Hair transplantation for men in turkey

Since the average number of the men’s hair is about 100,000 hairs, it is totally normal to lose from 50 to 100 hair follicles a day, as it is considered a very small percentage, which might not be even noticed. 

However, if you start to experience losing a larger amount of hair, which gets worse and worse every day while you are brushing your hair or taking a shower, you might suffer from hair loss.

In this case, you should think seriously about performing hair transplantation, which is the only powerful solution to bring your hair back!

Hair transplantation in Turkey

Hair transplantation is a cosmetic operation in which you can grow thick and healthy hair, putting an end to a long frustrating journey of hair loss. Hair transplant is carried out by picking hair follicles from the donor area, which is the back and sides of the scalp, to be transplanted in the bald areas, which are called the recipient areas.   

A hair transplant is a minimally invasive procedure that is done under local anesthesia. So, you can easily get rid of the baldness over the top of your head and restore healthy hair. Furthermore, a hair transplant is considered an effective treatment for people who experience hair thinning or even hairline receding.

What are our hair transplant techniques used in Turkey?

Generally, the required number of follicles that are transplanted, differs from patient to patient according to the size of the baldness area. However, at our clinic, we use advanced techniques that can implant maximum hair follicles, ensuring the ideal depth and right direction. Let’s have a look at our hair transplant techniques:

● FUE Techniques

 FUE stands for Follicles Unites Extraction. A popular technique is basically performed by picking hair follicles one by one from the donor areas using a micro motor, transferring them into the baldness areas. The implant process is done by opening very tiny channels in the recipient areas using fine medical blades.  At our clinic, the FUE hair transplantation procedure involves three sub techniques:

⮚ Sapphire Technique

Sapphire technique is a special FUE technique whose medical blades, which are used for creating tiny channels in the recipient area, are made of valuable stone called “Sapphire”. By depending on this type of blade, the patient does not need to worry about the operation anymore. Thanks to the nature of the sapphire, it causes no damages or scars while the doctor making tiny incisions in the scalp. So, it is totally safe and highly recommended.

⮚ Berkutan Technique

Berkutan method is a modern FUE technique, which aims to create very tiny channels using a microneedle made of titanium, unlike the classic FUE technique which is based on steel blades. By fine titanium needle, Berkutan technique can ensure safe transplantation with natural hair direction and depth. 

⮚ OSL Technique

OSL technique is a new hair transplant method that is developed by Turkish physician Yetkin Bayer. OSL which stands for Oblique Simi-Lateral is based on tiny and very sharp blades, which open tiny channels in the recipient area professionally. The operation using the OSL technique can be carried out successfully by our qualified doctors who have sufficient experience in dealing with this method.

● DHI Technique

DHI technique, which stands for "Direct Hair Transplant", is one of the latest high technology in the field of hair transplantation in Turkey. It has proved its powerful potential to offer quality results for patients who suffer from hair loss since it entered the cosmetic industry.

DHI is based on a stunning implanter called “Choi Pen” by which the hair transplant specialist can create tiny channels and implant the graft concurrently. He loads the implanter’s hollow needle with the graft gently, implanting it by just one click on the plunger. The operation usually involves a couple of Choi pens and several needles for the implantation process.

With DHI, the patient can get fast recovery and ensure no damage or scars due to using the Choi pen. Furthermore, DHI does not require shaving the recipient area, so it is an appropriate technique for people who want to keep their hair long. 

Who is the right candidate for hair transplantation?

Not everyone is capable of carrying out hair transplantation. There are a number of basic criteria which the right candidate should meet:

• The patient should be over 25 years old.
• The patient should be in good general health, without any health condition that affects or impedes the operation.
• The donor area must be adequate enough to compensate for the baldness area.
• The patient should have a serious hair loss which affects his look significantly.

What are the pre-operative instructions for hair transplant?

In order to ensure a successful operation with satisfying results, the qualified patients for hair transplantation in Turkey should follow the following instructions before the procedure:

• If the patient is a smoker, then he should stop smoking for at least two weeks prior to the procedure, since smoking has a negative impact on the surgery’s performance.
• Blood-thinning medications or drinks (Green tea) should be avoided for two weeks before the procedure, in order to prevent the patient from severe bleeding within the operation.
• Certain medicines must be stopped, including aspirins or anti-inflammatory drugs at least for a week prior to the surgery.
•   The patient should stop drinking alcoholic beverages and caffeinated drinks, including tea and coffee for a week before the procedure.
• B or E vitamins or any type of multi-vitamin supplement containing B or E vitamins must be refrained for a week prior to the surgery, in order to avoid excessive bleeding during the operation.

How a hair transplant is performed?

Let’s have a deep look at how the mechanism of hair transplant works through the following stages:

1. The hair transplant begins with drawing the hairline and defines the number of hair follicles that are needed for filling the baldness area in the patient’s scalp. 
2. The scalp is subjected to some necessary medical tests, including blood, dermatology. Through those tests, the doctor can make his final decision whether the patient is the ideal candidate for hair transplantation.
3. Next, if the hair transplant is performed using the FUE technique, then the patient's head should be shaved in order to make the process easier. However, in the case of the DHI technique, only the donor area is trimmed, so the doctor can pick the hair follicles accurately.
4. Afterward, the patient will be administrated to the local anesthesia, which is good enough to make him feel comfortable during the operation.
5. In this stage, the doctor uses a micro motor device to pick the target follicles one by one from the donor area.
6. Finally, the implant process which is done under the FUE technique is different from the transplantation through the DHI technique. By FUE, the doctor uses sharp blades or fine needles to open tiny channels, then implants the grafts in the recipient area by hand one by another. However, DHI does not require any blades, the doctor uses a Choi implant which is loaded with the graft, then by pressing down the Choi plunger, the graft will be implanted in appropriate depth and direction.

What are the post-operative instructions for hair transplant?

Here some important aftercare notes which help the patient ensure ideal results and get a speedy recovery.

• Take the medications which are prescribed by the doctor. They will help you get well.
• Keep wearing the head bandage for 2 days after the procedure.
• Don’t wash the hair or having a shower for 3 days after the procedure
• Try to keep the head straight as possible and sleep in a semi-vertical position for 5 days.
• Avoid sun exposure and bad weather for a month after the procedure.
• Don’t swim for 3 months after the procedure.
• Avoid smoking for 2 months after the transplantation.
• Stay away from strenuous physical activities for at least a week.

The hair transplantation cost in Turkey

When you are thinking about performing a hair transplant, Turkey should be on your top priority countries list. Turkey is one of the best destinations in the world when it comes to hair transplant cost. The hair transplant cost in Turkey is considered cheap in comparison with the European countries and the USA.

Of course, it has nothing to do with the quality, Turkey is full of reputable cosmetic clinics which offer high-quality medical services at very reasonable prices. There are two crucial reasons behind the low hair transplant cost in Turkey, involving the low cost of living and continuous Turkish Lira depreciation against the dollar. Therefore, since Turkey can offer cosmetic services at very competitive prices, it will always be the powerful dominant country that attracts foreigners from all around the world.