure, the type of shedding is more decisive than the age. If there are visible gaps that cause discomfort when looking in the mirror, hair transplantation can be done. Hair loss can cause self-confidence problems that can affect every aspect of your lives, from your social life to success in your business life. Therefore, it is an operation that can be safely performed to anyone who does not have a medical disability and is disturbed by their appearance.

How long does hair transplantation procedures take?

Hair transplantation processes take 4 to 10 hours depending on factors such as the amount of hair loss of the patient.

When the patients get the results after hair transplant operations?

Days after surgery both recipient and donor area start to form crusts. Depending on your healing rate those crust fall off within 7-10 days after surgery. First month of the surgery the hair strands that came with grafts will shade away mostly. Again, it differs for each individual but generally within 2-3 months transplanted hair will start to regrow. In the first 2-3 month of the operation, you will be looking like the pre transplantation period. You will see a visible change 6 months after surgery. Total outcome will take 1 year. Even at the crown area it takes a little longer, takes usually 15-18 months.

Will the transplanted hair fall out again?

Since the transplanted hair follicles are taken from the area coded not to fall out, the same feature continues in the transplanted area. In other words, your transplanted hair will stay with you for life as long as there is no illness or accident.

Under what conditions and by whom should hair transplantation be done?

Hair transplantation is a surgical operation; It should be done under sterile conditions by a specialist doctor and professional team experienced in hair transplantation.

Does hair transplantation have any disadvantages in terms of patient health?

If the person does not have any health problems that may prevent hair transplantation, if it is performed by an experienced doctor; It is an extremely successful and safe operation.

Is hair transplantation a procedure that can be applied more than once?

Hair transplantation may require multiple sessions depending on the size of the balding area, the efficiency of the donor area and whether the patient’s hair loss continues or not.

Is the appearance of new hair controllable?

In hair transplant operations if a unique treatment plan is created for each patient and the most suitable technique is selected for the patient and if the procedure is performed by experienced doctors the most natural appearance possible will be obtained. With the methods we use, hair growth direction, hair growth angles can be adjusted and we can densely implant grafts side by side so most natural results are achievable.

What are the new techniques applied in hair transplantation?

Today, the most reliable method used in hair transplantation is the “Folicular Unite Extraction” (FUE) method. It is a method in which follicular units (hair follicles) are removed one by one with personalized microsurgical instruments (without cutting and stitching Marks) from the donor area, where hair follicles are resistant to shedding and transplanted to bald areas on the same day. Those follicules also are called non-androgenic follociules. As transplantation method, hair transplantation techniques Sapphire FUE, DHI (Pen Technique) and Hybrid Hair transplantation methods are used in our clinic. Although Robotic Surgery procedures are used in some clinics, they are not used in our clinic because the method is expensive and has not been developed enough yet.

Can hair loss be treated?

Today, the most reliable method used in hair transplantation is the “Follicular Unite Extraction” (FUE) method. It is a method in which follicular units (hair follicles) are removed one by one with personalized microsurgical instruments (without cutting and stitching Marks) from the donor area, where hair follicles are resistant to shedding and transplanted to bald areas on the same day. Those follicles also are called non-androgenic follicles. As transplantation method, hair transplantation techniques Sapphire FUE, DHI (Pen Technique) and Hybrid Hair transplantation methods are used in our clinic. Although Robotic Surgery procedures are used in some clinics, they are not used in our clinic because the method is expensive and has not been developed enough yet.

In the future, will there be options that can replace hair transplantation and give the patient a more natural appearance?

Currently, the most effective treatment for male pattern hair loss is hair transplantation. Although studies on hair cloning are still ongoing, there is no result yet. If this is successful, it will be possible to transplant a few hair follicles from the scalp to the bald area without restriction by multiplying follicles in the laboratory environment.

Can we apply hairdressing services like dye, cutting etc. To transplanted hair?

After a certain period (that you will be instructed by the doctor), dye, blow dryer, cutting with a razor, etc. All kinds of hairdressing services can be obtained.

Can hair transplant be done with different people’s hair?

Currently, just your own grafts can be used (autologous transplantation). Because your immune system will consider someone else’s hair follicles as a foreign body and destroy them.

Will there be any scars after hair transplantation?

With the current methods used, there is no visible scar after hair transplantation.

Can women also have hair transplantation?

Yes, hair transplantation is also performed for women. Hair loss in women may also be due to some underlying causes. First of all, a detailed examination-analysis should be made. If there are diseases like dermatitis or hypothyroidism that causing the hair loss, those diseases should be treated first. After all treatments if there are still gaps and if the patient have enough follicles on the donor area hair transplantation can be done to the women as well.

How you determine the hairline?

The hairline is a personal anatomical line. It is a unique, individual line that has to be suitable with the patient’s age, forehead and facial structure. The size of the bald area and the number of the estimated grafts also should be considered in deciding where to start the forehead line.

Does nutrition have anything to do with healthy hair structure?

Vitamins, minerals and amino acids that hair needs have a direct effect on hair quality. In addition to medical treatments, it is important to have a balanced diet and to take supplements when necessary.

Does the transplanted hair look natural?

To make sure transplanted hair to look natural; The operation should be performed by well experienced, specialist doctors. If it is done in proper facility with proper methods, the results will look no different from your original hair itself.