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Hair Transplant Frequently Asked Questions / FAQ
What causes hair loss?
There are many reasons that cause hair loss. The first thing you need to do is correctly diagnose the cause of hair loss. Some factors that cause hair loss are:
Hereditary Hair LossMale pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is one of the most common causes of hair loss. This condition can be genetically passed down through your mother’s or father’s side of the family, but you are more likely to inherit it from the maternal side. This type of hair loss is usually caused by the hormone DHT.
Age-Related Hair LossAging is one of the most common causes of hair loss. Hair that falls out at a young age can easily be replaced by new hair, but as you get older, this process slows down.
Hormonal Imbalance in WomenHormonal shifts caused by birth control pills, pregnancy, and childbirth can lead to hair loss. Women may also experience hair loss due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The presence of numerous cysts in the ovaries can cause hormonal imbalances in women, resulting in hair loss.
Stress-Related Hair LossIt has been scientifically proven that hair loss can be associated with stress and anxiety. Unless there is another underlying medical reason for hair loss, it should return to normal within a few months once your stress levels normalize. If you are experiencing hair loss, the first thing you should do is get your stress levels under control.
If you are dealing with hair loss and are considering a hair transplant or want more information about it, we recommend contacting us for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
Is there a recommended age for a hair transplant?
The legal age to undergo a hair transplant is 18 years. However, patients are generally expected to be at least 20 years old for a beard transplant. This is because beard hair continues to grow until the mid to late 20s.
Will the hair I have lost now grow back?
When it comes to regrowing lost hair, the first step is to determine the type and amount of hair loss the person is experiencing. Various treatments can help in regrowing your hair, either through natural or medical-dermatological means.
However, if you are experiencing male pattern baldness (MPB) due to hormonal factors, you cannot naturally regrow your hair.
Does a hair transplant make the hair thicker?
Yes, as a result of a hair transplant, denser and tighter hair is achieved. The hair of most hair transplant patients will appear thinner in the first 3 months after the procedure and then gradually become thicker and fuller. The goal of a hair transplant is to permanently restore the hair, so that the patient does not experience further hair loss in the future.
Does it make sense to take vitamins or supplements for hair loss?
In most cases, hair loss is caused by DHT, the hormone testosterone in the body. Genetic predisposition plays a significant role in this. If the cause of your hair loss is related to vitamins, a simple blood test can provide clarity on this matter.
Is there a possibility that the transplanted hairs may not stay in place or also fall out?
Thanks to the latest technologies in hair transplantation, the pain felt during the operation is almost negligible. There may be mild pain as your scalp heals after the procedure, but it is much less severe than with other surgical interventions. At Mercure, we can show you that you have nothing to fear. Here are a few reasons for this.
Hair transplantation is usually performed under local anesthesia, so you don’t feel pain. Since 2015, Mercure has started using sedation in hair transplantation to provide a more comfortable experience for its patients during the operation. With hair transplantation combined with sedation, the patient remains awake without feeling any discomfort, so they will not feel the processes of graft removal, creating the recipient area, and transplantation.
Hair transplant surgeons numb the parts of your scalp that need to be worked on. Local anesthesia rarely causes complications, and you stay awake during the procedure. Also, every patient is different, and some people have higher pain thresholds than others. Therefore, it would not be accurate to establish an exact pain level for this procedure. However, Mercure Istanbul performs operations that are tailored to each patient.
Recovery process after the treatment
After the procedure, patients may feel mild pain as the scalp heals, but usually, patients experience little or no pain during and after hair transplantation. If swelling occurs, it is advisable to use an ice pack on the swollen areas. Most patients say that swelling after the operation causes little discomfort.
Cases of swelling other than what is normally seen can also vary, but almost all patients recover within a week. The recovery time after the operation varies from person to person. For example, one person may experience only a few days of discomfort, while another may experience scalp pain for a week
How to prevent hair loss during pregnancy?
Pregnant women experience some changes in their hair due to elevated levels of the hormone estrogen. This hormone also affects the hair follicles. Sometimes, aside from hormonal changes during pregnancy, hair loss can occur for various reasons. Hair loss during pregnancy or after childbirth is usually not a significant issue; as it is a temporary condition and returns to normal shortly after giving birth.
Does thinning hair grow back?
The first thing that needs to be determined is the primary cause of hair loss. Stress levels, lifestyle, or medical conditions are just a few of the reasons for hair loss. The most common cause of hair loss in both men and women is that sex hormones cause hair to fall out in a specific pattern. Although male or female pattern baldness can be permanent, there are some precautions you can take to slow down the process. If the cause of thinning is temporary, your hair may grow back after thinning. To stop thinning caused by stress, relieving stress and restoring hormonal balance may be the solution to hormonal wastage. If your hair is thinning due to genetic reasons or a condition such as alopecia, the thinning is usually permanent.
Is a hair transplant a painful procedure?
Dankzij de nieuwste technologieën op het gebied van haartransplantatie is de pijn die tijdens de operatie wordt gevoeld bijna nihil. Er kan lichte pijn worden gevoeld als uw hoofdhuid na de ingreep geneest, maar dit is veel minder ernstig dan bij andere chirurgische ingrepen. Bij Mercure kunnen we u laten zien dat u niets te vrezen heeft. Hier zijn een paar redenen voor.
Haartransplantatie wordt meestal uitgevoerd onder plaatselijke verdoving, zodat u geen pijn voelt. Vanaf 2015 is Mercure begonnen met het gebruik van de haartransplantatietechniek met sedatie om haar patiënten een comfortabeler gevoel te geven tijdens de operatie. Bij haartransplantatie in combinatie met sedatie blijft de patiënt wakker zonder enig ongemak te voelen, dus ze zullen de processen voor het verwijderen van het transplantaat, het creëren van het ontvangergebied en de transplantatie niet voelen.
Haartransplantatieartsen verdoven de delen van uw hoofdhuid waaraan moet worden gewerkt. Lokale anesthesie veroorzaakt zelden complicaties en u blijft tijdens de procedure wakker. Ook is elke patiënt anders en hebben sommige mensen hogere pijndrempels dan anderen. Daarom zou het niet nauwkeurig zijn om een exact pijnniveau voor deze procedure in te stellen. Mercure İstanbul voert echter operaties uit die voor elke patiënt zijn voorbereid.
Herstelproces na de behandeling
Na de procedure kunnen patiënten milde pijn voelen als de hoofdhuid geneest, maar meestal ervaren patiënten weinig of geen pijn tijdens en na de haartransplantatie. Als er zwelling optreedt, is het raadzaam om een ijspak te gebruiken op de gezwollen gebieden. De meeste patiënten zeggen dat zwelling na de operatie weinig ongemak veroorzaakt.
Gevallen van andere zwelling dan wat normaal wordt gezien, kunnen ook variëren, maar bijna alle patiënten herstellen binnen een week. De hersteltijd na de operatie verschilt van persoon tot persoon. Bijvoorbeeld; de ene persoon kan slechts een paar dagen ongemak ervaren, terwijl een ander gedurende een week hoofdhuidpijn kan ervaren.
How many hair follicles does 2000 grafts equate to?
The term graft, commonly used in the terminology of hair transplantation, refers to a “hair root.” An average graft typically contains 2 or 3 hairs. 2000 grafts comprise approximately 5000 to 6500 hair follicles. Calculating the number of grafts in a hair transplant is a crucial step to determine the number of follicles needed to cover the area where hair loss occurs.
The total number of grafts required for a hair transplant can vary significantly based on the hair characteristics of the candidate, hair density, laxity of the scalp, the area to be covered, facial features, and overall aesthetic choices. However, the minimum number of grafts needed for hair transplantation typically averages between 2000-3000 grafts.
Can you transplant hair from someone else?
No, you can only get hair from your identical twin. This is because hair follicles contain living cells, and everyone has unique genetic codes embedded in them. Therefore, if your body encounters someone else’s genetic code through transplanted hair, it rejects it.
Can a hair transplant fail?
It can be said that the percentage of failed hair transplants is very low, provided that the ideal hair transplant method for the patient is chosen, the patient’s health is good, and the doctor follows pre- and post-operative instructions. When hair transplantation is performed by an experienced doctor and a professional team, the results will inevitably be natural and visible. Achieving the best results from hair transplantation depends on proper planning. Determining the hairline in harmony with the patient’s facial features is the key step in planning. However, the patient’s hair quality and hair density in the donor area are also factors that influence the results of the procedure.
While hair transplant procedures in the past resulted in an unnatural appearance, hair transplantation is now performed using FUE and DHI techniques, which stand out as hair transplant methods developed with the latest technology.
The reasons for the failure of hair transplantation can be summarized as follows:
Improper use of graftsThe most important part of hair transplantation is correctly determining the number of grafts that can be transplanted from one area of the scalp to another. Therefore, at Mercure Istanbul, we make extra efforts to minimize every risk and achieve the maximum possible result from each transplanted and extracted graft. Improper use of grafts is one of the most common causes of hair transplant failure because grafts can also die after the procedure due to shock or trauma. Additionally, the correct planting of grafts is crucial and requires special expertise that takes a long time to acquire.
Not being the right candidate for hair transplantationIf you are not a suitable candidate, undergoing a hair transplant can result in the failure of the hair transplant in the future. If you undergo a hair transplant at a clinic that does not analyze your type of hair loss and future hair loss, you may encounter an unnatural hair transplant in a few years.
How long is the lifespan of hair transplanted through a hair transplant?
Thanks to the grafts extracted from the genetically non-shedding part of the hair (donor area), the transplanted hair is permanently lifelong. If the procedure is performed by a skilled surgeon, and proper postoperative care is followed, hair transplantation is a lifelong process. When performed by an experienced hair transplant specialist, hair transplantation lasts a lifetime. In cases of hereditary baldness, your hair retains the characteristics of where it is taken, regardless of where it is placed on the scalp. Therefore, hair transplantation is the only permanent solution for hair loss.
Because the hair follicles are extracted from an area resistant to hair loss, the scalp accepts the transplanted roots. As a result of the operation, the hair will grow very naturally, and the new hair will exhibit the same characteristics as the hair in that area. Doctors preferably extract hair transplants from the back of the patient’s head (neck area). The reason for this is that the hair follicles on the back of the head are genetically resistant to hair loss. Therefore, they do not lose this genetic characteristic even when planted in the recipient area of the patient.
Are there any disadvantages to a hair transplant?
As hair transplantation is a surgical procedure, there can be both advantages and disadvantages during the operation. Some individuals may obtain unsatisfactory results that they never expected. If the surgery is poorly planned or performed by amateur surgeons or unqualified doctors, there is a high chance of damaging the hair. The first thing to pay attention to is the correct collection and removal of the hair to be transplanted. Excessive collection of hair follicles wears out the donor area and can cause an uneven appearance of the hair. Knowing how much hair can be removed from the donor area is something only an experienced doctor would know. The primary donor area in hair transplantation is the neck region. The condition of the scalp in this area significantly determines the capacity of the operation. There is a safe amount of grafts that can be taken from the neck donor area; although this number varies from patient to patient, it ranges between 4,000 and 5,000 grafts in an average session. If the operation requires a larger number of grafts, a second surgery is planned. The reason for this is to ensure that the patient achieves maximum results with minimal damage. If hair follicles are extracted in one session beyond the safe limits from the neck area, it can result in a neck losing its natural appearance after the surgery.
Is it useful to apply baking soda to the hair?
Can a hair transplant be performed using hair taken from the body?
Can I travel with an ID card or with a passport?
Do the surgeons speak Dutch?
Hair Transplantation
Can a hair transplant fail?
Can a hair transplant make the hair thicker?
Is it worth undergoing a hair transplant?
Can you be too bald for a hair transplant?
Can your body reject a hair transplant?
Is an FUE hair transplant permanent?
Should I stop using medications I regularly take before the treatment?
How many months after the hair transplant will I see results?
How many hair follicles does 2000 grafts correspond to?
Can you transplant hair from someone else?
What are the disadvantages of hair transplantation?
What is an FUE hair transplant?
What is the success rate of a hair transplant?
What is better: DHI or FUE?
The choice between an FUE or DHI procedure depends on various factors such as the patient’s classification of hair loss, the size of the thinning area, and the amount of available donor hair. Since hair transplantation is a highly personal treatment, it is believed that the technique that best meets a patient’s expectations will yield the best results.
Both FUE and DHI are different types of hair transplant techniques that can help you achieve your desired look. However, there are certain differences between the FUE technique and the DHI technique. Therefore, it is important for an individual to know which of these hair transplant techniques is the best solution for a satisfactory appearance. Some of these differences can be summarized as follows:
The FUE method is ideal for covering large areas, while the DHI method provides a better opportunity to achieve higher density in patients with less severe hair loss.
The main distinguishing feature of the DHI method compared to other hair transplant methods is that the DHI technique uses a pen-like medical instrument called “Choi implanter” that creates the recipient sites and simultaneously transplants the grafts.
The FUE method requires patients to have their heads completely shaved prior to the procedure, while the DHI method only requires the donor area to be shaved. This provides a significant advantage for female patients.
The DHI method requires more skill and experience than other hair transplant methods. This, in turn, requires doctors and medical teams to undergo an extensive training period to specialize in the use of this technique.
The DHI method has a faster recovery period and can be performed with less bleeding compared to the FUE method.
The FUE method is ideal for covering large areas, while the DHI method provides a better opportunity to achieve higher density in less severe cases.
Why are hair transplants cheaper in Turkey compared to other countries?
FUE
Can a hair transplant fail?
The success rate of hair transplants can be considered low, provided that the patient is in good health, follows the pre- and post-operative instructions of the doctor, and the most suitable hair transplant method is chosen. When a hair transplant is performed by an experienced doctor and a professional team, the results will inevitably look natural.
Obtaining good results from a hair transplant depends on proper planning. We can explain “proper planning” as determining the hairline to be in harmony with the patient’s facial lines. However, the hair quality of the patient and the hair density in the donor area are also important factors that influence the results of the procedure. In the early years of practice, hair transplant procedures can result in an unnatural and “pluggy” appearance.
Currently, hair transplantation is carried out with the FUE and DHI techniques, both of which are considered the most modern methods of hair transplantation.
The reasons behind the failure of a hair transplant are as follows:
- Mishandling of grafts:
The crucial part of your hair transplant is having enough grafts to transplant from one part of the scalp to another. For this reason, at Mercure Istanbul, we make extra efforts to minimize any risks and ensure that we get the maximum result from each transplanted and harvested graft. Mishandling grafts is one of the most common causes of hair transplant failure because they can die from shock or trauma after the procedure. Proper placement of hair grafts is also crucial, and this requires a special skill that takes a long time to acquire.
- Not being an ideal candidate for a hair transplant:
Undergoing a hair transplant when you are not a suitable candidate can lead to the failure of your hair transplant in the future. If you undergo a transplant at a clinic that does not examine your current hair loss situation and assess future hair loss, you may end up with a hair transplant that does not look great in a few years.
Can a hair transplant make hair thicker?
Can you be too bald for a hair transplant?
Do I have to stop taking medications that I take regularly before treatment?
How long does the FUE procedure take?
How many hair follicles are 2000 grafts?
Is a FUE hair transplant an effective and permanent solution for hair loss?
Is it worth getting a hair transplant?
What is FUE hair transplant?
What is the best method for a hair transplant?
What is the success rate of a FUE hair transplant?
What is better: DHI or FUE?
Why are hair transplants cheaper in Turkey compared to other countries?
DHİ-Choi
Can you be too bald for a hair transplant?
Do I have to stop taking medications that I take regularly before treatment?
How many months after a hair transplant will I see results?
Is a DHI hair transplant painful?
What is the DHI-Choi method?
What is better: DHI or FUE?
Is a DHI hair transplant a faster procedure than a FUE hair transplant?
Hair transplant in Turkey
How long should I stay in Turkey for a hair transplant?
For a successful hair transplant, we recommend staying in Istanbul for 2 days. We suggest booking your return flight for the afternoon so that you don’t have to stay an extra day in Istanbul. On the second day in Istanbul, you will have a morning follow-up and explanation, and you can then return in the afternoon or evening. Your contact person will assist you in finding the right flight ticket.
Why are hair transplants so affordable in Turkey?
Can I travel with an ID card or a passport?
You can travel with either an ID card or a passport; it just needs to be valid for at least six more months!
Which hotel will I stay at during my hair transplant?
You will stay at the 5-star Greenpark Hotel in Istanbul. This hotel is close to our hospital so that you don’t have to spend unnecessary time in the car after your hair transplant.
Do I need to bring anything to the hospital on my hair transplant day?
U wordt aangeraden om met een comfortabele broek en een shirt of blouse die niet over uw hoofd uitgetrokken hoeft te worden mee te nemen/aan te doen. In de ziekenhuis krijgt u steriele bovenkleding aan, uw eigen onderkleding houdt u aan.
Neem uw telefoon mee naar de kliniek, er is is WIFI in de ziekenhuis. Met uw paspoortnummer en naam logt u in. Vergeet niet uw ID of paspoort mee te nemen naar de kliniek.
Can I listen to my own music during the hair transplant with earphones?
Yes, you can. You can wear earphones during your hair transplant and listen to your own music. You can also watch a video or use your phone.
Will I get food (lunch) in the hospital?
Yes, you will receive a hot meal in our hair transplant clinic. This will be provided after the extraction of the hair follicles, approximately midway through your hair transplant day.
Do the surgeons speak my language? (French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Arabic)
No, the surgeons speak Turkish or English. For this reason, a hostess who speaks your language has been appointed. She will translate everything for you. You will not be left alone anywhere without a staff member who speaks your language.
After the hair transplant
Can your body reject a hair transplant?
How quickly do the scabs disappear after a hair transplant?
Why do the scabs have to be removed by day 10?
Seeing hair with roots coming loose during washing, is this a concern?
When can I start exercising again after a hair transplant?
When does the growth of the transplanted hair begin?
Can I walk in the sun with my transplanted head?
The treatment day
Will I be picked up from the airport?
Will I get food (lunch) in the hospital?
Can I securely store my personal belongings (wallet, passport, clothing) somewhere in the hospital?
Do the surgeons speak my language? (French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Arabic)
No, the surgeons speak Turkish or English. For this, a hostess who speaks your language is assigned, and she will be with you at all times.
How will I know what time I will be picked up?
Do I need to consider the clothing I wear during the hair transplant?
What should I bring to the hospital?
Why is blood taken, and am I obligated to do this?
What is PRP?
What is checked in the blood?
How long does the hair transplant take?
What will I receive to take to the hotel after my hair transplant?
Which medication do I have to take, is this included in the price?
Is it possible that I have to pay more afterwards because, for example, more grafts have been used than estimated in the quote?
Can I go outside the day after my hair transplant (rest day)?
U kunt de dag na de haartransplantatie gewoon naar buiten, kijk even hoe u zich voelt. Blijf uit de zon neem een klein parasolletje mee.
Can I walk in the sun with my transplanted head?
Can I shower after the hair transplant?