Hair loss is a problem of many people, primarily men today. Today, appearance is very important. For this reason, people have aesthetic concerns. Although hair transplant operations seem to be performed with aesthetic concerns, it is a serious medical issue.

Hair loss may differ from person to person, and the process of hair transplantation also varies from person to person. The healing process is also different for every person. Hair transplantation should first be done under the control of a doctor. After the controls, action should be taken.

Individuals who have hair thinning or hair loss problems due to genetic reasons, stress, environmental factors, hormonal issues and accidents can have hair transplantation. The type of hair loss rather than age plays a decisive role in the hair transplant process. If the scalp is visible when viewed with the naked eye, it means that the hair density in that area has fallen approximately 50% below the rate it should be. In short, there is no specific age limit for the hair transplant operation. 

Hair transplant techniques

People who are suitable for hair transplantation are those who have enough hair on the back and side of their head. One or both of FUT and FUE techniques can be applied to these people. Another group suitable for such hair transplant techniques; chest, legs, etc. people with sufficient amount of healthy hair follicles in the areas. The hair transplant method applied to people in this situation is the FUE technique.

In the past, many men were not considered suitable for a hair transplant operation. However, nowadays, every candidate can be a suitable candidate thanks to the modern techniques developing today. 

With this technique, large scars and unnatural images formed by the use of large grafts have been replaced by fine scars and natural appearance with the use of small grafts. With the development of new and modern devices, anyone who has hair loss problems can achieve their natural hair appearance.

Hair transplant on thinning hair

From the past to the present, everybody’s hair is shed one by one in specific cycles of 4-5 months, and then new hair grows. However, due to some negative factors, the normal process of the hair is disrupted, and the hair follicle is damaged. As a result, permanent hair loss occurs. The reasons that cause such situations to occur can be called hormonal reasons and environmental factors.

These factors vary within themselves, and one or more of the factors can act simultaneously. As a result of these effects, the characteristic structure of the hair begins to deteriorate. Therefore, the hair looks thinner than it is, even the hair growth time changes.

When these effects are first seen, if hair treatments, mesotherapy or specific vitamin and mineral supplements are started, the problem will mostly disappear with early treatment. However, suppose these treatments are not applied. In that case, hair density continues to decrease at certain rates, and complete hair loss occurs, in some cases regional shedding and some cases partial thinning between existing hair.

Although partial thinning does not bother the person completely, they often cannot give the hair shape they want, so they become unhappy because they cannot use the hair as they wish. Another example of this type of situation is people who have had a hair transplant while having a complete opening, but their hair grows sparsely. In both cases, the total hair density is increased by performing hair transplantation between the existing hair.

Other methods for treating thinning hair

There are other hair transplant methods that can be applied for thin hair. One of them is the hair tightening process. The first thing to be considered while performing this procedure should be to perform this process without damaging the existing hair. The important point here should be the careful examination of the existing hair and the careful selection of the spaces between the hair to be transplanted.

If there is enough space between the two existing hair strands for hair transplantation, it is necessary to transplant; otherwise, the original hair will be damaged and fall out. On the contrary, if less hair is transplanted into the space between the two hair strands, the existing gap will not be completely closed. As can be seen, although it is a simple process, attention should be paid.

In the second case, in addition to hair transplantation in the gaps between them, supportive treatments should be applied to other thinning and weakened hair, and they should be protected. Otherwise, they may shed in the future and hair transplantation may be required again. That’s why it’s so important to preserve the original hair.

People who will be densified to existing hair generally do not need to transfer hair follicles in very high numbers, and they want it to be obvious that they do hair transplantation without moving away from their work and social environment. In such cases, hair transplantation procedures are performed either with regional cutting or without cutting the hair. Of course, appropriate hair transplantation technique should be applied according to the area needed.

In this type of hair transplantation method, both the operation process and the development process after the operation do not vary. Also, existing hair continues to grow after the operation.

However, the transplanted hair falls out within the first month. Approximately 3 – 3.5 months later starts to rise slowly. After 6 – 7 months, the first part of the transplanted hair will grow. The hair growth from all of the transplanted hair follicles reaches one year and even longer in some people. Treatments that accelerate this process and support the metabolic rate can be applied. As a result, this situation varies according to the metabolic rate of the person.

Factors affecting hair transplantation

Hair colour criterion; Results tend to be better for people whose hair colour and skin tone match. The greater the contrast between scalp colour and hair colour, the more natural the results will be negatively affected.

Hairstyle criterion; If the hair is wavy or curly, it covers more space and prevents the sparse appearance of the scalp.

The thickness of the hair strand; One of the most critical factors determining the appearance in hair loss is the thickness of the hair strand. Although the same number of hair follicles are transplanted in people with thick hair, a much more positive result is obtained compared to people with thin hair. Because thick hair will cool down the light reflected from the scalp more, that is, it will reduce the “baldness” appearance is less noticeable.

This is the opposite for thin hair. Since the light reflected from the scalp can reach the eye of the other person more efficiently, the appearance of “baldness” becomes more pronounced even though there is the same number of hair.