What is Hair Transplantation?

Cyprus Hair Transplantation

Hair loss is one of the most common cosmetic problems encountered today. Although it is thought to be specific to men, some women experience it as well from time to time. It's normal to lose from 50 to 100 strands of hair per day. You must consult a specialist if you are shedding more hairs than that. Although hair loss can be reduced through several treatments such as hair laser treatment and hair PRP, hair transplantation must be considered as a permanent solution for those who have lost most of their hair.

Hair is an important part of a human being’s aesthetic appearance and attracts a lot of attention visually but they may get thinner and people shed hair for several reasons. Sometimes genetic factors and environmental factors in others cause hair shedding and, eventually, baldness.

It is possible to restore hair of people, who experience hair loss problem, to a previous state through hair transplantation operations.

If your hair sheds and you are looking for a hair transplantation method that suits you, experienced team of CyprsusMedi Hair Transplantation Center that is located in Gazimağusa, Cyprus is ready to help you. Please do not hesitate to contact us for hair transplantation procedure that is performed by use of the most advanced techniques the success of which has been proven.

What is Hair Transplantation?

Hair transplantation is the procedure of making the part of patient’s head with hair loss hairy again by using again his/her own hair. Hair transplantation is one of the most frequently performed aesthetic operations that are used recently. Hair transplantation operations which can be defined as simple surgical operations must be performed by specialized and experienced experts.

Before the operation is performed, it must be examined how many follicles (grafts) are required for the part where such follicles will be planted and from which part of the body they will be collected and other factors should be considered as well. At this point, physicians decide on the methods to be used for hair transplantation.

What are the Methods of Hair Transplantation?

There is more than one method of hair transplantation. The most popular ones are FUE and DHI methods.

1. FUE Hair Transplantation

FUE method is one of the primary and most popular hair transplantation methods that has been most recently developed and that is performed under local anesthesia. According to this method, hair follicles that are collected by use of robotic or micro-motor thin needles and directly transformed to the desired area. As the devices used for this operation are very sensitive, they do not require incision and allows for quick recovery. This technique lays the foundation for all of the hair transplantation methods. FUE hair transplantation method can be used for both men and women. One can have life-long natural, healthy and permanent hair with hair transplantation method.

2. DHI Hair Transplantation

Likewise, in DHI method, hair follicles are collected with special pens and planted into the targeted area. As this method does not require channels to be opened for placement of hair follicles, it is planted directly and at once. This method is also known as ‘Choi technique’ that is named after the needle used.

Can Hair Transplantation Be Performed for All People?

Hair transplantation can be performed for anyone, female or male, over the age of 22 years, who experiences male pattern hair shedding and who has strong and alive hair follicles. Hair transplantation is an operation that can be performed immediately if the tests and analyzes conducted before the operation show that there is not any impediment.

As hair shedding occurs most heavily between the age of 35 and 45 in men, hair transplantation is recommended after those ages so that results can be more effective. However, this is not applicable for everyone as it may change depending on the hair structure and other factors.

Who Should Not Have Hair Transplant Surgery?

• Patients with Hepatitis C disease
• Patients with AIDS (HIV)
• Patients with Pseudopelade and Lichen planus
• Patients with insufficient donor site
• Patients with severe chronic disorder
• Patients with disorders such as heart, diabetics, liver failure, blood pressure and kidney failure
• Patients aged under 22 years

Where Should Hair Transplantation Be Performed?

Hair transplantation is a process that must be absolutely monitored and followed up very closely. Therefore, it is very important for patients to choose the clinic correctly to get this operation performed. You must make sure that the center where you plan to get it done is equipped with the following features so that you do not experience any problem during and after the operation.

• Professional and Experienced Operation Team
• State-of-the-Art Technology
• High Satisfaction and Success Rate

What are the Points That Must Be Considered before Hair Transplantation?

• Patients must stop applying hair care products three days before the operation.
• Patients must stop using local hair treatment products (e.g. minoxidil rogaine), that they have been using, at least one week before the operation.
• Patients must refrain from smoking cigarette or tobacco and drinking alcohol at least one week before the operation.
• Patients must stop taking multivitamin preparations that contain vitamin B and E at least one week before the operation as they cause bleeding to increase.
• Patients must make sure that they get as little stressed as possible before the operation.
• Patients must stop taking drugs (e.g. antidepressants, anticoagulant drugs), that they have been using, ‘by consulting with the physician who has prescribed those drugs to them first’.
• If patient has chronic (e.g. diabetes, heart disease, blood pressure disorder, tuberculosis etc.) or acute diseases and has been taking medicines for the same, they must inform the physician of these. Patient must stop taking aspirin and other anticoagulant drugs ten days before the operation.
• Patients must stop drinking caffeine, green tea and beverages that contain similar stimulants three days before the operation.
• While deciding on the day of operation, patient must choose the correct day so that they can rest for three days after the operation.
• Patients must wash their hair before the operation and should not apply any hair gel or spray onto their hair after washing it.
• Patients must have a good breakfast on the day of operation.
• Patients must wear a button-up shirt or zippered sweatshirt absolutely on the day of operation. They should not wear turtleneck sweater or any piece of cloth that they will have to drag over their scalp. It may cause their hair follicles to get damaged.
• Patients are not recommended to drive within 6 hours following the operation. If you are going to drive to the hospital, make sure that someone comes and picks you up from the hospital.
• You must be in the clinic at the time of which you are informed.

How is Hair Transplantation Operation Performed?

Hair transplantation operation begins first of all with consultation and proceeds with hair analysis, blood test, identifying the natural hair line and the donor site and the recipient site. After the transplantation method that suits the patient best is determined, it is put into practice. The hair transplantation treatment takes approximately 6 to 8 hours.

Hair transplantation operation consists of five main stages:

1. Determining the Hair Line and the Number of Follicles to be Planted:

During the first consultation with the hair transplantation specialist, the site of hair loss and the hair structure of the donor site are examined in detail. The hair transplantation technique that can suit the patient and the number of hair follicles that can be collected are determined. It is really important to identify the correct hair line for the patient so that hair can look natural after the operation. At this stage, the patient’s donor site capacity and the hair line s/he desires to have are evaluated and as a result an operation plan is drawn up. Patient’s final decision for the method of hair transplantation and the hairline is asked so that the hair transplantation plan can be designed.

2. Preparations for the Operation:

Hair on the donor site (site of collection) and the recipient site is shaved before the hair transplantation operation and prepared for the procedure.

3. Collecting Hair Follicles

The donor site is numbed through local anesthesia before hair transplantation operation. Patient does not feel any pain during the operation. Hair follicles are collected individually by use of FUE motor. It is really important that follicles are not damaged at this stage. Hair follicles which are collected from the donor site without getting damaged are separated as single, double and triple hair follicles. Hair follicles that are prepared for plantation stage are preserved in a special sterile solution.

4. Opening Channels

For hair follicles to be planted into the predefined sites, small channels, where each hair follicle is to be planted, are opened in the first place. In CyprusMedi Hair Transplantation Center, sapphire blades are used for opening such channels and that allows for quick recovery. The correct size and depth of channels that are opened in proportion to their site affects the rate of hairs that grow. One must make sure that channels are opened in accordance with the size and length of the graft that will be planted. Angle of the channel must be adjusted as well in a way to give the most natural look.

5. Planting Follicles in the Channels

Hair follicles of proper thickness are individually planted into the channels that are opened in accordance with the pre-designed plan at angles of 40-45 degrees in a way to give patient natural-looking and voluminous results and hair transplantation operation is completed.

The directions and angles of planted follicles in relation to one another and the scalp must be adjusted very well so that hair can look voluminous.

Hair transplantation operation takes 6 to 8 hours on average. At the end of the operation, donor site is bandaged. The list of instructions that must be followed are given to the patient. The drugs that must be taken and the shampoo and lotion that must be used after the hair transplantation are given. Medical dressing is removed one day after the operation.

What are the Points that Must Be Considered After Hair Transplantation?

The first three days following the operation is critical for hair follicles to settle. So patient must protect himself/herself any contact and bump during such time.

• You must be very careful not to get any infection during the first days.
• You must take your drugs on time and fully.
• You should not wash your hair for the first three days.
• You should not take a bump to your head.
• You must avoid exposure to sun as sun rays can damage hair follicles. If you have to be out in the sun, you are recommended to wear a large and comfortable hat.
• You must protect the recipient site from severe wind, rain and dust.
• As drinking tea, coffee, alcohol or smoking affects the recovery period directly, you should not any of these for the first three days.
• You must avoid environments where temperature is extremely high or extremely low.
• You must wash your hair with the shampoo and lotion recommended by your physician.
• You should not use devices such as hair dryer or blow dryer for a couple of months following the hair transplantation.
• You must avoid movements that would irritate your scalp and you must be delicate with your hair for the first 15 days.
• You should avoid sexual intercourse and strenuous physical activities for approximately one week.
• You must consume food products that support health of your hair and be on a balanced diet after the operation.
• Small scabs formed and itching that occurs on the planted site can last for 10 days. That is normal. You must wash your hair for 10 days in line with the instructions that stated on the list given to you.

Results of Hair Transplantation

First 1 to 3 Months After Hair Transplantation

Within the first 1 to 3 months following the hair transplantation operation, first of all scabs start to fall and shock hair loss happens. Shock shedding implies gradual shedding of hairs that grow at first and complete shedding thereof later. After 3 months pass, you will see hair follicles grow gradually on the hairless site. Although it changes depending on the hair follicle planted, the amount of grow is not sufficient yet.

First 6 Months After Hair Transplantation

Following the shock hair loss, scalp heals fully and hair follicles settle in their sites of plantation and start to grow stronger. Permanent hair begins to grow where hair loss occurs. Hair strands may be weak at first. But there is no reason to worry because they will grow stronger and stronger.

One Year After Hair Transplantation

You can see the final picture one year after hair transplantation. The result is the perfect sense of renovation that you feel for having your lost hair back.

Prices of Cyprus Hair Transplantation

Hair transplantation pricing changes depending on the size of plantation site, number of hair follicles (grafts) to be used, hair density and the method to be used for hair transplantation. You can contact our clinic to make us estimate approximately how many grafts will be used for planting hair into the site where you wish to have hair, choose the most suitable method for you and make a final decision accordingly.

For an accurate pricing, the recipient site has to be analyzed. As the operation is differentiated to cater for individual patient needs and the number of grafts to be used changes from patient to patient, pricing can be determined only after a proper analysis and consultation. Hair can be analyzed quickly through the pictures that are taken from right angles.