What is a hair transplant?

For problems such as hair loss, the patient first undergoes a preliminary examination. Accordingly, it is decided which type of hair transplant will be performed.
Especially if people care about their appearance, they want to have thicker, shaped hair. If possible, people’s hair follicles are used in hair transplant. Thus, healthy and 100% natural-looking hair is obtained.
Excessive and profound hair loss occurs when the scalp is opened. Male hair loss is usually the loss of hair on the top and sides. What is hair transplant? For the hair transplantation process, a section of healthy hair that has not been shed is taken and transplanted to the section with the shed hair.
At the same time, if people have lost a lot of hair and have very little healthy hair, hair transplant can be done with different methods depending on the people’s wishes.
Hair Loss Causes
The causes of this problem should be known first to prevent hair loss. For this reason, if people feel that their hair is falling too much, they should have an examination. There are many reasons for hair loss. These:
- Hormones
- Drugs used in the treatment
- Chemotherapy
- Stress
- Unbalanced and malnutrition
- Sleep problems
- Diet
What are the Hair Transplant Stages?
For a hair transplant to be carried out smoothly, the person must be examined and tested in a specialist and reliable centre. Thus, people can confirm why their hair is falling and receive the most appropriate treatment. In cases such as vitamin deficiency, hormone changes or pregnancy, the hair loss problem is resolved with drug therapy and vitamin supplements. However, a hair transplant is performed if women also experience male pattern hair loss.
To perform a successful and effective transplant operation, help should be sought from reliable centres operating under hygienic conditions. Thus, transplant is performed using materials to suit the scalp and hair structure of the people. If the transplant is to be done in individuals, the following steps are followed:
- First of all, people’s hair should be shaved.
- Local anaesthesia is applied so that individuals do not feel pain.
- The generally preferred hair transplant method is known as FUE.
- It is necessary to examine the hairlines of individuals and make the required measurements.
- Appropriately sized channels are opened for hair follicles taken from individuals’ hair.
- Appropriate roots are placed in the canals.
- The transplant is done, and the patient makes suggestions for rest.

How Much Are Hair Transplant Techniques?
For a hair transplant to be performed, individuals should be examined, and a method for personalized treatment should be determined. Since people’s scalp structures and roots are different, it may be necessary to use original techniques or materials. For this reason, the person who will make the transaction must be experienced and an expert in the field.
Thus, individuals can achieve entire, natural hair that appears as a result of healthy hair transplantation. Hair transplant techniques are divided into two:
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction): It is the most applied hair transplantation method. The hairs on the nape of the individuals to be transplanted are taken in bunches. These roots are transplanted to areas with hair loss problems. The advantage of the FUE hair transplant method is that between 3000 and 7000 hair follicles can be transplanted.
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation): Hair follicles taken from the donor area are cut into thin strips according to the FUT technique. The most significant advantage of FUT hair transplantation is that thin strips are taken, it looks natural, and the hair looks fuller.
How Should the Front Hairline Be in Hair Transplant?
Before hair transplantation can be performed, the person must first be examined. If individuals want a fuller appearance at every point of their hair, roots are obtained from the areas (leg, arm, chest hair) where hair follicles can be taken apart from the hair. The appearance of natural hair transplant depends on the creation of the hair front line. The hair front line must be adjusted correctly for natural and aesthetic hair transplant. There are criteria to be considered when determining the front hairline. These:
- Width and size of the balding area
- Hair structure and scalp of individuals
- Graft amount
- Physical characteristics and expectations of individuals
The hairline is also known as the region that shows whether the hair transplant procedure is successful or not. The hair front line should be determined following the head structure of the people. Unsuccessful and unaesthetic hair front line is among the criteria that indicate hair transplantation. If the front hairline is behind or forward, it requires correction.
These procedures are more challenging than hair transplantation. For this reason, if it is decided to have a hair transplant at the beginning, it is necessary to pay attention to the front line of the hair as much as possible.
How to Adjust Hair Density in Hair Transplant?
During hair transplantation, grafts are adjusted according to the expectations of the individuals and the procedure. Hair follicles are taken from the donor area, and channels are opened. Hair transplant is performed by adding hair follicles taken into these channels. The number of grafts to be taken may vary depending on the size of the hair loss problem.
People who want fuller-looking hair can have an average of 80-90 grafts transplanted. However, an average of 50 grafts is sufficient in a standard transplant procedure. Before the hair transplantation, individuals should be informed about how much hair will be transplanted. Thus, people should be ready for their appearance after the procedure.
Process After Hair Transplant
If you want to achieve a natural and healthy appearance after a hair transplant, there is a process that needs attention. Otherwise, the transplanted hair follicles may be damaged and shed. To prevent this and for a more natural healthy hair appearance, the processes should be as follows:
- After three days, the first wash is done, and the hair should be washed daily.
- After ten days, the crusts and wounds that remain after the procedure will heal. Hair starts to grow.
- After 20 days, the transplanted hair falls out temporarily. This process varies from person to person. These spills last for a maximum of 3 months.
- After three months, more permanent, robust hair follicles grow in place of the shed hair.
- After six months, it is seen that the transplanted hair follicles start to grow by 70%.
- After eight months, 90% of the hair will grow.
- After 12 months, all of the transplanted hair has a natural appearance.
The session rates increase if a hair transplant is done in a considerable area. Thus, a fuller hair appearance is achieved. The number of sessions should be determined by the advice of the specialist who will apply it. You can go to the hairdresser approximately one month after the transplant. However, there are some points to be noted. Haircuts should be done so as not to damage the hair root. Razor, scissors or shaving procedures should not be done on the scalp.
How to Do Hair Transplant?
Hair transplant results are affected by the cause of hair loss, hair type and scalp. New hair formation may be delayed, especially if individuals are losing hair after hormonal changes or essential diseases. If new hair has not yet grown when the condition is over and experts recommend, hair transplantation can be done quickly.
Hair transplant should be done by expert and experienced teams. If individuals have decided to have hair transplantation, a good specialist should research, the procedures should be examined, and the comments made about the clinic should be considered.
A hair transplant is performed in a medical environment and under hygienic conditions. One of the most frequently asked questions is whether it hurts during the hair procedure. If the person wishes, general anaesthesia is given, and he is put to sleep. Thus, the hair transplantation process takes place more easily. One of the most critical factors affecting the result of hair transplantation is hair structure. Different results are obtained on curly or straight hair.
At the same time, the genetic factor determines the frequency and density ratio of the hair. Individuals who have had hair transplantation should rest after the procedure and not be in tired and stressful areas as much as possible.
People recover faster when they have a sufficient, balanced diet and pay attention to their sleep patterns. Thus, the hair transplant results of individuals result in more positive results.
What are Hair Transplant Techniques?
After determining the causes of hair loss, the scalp and its structure are examined. Hair transplantation techniques that are most suitable for the individual are recommended. Among them, the most suitable transplant technique is selected, and an appointment is made. Hair transplantation is performed on the specified day and date.

FUE Technique (Follicular Unit Extension)
The procedure is applied quickly if it is decided to perform a hair transplant with the FUE technique for treatment. The definitive treatment of permanent hair loss is hair transplantation with the FUE technique.
Hair transplant with the FUE technique enters the field of microsurgery. For this reason, FUE technique hair transplantation should be performed in a medical environment under safe and hygienic conditions. The FUE technique allows more hair to be transplanted than other techniques.
How is FUE Hair Transplant Performed?
This technique was first tested in 1990. The FUT method, which was transformed in 2005, was later referred to as the FUE technique. With this technique, individuals who have hair transplantation achieve a very natural hair appearance in a short time.
The Sapphire FUE Hair Transplant
The development of technology has also facilitated transplant treatment methods. Technology, which helps individuals to solve their problems permanently and in the ways they want, comes up with different techniques daily. Sapphire FUE hair transplant technique, which has been proven successful in hair transplantation, provides a more straightforward and painless procedure.
While applying the Sapphire FUE hair transplant technique, technological sapphire-tipped apparatuses are used. In the sapphire FUE hair transplantation technique, smaller and more channels are opened to the hair root thanks to the tip of this particular apparatus.
The cap used in hair transplantation with the sapphire FUE technique consists entirely of pure sapphire. Thanks to the sapphire apparatus, fewer scars occur on the scalp. In this way, the recovery rate after the procedure is also higher.
Local anaesthesia is applied to people, while transplant is performed with the sapphire FUE technique.
Gold Fue Hair Transplant
Gold FUE hair transplant is also an advanced version of the FUE technique. In the Gold FUE technique, the person’s scalp is minimally damaged. In this technique, a unique medical apparatus obtained from gold is used. Since gold is known to be compatible with the human body, it can be said that this technique hurts less.
Unshaven Hair Transplant
In most general transplant methods, the hair is completely shaved. However, hair transplantation is also performed with the unshaven process. An unshaven transplant can be applied for hair loss problems that are not very intense.
DHI Hair Transplant
The DHI hair transplant technique uses a special apparatus called the Choi pen. Since the Choi pen is as thin, sharp and cylindrical as possible, it allows direct transplantation to the hair root. The DHI technique is also known as the Choi method of hair transplant because of the material used. People who will do DHI hair transplants should be experienced experts in this regard.
At the same time, a maximum of 3,500 hair transplants can be performed in the DHI hair transplant process. Apart from this, the FUE hair transplantation technique should be used for more hair transplantation.
What are the Advantages of DHI Hair Transplantation?
- Strong and permanent hair roots are obtained. Therefore, there is no hair loss problem again.
- The risk of bleeding and the possibility of irritation on the scalp is shallow compared to other hair transplantation methods.
- It is effective as it allows the tissues to pass into the interior during hair transplantation.
- Faster recovery is achieved after DHI hair transplantation. For this reason, individuals quickly return to their life routines.
Hair Transplantation with Percutaneous Technique
In our country, hair transplant is performed with the percutaneous technique in some clinics. This technique uses particular medical apparatuses that penetrate the transplant area. The holes drilled into the hair follicles are round and cylindrical. For each hair transplant, channels of personal size are opened. The process is performed by planting actual hair follicles in the opened channels.
As a result of the percutaneous technique, a natural hair appearance is obtained. For this reason, people can try transplants with the percutaneous method if they find it. The most important feature of this technique is the careful and careful work that is specific to each hair strand.
Scar Hair Transplant
People with scars in the head and nape area can have this scar covered with a hair transplant. This application has attracted great interest in recent years. Thanks to the permanent hair transplant treatment, the person’s scar will be completely closed.
PRP Treatment
PRP is one of the people’s most active methods to renew their skin and hair. Blood must first be drawn from the person to perform the PRP procedure. Plasma and white blood cells in the blood are re-injected into the person to regenerate the skin. Thus, new hair formation is supported, and cell renewal is activated.
Does PRP Grow New Hair?
Hair can grow after the PRP procedure. Moreover, in this process, it has been observed that the hair grows stronger and healthier than before. PRP contains nourishing and cell formation-supporting proteins. Thus, it contributes to healthier skin and hair.
Who Is PRP Hair Treatment Suitable For?
PRP hair treatment is suitable for both men and women. Having an important place in terms of skin and hair, PRP is also an alternative for transplants.
How Many Sessions Does PRP Hair Treatment Take?
The number of sessions of PRP treatment may vary from person to person. But usually, 4-6 sessions of PRP treatment will be sufficient. Each session usually takes around 20 minutes.
Hair Mesotherapy
Another method that people apply for hair loss is mesotherapy. At the same time, hair mesotherapy is performed when hair thinning is observed. How is hair mesotherapy applied? This process is usually applied directly to the scalp with tiny needles. Thanks to the minerals and vitamins injected into the hair tissue, it is possible to have healthier hair.
How is Beard and Mustache Transplant Performed?
Beard and moustache grow out of testosterone. The transplant procedure can be applied if there is sparseness in the beard and moustache area. If the beard and moustache grow out of shape, people’s self-confidence may be damaged. For this reason, people may want a beard and moustache transplant.
Hair Transplant for Women
Conditions such as hair loss may occur in women due to disease and hormonal and genetic factors. At the same time, it may be possible to see male-type hair loss during pregnancy. In such cases, women can benefit from the hair transplant. If women experience hair loss, it is necessary to examine them first to determine the cause of hair loss.
Hair follicles taken from the donor area are used in women’s hair transplants. This procedure also has a 100% success rate. After the hair transplant, the person can regain their own healthy and strong hair.
Eyebrow Transplant
Eyebrow transplant treatment is one of the most popular treatments in recent years. Conditions such as sparseness or loss of a person’s eyebrows may occur. For this, an eyebrow transplant can be applied just like the hair transplant technique.
Hair follicles are usually taken from the nape for eyebrow transplantation and applied to the eyebrows. In this treatment, special medical apparatus should be used. The eyebrow transplant area should also work with great care to make it look natural.
After eyebrow transplantation, it is natural to occur erythema, crusting and swelling in the eyebrow area.
FAQ
How Long Do Hair Transplant Last?
The duration of the transplant treatment may vary from person to person. However, it is also possible to say that a session takes 3-6 hours on average.
How Much Does Hair Transplant Cost?
The cost of transplant treatment may vary depending on the treatment technique applied and the number of sessions. You can get more detailed information about the price by contacting our clinic.
Do Hair Transplants Work 100%?
Transplant is one of the treatments with the highest success rate. The success rate of transplant treatment in solving problems such as hair loss and baldness can be accepted as 100%. Of course, the post-treatment period and some genetic factors may affect this rate.
Are Hair Transplant Painful?
In the transplant treatment, local anaesthesia is applied so the patient does not feel pain. Thanks to local anaesthesia, it is impossible to feel pain during the procedure.
What Are the Disadvantages of Hair Transplant?
If proper care is not taken of the transplanted area after treatment, there may be a risk of infection. This is one of the most important disadvantages of transplant therapy.
Can You Go Bald After A Hair Transplant?
It is tough to encounter conditions such as baldness after transplant treatment. However, baldness and hair loss problems may be experienced again due to genetic conditions.
Are Hair Transplants a Good Idea?
Transplant is a treatment applied using one’s hair follicles. Moreover, the success rate of this treatment is relatively high. Therefore, one of the best decisions for hair loss is transplant treatment.
How Successful Is A Hair Transplant?
In transplant treatment, one’s own healthy and strong hair follicles are used. Moreover, the application techniques developed for this procedure are also quite extensive. All these are among the reasons for the success of the treatment.
Are Hair Transplant Permanent?
It is possible to say that this procedure is a permanent solution. The transplanted hair follicles will grow healthy and strong after a while.
Who Can Have Hair Transplant?
This treatment can be applied to adults with hair loss and baldness problems. It is also essential for the person to be a healthy individual for transplant treatment.
When Do I Have A New Hair?
After the treatment, the hair growth process occurs in the first months. It may take an average of 12 months to get the total result of the transplant treatment.
What Is The Maximum Number of Hair That Can Be Transplanted in One Session?
An average of 2000-5000 grafts can be transplanted in a single session. This rate may also vary according to the treatment technique used. In transplant treatment, one session is usually sufficient.
When Can I Swim in the Pool or Sea?
You can take a break from swimming in the pool or sea for a while, as there will be a risk of infection after the treatment. Approximately 2-3 months after the treatment, you can swim in the sea or the pool.
Is The Bald Area Covered When I Have Hair Transplant?
Transplant treatment applied to a completely bald area can have different results. Depending on the health of the hair follicles taken from the donor area of the person, the fight against baldness can give positive results.
How Many Sessions Do I Need for Hair Transplant?
The first examination determines how many sessions you need in transplant treatment. According to the density of hair loss, the number of sessions required will be determined by the specialist physician.
Is There Hair Loss After Hair Transplant?
The treatment may fail if you do not follow your specialist’s recommendations after the transplant treatment. This may cause hair loss in the transplanted area.
Will My Hair Look Natural After the Hair Transplant?
Transplant is a treatment applied using one’s hair follicles. This allows you to gain a 100% natural appearance after the treatment.
When Can I Start Working After the Hair Transplant?
You can return to your everyday life one day after the transplant treatment. You should only continue to protect the transplanted area from impacts and sun.
Is Hair Transplant An Expensive Procedure?
Considering that the treatment offers a permanent solution, it would not be correct to say that a transplant is expensive.
How Many Follicules Can Be Obtained from Each Graft?
It is possible to obtain an average of 6000 to 9000 hair follicles from a single graft. This rate may differ according to the hair structure of the person.
Is It Possible to Transplant Hair on the Same Area for the Second Time?
If enough hair follicles are in the donor area, the transplant treatment can be repeated again. It is possible to have a second transplant treatment after the first failed.
Should I Be Accompanied by a Person During Hair Transplant Operation?
Transplantation is a treatment applied with local anaesthesia. After the session, the person can return to his daily life. Therefore, the patient is not needed to accompany during the operation.