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9 Hair Transplant Facts and Myths

Hair transplantation is an aesthetic intervention that every woman and man experiencing hair loss may want to have. Although hair transplantation is basically a simple surgical intervention based on 3 stages, it has fine details as in every business.
In this article, we will talk about some common misconceptions based on urban legends that may be on the minds of those who want to have a hair transplant and the correct ones. So let’s get started.

1. FALSE: Hair transplantation is a painful process

One of the most common misconceptions about hair transplantation is that hair transplantation is a painful procedure. However, this information is wrong. Hair transplantation is a painless and painless process thanks to the local anesthesia performed before the procedure. Hair transplant surgery is basically based on 3 stages. These are local anesthesia before hair transplantation, removal of hair grafts from the donor area and transplantation of the grafts to the target area.

In hair transplantation procedures, the donor area and the target area are prepared for transplantation by local anesthesia. Thanks to the local anesthesia given to the patient before the transplantation, the hair transplantation process is painless and painless.

FALSE 2: Men in their 20s and 30s are too early for hair transplantation

Contrary to popular belief, men in their 20s and 30s are not considered early for hair transplantation. Most people think that hair transplantation should be done after hair loss stops. However, there is basically no need to wait for hair loss to slow down or stop in order to have a hair transplant.

Contrary to popular belief, hair transplantation is a procedure that should not be left to a very late age. Since the hair between the 2 ears, which is determined as the donor area for hair transplantation, should be strong and healthy, it is more advantageous to have hair transplantation at an early age. After the 40s, both hair thinning and hair follicles in the donor area weaken in men. For this reason, it is very important not to leave hair transplantation to late ages.

Only men can have hair transplant

FALSE 3: Only men can have hair transplantation

Hair loss is a problem more common in men, but it is also a health problem in women. Baldness or androgenetic alopecia in women can be caused by hormonal changes, menopause, thyroid problems, blood pressure medications and birth control pills. In this respect, women can also apply to hair transplant clinics and get rid of the unhealthy appearance caused by hair loss and thinning.

An artificial appearance occurs after hair transplant

4. FALSE: An artificial appearance occurs after hair transplantation

Hair transplantation procedures always aim to produce a natural result. Hair transplantation from the patients’ own hair follicles in the donor areas is very effective in obtaining a natural result. In addition, it is aimed to get a more natural appearance by making a scattered transplantation on the front line of the hair.

There are no complications in hair transplant

5.FALSE: There are no complications in hair transplantation

Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure as well as an aesthetic intervention. Therefore, it cannot be said that there are no complications in hair transplantation. There may be risks such as edema, swelling, crusting and infection after hair transplantation. Infection is a possible risk in any surgical procedure involving incision or puncture. However, the risk of infection can be minimized by the expert team that performs the transplantation by paying the necessary attention and performing the right intervention at the right time.

6. FALSE: Hair transplantation is done by taking hair from someone else

At the end of the 70s, hair transplantation was performed using artificial hair fibers. Artificial or biofiber hair transplantation, which made a big impact at the time of its discovery, was subjected to scrutiny by some countries due to complications that occurred afterwards. In 1983, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned artificial hair transplantation in Northern Europe. Subsequently, different countries also banned artificial hair transplantation in their own countries.

Today, hair transplantation procedures are performed by transplanting hair follicles taken from the back of the head of the person, which are genetically difficult to shed, to the balding area. Today, hair transplantation is not performed with hair follicles taken from someone else’s head or body area. The person’s own hair follicles are used in hair transplantation.

Experts are investigating whether hair transplantation can be performed by taking hair strands from someone else. However, it has not been found that this type of hair transplantation gives successful results for the time being. Even if the hair follicles taken from someone else are transplanted to the patient, there is a possibility of rejection of the hair after a while, so this type of hair transplantation does not give successful results today.

7. FALSE: Actually hair can be grown with hair medicines, I don’t need a hair transplant

Hair medications are among the methods used by people with hair loss to prevent hair loss. There are 2 FDA approved drugs used to prevent hair loss. These are Finasteride and Minoxidil. Although these medications are very effective in preventing hair loss and strengthening the hair, they do not offer any solution for hair follicles that fall out and die completely.
Hair transplantation is an aesthetic intervention especially for men or women who experience hair loss due to genetic reasons. Since hair follicles cannot come back in any way after genetic hair loss, transplantation in hair transplantation clinics will be a good option.

8. FALSE: I can reach the hairline of my youth

Hair loss starts in men in their 20s and continues intensely until their 40s. After the 40s, hair loss continues, although it slows down. If the balding rate of the patients is high, if there are not enough hair follicles left in the donor area, it is not possible for the hairline to be as it was in youth. In other words, patients with large bald areas should have high expectations from hair transplantation procedures.

9. FALSE: Hair transplantation is not done in summer

Hair transplantation can be performed in all seasons and successful results can be obtained in all seasons. The statements that hair transplantation cannot be performed in summer or that it is inconvenient to have a hair transplant in summer have remained in minds as urban legends today. Basically, when you apply to the right clinic and specialist, hair transplantation takes place flawlessly. When hair transplantation is performed in summer, there are some points to be considered.

When you have hair transplantation in summer, the treated area should not be exposed to direct sunlight for 1 month after the transplantation process. Apart from that, there is no harm in staying in shady environments. Entering the pool or sea after hair transplantation is inconvenient due to the chlorinated and salty water in the water. Patients who have hair transplantation should not enter the sea or pool for the first 2 weeks after transplantation and should not expose the graft area to water too much. After two weeks, there is no harm in entering the pool or water under the consultation of your doctor.

F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions)

Whether or not the old image can be obtained is a process that depends entirely on the patient. It depends on the number of grafts to be taken and the size of the area to be transplanted.

Hair transplant can also be done in the summer and very successful results are obtained. There is no season for hair transplant. You just need to be careful against sunlight and sweating. Also, do not swim in the sea for the first 2 weeks.

Today, whether hair taken from someone else can be transplanted is a matter of research. There is no example that has been implemented before. Experts are still researching this issue.

Complications such as infection, edema, swelling and crusting can develop after hair transplant. Experts need to take precautions against all these problems.

Yes, women can have hair transplants too. It is not necessary to shave all of the hair for hair transplant in female patients.

Sedation is applied before the operation and local anesthesia is applied during the operation. Thus, the patient does not feel any pain.
People of any age can have a hair transplant as long as they are over 18 years of age. Better results can be achieved at an early age since the donor area will not be damaged.

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About the Author: Dr. Rasime Erkan
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Rasime Erkan, who has the title of specialist doctor in dermatology, was born in Kayseri. Coming to Istanbul at the age of 2, Dr. Rasime Erkan completed her education here and continued her studies. In 1981, Dr. Rasime Erkan graduated from Istanbul Medical Faculty and started her professional career in a private hospital in Istanbul. In the following years, she completed her specialization in the Department of Dermatology at Istanbul Medical Faculty and continued her career success by completing the “Specialization” exam in 1988. Dr. Rasime Erkan worked as the “Chief Physician” of the hospital in 1992 while continuing her duty in a private hospital. She continued her career as Chief Physician and Dermatologist and after her retirement, she established Lazermed Beauty Center and started working in her own clinic. Dr. Rasime Erkan is currently a dermatologist at Hair Center of Turkey hair transplant clinic and continues her valuable work in our hair transplant clinic with her experience and knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases.
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