FUE hair transplantation is the most commonly used aesthetic application worldwide and as with the other techniques, the experience of the plastic surgeon and the healthcare team is important for the success rate.
What is FUE hair transplant?
FUE hair transplantation is the transfer of hair follicles from the hairy area to the bald area. In this technique, the hair follicle is transported together with the surrounding tissue ( graft ) under suitable conditions.
Who is FUE hair transplant used for?
The FUE Hair Transplant can be applied to anyone over 18 years of age who has problems with hair loss and baldness. It is also a suitable technique to hide scars caused by trauma. There is no health risk and the success rate is very high.
Thanks to innovations in health technology compared to 15-20 years ago, less tissue damage and faster recovery time are now possible.
This operation must be carried out under the right conditions. For this reason, there are rules to follow before and after the operation. If you decide on this treatment, you should follow your doctor’s instructions.
What Analysis and Examinations Are Performed Before Hair Transplant
It is done in the hospital. Mandatory blood tests before the operation.
- Hepatitis Bs Antigen (HBsAg)
- Hepatitis Bs Antibody (Anti-HBs)
- Hepatitis C antibody (Anti-HCV)
- HIV antibody (1 and 2) + p24 antigen
Standard tests performed before surgical operations. It is carried out in accordance with the standards established by the World Health Organization.
How is the operation? – hair graft duration
- You can talk and listen during the operation.
- Local anesthesia is applied to avoid any pain. You may feel temporary numbness in your head due to the local anesthesia.
- The treatment is applied in 1 session. It finishes in 1 day, and depending on the number of grafts, it can take 4 to 6 hours in total.
- During the operation, there will be a break for your natural and nutritional needs.
What to do before the FUE operation?
Next, we are going to tell you the rules to follow and what can be done during the operation.
- Your doctor will give you a list of diets 1 week before the operation.
- You must stop consuming alcohol, cigarettes and cosmetics 3 days before the operation
- It is important that you follow your doctor’s instructions regarding the medications to use.
- If you are using blood thinners, tell your doctor.
What to do after FUE operation?
After the operation, you must follow some rules for proper healing. You must be very careful the first day, the first week and the first month after the operation.
What to do after the operation – First day
- Your doctor will cover the area where the operation was performed with a dressing.
- Do not remove the dressing for 1 day.
- Protect the area where the operation is performed against impacts.
- Your doctor will renew the dressing and clean it the next day.
What to do after the operation – First week
- Reduce caffeine use for 1 week.
- You can use vitamin supplements.
- Do not use blood thinners and aspirin.
- Follow the instructions given to you by your doctor and use your medication without interruption.
- Do not apply cosmetic products to the operation area and protect it from impacts.
- Do not wear helmets, hats, glasses or scarves.
What to do after the operation – First month
- Once you are done with the medications your doctor gave you, you can use supplements.
- Protect the operating area from impact.
- Send pictures to your doctor every month so he or she can see that you are healing correctly.
- Notify your doctor immediately if you have any complaints.
- Tell your doctor if you have any chronic illnesses and are under treatment.
- From the first month after the operation, itching occurs, a sign that healing is progressing well.
- Use the lotion your doctor gave you.
was before and after
Below you can see the photos of some of our patients before and after FUE surgery.
What is FUE hair transplant? Who can undergo one? Before and after. Frequently asked questions about FUE hair transplant. Hair transplant Türkiye FUE, from 1300 €. FUE hair transplant price