Hair Transplantation (FUE Method)

The patient’s hair will be trimmed short so the surgeon is able to visualize and work optimally on the scalp and on each donor follicle. The surgeon will start the hair transplant FUE by giving the patient local anesthesia to numb the area, and then using an automated FUE system device, the surgeon will remove follicular units individually from the scalp. The device will make a tiny circular incision around the follicular unit to isolate the graft. The scalp is prepared with high-powered stereomicroscopes.  Follicular units are arranged into groups depending on the number of hairs contained within the follicle. The follicles are then placed onto the bald areas carefully.

• Patients must have healthy hair growth at the back and sides of the head

• Patients must be over the age of 18

• Patients must be at a good health condition

• Both male and female patients are able to have a hair transplantation

• Patients must have a shower and wash the hair before the transplantation

• Smoking must be quitted 24 hours before the transplantation

• Alcohol must be avoided from 3 days before the transplantation

• Patients must stop taking medication, herbal supplements and vitamins a week before the surgery

• Patients must wear loose clothing like shirts which don’t pull over the hair

• Patients must avoid touching the grafts as they may fall out of their incisions

• Patients must sleep with their head elevated

• Patients must use medication and growth spray prescribed by the surgeon correctly and on time

• Shampoo can be used 48 hours after the transplantation

• Physical activity must be to minimum for at least a week

• Sexual intercourse must be avoided for a week after the transplantation

• Patients must not bend or lean forward and avoid blowing their nose too strongly until a week after the transplantation

• Patients may need to wear a dressing over the head for a few days

• New hair will start to grow after 3 months from the transplantation

There are some possible complications that can occur just like every transplantation, such as

• Swelling

• Bleeding

• Pain

• Infection

• Decreased sensitivity

FUE Method – Follicular Unit Extraction. The FUE method is a new method of hair transplantation which follicular units are removed individually from the donor site, so this means that the follicles will remain in the same state and grow normally in the recipient site

Follicle – the skin organ that produces hair.

Donor site – the area which an organ or tissue is removed for transplantation or grafting.

Sutures – also called stitches, used to hold the tissues together.

Staples – surgical staples used instead of sutures to close wounds

FUT Method – Follicular Unit Transplantation. The FUT method is which a strip of scalp is cut and removed from the back of the head and dissected into tiny grafts.

Local Anesthesia – induces absence of sensation to a specific part of the body.

Graft – living tissue, which is transplanted.

The patient must take care of the transplanted area and use any medication prescribed correctly and on time. The patient may take the day to rest or explore the city.

Patients will attend a post transplantation appointment for a final check up, washing of the transplanted area and consultation. The patient will be advised on further medication. If everything is right then the patient is ready to return to their destination, or enjoy their time in Turkey.

• Trip schedule may vary. medicTurkey patient relations will provide you a detailed trip schedule before the travel.

• For details on accommodation, transportation and other services, please check the SERVICES page.

The patient’s hair will be trimmed short so the surgeon is able to visualize and work optimally on the scalp and on each donor follide. The surgeon will start the transplantation by giving the patient local anesthesia to numb the area, and then using an automated FUE system device, the surgeon will remove follicular units individually from the scalp. The device will make a tiny circular incision around the follicular unit to isolate the graft. The graft is extracted directly from the scalp using an instrument similar to tweezers and prepared for the placement. The scalp is prepared with high-powered stereomicroscopes.  Follicular units are arranged into groups that depend on the number of hairs contained within the follicle. The follicles are then placed onto the bald areas carefully.

Hair transplantation can take around 8 hours to perform depending on the extent of transplantation.

Patients can return to work straight away after the transplantation as long as they feel comfortable, but it is advised for them to return to work after a day.

• Patients must have healthy hair growth at the back and sides of the head
• Patients must be over the age of 18
• Patients must be at a good health condition
• Both male and female patients are able to have a hair transplantation

There are some possible complications that can occur just like every transplantation, such as

• Swelling
• Bleeding
• Pain
• Infection
• Decreased sensitivity

The recommended stay in Turkey for Hair Transplant FUE Method is 2 – 3 days including consultation before the transplantation and after the transplantation.