Hair Transplantation Surgery

Who is a candidate for Hair Transplantation?

The success of treating hair loss often depends on your motivation to achieve a fuller hairline and improved hair density. During the initial consultation, the surgeon will evaluate your condition and explain whether hair transplantation surgery is suitable for you.

Hair restoration procedures are not limited by age or gender. Many patients over the age of 70 have successfully undergone treatment. At the same time, individuals in their 30s who experience male or female pattern baldness may also benefit from this procedure.

How is the Hair Transplantation procedure performed?

During hair transplantation surgery, a small strip of hair-bearing scalp is typically removed from the back or sides of the head. Hair in this donor region continues to grow throughout life.

Once the strip is removed, a very fine line may remain, but it is usually hidden by the surrounding hair.

The surgical team then carefully divides the harvested scalp into small grafts using microscopic techniques. These grafts are prepared in different sizes depending on the patient’s needs and scalp condition.

The grafts are then placed in the balding areas of the scalp. The transplanted hair grows naturally and blends with existing hair, making the results appear natural and virtually undetectable.

Local anesthesia and intravenous sedation are used during the procedure to ensure comfort and minimize discomfort.

Surgeons also place the follicles in specific directions to recreate a natural hairline while increasing the overall density of the hair.

What is the duration of the treatment?

Hair restoration often requires more than one session to achieve optimal results.

Most patients can achieve a natural appearance with a small number of procedures. In many cases, micrografting and hair transplantation surgery are completed in one or two sessions scheduled several months apart.

Each procedure generally takes three to four hours, depending on the number of grafts being transplanted.

What happens after the surgery?

Most patients are able to return to work within 24 to 48 hours after the procedure. The hair is usually washed the following morning.

Patients are advised to avoid intense physical activity for five to seven days. Medication may be prescribed to reduce swelling and ensure comfort.

During the first week, small scabs or crusting may appear at the treatment sites, and mild itching can occur. These symptoms usually resolve within seven to ten days.

Follow-up visits are generally scheduled every four to six months so the surgeon can monitor progress and evaluate the results.

What Results Can Be Expected?

Micrografting techniques used in hair transplantation surgery leave minimal scarring and preserve donor hair for potential future treatments.

The level of coverage achieved depends on several factors, including the extent of hair loss, the density of the donor hair, and the number of procedures performed.

In most cases, transplanted hair may shed within the first month after treatment. New hair growth usually begins around three months later.

By six months, the transplanted hair begins to look more natural, and it will continue to grow for the rest of the patient’s life. The donor area typically heals with a small incision line that is well hidden by surrounding hair.