FUE hair transplantation (follicular unit extraction) is a current technique used worldwide to solve hair loss and hair loss (baldness) problems. FUE hair transplantation, which is a three-stage procedure, is based on the principle of transplanting hair follicles (grafts) collected from the hairy area on the head to thinning hairless areas. Thanks to FUE hair transplantation, people who experience hair loss have healthy hair formed from their own hair follicles by spending only 7-8 hours. FUE hair transplantation, which is among the most preferred aesthetic applications by men today, is a technique applied to women as well as men.
FUE hair transplantation, which has been applied all over the world since 2004; Sapphire FUE hair transplantation, unshaved hair transplantation can also be applied in combination with other methods that increase patient satisfaction.
How is FUE hair transplantation applied?
After examining the head, hair and facial structure of the person to whom the hair transplant will be performed, the doctor determines the hairline and how many grafts are needed in which area to obtain the desired results by making millimetric measurements. FUE hair transplantation, which consists of three stages: collecting hair follicles from the donor area (nape area), opening channels in the bald area and transplanting the collected roots into these channels, must be performed by a specialist doctor and an experienced team who has received professional training in this field.
Collection of hair follicles;
After consultation and planning, the hair is shaved and the person is prepared for the hair transplantation procedure. The donor area where the hair follicles will be collected is disinfected and numbed with local anesthesia. The reason why hair follicles are collected from the nape area is that the roots in this area have a very strong structure and never fall out. This ensures that the results of the FUE hair transplantation procedure are permanent. The healthiest and most suitable roots are collected from the donor area with very fine-tipped micromotors. Collecting the roots from the channel (follicle) in which they are located, in a way that is appropriate for the exit angle and without any damage, plays a major role in increasing the success rate of the hair transplantation process. At this stage, the doctor’s expertise and dexterity come into play. Healthy hair roots are removed from the donor area in a way that is appropriate for the exit direction; without breaking, damaging or damaging the adjacent roots. If the donor area is suitable, 4500-5000 grafts can be collected in one session.
Opening the channels in the area where the transplantation will be made;
In the second stage of the FUE hair transplantation technique, the area where the transplantation will be made, i.e. where the channels will be opened, is sterilized and anesthetized with local anesthesia. The doctor opens very small micro channels in the area where the hair transplantation will be made, with steel slits in the form of a pen (openers), in the number he determines and at an angle appropriate for the natural exit direction of the hairs. These channels that are too small to be seen with the naked eye heal a few days after the transplantation; healing is completed after a maximum of ten days.
Planting the collected roots in the opened channels;
In FUE hair transplantation, the collected hair follicles are meticulously transplanted one by one, in accordance with the natural growth direction of the opened channels and the hair in that area. In this process that requires a lot of attention, the synchronized work of the team and manual dexterity are of great importance.
In FUE hair transplantation, all these procedures are completed on the same day, within 7-8 hours. If the person does not have any aesthetic concerns on the day of the hair transplantation, they can easily return to their social life.
When does the hair grow and take the desired appearance in FUE hair transplantation?
The time it takes to achieve the targeted results in hair transplantation varies depending on your hair and skin structure, age and the rate of hair loss. The transplanted hair starts to show itself in about three months. 70% of the hair grows in 6-7 months. Although the hair varies from person to person, it takes its final shape as planned in about a year. Applying supportive hair treatments after hair transplantation accelerates this process.
What should be considered after FUE hair transplantation?
After FUE hair transplantation, there is a very slight swelling and redness in the area where the transplantation is made; It goes away on its own within a few days. There are small crusts the size of a pinhead in the transplant area for a week. This barely visible situation does not prevent the person from returning to work and social life. After the application, the person can easily return to social life the same day. Only for 1 month, it is necessary not to go to the sea, pool, and solarium, not to be exposed to intense sunlight and to avoid heavy sports.
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