Hair transplant Turkey: FUE technique

The FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair transplant technique consists of the direct and individual extraction of follicular units. The technique is based on the extraction of hair from the back and sides of the head and graft it in the areas damaged by alopecia. This method is minimally invasive and leaves no scars. It is necessary that there is enough hair in the donor area to cover the area to be transplanted.

Initial Phase

The first step to perform a hair transplant using the FUE technique is to prepare the donor area. This is cut to reach 3 mm in length and proceeds to perform local anesthesia in both the donor and recipient area. The effect of the anaesthesia will last up to 10-12 hours. During the operation, the patient will be able to sleep, listen to music, be distracted by the television or read.

After the anaesthesia, the follicles are extracted by microsurgery, taking the units individually without leaving any scars. With this technique we can extract different types of follicular units: one hair, more suitable for frontal areas, or two or more hairs for areas that require a higher hair density.

Extraction Phase

In the extraction phase the grafts will be obtained from the lateral or posterior parts of the scalp, which after being meticulously transplanted through a microscope, will be carefully introduced through microincisions in the receiving areas (hairless).

The follicles are extracted individually from the donor and reimplanted in areas where there is hair loss (between 35-40 units per square centimeter). The extraction is carried out with imperceptible microincisions around each follicle chosen for the transplant. This is a minimally invasive surgical treatment. The transplanted person will be able to return quickly to his/her habitual life and the scars are practically imperceptible, without seams, staples or any sign of transplant.

The postoperative period is practically non-existent and the hair will continue its normal growth cycle.

Design Phase

Once the follicles have been extracted, we proceed to the design phase. The doctor and the patient will decide which is the best location for the hair to be transplanted, according to the desired density and the number of extractions.

Thanks to the FUE technique the hair transplant is made to measure the patient and their individual needs.

Post-operative Phase

The post-operative period is very good, although during the first 24 hours the patient will observe a slight reddening of the treated areas. After these first hours these signs will begin to disappear. A subsequent visit a few days later (included in our package) will check the process.

The first days after surgery are the most critical, the patient will have to be very careful not to hit the treated area and avoid blows or scratches. One week later the patient will be able to wash the affected area. Most of the implanted hair will fall out during the first three months of the operation due to the stress of the operation. An optimal aesthetic result will be achieved half a year after the treatment.

Diagnosis of the patient: It includes a study of the hair and scalp, is completed with a medical history and family history of diseases related to alopecia.

Medical treatment: indicate the medical treatment that is being followed, the professional must know the medicines that he takes to check the compatibility with the intervention and, if necessary, advise to pause taking them or change the drugs for others more appropriate.

Pre-treatment: It consists of stopping taking multivitamins at least one week before being operated on and carbonated drinks, caffeine (or similar) and alcohol, as these elements can interfere with the normal performance of the drugs. Smoking should also be stopped a few days before so that the blood is oxygenated correctly and the scarring is simpler and not at all risky.

* It is important to come to a consultation with hair and scalp perfectly clean, having used a neutral shampoo and without applying any treatment or finishing product.

Before a hair transplant is performed a painless local sedation is performed directly on the scalp.

The sedation that was performed until now was the classic needle that supplied the medication and the idea of pain due to puncture was an unpleasant thought.

This has changed, in Global Health we use an alternative solution that offers our patients a sedation with a syringe without needle. It is a small compressed air gun that once activated on the skin, vaporizes the anesthetic through the epidermis without causing any pain to the patient.

Can I get a haircut/go to the hairdresser before the operation?
The client must come to the clinic with a minimum haircut at level 3 and not lower.

Does the operation hurt? Do you feel any kind of pain?
The operation is completely painless thanks to the local anesthesia that you will be given before starting.

Can I access the operation without having to shave my entire head?
Yes, thanks to the DHI technique. The DHI (Direct Hair Implanter) technique is only possible in the following cases:

• Good blood circulation.
• Graft sessions of no more than 2,000 follicles.
• This technique allows the patient not to be shaved.

Is it necessary to take any type of medication before the operation?
There is no need to assume any type of medication for this type of operation. If the client has any illness and assumes other medications must notify before going and also in clinic.

Does the Doctor work with sapphire tip?
Yes.

Do I need a visa to enter Turkey?
Yes, Global Health buys your visas for 30€. You can also get it on your own through this website: https://www.evisa.gov.tr/es/