FUE Hair Transplant in Istanbul

Gokce Nacar

Feb 19 938 read

Hereditary Hair Loss (Male Pattern baldness) is one of the main causes of distrust problems among the affected people. Hereditary baldness is a problem that affects about 30% to 50% of the world's population, and this problem may appear at an early age, causing inconvenience and discomfort for many people, which drives them to search for permanent and final solutions to get rid of this problem, whether by using medicines or directly undergo surgical procedures, and perhaps the most important, effective, and famous of these procedures is hair transplantation.

And when it comes to treating baldness, the most important and preferred destination for many people is Turkey and Istanbul in particular. Istanbul has become famous in the last ten years in the field of hair transplantation, as it has many factors that have led to its success and fame, and one of the most important elements is that it has a very advanced health care system in addition to being a favorite tourist destination for many people and its reasonable prices Regarding medical care and living.

In Istanbul, there are thousands of clinics and hospitals that provide baldness treatment and hair transplantation services, and the most famous baldness treatment techniques are also applied there. One of the most popular methods of treating baldness is FUE hair transplantation, where approximately 1000 FUE hair transplantation procedures are performed in Istanbul every day according to the latest statistics issued by local studies.

What Is FUE Hair Transplant?

Hair transplantation is a non-invasive surgical procedure in general, the surgeon first determines the areas to which the follicles will be transferred after consultation with the patient, and then performs some routine medical examinations and blood tests to ensure the patient is suitable for surgery. After the completion of the tests, the doctor prepares the patient by using a local anesthetic before starting the operation, then the doctor extracts the follicles from the donor areas using a special medical tool to extract the follicles, after the completion of the extraction of the follicles, the surgeon puts them in a special medical solution for Preserving the integrity of these follicles from damage. Then the doctor makes simple tiny incisions (channels) in the recipient area with a special tool, and he takes the follicles that were extracted and places them in these channels. After that, the surgery is done and the patient can go home and rest.

What Should I Do Before & After Hair Transplant Surgery?

Before hair transplant surgery, you should do the following instructions to ensure the best hair transplant results will be achieved:

1- Abstain from smoking and alcohol for at least one week before hair transplant surgery.

2- Refrain from taking blood-diluting medications such as Aspirin at least two days before the procedure (this should be done under the supervision of your doctor).

3- Get a snack and do not overeat the day before the operation.

4- In case of additional instructions by the doctor supervising the operation, his recommendations and instructions should be strictly adhered to.

After hair transplant procedure, you should do the following advices to ensure the best results in the shortest possible time:

1- Rest and stay away from any stressful activities for two days after the procedure.

2- Sleep properly to ensure that the transplanted area does not come into contact with any surface and to ensure no damage to new follicles.

3- Avoid exposure to strong sunlight directly for a long time.

4- Avoid wearing hats for at least two weeks.

5- Avoid swimming in seawater for a month.

6- Follow the instructions and recommendations given by the doctor for hair wash properly, and in case of any additional instructions by the doctor, the patient must follow these instructions precisely.

5 Reasons Why Istanbul Is Very Famous For Hair Transplant?

The city of Istanbul has gained a wide reputation in the field of medical care and has become a major destination for medical tourism for many reasons, the most important of which are:

1- Istanbul has very professional Doctors and Surgeons, due to the fact that medical education in Turkey is very advanced, and all of them have received good training and certified by the Turkish Ministry of Health.

2 - All hospitals and clinics in Istanbul are advanced and they have the best and latest advanced medical equipment, the same standards as Europe, America, and The UK.

3 - Many clinics and hospitals provide additional services to medical tourists, such as hotel accommodations and transfers within the city, making it easier for visitors to come and undergo hair transplant surgery without any hassle or trouble.

4- The prices offered by hospitals and clinics in Istanbul for hair transplant are very reasonable prices, and they provide high-quality medical services same as what you might find in The UK, America, and Western European countries that are advanced in the field of health care.

5- There is no waiting list in Istanbul for the operation, all you have to do is call the clinic and set a suitable appointment for your arrival and everything will be ready!