F.A.Q

Hair transplant operation consists of two stages. The first stage is the removal of the hair follicles from the nape of the neck as much as the planned number of grafts, and the second stage is the transplantation of the hair follicles to the targeted area. The latest and most widespread technology currently applied in the extraction phase is the "Micro Motor" technique. The most common and advanced technology used in the transplantation phase is the "DHI (Direct Hair Implant) Pen Technique".

The most curious issue for those who will have hair transplantation is the operation time. The duration of the operation varies according to the patient's patency and the number of grafts to be transplanted. However, hair transplantation operations take an average of 7-8 hours.

The maximum number of grafts that can be transplanted in one day with DHI technique is 4000-4250. The operation of patients who need grafts above this number is spread over two days. The reason for this is that the hair follicles taken are limited to stay in the cold chain.

Hair transplant operation is a surgical procedure. Therefore, it should be performed under the control of a doctor with the support of specialised health personnel.

Since hair transplantation operation is a surgical procedure, it must be performed in a hospital environment suitable for the conditions. Sterilisation is a very important point in hair transplantation operation.

As hair loss is a condition that continues throughout human life, the expected shedding rate slows down after the age of 35. Therefore, considering that hair loss will continue in patients under the age of 35, the patient should be informed that the patient may need a second session in the future.

Provided that the patient rests the day after the hair transplant operation, the patient can start working on the second day.

Hair transplantation operations are performed under local anaesthesia. Thanks to the special device we use during local anaesthesia, patients do not feel any pain or ache. This device is needle-free and allows patients to have a painless and painless operation. In very rare cases, sedation may also be preferred.

Yes, it can be done. In cases where the number of grafts that can be taken from the donor area of the patient is not sufficient to close the open area, a second operation can be performed by performing a repeat harvest six months after the patient. Sometimes it can even be performed for the third time.

The final result is obtained in 12-14 months. After the transplantation process, new vascularisation occurs between 90-100 days. For this reason, the transplanted hair follicles begin to feed and grow in the 3rd month. By the 6th month, an average of 60-65% of the transplanted hair follicles grow and by the 8th month, an average of 75-80% of the transplanted hair follicles grow.

Hair transplantation operations have no side effects recorded to date. Therefore, it is a risk-free procedure.

The only situation where hair transplantation from two different people is possible is twins, and these are only identical twins. Since hair transplantation is a tissue transplantation, tissue compatibility is required, just like in organ transplantation operations. Immunosuppressive drugs used by organ transplant patients after the operation are costly and have serious side effects. Since these operations are of vital importance, the costs can be covered by insurance. Hair transplantation, on the other hand, is not vital because it is an aesthetic operation and is not covered by insurance. In other words, it is a procedure that can be applied in theory but has no financial and health benefits in practice.

Since the transplanted hair is your own hair, no special care is required. You can care for the transplanted hair in the same way as you care for your existing hair.

It is not recommended to enter the sea, pool, Turkish bath and sauna for 2 months after the hair transplant operation.

No, it is not recommended. Only the transplanted hair may become lifeless from time to time. In such cases, it is useful to have care.

Antibiotics and anti-edema drugs are used for 5 days after the hair transplant operation.

The healing period of the donor area is 7 days. There is a crusting period in the transplantation area for the first three days. Afterwards, hair washing starts. As the hair is washed twice a day, the crusts fall off in 5-6 days and healing is completed.

Walking can be started 3 days after the operation. However, heavy sports are not recommended for 2 months.