How is the hair transplant operation performed?

The first process of the operation is to numb the scalp of the patient by applying local anesthesia.

In this way, the patient stays awake for the duration of the operation, can watch TV, eat, read newspapers and books, but does not feel pain.

1. The first is the FUT Technique. A strip is removed from the back of the neck, which is the donor donor area. The strip is divided into hair follicles. The small scalp particles obtained by separating the strip are called grafts. Each graft contains one or more hairs (follicles). It is a valuable advantage of the hair transplant operation that the area left empty by the strip can be closed with an easy suture and the stitch scar can be completely camouflaged with the hair.

2. The second one is the FUE Technique. In this system, it does not require stripping and stitching from the neck. With the devices developed for this process, hair follicles are removed ready-made in the form of grafts from the back and sides of the scalp or other suitable areas (such as back, shoulder, chest). (Publicly, this removal process is called “one by one”.)

Grafts are placed in the incisions (channels) opened with special tools in the bald area. The feature of the tools used is to ensure that the dimensions of the opened channels are as small as possible. While this increases the frequency and naturalness, it is a procedure that accelerates the healing of the wound at the same time.

The features of the instruments make it possible to open more channels in a given area, thus planting more and smaller grafts in this area. The small size of the channels and grafts is the most valuable factor that increases the frequency (density) and naturalness of hair transplantation.

Another advantage of the small channel size is; the graft fits perfectly into the canal and the skin structure is almost never deteriorated.

grand opening of the canal; It can cause cosmetic problems such as pitting, discoloration, and sliding of the grafts on the skin surrounding it.

The opening of the channels on the side of the original hair and the fact that the transplanted grafts come out at the same angle with the original hair is one of the precious points that provide naturalness in hair transplantation.

One of the most valuable points in a successful hair transplant operation is the creation of the natural hairline. The hairline should be symmetrical and harmonious; It should be determined in proportion to the person’s face form. Besides the facial borders, it should be drawn in accordance with the hair loss pattern.

The experience and aesthetic creativity of the physician are decisive in determining the hairline. Due to the fact that the hairline to be created will remain constant for decades, it is essential to determine the ideal line as a state and location (localization). Patients should not forget that the line should look natural in advanced ages. The hairline should not be kept as low as in the early teen years.

A high hairline where the line is further back on both sides of the forehead (temporal area) will provide a great result that lasts a lifetime. In this form; Compared to a low and oval hairline, greater density and a more natural appearance will be achieved.

After the operation, nothing is closed to the transplanted area. If the sowing is done by stitching, the bandage is closed on the stitch. The reason for this is to protect the area from external factors. The bandage is removed after a minimum of 12 hours and a maximum of 72 hours. After removing the bandage, there is no trace of the operation when viewed from the outside.

The patient can go home quickly after the operation. To prevent the risk of infection, antibiotic tablets are used for 5 days after the operation. After the process, the transplanted area remains covered with scab for a few days. On the 2nd day, the crusts fall off with the onset of washing.

In this process, the patient is recommended to use a hat. If the hair transplant is done with stitches, the stitches are removed after 15 days. The transplanted hair falls out within 2-4 weeks following the operation. As the hair follicles harmonize to their new places (2.5 – 3 months are required for this), the hair starts to grow and average 1 cm per month. they grow rapidly. Hair transplantation operation does not have any side effects or complications that will impair the health of the person in the future.