Hair transplantation is a natural and permanent solution to the problem of thinning and baldness in the hair of men who have hair loss or hair loss. Hair transplantation is the process of transplanting healthy hair follicles with microsurgical methods to areas where the hair follicle dies, and baldness begins. In hair transplantation, the patient’s healthy hair is transferred from different parts of the hair to the balding area. Hair transplantation is completely personal. The hair on the nape of the neck, which is less affected by the testosterone, is transplanted through channels opened to bald areas. The purpose of this process is to gain natural and permanent hair to the area where hair transplantation is performed. Hair transplantation is a small surgical operation. For this reason, it should be performed under sterile hospital conditions by specialists and experienced surgeons and teams. With hair transplantation, especially men can use their hair as if it has never been shed. The hair transplant success rate is very high.

Who can have hair transplantation?

In many parts of the world, almost half of men over the age of 50 experience hair loss problems. Men who want to eliminate this for self-confidence and cosmetic reasons can apply this method. This situation does not only concern men, but also women, as women may also experience hair loss and thinning problems.

Why is there hair loss?

The most common cause of hair loss is genetics. But not only genetic causes explain hair loss. Hair loss may occur as a result of advancing age, traumatic injuries, alcohol, and smoking, or different diseases. After the doctor diagnoses, if there are enough hair follicles in the donor area, the procedure is started.

The transplantation method is applied not only in hair loss but also in all areas with hair on the body such as eyebrows, mustache, or beard.

How is hair transplantation done?

Hair transplantation, usually the hair follicles taken from the neck (donor area) are transplanted to the designated balding area. These hair follicles taken are called grafts. If the hair on the neck is not sufficient, hair follicles can also be taken from the chest or temple area. The duration of hair transplantation may vary depending on the person’s baldness. If the balding area is large, several sessions may be required.

Hair transplantation is usually performed with local anesthesia and is bandaged after the application. Pain relief treatment is applied in case of any pain. About 1 to 2 hours after the procedure, the patient is discharged. After 3 days of rest, you can return to daily life. The first dressing is done on the 5th day.

Which methods are used for hair transplantation?

In hair transplant procedures; FUE or other methods that leave a slight scar on the neck are successfully applied. In the FUE method, hair follicles are taken one by one and transplanted into bald areas, while in the other method, a skin line containing hair is removed from the neck. FUE hair transplantation success rate is high. The person to be transplanted should have healthy hair follicles on the back and sides of the head to be used as a donor area. Other factors such as hair color, hardness, wavy, and bushy affect the result of the procedure to be performed.

After the hair and scalp analysis, your surgeon will decide which method is better for you and considering what your priorities are. The FUE method is mostly preferred because it does not leave any traces. But sometimes other methods can be used. Hair transplantation can be used not only for baldness but also to make the hair thicker and denser.

What is the most important factor for hair transplantation?

Hair transplantation is a serious surgical application. To eliminate all risks, hair transplantation should be performed by specialist surgeons in a sterile hospital environment. Moreover, this will increase the hair transplant success rate. For the operation to be successful, a rapid blood flow should occur to the areas where hair transplantation is performed. The correctness of the technique is important in this respect. Besides, it is important to perform hair transplantation at the right density, distance, and angles. Because it should look natural.

Will the transplanted hair fall out after hair transplantation?

The transplanted hair sheds a few weeks after the transplantation or earlier, this is called shock shedding, but this is normal. Because the shed hair will grow again after 3-4 months. After this shock loss is corrected, the transplanted hair follicles retain their character and do not fall out. However, the original hair in the same area may continue to fall out over time. Depending on the decrease in hair density, a new hair transplant may be planned in the future. Especially if an unnatural appearance occurs in the new hairline area, surgical intervention may also be required.

Am I a good candidate for hair transplantation?

If you have completed your physical development,

If you do not have a health problem that prevents hair transplantation,

If you have a sufficient number of hair follicles in the donor area on your head,

If you have enough hair in the area to be transplanted, then you are suitable for hair transplantation.

Although it varies from person to person, there is a high success rate of hair transplantation. Also, hair transplantation is not only applied to male pattern hair loss, but also to patients who have experienced hair loss due to scar or burn scar or surgical suture scar.

Hair transplantation is performed not only for men but also for women.