There are many hair transplantation methods that have been applied and developed from the past to the present. Thanks to these methods, a permanent and natural solution is offered to those who suffer from hair loss and baldness. Turkey is very advanced in hair transplantation methods and many methods are applied successfully. Many hair transplantation methods are performed successfully in Istanbul hair transplantation centers.
What Are Hair Transplant Methods?
Not every hair transplant method is suitable for every patient. Hair transplantation is a person-specific planned operation and the appropriate hair transplantation method is determined according to the patient’s needs.
What Is Fue (Follicular Unit Extraction) Hair Transplantation Method?
The most rooted and most applied method among hair transplantation methods is the FUE technique. The FUE technique, which was developed after the FUT hair transplantation technique, is revolutionary in the field of hair transplantation. In the FUT technique, the roots of the hair are taken together with the skin in strips and fixed by sewing them to the bald area. In this technique, it is obvious that hair transplantation has been done because there is a horizontal suture scar. In the FUE technique, the hair follicles are taken from the donor area as small tissues, separated in 1, 2, 3, 3, and placed in the channels opened to the bald area one by one. Since the opened channels are very small, there is no scar after the operation and it is not obvious that the hair transplant was done. Since the sharp-edged blades used do not damage the tissue, the hair follicles adapt and there is no difference with other hairs.
FUE hair transplantation takes an average of 6-8 hours. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and the patient does not feel any pain.
What Is Sapphire Fue Method?
The only difference in Sapphire FUE hair transplantation method, which is the same as the FUE hair transplantation method in basic principle, is the sapphire-tipped micromotors used. Sapphire tipped knives are specially produced, much stronger and sharper than steel. Since smaller and smoother incisions are made thanks to its sharp surfaces during the channel opening phase, the healing time is very short. The small channels allow for more frequent and bushy hair transplantation.
What Is Dhı Hair Transplantation (Unshaven Hair Transplantation) Method?
DHI Hair Transplantation (Direct Hair implantation) Method is the process of taking hair follicles from the donor area with the help of a medical pen called a special choi, and placing them with the help of the same medical pen by applying light pressure to the skin without opening a channel to the area to be transplanted. Thanks to the special equipment used in this hair transplantation method, there is no need to shave the hair because the pen-shaped device makes it easier to place the roots between the hair.
DHI hair transplantation takes about 8-10 hours and is longer than other hair transplantation methods, but the recovery time is shorter because the channel is not opened. It is the most suitable hair transplant method for women and men with long hair, as there is no stage of shortening or shaving the hair.
What Are The Advantages Of Dhı?
Some advantages of DHI hair transplantation are;
- Hair does not need to be shaved,
- Since it is possible to transplant more frequent hair follicles, you will have thicker hair,
- Thanks to the special medical pen used, the hair follicles are transplanted without waiting and without being damaged,
- Since the hair is not shaved, it can be easily applied to women,
- Since there is no channel opening phase, there is a faster recovery time,
Hair Transplantation Method With Painless (Needle-Free) Anesthesia
Hair transplantation is a cosmetic surgery procedure that is usually performed under local anesthesia. Local anesthesia is performed using a needle and is repeated if necessary during the procedure. Some patients also have a fear of needles, which prevents them from having a hair transplant operation, even if it is needed. For those who do not want to have hair transplantation due to fear of needles, special needle-free and painless hair transplantation is performed. Since the applied anesthesia maintains its effect for 6-8 hours, the patient does not feel any pain during the procedure. Anesthesia drugs are applied to the scalp with a special pressure spray technique. For some patients, sedatives by air or medication are used beforehand, making this process easier.
Painless (Sedated) Hair Transplantation Method
Sedated analgesic (pain reliever) and sedative (relaxing) hair transplantation is applied for patients with fear of operation and needles to perform a comfortable hair transplantation procedure. Thanks to these sedating drugs, patients are conscious but half asleep. Sedated drugs calm the patient and eliminate the fear of operation. The sedation drugs used in painless hair transplantation must be applied in the right dose by the specialist anesthesiologist. Another advantage of sedated hair transplantation is that the hair transplantation process, which takes long hours, is more comfortable in half-sleep.
What Is Laser Assisted Hair Transplantation?
One of the processes supporting hair transplant operations is laser hair transplant treatment. Laser support provides cellular stimulation, helps hair follicles to hold stronger, accelerates blood circulation in the tissue, ensures better nutrition of hair follicles and oxygen intake. provides the cost. Laser support therapy is applied for 8-10 sessions 1 month after hair transplantation. Thanks to this treatment, the hair follicles are stronger, making the hair transplant operation more successful.
What Is Eyebrow Transplantation?
Eyebrows are important for people’s expression. The prominent and intense appearance of the cheddar affects the facial structure of the people. Eyebrows, which are aesthetically important especially for women, become sparse and fall out for some reasons. Unbalanced diet, wrong drug use, diseases or environmental factors are some of the reasons that cause eyebrows to fall out. Eyebrow transplantation is basically based on the principle of hair transplantation operations. Healthy hair roots are taken and planted in the eyebrow area according to the determined design.
In eyebrow transplantation, the nape area is usually determined as the donor area. The roots taken according to the direction of the other hairs are placed in how many areas. This procedure should be done by a specialist doctor, otherwise there may be a possibility of scarring.
What Is Beard And Mustache Transplantation?
Contrary to popular belief, transplanting is not done only for hair. In case of regional beard and mustache loss as a result of accidents or diseases, transplantation is performed based on the principles of hair transplantation. Beards and mustaches are among the most important aesthetic accessories for men.
Beard and mustache transplantation can be applied to people who have sparse beards and mustaches or who cause aesthetic disorders because there is no beard in certain areas.
The donor area for beard and mustache transplantation is usually determined as the neck and cheekbones. When these regions are not sufficient, root transfer can be made from the nape region. While beard and mustache transplantation is done, transplantation should be done according to the direction of growth of other hairs.
What Are The Factors Affecting The Results Of Hair Transplantation?
Although the visual in the results of hair transplantation varies from person to person, it generally gives 90-95% successful results. In hair transplantation operations, 5-10% of the transplanted hair can be lost, this is considered a normal rate and does not mean that the procedure is unsuccessful. The factors affecting the results of hair transplantation are;
- Age of the person,
- Hormone and genetic factors,
- Diet and lifestyle,
- The quality of hair follicles,
- Systemic diseases,
- Environmental factors,
- Not smoking, not using alcohol,
- The experience and dexterity of the operating doctor,
- The suitability of the method applied to the patient,
