Hair transplantation is the most preferred treatment method for hair loss problem today. Hair loss problems are a difficult problem for both women and men to deal with. Hair loss affects the person negatively, psychologically, apart from the physical appearance of the person.
This problem is usually more common among men after a certain age. Due to genetic reasons, hormonal reasons and environmental factors, hair appears thinner than it is, even hair growth time changes. If the negative effects are first seen, hair treatments, mesotherapy or specific vitamin and mineral supplements are started, the problem will mostly disappear with early treatment.
However, if early treatment is not applied, the density of hair will continue to decrease at certain rates. In some cases, complete hair loss occurs, in some cases regional hair loss and in some cases partial thinning between existing hair.
How to do hair transplantation?
Hair transplant operation is an effective and permanent solution for people with androgenetic alopecia, which is medically known as male pattern hair loss. Still, people with scars or hair loss due to various hair diseases also prefer this operation.
Before the hair transplant operation, various tests and hair analyzes are performed. As a result of these analyzes, the region and amount of grafts to be taken and the area to be transplanted are determined. The plastic surgeon, who will perform the transplantation, draws the new hairline that is expected to occur after the operation.
In the hair transplant procedure, local anaesthesia can be applied, as well as sedation anaesthesia. Thanks to the anaesthesia application to be made before hair transplantation, the patient undergoes a painless and painless operation.
Primary stages of hair transplantation; collecting the roots, opening the channels, planting the roots and collecting the hair follicles.
It is done with the FUE method, which provides a severe aesthetic success during the collection of hair follicles. In the FUE method, hair is collected one by one with cylindrical needles. In this way, hair follicles can be collected with little damage. The sharpness of the needles used here and the one-time use for each patient is an essential factor affecting the success of the operation in terms of material.
Removing the hair follicles according to their angles, is another crucial point to prevent damage to the roots. All of these are the delicacies planned by the doctor before the operation according to the patient’s condition.
Metal (steel) slits used to be used in the classical FUE method during the opening of the channels. Sapphire blades that are much smoother and sharper are used today.
While the direction of the hair is created while the channel is opened, the angle of the hair relative to the skin is the factor to be considered during the transplantation phase. A few different tips are sufficient for each patient, depending on the thickness of the hair follicles. However, care should be taken to use each direction for only one patient.
In the last stage of the planting of the roots, it is the process of placing the hairs one by one at 40-45 degree angles in the channels opened in the right directions. All three stages have their subtleties.
Things to do after hair transplantation
The first three days after hair transplantation is essential. No contact should be made to the transplanted area for the early three days after hair transplantation. In the first 15 days after the operation, the area where the hair transplantation is performed should be protected against possible impacts and crashes.
For this reason, if possible, it would be healthier to take leave of work and rest for the first three days after the hair transplant operation. The first washing should be done on the third day after hair transplantation.
For the first washing process, the patient can go to the hospital where the hair transplant was performed, but if the patient cannot go to the hospital, the patient can perform the washing process himself with the direction of the transplant doctor. Smoking, caffeine and alcohol use should be avoided after the operation.
If there is any medication that is used regularly, it must be used with the permission of the doctor. Medicines with blood thinners such as vitamins, painkillers or herbal tea should not be used in the first week.
It is essential to wear a hat made of thin fabric that will not tighten the head for the first two weeks after the operation to prevent the damage that dust, rain, wind and sun rays can cause to the hair follicles after hair transplantation.
During this period, the patient who has undergone hair transplantation must pay attention to nutrition.
Vitamins such as B7 (Biotin) and B12; It has a critical role in the structure, quality and healthy growth of hair. Like zinc deficiency, iron deficiency can also cause hair loss. Iron strengthens the hair and improves the hair texture and helps the transportation of oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles and scalp.
Don’ts after hair transplant
In the first month after hair transplantation, it is necessary to stay away from environments such as gyms, sea, pool, and Turkish bath. Inflammation and possible blows that may occur in the hair transplantation area are prevented.
For the hair transplantation area not to be damaged or affected by external factors, the patient should wear a hat made of fabric that will protect that area while going out and will not put pressure on the hair transplantation area. Otherwise, external factors delay the formation of new hair or healthy hair will not grow.
Patients transplanted area must be clean and hygienic after hair transplantation. If itching occurs on the scalp, it is necessary to inform the doctor who performed the procedure and get a medication recommendation. Substances such as jelly, spray and brilliantine should never be applied to the area where hair transplantation is performed.
Care should be taken not to use hair dryers or styling tools for a few months after hair transplantation because the hot air coming out of the blow dryer or dryer damages the planted roots. It is recommended to dry with a towel as much as possible.