Hair Transplant Turkey

Hair Transplant Istanbul

Many people facing hair loss travel annually from France, Germany, Austria, USA and the Middle East to Istanbul to undergo hair transplant operations. This is not unusual as Istanbul is the main destination for hair and beard transplants. The pioneers of hair transplant Turkey do their best to provide people with hair loss self-confidence.

The brand-new Sapphire technique, which is a sub-technique of the classic FUE method has quite effective benefits. Sapphire is a tool made from crystals, it helps to speed up the healing process and minimizes trauma.

How is hair transplant performed in Turkey?

The different methods of hair replacement depend on the baldness and the type of look you want to achieve. In all cases, hair follicles are extracted from the donor area and transplanted on the receiving area.

Your surgeon will apply local anesthesia in both the donor and receiving areas. Occasionally, oral or intravenous sedation is added to the procedure. In rare cases, general anesthesia is recommended. The entire process takes between six to eight hours, depending on the targeted number of grafts.

Sapphire technique and DHI hair transplantation

DHI technique was developed based on FUE method (Follicular Unit Extraction). In both applications, the hair follicles, also known as grafts, are collected from the donor area with the help of a “micro motor”. These grafts are then kept in a special solution temporarily. In the next step, the extracted follicles are transplanted into the receiving area using the “Choi Implanter Pen.”

High performance in hair transplant Turkey

The percentage of hair transplant success in Turkey is higher than in European countries. Simultaneously, the process itself is at a much higher level and of better quality than in European countries. For all of these reasons, Turkey is likely a logical choice. But that’s not all.

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In the hospital setting

The principles of leading health in Turkey are professionalism, quality, speed, and trust. With a great deal of experience and knowledge, patients who choose hair transplant istanbul are in safe hands. Without fear, patients should have full confidence in our top experts and, in return, receive the desired result and excellent service. There are different treatments available for all types of patient problems. Specialists determine the methods to meet the highest standards in the health organization. Every single year the methods improve and get better. Certainly, the patient always has the most modern methods of treatment and better results. Our team consists of people who first think and care for the patient.

The difference between Sapphire FUE Hair Transplant vs DHI Hair Transplant

Why hair transplant at EstePera

EstePera Hair Clinic has been providing services to guests from all over the world in hair transplantation for more than 10 years. With an experienced team and high-quality equipment, guests from 40 different countries have trusted us.

Questions to EstePera Hair Clinic

A general list of questions to ask our surgeons about their background, learn about hair transplant turkey surgery safety, and plan your procedure.
Estepera Clinic elaborated these questions to help you:

Make the most informed and the smartest decision about your process.

Confirm that you have the right surgeon for your procedure.

Make your initial consultation as productive as possible.

Understand your options, potential outcomes, and risks.

Use this list of questions as a starting point for your first consultation.

Am I a Good Candidate for Hair Transplant in Turkey?

Are the results I am looking for reasonable and realistic?

Do you have before and after photos to look at the procedure I will be going through?

Will my scars be visible?

How much does a hair transplant cost?

Can I expect the best hair transplant results?

How long would the recovery period last, when can I resume my normal activities?

Are there risks and complications associated with my procedure?

What options I have if my result does not meet the goals we have agreed?

How do I prepare myself for a hair transplant?

Your surgeon will provide preoperative instructions, answer all your questions, examine your detailed medical history, and perform a physical exam to determine your suitability for surgery. Before the procedure, your surgeon will recommend you to stop smoking and consuming alcohol, at least one week before surgery for faster healing.

What can I expect on the day of the procedure?

Experts usually do perform hair transplant operations under local anesthesia in an accredited facility. This can be a hospital or a freestanding outpatient facility. Hair transplant procedures take between six to eight hours. Your surgeon will give you an estimate duration of your surgery based on the details of your surgical plan. The specialist will give you instructions on how to prepare and what to expect.

In both methods (FUE and DHI), the surgeon will shave the back of your head completely so the grafts can be extracted easily. In FUE technique the receiving area is also shaved in order to work better.

The experts might give oral or intravenous anesthesia to help you relax during the surgery.

The hair specialists use local anesthetic to get the scalp numb.

The method you have chosen will determine which techniques the experts will use to extract hair follicles and transplant.

After the operation, you can go to your home or hotel to rest. The following day, you should pass by the doctor to have a quick check up.

FAQs

How successful is a hair transplant?

Hair transplantation operations have a success rate over 95%! The experts extract the hair follicles from the donor area. After the transplanted hair grows up, they do not fall out because the hair extracted from the back side of the head (donor area) are genetically resistant to the hormones that cause hair loss. They will have the same characteristics with the rest parts of the head. Hair color, thickness, course of growth, and the curvature of the hair remain the same.

Will transplanted hair fall out?

No, transplanted hair does not fall out. Since the genetic code of the hair from the donor area shows higher resistance to the steroid hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT), this hair does not get affected from androgenetic hair loss, the most common form of hair loss. However, during the healing process, the transplanted hair might fall out once, in fact, the roots stay firm under the scalp. This occurrence is known as shock loss. After a short period of time, new healthy hair will sprout.

Where is the hair extracted from?

The area that does not go through any negative effects of hair loss is the back side of the head and between the ears. The genetic feature of the extracted follicles ensure that the implanted hair does not fall out.

What does the number of grafts mean?

The number of grafts indicates the number of hair roots to be transplanted. As an average, every single graft consists of 2-3 hair roots. With 3,000 grafts transplanted, up to 10,000 new hairs would grow.

Which technique is the best for transplantation?

We perform two different hair transplant methods, DHI and FUE and there are different subs-techniques of performing these methods, such as Sapphire, and Gold.

Is there any pain after the operation?

There is no pain during or after the operation. Before the procedure, a pre-anesthesia in the form of pressure-spray called “dermojet” is applied to the scalp. This reduces the possible pain that one might have during the anesthesia that is applied with needles. The application of anesthesia with needle can take up to 5 minutes. Pain can still occur in pain-sensitive patients. Just in case, you will be provided with painkillers

Is there an age limit for hair transplant?

As soon as the hair loss begins, a hair transplant can be performed. However, it is advisable to carry out a hair transplant only when the hair loss has stagnated. At EstePera, we avoid surgery on very young patients. Patients older than 18 years can undergo a hair transplant operation. The maximum age for the patients to be considered eligible for a hair transplant is 59 years.

What are the risks of hair transplant operation?

Hair transplants are surgical procedures that only specially trained medical teams can perform. The operation is rather harmless and the medical team can carry them out on an outpatient basis. However, as with any other surgical procedure, there can be risks and complications depending on the patient’s conditions. Furthermore, long periods of sitting or lying down can lead to increased stress on the cardiovascular system. Hair transplants with the DHI and FUE methods are usually free of complications.