A Guide to FUE Hair Transplant In Turkey

This is a complete guide on hair transplant in Turkey, specifically directed towards the FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) technique which is widely practiced in cosmetic surgeries. We will address every detail of the FUE hair transplant in Turkey in further reading.

Hair transplantation is a procedure in cosmetic surgery in which a plastic or dermatological surgeon extracts hair from one area and implants it in the balding area. The surgeon removes hair from the back of the head or the side depending on the condition to the front of the top or wherever necessary. Typically, hair transplants take place in a specialized clinic under local anesthesia.

People opt for hair transplantation when they suffer from baldness for any prevailing reasons. Most hair loss and baldness are caused by pattern baldness, which is affected primarily by the person’s genetics. However, many other factors can cause baldness, a few of which are in the list below:

• Unbalanced diet
• High-stress levels
• Underlying illness
• Hormonal imbalance
• Chemical imbalances by drug abuse
• Medications for illness

There are various solutions in hair transplantation presently, and FUE hair transplant comes under the same umbrella.

There are two professional procedures followed widely, which are slit grafts and micrografts. In the slit graft procedure, there is four to ten hair per graft, whereas micrografts contain 1 to 2 hairs per graft, depending on the coverage.

Getting a hair transplantation in Turkey significantly impacts appearance and self-confidence. People with the following conditions, but not limited to, can receive a hair transplant:

• People with baldness pattern
• Hair thinning problems
• Hair loss due to nutrition
• Hair loss due to injuries, such as scars or burns

However, transplantation procedures are not recommended for people with the following conditions. It may cause the failure of FUE hair transplant:

• People with a wide pattern of hair loss throughout the scalp area
• People who lack source hair, i.e not enough donor hair sites from where hair can be sourced and extracted.
• People with the condition of keloid scars after surgery or injury.
• People with hair loss due to any medications or chemotherapy etc.

That’s the basis of the hair transplantation process. Furthermore, we will look into the widely used technique in hair transplants.

What Do You Need to Know About FUE hair transplant in Turkey?

The FUE technique (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a widely performed and efficient technique used in hair transplantation worldwide. In the FUE, the transplant is done by extracting individual follicles of hair, one after the other, out of a source area, and then implantation is done on the affected area. This results in the new area becoming thicker.

FUE was originally designed to replace the classic old FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) technique. The given procedure was done by extracting an entire piece of skin or scalp with follicles and the target area was implanted with the skin or scalp. FUE simply makes it way easier as extraction is only done with the follicles instead of the entire piece of scalp or skin. 

Why Choose Turkey for FUE Hair Transplant?

In time, FUE in Turkey has become well-known and commonly used because it is very less likely to give you a hair plug or fake look, where the skin attached doesn’t match the target area. Also, FUE avoids excessive scarring like FUT used to do.

However, some people might not qualify for the given procedure, specifically the ones with very thin hair or people with not enough hair to use for a transplant. Eligibility depends on the person’s conditions, and if there is no thick, healthy, and strong source har, implantation won’t be possible. 

Cost of FUE Hair Transplant in Turkey

Generally, the FUE hair transplant process will cost between $4,000 to $15,000 per session, depending on the condition and requirements of the patient. That being said, a multiple-session procedure may cost around $50,000. However, that is not the case worldwide. a hair transplant clinic in Turkey provides the same FUE procedure with a better service at affordable prices.

Ultimately, certain factors determine the cost of an FUE hair transplant, which are:

• Extracted and transplanted hair amount
• The number of experts and surgeons required
• The frequency of surgeries by the expert
• The demand for expertise in the clinic

The given factors are not limited to the cost of a procedure.

Hair transplants and cosmetic surgeries are not included in health insurance, hence the money will fall right from your pockets. You will have to cover the transplantation chargers, prescription medications for possible side effects, and post-procedure maintenance charges all by yourself.

How is FUE Hair Transplant Procedure Done?

As we age, the hair growth and regrowth phase-three cycle will shorten and the follicles will longer to regrow hair. This process is not the same for everyone, as certain factors contribute to hindered regrowth. For some, it might be at the age of 20 while for others it may take time until they’re older.

FUE transplants restore this regrowth by simply replacing the bad follicles with the good ones, which are still able to regrow hair. After FUE hair transplant, the follicles will be nourished by new blood vessels and consequently will grow new hair in the target area which previously had no hair.

Here’s how it works:

1. Local anesthesia is given to the patient before the surgery.
2. The surgeon will shave and remove the hair in the source area, from which good hair follicles will be removed. The target area will also be shaved.
3. After this, the surgeon will remove the follicles using a micro-punch tool.
4. After removal, the surgeon will create a series of tiny incisions in the target area with a specialized tool like a needle, in which the extracted hair follicles are placed and inserted.
5. The next step includes bandaging and the application of serums for recovery and to avoid infections.

What are the source area and target area?

Source areas are nothing but the scalp or skin, from which the good hair follicles are extracted. The FUE process is most commonly performed on the scalp, or any area with thin hair or bald area. FUE can also be performed on the facial areas, arms, and legs.

The target area is the area in which the expert performs the surgery and where we insert new hair follicles. The best thing about the FUE hair transplant is that there are no scars caused by the surgery and the pain is minimal. It provides great results to patients going for a female hair transplant.

If you experience other effects, consult an expert. The side effects are not common and less likely, and may include the following:

• Symptoms of infection like inflammation and irritability.
• Crust and drainage in the target area.
• Swelling or pain.
• Follicle swelling a.k.a folliculitis
• Bleeding
• Numbness
• Change in transplant hair
• Balding or thinning even after surgery.

Recovery is pretty fast after the FUE surgery as cutting and incisions are minuscule. Discomfort and swelling might be consistent for about 3-4 days.

The surgeon may give you certain instructions to follow, based on your procedure. Some of the common instructions are:

• No hair wash for at least 3 days.
• Use a mild, gentle, and unscented shampoo for hair wash that contains little to fewer chemicals for a while after you start washing your hair.
• Do not apply pressure to the operated area.
• Avoid combs and brushes for a few weeks.
• Avoid hats, beanies, headgear, or any other clothing that goes over the operated area unless the surgeon allows it.

Another important fact is that some hair may fall out, but this is a part of the healing process. There is no need to worry about hair transplant results, as you will see the difference about 3 to 4 months post-surgery.

Conclusion

That was all you need to know about the FUE hair transplant process before choosing to take up the decision. BlueMagic Group is one of the top service providers of hair transplantation with the ultra-modern sapphire FUE technique. 

As care is the main motto, here are some things to keep in mind before the transplant process concludes:

• Avoid smoking for at least a few days before the surgery.
• Avoid alcohol for the same amount of time.
• Do not consume any over-the-counter pills, dietary supplements, or blood thinners before surgery without consulting the experts.
• Avoid a haircut before the procedure.
• Do a scalp massage for 10 to 30 minutes every day for a few weeks to increase the blood flow in the target area.
• Do a scalp massage for 10 to 30 minutes every day for a few weeks to increase blood flow to your scalp.

And with that, you’re good to go. Happy transplanting!