Hair transplantation is a type of treatment applied against hair thinning and baldness complaints of those who have hair shedding or hair loss for various reasons.  Hair transplantation can be used as a natural and permanent remedy for patients who are not content with their hair density.  Hair transplantation is performed using microsurgical operations to create healthy hair follicles in areas where hair follicles on the scalp are not active.

Hair transplantation operations are planned based on the medical condition and demands of the patient. In other words, every hair transplantation is planned and applied specifically for each person. This method is applied as a definitive remedy against hair shedding.  Usually, hair follicles extracted from the back of the neck or other grafts of the patient are transplanted to the areas where hair follicles cause baldness or are thin.

The main purpose of the hair transplantation treatment is to perform an operation that will provide a permanent hair appearance in a natural way that the patient will not seem to have had a hair transplantation operation. This procedure is a very simple surgical operation. The operation can make the patient have permanent hair as if he did not lose any hair.

Who is Suitable for Hair Transplantation?

It would be wrong to set an age limit for hair transplantation. Hair transplantation can be applied to all individuals whose back of the neck or another graft to be used as a donor is suitable.  Hair transplantation operation can be planned specifically for each patient who has thinness on his hair area or wants to have thicker hair.

The surveys have demonstrated that one out of every 2 men in our country has complaints of hair loss.  Any man who has hair thinning and baldness problems can prefer hair transplantation as a cosmetic surgery.

Today, hair transplantation is not an operation performed only for men. Women can also apply for hair transplantation operation, depending on their hair loss or hair thinning.  Hair transplantation is planned specifically for each patient by Hair Transplantation Specialist Sema Önkül.

How is Hair Transplantation Performed?

Hair transplantation is generally performed by transplanting the hair follicles extracted from the back of the neck to the targeted hairless area.  This procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia.

The stages of hair transplantation can be listed as follows;

1. Harvesting Hair Follicles from the Patient

The first stage of hair transplantation is harvesting hair follicles from the patient.  In the FUE method, the hair is harvested one by one from the patient using cylindrical needles. The possibility of damage to the hair follicles is minimized thanks to this method.

The needles used to harvest hair follicles are sharp and it is a hygienic procedure since it is used once in each patient. The hair follicles taken from the donor site of the patient are called graft in hair transplantation. The needles are chosen according to the patient’s hair structure.

2. Opening Channels in the Patient

After the hair follicles are harvested from the patient, the next stage is to open channels in the patient. The channels of the patient are opened using smooth and sharp sapphire blades. In this way, the natural hair transplantation angle in the patient can be set and the direction of hair follicles can be determined during the operation.

During the channel opening, the direction of the hair and the phase of the hair according to the scalp should be determined meticulously.  Opening channels using sapphire tips accelerates the healing process. Different tips can be used depending on the thickness of the patient’s hair follicles.

3. Hair Transplantation to the Patient

The last stage of the treatment is transplanting hair to the patient.  The hair follicles extracted are transplanted one by one at 40-45 degree angles on the opened channels.  In this way, a natural appearance can be achieved in the targeted area of the patient.

It is important to act as a professional in all stages of hair transplantation. Hair Transplant Specialist Sema Önkül has successfully performed over 3000 hair transplantation operations using the FUE method.

What Are Hair Transplantation Methods?

Three different methods are used in hair transplantation. The methods are chosen depending on the condition of the patient;

FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation)

It is the oldest method used in hair transplantation. In this method, the scalp is incised to extract a thin strip from the back of the neck and the hair follicles here are transplanted in the targeted area. A scar with a certain length will remain in the neck area after this procedure.

FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)

It is one of the most up-to-date and modern techniques used in hair transplantation. In the FUE procedure, hair transplantation is performed without any incision. The operation does not cause any scar in this procedure. During the procedure, hair follicles are extracted one by one from the back of the neck or from the donor site.  Then, hair transplantation is performed by transferring the hair follicles to the channels opened.

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)

PRP has been one of the methods that is preferred in hair transplantation in recent years. In this procedure, the solution produced by the cells that provide coagulation in the blood is used in hair transplantation. The hair follicles become stronger in the hair transplantation performed using the PRP method. As a result, new hair can also grow strongly.

The method to be used in hair transplantation is preferred according to the hair and scalp structure of the person. Not every hair transplantation method can be used for every patient. Many factors such as the current condition and medical condition of the patient, the site chosen as the donor, and the doctor’s opinion are considered in selecting the hair transplantation method.

DHI (Direct Hair Implantation)

This method is the procedure of transplanting the hair follicles harvested one by one from the donor site in the area to be transplanted using the Choi implanter pen.  The DHI method is a more practical procedure for both the hair transplantation specialist and the patient, as the harvesting and transplantation of the hair follicles are performed as a single procedure in this operation.

What to Be Careful About After the Hair Transplantation?

After the hair transplantation, the patient can be discharged on the same day. However, the patient should take care of the transplanted area. The issues to be considered after hair transplantation are as follows;

• ​Intensive sports activities that cause hair to sweat should be avoided for some time.
• It is recommended not to drive after hair transplantation.
• Depending on the hair transplantation method, patients may have post-operative edema and pain complaints. The patients can take painkillers prescribed for pain complaints after hair transplantation.
• The growth of new hair after hair transplantation takes a certain process. It is not right to wait for the hair to grow from the very start. Age, genetic conditions and lifestyle affect the growth time of new hair.
• The patient should avoid cutting and dyeing the new hair for some time.
• The recipient area should be protected from the sun at first and should not be exposed to hot environments.

You can contact us to get further information about hair transplantation operations.

Beard transplantation is the operation of transplanting the hair follicles extracted from the donor site to the beardless areas on the face of men.  During this operation, hair follicles are generally extracted from the back of the hair area.  If there are not enough follicles on the back of the hair, different parts of the body can also be chosen as the donor.  Beard transplantation is performed under local anesthesia.

Personalized beard and mustache transplantation is planned by a team of experts having 25 years of experience in their fields.  Men can be beardless due to many reasons.  Also, some people can have a deformity in their beard shape although they grow a beard.  Beard transplantation operations are a definite remedy that will provide a natural appearance based on the requests of the patients. After the operation, an aesthetic appearance can be provided in areas where beard does not grow or where beards grow sparsely.

How Beard Transplantation is Performed?

Beard transplantation is performed under local anesthesia, by transplanting the hair follicles extracted from the donor site to the planned area.

The stages of beard transplantation are as follows;

1. Preliminary Examination and Planning of Beard Transplantation

Each beard transplantation is a personally planned process. First of all, the area where the patient’s hair follicles will be extracted and the areas where they will be transplanted are determined in the preliminary examination.  The method to be applied is planned during the preliminary examination according to the current condition and requests of the patient.  After this stage, if the area where hair follicles will be extracted and the area to be transplanted are shaved, the process will be more comfortable.

2. Extracting Hair Follicles from the Donor Site

The next stage of beard transplantation is to extract the hair follicles from the donor site using the FUE method. Incisions that are too small to be seen in the area are formed and all hair follicles are extracted one by one.

3. Opening Channel in the Area to be Transplanted

Channels are opened in the area to be transplanted in Istanbul hair transplantation operations, as in beard transplantation. The angle of channel is very important in order to provide a natural look.  The hair follicles in the chin area open to the front, and the hair follicles in the lower part of the chin open towards the neck area. The angle should be determined accurately in order to obtain the natural slope during the channel opening process.

4. Planting the Grafts in the Area Where Beard will Be Transplanted

The last stage of the beard transplantation operation is the placement of the grafts extracted from the donor site to the beardless area.  It is necessary to be careful and fast during beard transplantation. The extracted hair follicles lose their function if they are kept for a long time.  For this reason, the hair follicles should be placed in the area to be transplanted as soon as possible.

What to Be Careful About Before the Beard Transplantation?

Before the beard transplantation, there are some issues that the patient should take into consideration to increase the success of the operation and improve the comfort;

• Beard transplantation is not performed if the patient has infectious diseases such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV.
• It is recommended that the patient eats light meals and avoids heavy meals before beard transplantation.
• If the patient uses blood thinners, it should be suspended for a while in consultation with the doctor.
• Beard transplantation can be performed in patients with heart disease, diabetes and blood pressure problems provided that the doctor’s approval is obtained.
• Patients are required to stop drinking alcohol and smoking before the procedure for the success of operation.
• It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes that can be taken off easily for the comfort of the transplantation area on the day of beard transplantation.

When Can Beard Transplantation Be Performed?

Beard transplantation can be performed for beard losses experienced due to an ailment or trauma such as injury, burns, and for the thickening of existing beards.

The cases when beard transplantation can be performed are generally as follows;

• There may be deformities in the person’s beard shape. In recent years, men have been getting beard transplantation support to fix the deformities in their existing beards.
• Beard may not grow in areas with scars or burns. In this case, patients can have a bearded appearance in the beardless area through beard transplantation. There should be no tissue loss in the area for beard transplantation in burns and scars.
• Transplantation can be performed for those who want to get rid of the beardless appearance that lasts for many years in patients having a beardless area.
• Some people may have congenital beard sparseness. In such cases, transplantation can be planned to make the favorite appearance smooth, reduce the sparseness and have more dense beards.
• Beard and mustache transplantation operations for aesthetic purposes can be planned in patients who receive hormone therapy after the gender transitioning.

What to Be Careful About After the Beard Transplantation?

After the beard transplantation, a certain period of time should pass to achieve the expected result. There are some issues that the patient should be careful about after the operation to get the ultimate result early and increase the success of operation;

• Products containing alcohol such as perfume and cologne should not be applied to the area of transplantation for 20-30 days.
• The beard should not be shaved for at least 1 month after the transplantation operation. After this period, the beard should be trimmed with a single pair of scissors. It is necessary to wait 3-4 months for shaving the beard with a machine or a razor.
• The person may have mild pain and sensitivity complaints for 2-3 days after the beard transplantation. This can be solved very comfortably by taking basic painkillers.
• In order not to damage the area where the beard is transplanted, the patient should take care to lie on his back for a while.

Beard transplantation is also planned specifically for the patient. The most suitable method is selected depending on the current condition of the patient, the donor site’s condition and the patient’s budget and demands.

How Much Does the Beard Transplantation Cost?

The number of grafts to be transplanted, the width of the area of transplantation, the method to be used and the difficulty of the procedure in the transplantation operation and the experience of hair transplantation specialist are among the important factors in determining the beard transplantation prices.

Beard transplantation operations in Istanbul are planned individually at hair transplantation centers.  You can contact us to get information on beard transplantation prices and further details.

Beard transplantation can be performed in case of aesthetic concerns in every individual whose adolescence period ends.  Beard transplantation can be performed in all seasons provided that it is protected from sunlight in summer and from cold in winter.  Patients who want to have a good-looking face can apply to our center.

Eyebrow transplantation is the process of transplanting hair follicles extracted from different parts of the body to the eyebrow area in patients who experience eyebrow shedding in the eyebrow area or have no eyebrows for various reasons. The back of the neck is generally selected as the donor site in eyebrow transplantation. The hair follicles extracted carefully from this area are transplanted to the channels opened in the eyebrow area.  The transplantation performed in the eyebrow area is a simple and comfortable procedure.

One of the most characteristic areas that reveal expression in the face is the eyebrows.  The harmony between the eyebrows and facial areas of the people ensures that they have a perfect look, expression and smile. Eyebrow transplantation can be planned in cases of eyebrow thinning caused by reasons such as shedding of eyebrows, plucking eyebrows from the same area for a long time, skin diseases, permanent make-ups, and chemotherapy treatment.

How is Eyebrow Transplantation Performed?

Eyebrow transplantation is similar to conventional hair and beard transplantation procedures. This operation is performed under local anesthesia as well.

The stages of eyebrow transplantation are as follows;

1. Preliminary Examination and Determination of Donor Site

Eyebrow transplantation procedures should be planned carefully. Each eyebrow transplantation operation is designed specifically for each person. The most aesthetic eyebrow design is created for the patient during the preliminary examination performed by the expert team. The area to be transplanted and the site to be used as donor is chosen during the preliminary examination.  Eyebrow design is also made very carefully in this stage.

2. Harvesting Hair Follicles

The hair follicles in the donor site must be compatible for eyebrow transplantation. After such compatibility is provided, hair follicles are extracted from the chosen donor site. The grafts to be used during the operation should be extracted meticulously.

3. Opening Channel in the Eyebrow Area

Channels are opened for the grafts to be transplanted in the eyebrow area. At this stage, channels must be opened with proper angles. After the eyebrow transplantation, the most natural appearance can be obtained thanks to the channels that are opened meticulously with the right angle.

4. Performing the Eyebrow Transplantation

Grafts extracted from the chosen donor site are meticulously transplanted to the channels opened by the specialist in the eyebrow area.  Eyebrow transplantation is performed in line with the eyebrow design created in the preliminary examination. Since eyebrow design is very important in facial expression, the most suitable eyebrow structure must be determined.

What are the Risks of Eyebrow Transplantation?

As in all plastic surgery and transplantation operations, the eyebrow transplantation has its own risks. These risks are minimized when the operation is performed at a fully equipped hospital environment and by an expert team and when the patient pays attention to all considerations.

The risks of eyebrow transplantation can be listed as follows;

• Edema: The eyebrow area has a sensitive structure. Therefore, post-operative edema and swelling may occur around the eyebrows. These complaints disappear spontaneously after a few days.
• Loss of Sensation: Eyebrow transplantation is performed under local anesthesia. After the numbness in the eyebrow area, patients may experience a loss of sensation until the effects of anesthesia wear off.
• Crusting: Crusting complaints are common after eyebrow transplantation operations. Crusting after eyebrow transplantation is temporary. If the patient softens the area by using lotion and follows expert’s recommendations, such crusting will disappear in a short time.
• Itching: The patients may have itching complaints as the recovery continues in the area after eyebrow transplantation. Such itching complaints will also disappear gradually and over time.

What to Be Careful About After the Eyebrow Transplantation?

There are some issues that the patient should take into consideration for a comfortable recovery process after the eyebrow transplantation. These can be listed as follows;

• The eyebrow area should be washed 3-4 days after the operation.
• Clots due to crusting and bleeding heal within 5-7 days.
• The patient should avoid areas such as sea and pool for 5-7 days after the eyebrow transplantation. The patient should not get in water without permission to maintain the hygiene of the area.
• Patients may continue their sports activities provided that they are not excessive. However, care should be taken to avoid any negative impact on the eyebrow area during the sports and exercises.

Is Natural Appearance Provided in the Eyebrow Transplantation?

The expectation of the patients after the eyebrow transplantation is to have a natural expression. The answer to the questions such as “I had eyebrow transplantation, is it apparent?” is that this operation is not noticed by an outside eye.  Since the eyebrow of the patient is designed by an expert team in line with the facial structure of the patient, a natural appearance will be provided.

You can contact our team for more detailed information about eyebrow transplantation. You should kept in mind that eyebrow transplantation operations are planned individually. The most proper design can be provided during the transplantation depending on the patient’s current face shape, anatomical structure and demands together with the experience of the specialist.

How Much Does Eyebrow Transplantation Cost?

Eyebrow transplantation prices will vary according to the demands and current condition of the patient. The amount of eyebrow sparseness is different in each patient. Many factors such as the number of hair follicles to be transplanted and the width of the area are important in quoting the prices.

For detailed information about eyebrow transplantation prices, you can visit our center and contact us via our communication channels. Patients can achieve the aesthetic expression they desire in a very comfortable way thanks to the eyebrow transplantation operation performed under local anesthesia.

When Will the Eyebrows Grow After Eyebrow Transplantation?

An average of 0.3 mm hair growth is achieved every day in a person with a healthy diet.  Temporary shedding ends in 15-20 days after the eyebrow transplantation.  It is possible for every patient to experience a shock loss after transplantation. The rate of such loss varies from person to person.

After the eyebrow transplantation, new eyebrows tend to grow after 3-4 months.  The eyebrows reach their final shape within 7-10 months on average.  The eyebrows shed for 2-3 months after the eyebrow transplantation, and then the shedding stops. The final shape of the eyebrows depends on the person. If the back of the neck is chosen as the donor, the eyebrow follicles will grow rapidly.  The growth rate will tend to slow down as the follicles adapt to the eyebrow area over time.

Mustache transplantation is the operation performed in men in cases when there is no facial hair on the upper part of the lip, when there are sparse areas and when facial hair loss is experienced.  For people who do not grow a mustache on their upper lip, the hairs extracted from the hair follicles are transplanted to the area.  The back of the neck is usually selected as the donor site during this operation.

This operation can be performed for those who are not content with their mustache area or do not find the shape of this area good-looking. After transplanting hair to the upper lip area, thicker mustaches can be obtained. The FUE method is used in mustache transplantation operations. Since mustache transplantation, which is a micro surgical operation, is performed under local anesthesia, it can be completed without any ache and pain. During the operation, the hair follicles extracted from the donor site are transplanted to the upper part of the lip with micro tools having the thickness of a hair strand.

What Causes Mustache Shedding?

Mustache shedding is one of top reasons for preferring the mustache transplantation operations. The reasons for mustache shedding can be listed as follows;

• Trauma and wounds that occur in the mustache area can damage the facial hair follicles and cause them to shed.
• Shedding of facial hair follicles in the mustache area may also occur in people having ringworm disease at certain intervals.
• Mustache shedding is normal in patients who have a mustache pulling habit.
• Infection and inflammation complaints that occur in the upper part of the lip are also among the causes of mustache shedding.
• Psoriasis that is not treated early may also cause mustache shedding.

How Mustache Transplantation is Performed?

Mustache transplantation operations are performed using procedures similar to the hair transplantation. The mustache transplantation process, which is performed meticulously by an specialized team with 25 years of experience, is as follows;

• Local anesthesia is given to the patient’s upper part of the lip. As a result, the patient does not feel any pain or ache during the operation.
• Hair follicles are extracted one by one from the chosen donor site by using the FUE method. The number of hair follicles to be extracted is determined depending on the mustache sparseness or thinness condition of the patient.
• The hair follicles which are meticulously extracted one by one are first subjected to a series of procedures. After the hair follicles are cleaned, they are made ready for transplanting to the mustache area.
• Then, the hair follicles are transplanted to the channels opened by the hair transplantation specialist in the mustache area.

Mustache transplantation is planned specifically for the person. The amount of mustache on the upper lip and the area to be transplanted differs by patient. The transplantation method and the number of hair follicles to be used are determined by the expert team in line with the aesthetic demands and current condition of the patient.

Who is Suitable for Mustache Transplantation?

Upon the patient’s demand, he is checked to determine whether he is suitable for mustache transplantation. Mustache transplantation operations can also be applied to individuals who have no mustache. In addition, it is an operation that is preferred by people who have sparsed mustache.

Mustache transplantation can also be applied in case of mustache loss that occurs due to trauma such as injury, burning or cutting for various conditions. Mustache transplantation can be planned for people who are not content with the density of their mustache provided that there is a suitable donor site and their general health condition is suitable for this operation.

A preliminary assessment is made for the patient to determine if he is suitable for mustache transplantation. Mustache transplantation is planned in case there is nothing that prevents the operation after the preliminary examination and tests.

What to Be Careful About Before the Mustache Transplantation?

There are some issues that the patient should take into consideration before and on the day of the operation so that the mustache transplantation is performed comfortably and successfully.

Points to take into consideration before mustache transplantation can be listed as follows;

• The clothes the patient wears during the operation should be put on and taken off in a way that does not rub the facial area. Otherwise, sensitivity may occur due to rubbing.
• Before the mustache transplantation, the patient should stop smoking and drinking alcohol for a while so that the recovery process is not adversely affected.
• The patient should not make demands with unlikely expectations. The most efficient planning to meet the demands of the patient is made by the expert team.
• Patients should have a light diet on the day of the operation. Heavy meals may discomfort the patient during the operation.
• Information about regularly used medications should be given at the operation planning stage. In particular, blood thinners may need to be suspended for a while.
• The existing mustache should not be cut before the operation. Trimming is made by the expert team on the morning of the operation when the patient first comes to the hospital.
• Patients should avoid consuming beverages containing caffeine for a while.
• Undergoing the operation on a full stomach increases the patient’s comfort.

Recovery Process After Mustache Transplantation

Since mustache transplantation operations are performed on the facial area of the patient, it is necessary to perform the operation meticulously and professionally.  The most important advantage of mustache transplantation is that its recovery process is faster compared to other transplantations.

The recovery process after transplantation varies from person to person. An average of 7-10 days is sufficient for a complete healing.

The patients may have minor pain complaints after the mustache transplantation. They can solve such issues very comfortably by taking painkillers for 3-4 days as recommended by the expert team. In addition, it is important that the patient pay special attention to the hygiene of the area for some time against the risk of infection.

Points to take into consideration after the mustache transplantation can be listed as follows;

• During the first days, difficulties may be experienced in eating due to swelling in the mustache area.
• The patient should be careful while moving the area for the first 3-4 days after the operation. In this way, it can be ensured that the facial hair follicles do not move.
• After 2 days from the mustache transplantation, the area is washed for the first time. After the mustache is washed, the patient can apply lotion to solve the complaints of crusting in the area. After that, the mustache area can be washed frequently.

How Much Does Mustache Transplantation Cost?

Mustache transplantation prices will vary depending on the operation. Many factors such as the mustache transplantation method to be applied, the number of hair follicles to be transplanted and the width of the area to be transplanted are considered in determining the prices.

You can contact us through our contact channels to get detailed information about the prices of mustache transplantation and make an appointment.  Since each mustache transplantation operation is planned individually, the prices will be quoted depending the patient’s demands and operation’s details.