Hair Transplant in Istanbul – Common FAQs Answered for the Medical Tourist

Posted by Turkish Medical Services on May 25th, 2021

People are well aware of hair transplant procedures these days since many people encounter baldness due to hair loss, and at times the only solution left is getting the hair transplanted. In this surgical technique, hair follicles are removed from one part of the body that is called the ‘Donor site’ to the balding spots which are called the ‘recipient sites.’ If you are a first-time medical tourist getting hair transplant in Istanbul, here we have answered some common FAQs to ease you up to the process.     

When to do it?

There is no particular age or stage of getting the procedure. If there are multiple bald spots or a wide patch of receding hairline, then the patient can get a hair transplant. 

What is hair grafting in hair transplant?

Generally, hair grafts are performed with punch grafts, which consist of a group of hair transplanted together. Hair transplant repairing procedures and reconstructive surgical hair restoration procedures now widely use micro and mini grafts. It is done with a needle or a blade. The hair transplant surgeon creates fine incisions in your scalp where the hair follicles will be transplanted. Then the surgeon takes the hairs from the donor area and inserts them into the incisions. In mini and micrografting, a strip of hair is removed, dissected, and then re-grafted onto the bald area of the scalp. With the application of advanced technologies in cosmetic surgery, micro and mini grafts are in more demand in the area of hair transplants.  

In mini hair grafting, the grafted skin strips consist of up to 12 hairs each and are usually performed on the large balding areas. But in micro hair grafting, the grafting skin strips consist of one to four hair each. This procedure is generally done along the hairline so that it can give off the impression of a more natural appearance, while the standard and mini hair grafting give a less natural look than micro.  

How long does it take for the hair growth to be visible?

According to the professionals performing Hair transplant in Istanbul, hair transplant can take around six months for you to observe notable changes in hair growth. And the complete procedure might take around a year for all the hair to grow fully because the healthy hair follicles that are transplanted take time to grow on the thinning or bald areas.  

The recent advancements in follicular unit transplants can also significantly improve the aesthetics of hair transplant surgery and are proved to be effective in restoring hair on burnt scalps and in congenital deformities. 

Hair transplant is quite common these days, with effective results for the patients. However, a lot of people are unable to access the treatment and the procedure due to high medical costs involved especially in the USA. That’s why medical tourism leaders like Turkey have become a hotspot for people seeking hair transplants along with other aesthetics procedures. If you want to get in touch with the best hair transplant clinics in Turkey, reach out to Turkish Medical Services (TMS). They are one of the leading organizations offering help and assistance to medical tourists to get affordable treatment in the country.