Hair transplantation is the process of transferring grafts with strong hair follicles taken from the donor area to the area with no or sparse hair. It is an operation developed by Japanese doctor Sasagawa in 1930. The aim of hair transplantation is to allow the individual to increase the quality of life by regaining healthy hair.
How is Hair Transplantation Performed?
For the hair transplantation process, the donor area and the boundaries of the area to be transplanted are determined in the first place. Then, shaving is done in order to carry out the transplantation application to the skin. Sometimes it can be applied without shaving. The stages of hair transplantation are divided into four. These are:
Anesthesia Application
In order for the individual to be subjected to a painless and comfortable hair transplantation process, the swelling of the transplanted section is ensured by using the spraying technique with a painless anesthesia device. Needles are not preferred in local anesthesia application. Therefore, the individual does not feel pain and anesthesia is transmitted under the skin. Then, the anesthesia process ends with the application of local anesthesia in order to increase the effect of painless anesthesia and to make it possible for it to be longer.
Collection of Grafts
Without disturbing the shape of the area where the individual’s hair follicle will be collected, enough grafts to meet the requirement are taken one by one with micro motors. The grafts obtained are live microorganisms. Therefore, it is kept in the organ transplant solution.
Graft Placement
The grafts are placed one by one by opening channels in the area where the roots are determined. The placement of the grafts made during hair transplantation takes an average of three hours.
Mask Application
After the placement of the grafts is finished, a golden mask is applied to the donor area. This process allows the individual to have a more comfortable night. It helps to reduce pain and relieve the individual.
What are Hair Transplantation Methods?
There are many different methods preferred in hair transplantation. These:
FUE Hair Transplantation
It is performed under local anesthesia. With the help of FUE micro motor, grafts are collected one by one from the donor area as needed. The grafts obtained are placed in the relevant area by opening thin channels. About two thousand to five thousand grafts are collected in a single session. If necessary, a second session can be performed. It is a technique that does not require stitches, does not create marks and stains.
Sapphire FUE Hair Transplantation Method
Today, one of the most preferred hair transplantation techniques is the Sapphire FUE hair transplantation technique. In this method, shaved and unshaven hair transplantation is performed. The number of grafts needed for transplantation is opened with a sapphire tip. In this way, the slightest trauma that can occur on the scalp is obtained. Thus, rapid recovery after sowing becomes possible.
Unshaven Hair Transplantation
It is a natural method predominantly preferred by women. It is more suitable for small-zone plantings. It is ideal for filling only small areas where there is no hair.
Hair Transplantation in Women
This process can be done both shaved and unshaven. The planting technique is determined according to the preference of the individual. If the area to be transplanted is large, shaved transplantation is selected and thus hair tightening becomes possible. If the regional hair transplantation application is to be made on a smaller area, the unshaven method can be applied.
DHI Hair Transplantation Method
The most obvious difference from other techniques is that the device used in hair transplantation has a gold-tipped needle. In this way, the hair transplantation time is shortened and the hair is provided with a natural appearance. Since the canal is not opened in 5000 grafts, it minimizes the bleeding that may occur in the individual. At the same time, damage to existing hair is prevented.
Before Hair Transplantation
One of the most important criteria that must be determined in hair transplantation before hair transplantation is undoubtedly the number of grafts. The person is first examined by a doctor. Thus, the number of grafts needed is determined. Then, various tests are performed on the patient and it is checked whether he has any discomfort. At the last stage, it is decided which hair transplantation technique will be used with the patient and the procedure is started. All the tools and materials we have used in hair transplantation are disposable. After all disinfection procedures are done, hair transplantation equipment is used.