Procedures of Hair Transplant

Stages Of Hair Transplantation

  • Pre-consultation
  • General Anesthesia applied
  • Preparation of the surgery
  • Extraction of the grafts from the donor area
  • Opening of channels on the bald area to receive grafts
  • Implantation of the grafts taken, stored in a container and temperature determinated

FUE Technique

The advantages of the FUE Technique
  • Painless method
  • Operation time between 5 and 7 hours depending on the balding area
  • Resumption of daily life after the operation easily
  • No scar on the donor area
  • The natural aspect is maintained
  • Good value for money
  • Implantation of up to 4000 grafts in a single session depending on the quality of the donor area
The FUE hairtransplant is the most prefered treatment method because is a surgical procedure with micro-motor. Is possible to reduce your pain threshold to a minimum with anesthesia and sedation at the beginning of this method. The painless hairtransplant method is named after the methods used in the FUE method. Taking account of the experience of the expert we can perform FUE hairtransplant operations with minimal pain.

DHI Technique

The advantages and disadvantages of the DHI Technique
  • The hair is implanted directly with a pen called choi without prior incision
  • Keeps the grafts intact and healthy
  • Faster recovery observed
  • The waiting time of grafts decreased
  • The natural appearance provided
  • Longer operating time
  • High price
  • The operation team must be cautious and agile
  • Loss of grafts can occur when inserting the graft into the tip

The methods of anesthesia can be applied in 4 ways:

  • General anesthesia
    is a medical procedure whose main objective is the temporary and reversible suspension of consciousness and pain sensitivity, obtained with the help of drugs (anesthetic drugs) administered intravenously and / or inhaled. It is not used for hair transplant operations.
  • Local anesthesia
    involves inserting an anesthetic product into the skin, directly where the surgical incision will be performed It is used in hair transplantation and is a method of anesthesia that stops the sensation of pain in certain areas.
  • Spinalanesthesia
    consists in interrupting the conduction of nerve impulses by injecting anestheticin to the spinal canal which reduces the sensitivity to pain without loss of consciousness. Use usually during childbirth.
  • Sedation
    Use of mostly medical means to calm the patient to ensure his physical and mental comfort while facilitating care. It is an anesthetic method with which you sleep. It is used in some cases in the hairtransplant with the help of an anesthesiologist.

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Operation

  • 1. Consultation: This is the stage where the doctor develops the patient’s operation plan and creates the hairline design.
  • 2. Preparation: This stage incorporates the processes of sterilizing the operation site and the application of local anesthetics.
  • 3. Extraction: The process of extracting hair grafts from the donor area of the patient.
  • 4. Recipient Site Creation: This is the process of creating recipient sites by following the direction of the existing terminal hairs.
  • 5. Transplantation: This is the process of placing the grafts in recipient sites at right angles to hair direction.

Hair Wash & Departure

This is the washing process that is to be carried out for 15 days. Both the donor and the transplanted area will be sensitive during this period, so it important to carry out the washing process with extra care.

Arrival

One of our airport guides will meet you at the meeting point at Istanbul Airport. They have the sign of our hospital which is “CEO34” for ISTANBUL AIRPORT. Our driver will take you to Volley Hotel Istanbul and check-in. You should rest in your hotel or sightsee Istanbul for the rest of the day.

Postoperative Processes

This stage incorporates the processes of wound-dressing for the transplanted area and hair therapy to speed up the healing process of the operation site.

We offer the option to stay an extra day

How should I Plan my 3 Day Trip to Istanbul?

Operation

1. Consultation: This is the stage where the doctor develops the patient’s operation plan and creates the hairline design.

2. Preparation: This stage incorporates the processes of sterilizing the operation site and the application of local anesthetics.

3. Extraction: The process of extracting hair grafts from the donor area of the patient.

4. Recipient Site Creation: This is the process of creating recipient sites by following the direction of the existing terminal hairs.

5. Transplantation: This is the process of placing the grafts in recipient sites at right angles to hair direction.

Arrival

One of our airport guides will meet you at the meeting point at Istanbul Airport. They have the sign of our hospital which is “CEO34” for ISTANBUL AIRPORT. Our driver will take you to Volley Hotel Istanbul and check-in. You should rest in your hotel or sightsee Istanbul for the rest of the day.

Postoperative Processes

This stage incorporates the processes of wound-dressing for the transplanted area and hair therapy to speed up the healing process of the operation site.

Hair Wash & Departure

This is the washing process that is to be carried out for 15 days. Both the donor and the transplanted area will be sensitive during this period, so it important to carry out the washing process with extra care.

We offer the option to stay an extra day

Post-Surgery Instructions

Swelling after surgery

Any swelling that has occured will be gone within 5-10 days.

Itching & healing process

It is envisaged that the wounds at the donor site in the donor area and channels to be transplanted will occur and will recover in a short time. During this healing process, itching occurs in the donor area and transplanted area. You should not touch these areas by hand. Itching is not a harmful situation, on the contrary, itching is a sign of a quick healing process.

Ongoing process

You can continue aftercare alone. Our assistants will explain to you exactly how you have to take the necessary medication and what you have to consider. The bandage will removed on the day of aftercare and does not have to be put on again.

3rd - 4th Day

You can gently wash your hair by massaging your hair (without using your nails) with the hair lotion and shampoo that you received from us.

7rd - 14th Day

Thanks to the ongoing washing process, the crusts fall out in the transplanted area and you have your normal appearance.

Process 1st to 3rd month

Transplanted hair will fall out, this stage is also known as shock loss.There is nothing to worry about in this process as it is natural for transplanted hair to fall out. After this process the transplanted area will begin to grow thicker follicles of hair.

Process 4th to 6th month

After the shock loss, you will find that your hair grows faster during this process and that the transplanted hair has reached half of the estimated natural appearance.

Process 7th to 12th month

The transplanted grafts will become thicker between the 7th and 12th months and you will notice that the density of the hair increases.

Process afterwards

You will see the result on your transplanted hair 100%. You can enjoy having found your old hair. It will be our greatest pride to see you happy and to receive your positive comments. If you need to contact us for any information after your healing process, email info@apollohairclinics.com

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers about Hair Transplant

The shave varies depending on the open area to be transplanted. In small areas, the procedure is carried out according to the DHI method according to the number of grafts that are to be removed from the donor area. We are not in favor of completely cutting or shaving the female candidates in our clinic. We prefer the FUE method when removing the grafts and the DHI (Choi-Pen) method during the implantation of the grafts.

DHI Hair transplantation is a method performed without pain with the anaesthesia applied at the beginning of the operation. The removal of the intermediate incision step minimizes pain in the recipient area. The grafts taken with the FUE method, are placed in the choi pen and are directly implanted.

  • FUE is carried out in 3 steps: extraction - incision - implantation
  • DHI is carried out in 2 steps: extraction - incision & implantation combined in one step
  • Operation time for FUE is approximately 6 hours
  • Operation time for DHI lasts more than 6 hours
  • Implantation of a larger area can be done with FUE
  • The DHI makes it possible to a smaller area

  • Painless method
  • Operation time between 5 and 7 hours depending on the balding area
  • Resumption of daily life after the operation easily
  • No scar on the donor area
  • The natural aspect is maintained
  • Good value for money
  • Implantation of up to 4000 grafts in a single session depending on the quality of the donor area

In normal conditions an operation carried out by an expert team lasts approximately between 4 to 7 hours. This time varies depending on the patient's bald area and the number of grafts to be implanted.

The transplanted area and the donor area (rear part of the head) have a natural appearance in a maximum of 7 to 14 days according to the method and knife quality used. After 7 months you have a natural looking beard and mustache. The final result will be shown at the end of the 12th month.

There are different methods adapted to the personal case of the patient. To know the best method that you are adapted you should contact your clinic.
✔ FUE
✔ DHI