Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Hair Transplant
Falling hair is nowadays almost everyone's problem. The biggest causes of hair loss are increasing stress ratio in our age and poor diet. In addition, the influence of genetic factors on hair loss is also a known fact.
It is possible to permanently regain lost hair by hair transplant. Hair Transplant is the process of transferring hair follicles from the region between two ears on the nape which has been coded not to suffer hair loss, to the region with hair loss by proper techniques.
Nowadays, it's often applied by two methods:
Follicular Unit Extraction ( FUE)
It is transferring hair follicles one by one from the nape or various parts of the body to the region of hair loss with fine-tipped special needles. No sutures are applied so there are no surgery scars.
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT )
It is transferring the scalp taken from intact and healthy area on the nape to the region of hair loss in such a way as to accommodate hair and hair follicles by maintaining their natural structure.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hair Transplant
- How long does the procedure take?
It depends on the size of the region to which hair will be transplanted but it lasts approximately 4-8 hours.
- Will I feel discomfort or pain during the procedure?
Hair transplantation surgery is performed under local anesthesia and you won't feel any discomfort or pain.
- Will my hair grow after hair transplantation?
Yes. In 80% of patients who underwent hair transplant surgery, all or a portion of the transplanted hair will fall out after about 3 weeks of surgery. Hair regrowth after such fall will take about 3-6 months. Your hair will grow about 1 cm every month.
- How do you decide about which technique to use?
Technique to be used is determined according to the structure of your hair and your skin. During pre-interview, technique will be selected and explained to you in detail.
- Can I go out after the transplant?
Medically, nothing prevents you from going out.
- Can I wash my head after hair transplantation?
You can wash your hair 3 days after the operation.
- When will the transplanted hair grow?
They start to grow 3 months as of the date of transplantation and reach normal length in about 6 months.
- Does transplanted hair fall out again?
No, it doesn't.
- Is it possible for others to notice that I've had hair transplantation?
Hair transplanted by using an appropriate technique will definitely not be noticed. Therefore, experience of hair transplant team is very important