If you’re considering a hair transplant in Turkey, this article is essential to read. It provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the procedure, ensuring you’re fully informed before making your decision.
The Hair Transplant offers a wide range of options in regard of techniques, number of grafts, and areas to be treated.
The ideal age for undergoing a hair transplant in Turkey varies and depends upon some individual circumstances such as the age, overall health, and the extent of hair loss.
Addressing hair loss early increases the chances of success. The FUE hair transplant involves extracting hair follicles from one part of the head and implanting them in another.
Patients can choose between the Sapphire pen and DHI (Choi Pens)techniques for their hair transplant, in case the patient is candidate for both techniques, but sometimes for some people, the doctor is the one who chooses the most appropriate technique for each patient according to his situation.
Both have distinctive characteristics and advantages, with the choice depending on your hair condition and baldness area. Both techniques are effective when applied to the appropriate hair condition.
Turkey is the home for some of the most skilled and experienced hair transplant surgeons globally. Many have trained with advanced techniques and performed thousands of successful procedures.
Turkish surgeons at ClinMedica undergo intense training and hold certifications from international medical boards, ensuring high standards of care.
But this does not dismiss the existence of many people who claim to be doctors and claim expertise, as you find many unlicensed clinics as well. So, you must pay close attention before choosing the correct clinic for hair transplantation.
Our doctors are highly trained specialists in hair transplantation, possessing years of experience in treating:
With a deep understanding of facial harmony, follicle survival rates, and natural hair growth patterns, they ensure that each transplantation is tailored to the patient’s unique needs and facial features.
ClinMedica’s doctors utilize the latest and most advanced techniques, including:
Beyond medical expertise, our doctors possess an artistic vision, ensuring the most natural-looking hairline, density, and angulation. Each procedure is meticulously planned, so the transplanted hair blends perfectly with the existing hair, providing a seamless and impeccable result.
Every patient receives a customized treatment plan after a thorough consultation and scalp analysis. Whether it’s a full head restoration or a targeted transplant for the beard, eyebrows, or crown areas, our doctors ensure that the procedure aligns with your expectations.
At ClinMedica, we prioritize safety, hygiene, and comfort. Our doctors follow strictive medical protocols, use single-use and sterile equipments, and ensure minimal downtime and fast recovery.
We offer full support before, during, and after your surgery
We use the latest tools for precise and safe results
Our goal is beauty that looks authentic and enhances confidence
A key difference between the Sapphire Pen and DHI techniques is the density of transplanted hair.
The Sapphire Pen technique allows for up to 40 transplanted grafts per cm2, while the DHI technique can achieve up to 50 or even 55 grafts per cm2.
This ensures a higher density for the hair transplanted using the DHI technique.
The Sapphire Pen technique involves opening the channels first, then transplanting the follicles one by one into these channels.
In contrast, the DHI technique opens the channels then transplants the follicles simultaneously using Choi pens, allowing more efficient use of space and resulting in higher density.
The DHI technique allows hair transplantation without shaving the bald area, although the donor area must be shaved to extract the follicles using the FUE technique.
This is particularly beneficial for people who prefer not to have all their head shaved.
The Sapphire Pen technique generally requires shaving the bald area if it’s in the middle or crown of the head, but not necessarily for the frontal area.
The DHI technique is suitable for most people, especially those who prefer not to have all their head shaved.
However, it is not suitable for individuals with curly African hair(Afro Hair).
Curly follicles are difficult to insert into the Choi pens’ hollow needles without breaking them.
Therefore, for such individuals, the Sapphire Pen technique or other methods that involve opening channels beforehand are recommended.
This also applies on the extraction of curly follicles, which requires extra care.
The process of determining the hairline is a crucial step that significantly impacts the final aesthetic outcome, that’s why we utilise this cutting-edge approach with the laser. The doctor carefully designs the hairline, ensuring it fits with the patient’s facial structure, muscle movements, and natural hair growth patterns. This meticulous planning ensures that the transplanted hair appears natural and compatible with the overall appearance.
By carefully analyzing these factors, the doctor ensures that the hairline suits the patient’s facial features, age, and expectations, leading to a successful and aesthetically pleasing hair transplant result.
Hereditary baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is a common concern among individuals considering hair transplantation. Many patients worry that the genetic predisposition to hair loss may cause their newly transplanted hair to fall out over time. However, this is not the case, thanks to the strategic selection of the donor hair follicles.
The key reason why transplanted hair is not affected by hereditary baldness lies in the donor area selection. The back and sides of the scalp (known as the occipital region) contain hair follicles that are genetically resistant to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the hormone responsible for hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
While the transplanted hair is permanent, some patients may experience temporary shedding after the procedure, known as shock loss that happens anytime between 2-8 weeks post the procedure. This is a normal part of the recovery process, and afterwards the hair regrows within a few months.
However, it is important to note:
Hair transplantation is an effective solution for individuals experiencing genetic hair loss, provided they have a healthy donor area with sufficient hair follicles. Ideal candidates include:
Although transplanted hair is permanent, adopting a healthy hair care routine can further enhance the results:
–Regular PRP or AGF treatments to strengthen hair follicles.
–Using mild, sulfate-free shampoos to protect the scalp.
–Avoiding excessive heat and harsh chemicals to prevent damage.
–Following a healthy diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and proteins.
–Using supplementations such as: Saw palmitto, Rosemary oil, Vitamin C, Biotin and Zinc.
If you have hereditary baldness, a hair transplant is the permanent solution because the transplanted follicles are DHT-resistant and will not be affected by genetic hair loss. With proper post-transplant care and maintenance, you can enjoy natural-looking, long-lasting hair growth for a lifetime.
First, the surgeon carefully extracts each hair graft individually using a Micro-motor device. After dividing the back of the head (the donor area) into sections of 1 cm², The surgeon carefully and cautiously extracts the follicles (Grafts) from the donor area by extracting particular number of hair grafts per each cm2 in an arranged way to avoid damaging this area as well as to ensure the consistency of extracting the follicles (Grafts) from all parts of this area. After extraction, we store the grafts in a hypothermosol solution, which keeps them alive for later implantation.
The grafts are sorted based on the number of hair shafts present in each graft: Single-hair graft which contains only one hair shaft. Double-hair grafts which contains two hair shafts. Triple-hair grafts which contains three hair shafs Quadruple-hair grafts which contains four hair shafts. This is so that later on the implantation of each hair graft to take place in the correct area that mimics the natural hair growth rhythm in the head.
The surgeon divides the area where hair is to be transplanted according to the direction of the hair, and then divides each area into square centimeters (1 CM2) to ensure that the hair is transplanted in a consistent manner in terms of the number of grafts. Before the implantation takes place, it comes the most important step of the whole procedure which is : opening the channels into the baldness area.
The depth of the canal that the doctor opens is a very important factor.
If the channel ctreated is too deep, it can damage the nerves underneath, leading to a significant scarring in the baldness area, making it unsuitable for hair regrowth.
On the other hand, if the channel is not deep enough, the hair follicle may not reach the required depth for proper nourishment by the blood flow, which will be leading to hair follicle death later on.
So, it is necessary to open the channel at the right depth to make sure that the hair follicle reaches the desired place where it receives nourishment from the blood.
The direction of the channels (slits) created is also important in hair transplantation, where the channels must be opened in a similar way of the original hair; as each area of the head has a specific direction and angle in terms of hair growth that determines the manner and outlook of the hair overall, therefore the direction of the channels created contributes to giving a natural appearance to the hair.
In particular, the crown area is the most difficult place in the head in terms of knowing the direction of the hair, as it differs from one person to another, but ClinMedica’s doctors has enough experience to know the direction of the follicles during the clinical examination before the operation.
Opening the channels in the wrong direction does not lead to the failure of the growth of the newly transplanted follicles at all, but imagine with me that your newly transplanted hair grows in the opposite direction of the naturally existent hair or that some hairs are in one direction and the others in another direction.
Then you will never be able to style your hair properly. Additionally your hair will become overlapped with each other in some areas so the overall look wouldn’t look good neither natural.
As we mentioned previously in the section dedicated for extracting grafts from the donor area, we sort the grafts based on the number of hair shafts included in them in order to implant each graft in its appropriate place.
For example, we cannot implant a graft that has two or more hairs in the front of the head (hairline) because this will lead to an unnatural appearance, instead we must implant the graft that has only Single-hair graft in this area.
Since the grafts are sorted based on the number of hair shafts they contain, they naturally vary in size and thickness. When the doctor opens a channel for implanting a single-hair graft, so the channel’s created must be 0.2 mm wider than the follicle’s width itself to ensure smooth implantation.
The same principle applies to grafts containing two, three, or four hair shafts. Since a single-hair graft is smaller than multi-hair grafts, the channel size is adjusted accordingly. For each graft, the doctor carefully opens a channel that is 0.2 mm larger than the graft size, ensuring precise placement and optimal survival of the transplanted follicles by appropriate integration with the surrounding tissue.
As previously mentioned, the doctor carefully divides the recipient area into equal squares of individual centimeters to ensure accurate and even distribution of the transplanted hair grafts across both sides of the head.
The number of grafts implanted per each square centimeter is determined by two main factors:
For instance, if a person naturally has thin hair with a density of no more than 40 grafts per each centimeter square, it would not be advisable to transplant hair at a higher density than their original hair pattern; as maintaining harmony with the existing density is crucial in order for achieving a natural look.
However, hair density can also be controlled by the technique used. For example:
Ultimately, the final hair density depends on several key factors, including:
–The availability and strength of the donor area
–The size of the bald area
–The chosen transplantation method
In some cases, due to limited donor area supply or extensive baldness, a second hair transplant session may be necessary to achieve the desired density. This highlights that achieving high-density hair transplantation—particularly in terms of the number of grafts per square centimeter—relies on a combination of individual hair characteristics, donor availability, and surgical technique.
We determines the number of hair follicles, based on several factors:
Normal hair density varies from person to person. You see people with very high hair density, others with medium density, and others with low density.
So, we examine the hair follicles in an approximate cm² to determine the natural hair density, and then we decides the number of follicles to implant in each cm².
Despite all the different cases of hair density in all people, we must consider the minimum and maximum number of follicles per cm².
That is, it is not necessary to plant fewer than 15 bulbs per cm², because the bulbs will disperse and lose their strength, which they derive from their proximity to each other.
Also, we should not plant more than 50 bulbs per cm², because the bulbs will lose their strength due to contact, just like the electrical contact when two electrical wires touch each other.
Here lies the secret in the success or failure of the hair transplant process, which many doctors in Turkey overlook to finish the work quickly, but ClinMedica, as we mentioned at the beginning, cares about the smallest details.
In the DHI technique, we open the channels and transplant the follicles at the same time.
Therefore, this technique gives greater density than the technique of opening channels by the sapphire pen, and here’s why:
Simply, when opening the channels with the sapphire pen, we calculate a 0.2 mm increase in thickness for each follicle. Meaning that for a follicle that holds one hair and whose thickness is 0.2 mm,
We must open its channel with a width of 0.2 mm for easy insertion of the bulb later.
As for the DHI technique, since we open the canal and transplant the follicle at the same time, we don’t need this 0.2 mm increase, and therefore we gain more space for transplanting more follicles.
As for the minimum, the DHI technique also applies; we should not plant fewer than 15 follicles per cm².
The DHI technique is suitable for most people, especially those who prefer not to shave their heads.
However, it is important to note that individuals with curly African hair cannot undergo hair transplantation using the DHI technique.
This is because their hair follicles are crooked, making it difficult to insert them into the hollow needles of the Choi pens without breaking them.
Therefore, for such individuals, the channels must be opened first, and then the follicles must be transplanted one by one.
This method applies not only to hair transplantation but also to the extraction of follicles from the donor area, as extracting curly follicles is much more challenging and requires extra care to avoid breaking them.
The Norwood Hair Transplant Scale shows your hair loss level.
Norwood Scale classifies hair loss levels in degrees from 1 to 7, with 12 different loss types. In addition to determining the level of your hair loss; Moreover, it gives an approximate idea of the type of treatment that should relate to your hair loss. If the hair loss is advanced, it may be troublesome to win your hair with pharmaceutical products. In such cases, you must consider the ultimate solution for your hair loss problem by undergoiıng the right hair transplant surgery.
ClinMedica meticulously designs the hair transplantation process to ensure top quality and success rates:
We begin with a comprehensive consultation and take a blood sample. This sample undergoes two stages of analysis.
The first stage is a rapid analysis, with results available within 15 minutes, to check for any infectious diseases in the blood that could hinder the procedure.
The second stage, which takes about two and a half hours, determines the cause of hair loss, such as vitamin deficiencies.
This helps the doctor prescribe the appropriate medication and vitamins post-transplant.
Following the tests, the doctor draws the implantation lines and the lines for extracting the follicles from the donor area.
This precise planning is crucial for achieving natural and aesthetically pleasing results.
Our specialists administer local anesthesia using a needle-free, pain-free technique.
Following this, they inject a serum into the scalp of the donor area to lift the skin away from the veins and arteries, facilitating the safe and efficient extraction of follicles using the micro-motor device with FUE technology.
We carefully sort the extracted follicles. We separate follicles with one hair from those with two, three, or four hairs.
This sorting is essential because we implant different types of follicles in specific areas to ensure a natural look.
For example, we place single-hair follicles in the frontal area to mimic the natural hairline.
After sorting, the doctor opens the channels in the recipient area. Once the channels are prepared, specialists place the sorted follicles into these channels.
You can implant hair in only two places other than your head: the beard and the eyebrows. Both of them go by the same process as hair transplant for the head. Hair transplant has become a popular procedure nowadays. It’s a simple and effective solution for hair loss, especially for individuals who experience hair loss at a young age. Hair transplant requires experienced surgeons and technicians to be done perfectly without flaws. So, take your time and think carefully before proceeding.
This is a common question from people who need two sessions to complete their hair transplantation. Here’s the reason:
we take follicles from the donor area, typically behind the ears, without causing any harm to this area in the future.
However, the donor area differs from one person to another in terms of size and density, and this impacts whether a single session or multiple sessions are needed.
If the donor area is weak and small while the bald area is large (from the front to the crown), hair transplantation must be done in two sessions.
The first session covers the front to the middle of the head, and the second session covers the middle to the crown.
The main reason is the insufficient number of follicles to cover the entire bald area in one go.
Logically, a small donor area cannot cover a large bald area, so we must perform the transplantation in two sessions.
In the first session, follicles are extracted in a thoughtful and coordinated manner to prevent damage to the donor area.
These follicles do not grow back, so the area needs time to heal and for the follicles to be close to each other again.
Most people need nine to 12 months for this area to heal before a second session can cover the remaining bald areas.
If the bald area is compatible with the donor area, or if the bald area is small compared to the donor area, a single session may be sufficient.
Some people may ask if it’s possible to perform one session with lower density to cover the entire head.
This is not advisable because hair follicles need a minimum number of neighboring follicles to support each other and grow properly.
For instance, there must be at least 20 follicles per square centimeter for them to grow effectively. If fewer follicles are transplanted, they won’t support each other and won’t grow.
On the other hand, planting more than 55 follicles per square centimeter can cause overcrowding, leading to contact and subsequent damage to the follicles.
Turkey offers high-quality hair transplant services at competitive prices, making it a preferred destination for those seeking hair restoration.
Compared to countries like America and those in Europe, Turkey provides the same, if not better, quality of care at a fraction of the cost.
This affordability does not compromise the quality of the procedure.
Turkish clinics, like ClinMedica, utilize the latest techniques and technologies, ensuring excellent outcomes for patients.
ClinMedica provides the best FUE hair transplant results in Turkey, with the most advanced techniques, at the most affordable costs.
At ClinMedica, we offer you all the advantages of hair transplant procedures that are offered by other countries (America, Canada, Australia, Europe, etc.)
at incredibly competitive prices and superior quality, including the latest scientific techniques used to perform the best hair transplant.
We deal with only highly experienced doctors, so you will have a wonderful and distinctive experience through precise incisions without any scars left behind.
Consistent FUE hair transplant across the head conducted at natural angles and directions for the newly implanted grafts, thus you will get a very natural appearance without being noticed for having any hair procedure.
Hair transplant procedures in Turkey are much more affordable than in many Western countries. Despite the lower cost, the quality of service remains exceptional.
Turkey offers budget-friendly hair restoration solutions thanks to lower living costs, competitive pricing, and government support for medical tourism.
For example, in European countries or even in America or England, the doctor calculates the price of a hair transplant based on the number of follicles. For example, for each follicle, the doctor takes $2 or three dollars, or even sometimes up to five or 10 dollars per follicle.
While in Turkey, the matter is completely different, as the price of the operation is calculated based on the operation as a whole, meaning that the maximum number of follicles is transplanted at a unified price.
Of course, these prices vary from one clinic to another, depending on the doctor’s experience and on many other data. For example, you can find a clinic that performs hair transplantation at a price of 1,200 dollars, while you will find some clinics offering a price of 2,000 dollars, and some other clinics offer a price of 3,000 or 4,000 dollars.
Achieving the best results from a hair transplant procedure not only relies on the expertise of the surgeon and the quality of the clinic but also significantly depends on the patient’s diligence and commitment to post-operative care instructions.
Think of hair transplantation like planting a tree. When a farmer plants a tree, it is small and fragile. This stage is akin to the successful transplantation of hair follicles.
However, for this tree to grow and bear fruit, the farmer must diligently care for it, providing the appropriate fertilizer, water, and protection from harmful elements.
Similarly, a patient must take on the role of this farmer. After a hair transplant, patients must adhere to all post-operative instructions given by their doctor.
This includes avoiding chemicals found in certain shampoos, hairsprays, and other hair products that could damage the new hair.
Patients must also ensure they are taking all prescribed vitamins and medications to promote healthy hair growth.
Commitment to these care routines is crucial for the hair to grow strong and healthy, ultimately yielding the best possible results from the hair transplant.
Many people’s hair transplant results, which are typically visible within a year, might persist for the rest of their lives. Without a doubt, you can anticipate benefits to persist for at least 15-20 years.
One of the reasons it is so crucial to be satisfied with the outcomes of a hair transplant is the possibility of permanence.
The outcomes of your hair transplant are designed to work for you for a longer time if you are taking medication to stop further hair loss.
There is a danger that your hair transplant results won’t fit you anymore if additional hair loss has occurred if you don’t take drugs to stop further hair loss.
A second or third hair transplant is an option in circumstances where the hair has receded behind the implanted hairs.
Have questions about our treatments?
Yes, hair transplants in Turkey are safe when performed by qualified surgeons in accredited clinics like ClinMedica. Turkey's medical tourism industry is highly regulated to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.
Hair transplant results are generally permanent. The transplanted hair follicles are resistant to the hormone that causes hair loss, ensuring long-lasting results.
Most patients can resume normal activities within a few days, but full recovery and the appearance of new hair growth can take several months.
Preparation involves a detailed consultation with your surgeon, who will provide you with specific guidelines. Generally, it's recommended to avoid smoking and alcohol, and to follow any pre-operative instructions provided by your clinic.
Yes, hair transplants are suitable for all individuals experiencing hair loss. ClinMedica offers customized solutions to address the unique needs of every patient.
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