Hair transplant is a natural and permanent solution to the problem of thinning and baldness in people with hair loss or hair loss. The process of transferring healthy hair follicles to areas where the hair follicle is no longer active and where balding occurs, using microsurgical methods is called hair transplant. In hair transplant, the patient's own healthy hair is added to the spilled area. Hair transplant is planned and applied completely individually. Hair Transplant Specialist Irfan Ilek, answered the most frequently asked questions about hair transplant.
Will My Hair Be Like The First Day?
They never happen as often as before the hair falls out. Because all of the hair taken by hair transplant methods is used to cover a much larger gap. As the area grows, the frequency of the hair per cm2 decreases. When the open area is small, it displays more frequently, and when it is wide, it gives an image less frequently.
Is It Harmful For Health?
Hair transplant has no side effects or complications that will cause problems for the person in the future.
How Long Does the Transplanted Hair Live?
Hair Transplant Specialist İrfan İlek stated that they frequently encounter this question and that it is one of the most frequently asked questions by clients. Ilek answered this question by saying, "Since the transplanted hair is taken from the genetically hairless hair between the two ears, they will remain in their new places in the same way, for a LIFETIME."
Does Transplanted Hair Require Special Care or Periodic Control?
No. Since the transplanted hair is your own hair, it DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL CARE. You can continue to do the cutting, shaping, dyeing, perming and cleaning works of your hair until today.
Does Transplanted Hair Grow?
3 months after transplant, it begins to appear as a beard, gaining character and gaining the appearance of your other hair.
Do Some Cosmetic Products Make Hair Grow Thicker and Faster?
The best thing to expect from a cosmetic product is the feeling that your hair is healthier. While some products seem to slow hair loss, this is temporary.
Is There Percent Swelling After These Procedures?
Yes, swelling is seen at a rate of 10-15%, but in our series of physicians, we have not yet seen such a complication due to the treatments we applied after the procedure.
Does Transplanted Hair Look Natural?
With the development of transplant techniques, the transplanted hair now looks very natural. The dark years of hair transplant, when the hair transplanted with follicular unit transplant did not look natural enough, are now over.
Is Continuous Care Necessary for Transplanted Hair?
Washing begins on the 2nd day after sowing. Stating that a special wash will be done for 15 days, Hair Transplant Specialist İrfan İlekstated that later on, the person can switch to the desired washing method. There is no need for constant care after hair transplant.
Does Swelling and Bruising Occur?
Due to the drugs applied to the scalp, some patients may experience swelling for a few days after the procedure. However, with a few simple precautions and treatment, this swelling can be largely prevented.
Can I Do Sports After Hair Transplant?
You can start walking in a few days. However, sports that can damage the scalp (such as football, fitness) should be avoided for 1-1,5 months.
When Can I Enter the Sea? When Can I Dye My Hair?
It is not recommended to enter the sea, pool, Turkish bath and sauna for 1,5 months. Hair dye should not be used for 4-5 months.
Is It Done By Stunning The Patient?
No. General anesthesia is not preferred in hair transplant. The areas to be operated on the scalp are numbed for a while with local anesthetic drugs, which many people have encountered at least once (usually during dental operations).
Is Pain Felt During The Procedure?
A slight burning sensation is felt during local anesthesia. Afterwards, the patient does not feel any pain or pain during the operation.
Does the Transplanted Hair Grow? Is There a Guarantee?
After a successful operation performed by an experienced team, all of the transplanted hair begins to grow. Waste-free growth of transplanted hair is no longer a problem for experienced hair transplant teams.
What Is The Difference Between Hair Density And Fullness?
"Density" is the number of hairs per unit area; eg. The hair density of a man aged 30-50 is on average 250-300 per square centimeter. "Fullness", on the other hand, is an objective measure used to describe the "look" of a person's hair, regardless of hair density. So much so that the hair of someone with low hair density may look fuller than someone with denser hair. Although hair density is the most important factor determining fullness Other factors such as hair color, hair texture and thickness are also very important.
How Much Hair Do I Need To Transplant?
With the help of the table in our section, you can get an approximate idea of the number of follicular units that need to be transplanted into your scalp. However, you should not forget that the appropriate number for you will be determined after a one-on-one interview with our doctors.
How Often Does Hair Loss Occur?
Hair loss is a problem that can be seen in both men and women; but it is more conspicuous in men. 25% of 25-year-old men have started to lose their hair, albeit a little. This rate rises to 50% among 50-year-old men.
Does Stress Cause Hair Loss?
Stress can cause widespread hair loss in some cases. This type of hair loss, also called telogen effluvium, is different from androgenetic alopecia. If the cause of stress is removed, the hair that has been shed will grow back in about a year.
Is local anesthesia a risky procedure?
Local anesthesia is an extremely risk-free and safe procedure. Except for some rare side effects, the danger of local anesthesia is almost non-existent when applied by experienced physicians.
Will There Be Any Scars On The Nape And In The Transplanted Area?
Since the entire procedure is performed with micro-fine studies and our grooving technique does not cause tissue damage, hundreds of hair transplant samples performed in our clinic have not left any scars.
Should Laser Be Used In Hair Transplant?
Laser can be used in hair transplant. But it does not contribute much to the hair transplant process and its results. We can only use the laser machine, which is cumbersome to use, to open the channels where we can leave the roots, and in our research, the channels that were not opened with the laser healed in a shorter time (5-7 days), while the channels opened with the laser showed a delayed recovery for another week (7-1 4 days). This does not match our meticulousness in transplanting hair without leaving any traces. Laser is not necessary in hair transplant.
Does Hair Transplant Require Hospital Conditions?
Hair transplant, which is a minor surgical operation performed with local anesthesia, does not require hospital conditions. Performing hair transplant in a comfortable and hygienic environment is also important in terms of relieving the psychology of the person. For this reason, places that are specially equipped for hair transplant and set up with a hair transplant center arrangement are suitable.