Hair loss is a major problem for millions of women and men around the world. The hair transplantation allows people with genetic hair loss and baldness problems to regain their hair.

Adults with a healthy scalp have around 100,000 hairs. The loss of about 100-150 scalp hairs per day is considered normal and is usually replaced. Baldness occurs due to thinning of hair follicles and failure to replace hair. Hair loss in both men and women is usually has roots in genetic factors but also hormonal problems, excessive stress, systemic diseases, heavy metal pollution, some drugs, hair growth disorders and malnutrition can cause hair loss.

Every hair completes a life cycle with 3 phases and falls out in the last phase:

• Anagen Phase: Referred to as the growth phase, lasts 3-6 years. Up to 85% of all scalp hair is in the anagen phase.

• Catagen Phase: Referred to as the transitional phase, which lasts approximately 2-3 weeks. 1% of hair roots in the scalp are in this phase

• Telogen phase: About 14% of all scalp hair is in this phase for about 2 – 3 months. It is called the resting phase, when the hair falls out.

In individuals with severe hair loss, the telogen phase can last for a long time, or wide zone in the hair area can be affected by this phase.

How is a hair transplant performed?

Before the procedure, the stages; Consultation, blood analysis, determination of the natural hairline, determination of the sites for harvesting and transplantation are carried out. Before the operation, the patient should stop smoking, coffee, avoid alcohol and blood thinners. Hair transplant treatment takes about 6 hours.

The hair transplant process consists of 4 basic phases:

Preparation for the operation:

Before the hair transplant, the donor area and the hair in the transplanted area are cleaned shaved and prepared for the procedure.

Hair Transplant Surgery

-Anesthesia application

Before the hair transplant, the area to be removed is removed with the help of a needle or a Needle-free pressure injection locally anesthetizes the patient during the procedure felt pain. If no local anesthetic is desired, a light one can be used sedation are preferred. The patient remains conscious and is able to speak, with the painful process and unpleasant effects not too are felt.

-Collection of hair roots from the donor area

In both men and women, the hair is on the back of the head and on the sides programmed to grow throughout life. Grafts from these donor areas are transplanted to bald areas. This starts after the hair transplant transplanted hair to grow normally. When removing the hair follicles (grafts), care must be taken with specialist knowledge. The subsequent preparation of the grafts is carried out by the single, double and triple hair follicle division. The hair follicles are in this phase in a special stored in sterile solution.

-The transplantation of hair follicles

Next, channels are opened in the scalp in the recipient area to be able to insert the removed grafts there. After that, the hair follicles are placed individually.

-Wound care and hair washing after hair transplantation

Hair transplantation takes an average of 6-8 hours. At the end of the operation, a bandage applied to the donor area. The patient will be given some instructions mediated and given the necessary medication. On the 2nd day after the operation, the Bandage removed and first hair wash with the hair transplant staff in carried out at the clinic.

What happens after the hair transplant?

The first 3 days after the operation are very important. During this time the grafts begin grow into the scalp. Unnecessary contact with the scalp should be avoided and be careful of bumps.

• It is recommended to avoid strenuous physical activity for about 1 week.

• Small crusts and itching in the planting area can last up to 10 days. The hair should be washed daily for 10 days as directed.

• A significant proportion of the transplanted hair falls out by the end of the first month. The transplanted hair will start to grow between 2-3 months and the growth rate is equal to the previous hair section.

• After 12 months, the transplanted hair completes its growth and gains a natural look. Unlike other known surgical procedures complications in hair transplantation are very rare. 

During the consultation phase, the patient is informed by the specialist doctor about the entire process.