These are important factors to consider before hair transplantion. This content is based on scientific articles and clinical research.
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What is Hair Transplantation?
Hair transplantation is the surgical process that moves the hair taken from a donor area to a bald zone. The donor area will be the region at the back and sides of the head, around the neck, since the hair follicles located in this area are normally not affected by alopecia or hair loss, even, for example, in men whose appearance is complete baldness. In the procedure, the hair follicles removed from the patient will be transferred from the donor area to the area to be treated.
Who is suitable for hair transplant?
What is the ideal age for hair transplant?
How long does a hair transplant procedure take?
When can I return to my daily routine after a hair transplantation?
When can I return to my daily routine after a hair transplantation?
Is Hair Transplantation a painfull procedure?
Will I have pain after the operation?
Is one session sufficient for hair transplantation?
When will the results be visible after a hair transplantation?
Do I have to cut my hair completely before a hair transplantation?
How much does Hair Transplant cost?
What are the methods used in hair transplantation?
Hair transplant operations have been practiced for more than 20 years. While applying these operations, many methods have been tried from past to present. The 3 most prominent methods are FUT, FUE Channel, Sapphire FUE Channel and DHI Method.
FUT Method
The Fut method It's known as the strip method since the hair follicles are transferred not individually but in clusters. It is considered very primitive today and is hardly used at all.
FUE Canal Method (45-55 Grafts in Cm2)
The FUE Method is actually a way of removing hair follicles, but over time it has become the name of the method that includes both hair follicles removal and canal transplantation stages.
In this method, channels (holes) are opened on the scalp with the help of a sharp and cutting tool for the grafts taken from the donor area. Then the grafts are placed into these hair channels one by one.
Sapphire FUE Canal Method (50-65 Grafts in Cm2)
Since the whole process is the same as the FUE Method, it is the current version of the FUE Method, which has been started to be applied to eliminate the effects of the FUE Method, based on the feedback received from the FUE Method application for many years. The only difference from the traditional FUE method is that the channels opened for the grafts are opened not with a razor, but with the help of a Sapphire Tip razor.
The purpose of Sapphire tip, which is sharp and thin here, is to transplant hair with a more intense frequency and to make recovery faster. In the FUE method, the density is low because the channels can make wider angles. With the help of the sapphire tip, the number of grafts per cm2 expands.
DHI Method (65-85 Grafts in Cm2)
It is the most popular hair transplant method of the last 10 years, developed to eliminate the negative aspects of existing methods as a result of the feedback received from all methods that have been applied from the past to the present.
The biggest difference between the FUE method and hair transplantation is that during hair transplantation, the channels of the grafts are opened and the grafts are placed at the same time. In addition, it means as the best option in terms of scarring and healing speed, since the graft density in cm2 is the highest and no knife or razor is used.
DHI vs FUE
What are the Differences Between DHI and FUE Method?
Density
In traditional methods; Before the procedure, micro channels are opened on the scalp. In order for the grafts will be placed into the larger channels than the graft size must be opened. However, in the DHI method, the pen tips open only graft-sized channels and implant takes place. This enables more intensive implanting in an area of the same size.
A certain distance must be left between the two channels in FUE channel implanting. Otherwise, two or more channels may merge to form a wound line. If this distance is not observed in the FUE canal method, necrosis may occur. In the DHI method, this risk is much less.
Differences in Bleeding Risk
Examination of Preserva tion of Existing Hair
Contact with Hair follicles - Risk of Damage to Grafts
Postoperation Scar
Operation Cost DHI vs FUE
Hair Transplant with DHI Method
Thanks to this method, which is also called "unshaven" and "direct hair transplantation", it is a method in which channel opening and transplantation are performed at the same time. It consists of two stages as extracting the hair from the donor area and Hair Transplantation.
Treatment Time : 6-8 hours
Accommodation : 2 nights hotel
Can unshaven transplantation be done? : Yes
Maximum Density : 65-85 grafts to 1 cm2
Natural Appearance : Proximity to original appearance 80-85%
First Wash : Day 2
Back to Work : Day 3
Recovery Time : Full recovery 10 days
Hair Transplantation Operation Stages with DHI Method
Pre-Preparation (60 Minutes)
Before starting the procedure, the patient is examined and the needs are determined, hair transplantation planning is made and the person is informed about the operation, the procedure is started after blood tests are done.
Anesthesia is applied to the donor area. At this stage, the needle is not used and it is painless. After the donor skin is anesthetized, it is completely numbed with local anesthesia.
Extraction of Grafts from Donor Area (60 Minutes)
Hairline Design and Planning - Pause meal during the surgery (45 Minutes)
Hair Transplantation (3-5 Hours)
Hair Transplantation with Sapphire FUE Method
In Sapphire FUE Transplantation, grafts are collected from the donor area, then channels are opened on the scalp one by one, and the grafts collected from the donor area are placed in these channels. It consists of three stages as Extraction-Micro Channel-Transfer.
Treatment Time : 6-8 hours
Accommodation : 2 nights hotel
Can unshaven transplantation be done? : No
Maximum Density : 50-65 grafts to 1 cm2
Natural Appearance : Proximity to original appearance 70-85%
First Wash : Day 2
Back to Work : Day 5
Recovery Time : Full recovery 15 days
Hair Transplantation Stages with Sapphire FUE Method
Pre-Preparation - Anesthesia (60 Minutes)
Before starting the procedure, the patient is examined and the needs are determined, hair transplantation planning is made and the person is informed about the operation, the procedure is started after blood tests are done.
Anesthesia is applied to the donor area. At this stage, the needle is not used and it is painless. After the donor skin is anesthetized, it is completely numbed with local anesthesia.
Extraction of Grafts from Donor Area (60 Minutes)
Hairline Design and Planning - Pause meal during the surgery (45 Minutes)
Opening a Channel for Grafts to Be Planted
Hair Transplantation (3-5 Hours)
The questions concerning the operation
How many days do I need for Hair Transplantation?
The DHİ hair transplantation process takes a total of 2 days. After the first day of control and blood tests, the patient is informed about the procedure and the operation is started. Before the procedure, the donor area is shaved, and according to preference, implanting can be done without shaving the implant area.
Can I have breakfast before the Hair Transplant Operation?
How should I dress on the day of the operation?
What are our rules regarding the operation?
Pre-operation - About Health Problems
How is the washing performed after the operation?
Will I have pain after the operation?
When will my hair grow after hair transplantation?
How is the 1-year process after the Hair Transplant operation?
What kind of process awaits me after hair transplantation?
What are the Risks of Hair Transplantation?
Does Hair Transplantation Have Any Side Effects? It is quite a curious question. Like other medical procedures, hair transplant surgery may have some side effects. Most of these are temporary reactions and should be considered a natural part of the process. What are the most common side effects?
Swelling or bruising
Temporary scarring
Bleeding
Pain
itching
Infection
Scalp laxity
If you experience these side effects, please do not panic and know that they are part of the process. If you experience an infection, you can contact your consultant to convey the issue to your doctor and create a treatment plan for you.
What kind of process awaits me when I come for Hair Transplant?
Let's say you decide to have a hair transplant and make an appointment. You got on the plane and set off to come to Istanbul. What kind of process awaits you from the landing of your plane to the stage of returning to your country and what will you encounter? Here in this article, we answer all these questions.
Arrival! (1. day)
When your flight lands in Istanbul, move to the meeting point indicated by your consultant. The meeting point will usually be at exit 13. In variable situations you will be informed in advance. Tell your name to our teammate waiting with a Q7 banner at exit gate 13. He will accompany you to the VIP shuttle service and help you meet with our driver. (You can watch a summary of the process in the video here) All your local transfers from the airport to the hotel, from the hotel to the clinic and back to the airport will be carried out by us.
Operation Day (2.day)
Donor Area Control - Graft analysis by dermoscopy - Laboratory Tests - Hairline Design
Before the operation, the donor area will be analyzed in detail by dermoscopy, a hair transplant will be planned in accordance with the donor area and the operation will be started. At the end of the hair transplant operation, which takes about 6 hours, you will be transferred to the hotel to rest comfortably after bandage / dressing.
First Hair Wash and Post Operation Care Training (3. Day)
You will be transferred back to the clinic the day after the operation, usually in the morning, and your first washing and bandage/dressing will be done in our clinic. You will also receive a training that will cover the entire post-transplantation process. We know this training may not be enough for you. Therefore, you will be followed by your consultant for 12 months. You will also continue to receive instructions about your process through our mobile app. Be sure to download our mobile app and don't forget to keep notifications on.
And Finally
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Post-Surgery Support Team!
Our multilingual support team at Estpital Clinic will follow your development and provide you with the necessary support during your healing time. During the healing process, there can sometimes be stressful times. In these cases, you will always have a consultant who can give you the right instructions. You can also share your experience in the Estpital Forum and ask questions to other patients who have had the same experience as you.
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