What Is a Hair Transplant?
A hair transplant is the process of moving healthy, loss-resistant hair follicles (grafts) — usually taken from the nape — to areas where hair has thinned or fallen out.
Key points:
- Hair loss can have many causes (genetic, hormonal, nutritional, medical conditions, etc.); evaluating the cause first is therefore important.
- Taking follicles from a loss-resistant area is decisive for the durability of the result.
Hair Transplant Methods
- FUE technique: A common method in which follicles are taken and transferred one by one.
- Other current techniques: Additional methods evaluated according to need.
Which method is suitable is determined during examination based on hair structure, the area of loss and individual needs.
Who Is It Suitable For?
- Those with a sufficient, healthy donor area
- People in suitable general health
- Those whose type and cause of hair loss are appropriate
Example: For a person with a limited donor area, planning is done differently; suitability and expectations are therefore clarified during examination.
How Is a Hair Transplant Performed? (Stages)
- Harvesting follicles from the donor area
- Preparing the recipient area and opening the channels
- Placing the follicles in line with the natural hair direction
The duration varies with the number of grafts and the size of the area.
Recovery and the Growth Process
- First days: Protecting the transplant area and washing it correctly are important.
- Early period: Some transplanted hairs may shed; this is an expected (shock loss) process.
- Following months: Permanent growth occurs gradually; the result takes time to mature.
Factors That Affect Hair Transplant Pricing
- The size of the area to be treated and the graft requirement
- The chosen method
- Individual needs and hair structure
These factors are evaluated during examination.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hair Transplant
- Is a hair transplant permanent? With follicles taken from a loss-resistant area, a lasting result is intended.
- When are results visible? They become apparent gradually over several months.
- Is shock loss normal? It is an expected process that can be seen in the early period.
(For general information only; a case-specific assessment is made following an examination.)
Hair Transplant in Turkey
Ali Ertan Çapar, MD, sees patients regarding hair transplant at his clinic in İstanbul (Maltepe), one of Türkiye's main centres for aesthetic surgery.
In İstanbul: Consultation and information are provided at the İstanbul clinic. Use the details below to arrange an appointment.
