WHAT IS HAIR TRANSPLANT?
What are the types of hair transplantation?
Hair transplantation process includes some methods in its field. These hair transplantation methods are FUE and DHI methods. Both methods have similar success rates. Recovery time and amount of bleeding may vary between DHI and FUE.
How should the hair transplant technique be decided?
It should be chosen as a result of the discussions between the doctor and the patient, according to the patient's needs and the type of hair loss. The doctor and the patient should discuss the pros and cons of the method to be used in the operation together and then determine the method.
The Differences Between FUE and DHI Hair Transplantation
In the FUE procedure, the skin is cut, the channels are opened and the transplantation is performed. In DHI technique, however, there are no channels, sowing is done with special technology tools.
In FUE technique, recovery time may be longer after the procedure. Returning to social life and work may take a little more time. In DHI technique, there is a faster return to social life and business life.
Both techniques have pros and cons. In addition, a choice should be made in line with the doctor's recommendation based on the patient's hair loss type.
DHI | FUE |
Rooting : | With Micromotor | With micromotor |
Sowing process: | With Choi Pen | With sapphire tip |
Operation time : | 6-8 hours | 6-8 hours |
Pain/Pain: | Invisible | Invisible |
Anesthesia: | Sedation and Local Anesthesia | Sedation and Local Anesthesia |
Healing time : | 5-7 days | 10-15 days |
Who Can Have it: | Anyone over the age of 18 | Over 18 years old past everyone |
New hair growth time: | 6 months – 1 year | 6 months - 1 year |
How to Determine Hairline?
The hairline determination process is a very sensitive process. The most important detail of the hair transplantation process is to obtain a natural and satisfactory appearance after the procedure. The main factor to preserve the natural appearance after hair transplantation is to draw the hairline in accordance with the face and head.
The hairline is the line that determines the point where our forehead and hair meet. In order to achieve a natural look, it is necessary to determine the hairline exactly. For those who do not like the width of the forehead, they can have forehead narrowing. Forehead line is your starting point in hair transplantation, so it should fit your face perfectly.
For a beautiful appearance, your doctor will draw the forehead line according to certain criteria. One of these criteria is to determine the line connected to the golden ratio. The golden ratio is a concept that helps you to catch the harmony of the parts so that you look more beautiful.
Another criterion is to determine the hairline line according to the ratio of 1 in 3 in accordance with your face ratio. This line is important for a proportional face. Mathematically it will make your face look more beautiful. Determining the forehead line according to your age, which is another factor in determining the hairline, will preserve your naturalness.
Types of Anesthesia Applied During the Procedure
Local Anesthesia: Local anesthetics is the most widely used type of anesthesia in hair transplant procedures. Local anesthesia can be administered by needle-free jet injection (diffusion with high pressure) and by the traditional injection technique.
Sedation : Among other applications, this method stands out to be the most comfortable practice. It can be applied both through inhalation as well as vascular access inserted through the arm. Since the infants can also be administered sedation, it is considered as highly safe.
Needle-free local anesthesia: As the pressure applied will be less retained on the skin surface, it can take up to 1-2 minutes for the anesthetic to take effect. As a result, with this application, the pain that is normally experienced with injection needles, is totally eliminated. Anesthesia administered by needle-free injectors, significantly reduce the amount of pain experienced.
One of the most asked questions about hair transplantation is whether the transplanted hair will fall out. After a successful procedure, you may experience shock hair loss and wonder if you will go bald. However, these are the necessary and natural processes for the newly transplanted hair to adapt to the head. The hair starts to fall out because of the shock effect; this process takes a short time. Then, new healthy hair grows from the roots that are slowly planted in place of the shed hair. There is no need to worry about this process. Lost hair will grow back. These newly grown hairs are your permanent hair and will continue to be with you for a long time.
The percentage of hair transplants that result in failure can be said to be low in percentage provided the patient is in good health, follows the pre-and post-operative instructions outlined by the doctor, and that the most ideal hair transplant method is selected. When a hair transplant procedure is performed by an experienced physician and a professional team the results will without a doubt look natural.
No, you can’t take hair from anyone else other than your identical twin. The reason of it is that the roots of your hair have live cells and just like all your other cells, you have your own unique genetic code embedded in them. If your body comes across someone else’s genetic code through the hairs that have been transplanted, it will be rejecting it. The selection of grafts is one’s own scalp. Second in preference will be the patient’s own body hair.
Thanks to grafts that are extracted from an area of the head where they’re genetically programmed not to fall out, yes it can last forever as long as the procedure is performed by the right surgeon and along with proper aftercare. When performed by a trained, experienced hair restoration specialist, a hair transplant procedure can last a lifetime.
There are several major factors that have a great impact over the success rate of a hair transplant procedure. If the procedure is performed in a reputable clinic with an experienced, qualified doctor and a highly trained medical staff then the success rate will be over 90%. Although the success rate is pretty high, it may still vary according to the doctor’s experience, technical expertise, Patients must be careful when it comes to choosing their clinic and doctor; as the result of their operation mostly depends on their experiences as well as qualifications.
It is the goal of hair transplantation to encourage hair growth. In addition, they are useful in treating a wide range of hair baldness conditions. However, they may not be able to prevent future hair loss in other locations.
For the first 6 months, it's not advisable to use any high chemicals on your scalp. It is advisable to be patient until you finish the recovery process.
Natural-looking transplanted hair is the result of careful preparation and execution. Factors such as hair growth pattern, front hairline, and volume of the transplanted follicles are critical to attaining more natural results in hair transplantation.
First of all, you should inform your primary care physician about the hair transplant operation and once you have received approval to temporarily stop taking your medication, you should discontinue taking any medication that might thin your blood such as aspirin for about three days prior to the operation. Prior to the hair transplant operation, please inform us about your current health condition and the medications (if any) that you are taking.
To carry out a successful hair transplant, we recommend that you stay in Turkey for a minimum 2 days. After your arrival to Turkey, you may undergo an operation. If you book a flight early, on the same day you can undergo a hair transplant procedure. If you land in Turkey in the later hours, you may rest in your hotel room and the next day you get your operation.
Some people are unsure if they will experience discomfort throughout the procedure. However, since hair transplantation is a local anesthetic procedure, there is no pain or discomfort involved.
Driving
Sometimes, hair restoration is performed under strong sedation. If you have been given a sedative, do not drive for the next 24 hours. Make sure you have someone to drive you to and from your appointment.
Working
A patient can go back to work after 5 days following his/her hair transplant. However, people with heavy-duty jobs should wait longer to return to their work, ideally 7-14 days.
No hat or helmet
You should avoid wearing a helmet or hat for a month. Wearing a helmet or hat after a hair transplant operation might harm your newly implanted hair grafts and you may end up losing your hair. It also causes sweat that leads to the falling of a hair graft from the scalp.
No bending
Patients should not bend their head at least for 3 days in order to save grafts from popping out or bleeding in the recipient area. This is also an important factor for a successful hair transplant result.
No sweating
After the hair transplantation, patients should avoid excessive sweating in order to prevent damage to transplanted grafts for a month. If the patient is living in a hot climate, then it is recommended to stay indoors as much as possible for the first 2-3 weeks following the procedure.
No swimming
You should avoid swimming for two weeks after a hair transplant operation. This period gives the grafts and donor area time to heal.
No jumping or diving
Patients should avoid jumping and diving for three months after a hair transplantation in order to prevent damage to transplanted grafts.
No smoking
The fact that smoking extends the duration of recovery, it is for your own good to stop smoking one week before and after the operation. Ingredients of cigarette narrows the blood vessels and slows down the blood flow. This both delays the recovery and affects the new hair growth negatively.
No alcohol consumption
Patients avoid drinking alcoholic beverages for at least two weeks before and after their hair transplant operation. This will give your body enough time to process any alcohol in your system and for your blood pressure to return to normal.
No touching to the recipient area
It is best to keep your head upright and avoid any sudden movements such as intense coughing and sneezing following operation. It is unlikely that you damage a graft by coughing a few days after your hair transplant. However, it is still important to be careful while sneezing or coughing.
No scratching
It is important to avoid scratching for two months as it can remove scabs and delay the healing process.
Stay away from sunlight
After a hair transplant operation, the patient needs to protect your scalp from the sun for two months. Too much direct sun exposure not only damages the surface of the treated scalp, but also affect the deeper tissues and cause serious harm.
No sexual intercourse
Sexual intercourse may cause a person to sweat. After a hair transplant, sweating should also be avoided. You should postpone any sexual intercourse for one month.
No intense exercises
Patients should avoid intense exercises until at least one month after hair transplant surgery. Light exercises such as walking or yoga or light exercise are fine to do after the fourth postoperative day. If you notice an increase in bleeding during any of these exercises, you should reduce the intensity of the exercise.
No sauna or solarium
We do not recommend going to sauna, steam baths or staying in places that are very hot can increase sweating, these activities are as harmful as doing exercises or sports. You should not go to sauna or steam baths for the first month after the hair transplant, as they cause intense sweating.
No bumping
The first two months, bumping the head may result in a lost graft. That is why be careful not to bump your head anywhere after your hair transplant.
Using electric razor
At the end of the first 4 months, a razor can be used after hair transplant. A haircut with scissors is allowed after a month, but you should not use a razor at least for four months.
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