How should a good hair transplantation be?
A good hair transplantation is a hair plantation where a certain frequency and natural appearance is obtained. Successful hair transplantation can not be determined from outside.
In a successful hair transplant, the position of the front hairline should show a well-planned image of the indentations and protrusions.
The ingenuity, hand skill, design and artistic ability of a specialist who will make hair transplantation in a good hair transplant are very important. The angles of the canals opened for the hair roots to be transported and the directions of these openings must be compatible with the angle and direction of the natural hair before hair loss. If the angle and orientation of the attached hair are the same as the exit angle and direction of the natural hair, after the planting, natural looking hair can be combed and shaped like the patient wishes.
If the angles and directions of the canals opened for the hair roots to be transported are not well adjusted, there will be unwanted images, including a “grass man” view.
What should be considered before hair transplantation?
The hair to be made using the FUE technique requires a 0.3 mm shortening of the hair. You should know this condition and take the 7-10 day leave before hair transplantation taking into consideration the healing process after treatment.
You should have the necessary examinations before the operation. You should have the necessary examinations before the operation. If you have other diseases and medications you are taking, you should tell your doctor about this condition before the hair transplantation.
If you are using alcohol, you must have stopped drinking alcohol at least seven days before the operation.
Those who will make hair transplantation should not choose the dresses that are worn over the head over the operation day and should wear casual clothes like shirts.
How long does hair transplantation last?
Hair transplantation can be done on the same day and in 6-9 hours depending on the intensity of the operation. This time increases or decreases according to the size of the area. If the area is large, transplantation process can be done in a few sessions. In such cases, each session should be done in 6-12 months intervals.
Can medicine be used after hair transplantation?
After hair transplantation, antibiotics may be recommended for 5 days as a protection against infection risk. To prevent swelling and oedema, a suitable medication is recommended. If there is pain, painkillers can be taken several times.
What should be considered after hair transplantation?
One should not be in unhealthy environments and should not do heavy work. The operation area must be protected against physical impacts and intense sunlight for at least two weeks, and if necessary, a hat should be used for this purpose.
No chemicals other than drugs and products recommended by the doctor should be applied to the operation area.
It is necessary to avoid alcohol and cigarettes to make the healing process faster and to make it easier to hold the hair roots that are transplanted.
The things to be done after hair transplantation will be given to the patient in detail. These instructions must be followed carefully.
Is there anything special to note about diet after hair transplantation?
There is no need for a special nutritional regimen after hair transplantation, and the person continues to take nourishment normally.
Does hair need to be protected after hair transplantation? How to protect if necessary?
Since the newly planted hair roots will be sensitive, the operation area should be well protected against physical impacts and sun rays the first few weeks after surgery. A hat can be used for this purpose. Protect the operation area against dust and dirty air when the hat is out.
The hair should be washed daily starting from the third day. During the washing process, the operating area must be cleaned with precision movements using the palms and fingertips with absolutely no scratches with the help of nails.
When can I do sports after hair transplantation?
The sport should be interrupted for a week. Light sportive activities such as hiking and jogging can be done one week later. Intense sports such as weightlifting, football and similar sports that involve risks such as bumps should be suspended for at least three weeks. Football can be played after three weeks, but be careful not to hit the ball with your head.
How long after hair transplantation can you swim in the sea and go to the sauna?
You should not swim in the sea, go to saunas or baths for two or three weeks. These increase the risk of infection.
How long after hair transplantation can hair be shaved?
Tools such as razor and shaver that apply pressure to the hair are not recommended for six months. Scissors that can be used without touching the skin should be preferred.
The donor area can be shaved three weeks after the operation in order to remove the difference in length between the area where hair roots are taken and the area where the hair is transplanted. One month after the transplantation, the transplantation area can be shaved.
When does the transplanted hair start growing?
After 1-1.5 months after transplantation of the roots, hair appears. The first hair that grows has a weak structure and will be completely shed. Then permanent hair comes out of these roots. The apparent effect of hair growth begins to appear after 3-4 months. After 6 months, 80% of the roots that have been transplanted will have new hair. It takes the transplanted hair only 9-12 months to completely grow.
How long after hair transplantation hair can be transplanted again?
If a second hair transplantation is to be done, it is recommended to wait at least 6-7 months. The ideal time to wait in this regard is at least 1 year. Because it is necessary to see the exact results of the previous transplantation in order to plan the second. Completion of growing and full closure of the scars are completed within one year. It is also useful to wait so long for the donor area to heal and recover completely.
How many times can hair transplantation be done?
Depending on the breadth of the transplantation area and the condition of the donor area, one or more sessions can be done. If there is enough hair root to be transported from the donor area and the transplantation area is wide, one can do as many hair plantations as desired. If the hair gaps are less, a session is enough. If the gaps are too much, the transplantation can be done for the second or third time to thicken the hair. Of course, for this procedure, as mentioned above, there must be a sufficient number of hair roots to be transported from the donor area.
Is it harmful to have too many hair transplantations?
If the hair roots to be transported from the donor area are enough and the doctor also feels appropriate, transplantation can be done as much as desired.
How long one can grow transplanted hair?
The hair that emerges after the transplantation is the natural hair of the person. Similar care can be applied to the hair as the care before the transplantation. The hair after transplanting can be grown as desired.