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Hair transplant frequently asked questions:
- What is a hair transplant?
- What are hair transplant techniques available in Turkey?
- Am I suitable for a hair transplant?
To make it as clear as possible, follicles are extracted from the sides or back of the head as well as from certain parts of the body. The area that follicles are extracted from is called the donor area. If you observe a person with baldness, you will notice that he has an area covered with healthy hair often concentrated on the sides and back of the head.
During the hair transplant procedure, healthy follicles are extracted carefully from the donor area using a certain hair transplant method depending on the size of the bald patch, lifestyle and medical history.
Our medical staff will help you understand differences between these types of techniques to choose the most suitable one for you.
Hair transplant is carried out under local anesthesia, which means you will be awake during a pain free procedure. The patient can get back to his/her normal life almost immediately after the surgery. Furthermore, transplanted follicles that heal in one attempt do not need a special cure after the end of the first healing period. Follicles are also 100% natural
Hair transplant is no longer limited to celebrities and high income earners. The cost of the procedure has been reduced to almost suit any budget.
Hair transplant techniques in Turkey:
Modern hair transplant techniques are based on one strategy, which is extracting hair follicles from a high density area (donor area) and moving them into another lower density or thinning area.
Hair transplant techniques are summarized as follows:
FUE hair transplant:
FUE works by removing hair follicles from the back of the head (the donor area) and transferring them to the front balding area of the scalp (the recipient area) taking the angle and direction of the old natural hair growth into consideration.
FUE hair transplant stages:
- Extracting follicles
- Creating channels
- Implanting hair follicles
High precision instruments are used in this technique. It is one of the more modern techniques that has proven successful since it was adopted in 2013. Follicle extraction is not carried out manually but by using a powerful stereo microscope under local anaesthesia.
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DHI hair transplant using Choi pens:
Choi pen looks very similar to a writing pen. However, it has a cylindrical hollow needle approximately 0.07mm in diameter. The needle, via utilizing a Choi pen implanter, allows for the embedding of the extracted hair follicles directly into recipient areas without the need of creating channel incisions in the scalp. This technique gives high hair density of approximately 80 follicles per 2 centimetres. There is also no need to shave the scalp.
Advantages of Choi pens technique:
- It allows for a fast recovery during the post-operative stage
- No scarring after the procedure, since no incisions are created.
- Controlling the direction of the implanted hair, which gives a 100% natural look.
- The Choi pen accommodates an individual hair follicle so that it can be implanted in the right place.
- Each follicle is implanted separately.
- More than one Choi pen can be used during the procedure.
Hair transplant with the world’s latest technique – Sapphire
The pen which is used to open channels for hair transplant has a tip made from sapphire which is a gemstone. It can open invisible channels for hair follicles (grafts) with high accuracy. This results in less scaring and healing is faster than FUE.
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We, at Diva Clinic, provide the necessary logistics to make your treatment journey as easy and smooth as possible.
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Hair transplant stages:
Hair transplant goes through many stages, whether before or after the procedure, in addition to guidelines related to the procedure.
Consultation:
You receive a free consultation, from a hospital specialized in hair transplant in Turkey, before proceeding to take a decision on this desired treatment. The doctor decides whether you are a suitable candidate for a hair transplant through pictures sent to our email address or social media.
A special device is used to measure hair density. This device is connected to a computer so that transplantable follicles can be enlarged, which also enables the client to see this procedure.
Furthermore, this device enables the doctor to determine the extent of hair density per square centimetre, with a detailed explanation of shrinking follicle’s caused by genetic influence. Consequently, the doctor can determine future level of hair loss.
Stage 1:
Local anesthesia is applied to the scalp. Thereafter, the donor area is marked. Some hair transplant clinics do not give much importance to this stage as they believe it is non essential however, at Diva Clinic Istanbul, we consider it as a key factor in the success of our hair transplant procedures.
The donor area differs from person to person in terms of the site, dimensions and number of hairs in each follicle. The expertise of our specialists enables them to choose the best donor area suitable for you. The doctor extracts only follicles that contain three or more hairs to ensure higher hair density following the procedure. Furthermore, when extracting, follicles will be at equal distance so that no scars are left after the procedure.
Stage 2:
Opening channels
First, the doctor draws a line on the frontal region, an important step in hair transplantation. The size and hair dimensions are determined through this line. The frontal hairline can affect the facial appearance therefore our doctors take the angle and dimensions into consideration before drawing the frontal hairline.
Thereafter the channels are opened on a diagonal line of 35 degrees in order to give a more natural appearance.
Stage 3:
There is a break in the procedure to provide some time before the final stage. Diva Clinic will offer patients with light refreshments before proceeding with the implantation of the grafts, following careful examination.
Cost of Hair transplant:
- The cost of a hair transplant varies depending on the extent of hair loss, the type of procedure chosen. It also differs from patient to patient; even if the same procedure is used, many factors may vary the cost, some including:
- The number of follicles to be implanted.
- The level of hair density that the patient can acquire.
Recovery
Rules of sterilization that apply to all surgical procedures also apply to hair transplant. Hair transplant must be performed in a clean, sterilized and well-equipped room to reduce any infection. Although the healing process varies from patient to patient, it requires an average of year.
- The first three days after the procedure are crucial. You may experience some pain on the first night; you can take painkillers as prescribed by the doctor to reduce any level of discomfort.
- You may experience simple bleeding, which will stop in the first few days.
- Alcoholic drinks must be avoided at all costs as they interfere with the blood directly. Alcohol can also interact with medications, causing adverse consequences. Furthermore, smoking adversely affects the healing process. Therefore, you must refrain from smoking for at least one week after the procedure.
- You will be able to wash your hair three days after the hair transplant using lotion and shampoo prescribed by the doctor for a period of 15 days.
- You must avoid excessive exercise in the first month as it increases the blood pressure and heart rate. Consequently, this can result in scalp bleeding and damage the follicles. Furthermore, any activities that cause sweating must be avoided for at least a week. You can do light exercise and go jogging a week after the procedure.
- You must stay out of direct sunlight for roughly two weeks.
- You can wear a light hat so that it does not damage the transplanted hair.
- At the end of the thirteenth day, the first healing stage will be complete.
- Hair loss could appear after the hair restoration procedure. It is called “shock loss”. This could persist up to a few weeks. 90% of patients go through this stage. This is a normal side effect. The results from follicles entering the resting phase (telogen) after the procedure.
- From the second to the fourth month, your hair will start to grow, entering a new growth cycle. We recommend you be patient during this period.
- After the fourth month, your hair will grow faster and take a new shape.
- From the eighth month, you will find that transplanted hair becomes thicker and denser, providing the desired result.
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