Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure performed to restore thinned or lost hair to its former appearance using 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 around the world.
How to do hair transplantation?
The purpose of hair transplantation; These can be listed as 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, which combines the newest and most advanced technologies with experience.
Who Should Have Hair Transplantation?
Hair transplantation is a procedure that requires care and precision. It must be done by skilled and experienced experts. In the procedure, follicles are transplanted to the area where hair transplantation will be performed. Our expert team of hair transplant doctors determines the distribution plan of these follicles. This team acts by understanding the personalized nature of the hair by examining the size, angle and direction of each follicle in order to achieve the desired result from the hair transplantation procedure.
What are the Hair Transplantation Techniques?
FUE Technique
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) method is the process of transferring hair follicles (grafts) taken one by one from the donor area using a micromotor to the areas to be transplanted.
How To?
- Before the application, the actual number and distribution of follicles are determined.
- The procedure area is shaved.
- Local anesthesia is applied to the donor area.
- Follicles are removed one by one. This process is carried out with a micromotor.
- The removed follicles are nourished through 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 channel opening process.
- Follicles are planted in the channels.
- 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 3 days before and 3 days after the operation.
- Alcohol consumption should be stopped at least 3 days before the operation.
- Anticoagulant use should be stopped before the operation with the advice of a doctor.
- All chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, blood pressure, diabetes and depression must be mentioned. In some cases, medical reports may be requested from patients.
Sapphire Technique
Follicle (graft) harvesting is very similar to the FUE method; However, in this technique, the channels are opened with sapphire, a special diamond, instead of metal.
How To?
- The number and distribution of follicles are determined before the application.
- The procedure area is shaved.
- Local anesthesia is applied to the donor area.
- Follicles are removed one by one. This process is carried out with a micromotor.
- The removed follicles are fed through a special solution (Lactate Ringer).
- Local anesthesia is applied to the area where hair transplantation is desired.
- Channels are opened in the same area. Sapphire, a special diamond, is used in the channel opening process.
- Follicles are planted in 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 techniques in terms of harvesting follicles. The biggest difference from other techniques is that the DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) method is performed without opening the canal. The collected follicles are transplanted directly with a special pen.
How To?
- The number and distribution of follicles are determined before the application.
- The procedure area can be shaved; but it is not mandatory.
- Local anesthesia is applied to the donor area.
- Follicles are removed one by one. This process is carried out with a micromotor.
- The removed follicles are nourished through a special solution.
- Local anesthesia is applied to the area where hair transplantation is desired.
- The transplantation of follicles is carried out with a special pen without opening channels.
- At the end of the procedure, a bandage is applied, then the patient can be discharged.
Things to Consider Before the Operation
- Smoking should be stopped before the operation.
- Alcohol consumption should be stopped 3 days before the operation.
- Anticoagulant use should be stopped 4 days before the operation.
- All chronic conditions such as blood pressure, diabetes, depression, and cardiovascular disease must be reported before the operation. Medical reports may be requested from patients if necessary.
Which Technique Am I Suitable For?
If the patient has a good donor site, any of the above three techniques can be applied; However, in cases where those who want to have the procedure do not want their hair to be shaved, the DHI technique is the most suitable method. Apart from this, the technique to be applied can be decided by examining the area where application is desired. If the bald area is limited rather than large and is 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 applied 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 taking follicles from the donor area and transplanting them to areas with low beard density or no beard. 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. Eyebrow transplantation is also performed with the FUE method used in hair transplantation, and it is also possible to perform eyebrow transplantation with Sapphire and DHI hair transplantation techniques.
Hair Loss Treatment
Mesotherapy: It is a treatment that stops hair loss, strengthens thin and weak hair, helps the hair return to its former state and supports hair growth. It is applied by administering a medicine consisting of vitamins, minerals and protein to the scalp. This method activates 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 depending on the hair condition, the physician determines whether more than one session is required. It is a method that is successfully used in women and men.
PRP: PRP application is the process of injecting platelet-rich plasma into the body. Blood taken from the patient’s own body is centrifuged to obtain PRP (platelet rich plasma). PRP is enriched with vitamins, minerals and proteins before being injected and injected into the scalp. PRP process; It aims to stop hair loss and strengthen thin and weak hair. How many sessions the patient will need is determined by the physician.