Hair Transplantation

Today, almost 50% of men experience hair loss. Many of them want to do something about it, which is why hair transplantation is the most common cosmetic surgery performed on men. However, hair loss is not a condition unique to men. Some women also experience hair loss or thinning. Hair transplantation can be successfully performed on all people who have sufficient hair follicles, regardless of the cause of hair loss. The transplantation method can be applied not only to the scalp but also to hair loss on other parts of the body such as the eyebrows, moustache and beard.

From which area are hairs taken for the hair transplant? These are taken from the nuchal area and are transplanted to the targeted hairless area. The hair follicles taken are called grafts. In rare cases, when there is an insufficient amount of healthy hair in the nuchal area or in the temporal area of the patient’s head, grafts may be taken from other areas of the patient’s body, such as the arms or the chest.

How long does a hair transplant procedure take? The procedure is completed within a few hours depending on the amount of hair loss. If the hairless area is significant, several sessions may be needed to complete the treatment. In general, the intervention is carried out with sedation under local anesthetic.

What is the recovery/healing time after the treatment? A special bandage is applied to the head of the patient after the procedure and the patient is discharged a few hours later. Although pain is rare, appropriate pain relief is provided. The patient can generally go back to work after a 3-day home rest. However, they have to keep the head bandage on. The first hospital-based wound dressing is done on the 5th day.

What is the success rate for hair transplants? For a hair transplant to be successful, the hair follicles should be vascularized rapidly, that is they should “adhere” to the area where the grafts are placed. For a natural look, the hair should be transplanted to the hair loss areas at the correct angle and density. Therefore, successful clinical outcomes require a combination of medical expertise, state of the art technology and high-quality care. We endeavor that our patients have successful outcomes, and we do this by working only with top level doctors and hospitals in all areas, including hair transplants.

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