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Writer's pictureOleg Filatov

Hair transplant in Turkey: Sapphire FUE technology for everyone

Updated: Dec 3


A man sees that his hair is lost and decides to have a hair transplant in Istanbul

Sapphire FUE hair transplant technology in Istanbul


Introduction. How does hair transplantation take place in Turkey?

Sapphire FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is an innovative hair transplant technique that is an advanced version of the classic FUE technique. The main difference is the use of special sapphire blades instead of steel instruments, which ensures a more precise and gentle extraction of hair follicles.

 

Indications for use of the method

1. androgenetic alopecia of any degree

2. Baldness in the frontal and parietal areas

3. Hair thinning at the top of the head

4. Restoration of eyebrows and beard

5. Scarring alopecia (in the absence of active inflammation)

6. Correction of the consequences of unsuccessful previous transplants

7. Hair restoration after burns and traumas


 Advantages of sapphire technology

- Minimal tissue injury

- Fast healing of the donor area

- No scarring after graft extraction

- High survival rate of transplants (up to 95-98%)

- Natural results thanks to precise implantation

- Reduced rehabilitation period

- Minimal risk of infection

 

Tools and equipment

Sapphire micropanches

- Diameter: 0.6-0.8 mm

- Material: Artificial Sapphire

- Features: ultra-sharp edge that does not require frequent replacement

- Advantages over steel ones:

- Less injuries

- Higher cut accuracy

  - Better healing

 

Additional equipment

- Graft sorting microscope

- Special cooling equipment for graft storage

- Implants for hair follicle transplantation

- Visual magnification system for the surgeon

 

Your hair transplant in Turkey: The stages of the Sapphire FUE technology operation

 

1. Preparatory stage (30-40 minutes)

- Consultation with a doctor

- Marking of the donor and recipient zones

- Treatment of the scalp with antiseptics

- Local anesthesia

 

2. Graft collection (2-3 hours)

- Hair follicle extraction with sapphire micropanches

- Graft sorting by number of hairs (single, double, triple)

- Placing grafts in a special nutrient solution

 

3. Creating channels (1-2 hours)

- Marking the angles and direction of future hair

- Creating micro-cuts with sapphire blades

- Compliance with the natural hair growth line

 

4. Implantation (3-4 hours)

- Distribution of grafts by type

- Implantation based on natural density

- Control of installation depth and angle

 

Rehabilitation period

 

First 3 days

- Swelling in the forehead and eyelids

- Slight discomfort in the donor area

- Wearing a special bandage

- Sleep in a semi-sitting position 

4-7 days

- Reduction of edema

- Micro-crustal formation

- Beginning of healing of the donor zone

- Ability to return to work 

2-3 weeks

- Falling off of crusts

- Temporary loss of transplanted hair

- Complete healing of the donor area

- Return to a normal lifestyle

3-6 months

- Start of new hair growth

- Gradual increase in density

- Possibility of haircuts and styling

 After 12 months

- Final result

- Natural growth and appearance

- Possibility of any manipulations with the hair

 Duration of the operation

- Total duration: 6-8 hours

- For transplanting up to 2000 grafts: 5-6 hours

- For transplanting 2000-4000 grafts: 6-8 hours

- If more than 4,000 grafts are transplanted: a two-day operation may be required

 

Care recommendations You will receive free printed care materials (you will also receive free care products) and as a pdf in electronic form


First week

1. Take prescribed antibiotics

2. Sleep in a semi-sitting position

3. Avoid tilting your head

4. Do not wet the transplanted area

5. Take painkillers if necessary

Second-third weeks

1. Start a gentle hair wash

2. Use a special shampoo

3. Avoid direct sunlight

4. Do not use hats

5. Exclude access to the pool and sauna

 

Long-term recommendations

1. Protect your scalp from the sun for 3 months

2. Avoid intense physical activity for 1 month

3. Do not smoke for at least 1 month

4. Follow the dietary guidelines

5. Attend regular checkups

 

Possible complications

- Temporary edema

- Minor bruising

- Temporary loss of sensitivity

- Itching during healing

- Micro-cyst formation (rare)

- Ingrown hairs (rare)

 

Factors influencing the result

1. Quality of donor hair

2. Experience as a surgeon

3. Compliance with recommendations

4. General health status

5. Genetic predisposition

6. Lifestyle after surgery

 

Contraindications

Абсолютные

- Oncological diseases

- Severe blood diseases

- Acute infectious diseases

- Mental disorders

  Relative values

- Diabetes mellitus in the stage of decompensation

- Autoimmune diseases

- Tendency to form keloid scars

- Pregnancy and lactation


Affordable cost of a hair transplant in Turkey

 

The cost of the sapphire hair transplant in Turkey (FUE) procedure starts from 1500 euros – it is an investment in your appearance and confidence with a quality guarantee from a class A clinic.


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