what do you need to know about a hair transplants?
An introduction to hair transplants
introduction
Read on this page why you are going bald, what the difference is between the donor area and the recipient area, how a hair transplant is performed, how much hair is needed and whether you are suitable for a hair transplant.
Why am I going bald?
Losing hair is a natural process, because a person loses between fifty and a hundred hairs every day. However, normally new hairs are added as well. As a result, there is no question of going bald. If you suffer from excessive hair loss, this can cause bald spots.
There are several causes of excessive hair loss. For example, it can be a result of stress. Hair loss can also be a result of a genetic process called androgenetic alopecia.
The baldness in androgenetic alopecia is caused by the hair follicles being sensitive to the hormone dihydroxy-testosterone (DHT). DHT attaches to the hair follicles, which then causes the hair follicles to shrink, which shortens the growth phase. Ultimately, this will stop new hairs from growing.
How does the hair loss process work in men?
There are different stages in baldness. The Norwood scale is used to express the degree of genetic baldness in men. Hair loss in men follows certain patterns. Some lose their hair first on their vertex (crown) against which others lose the hair first at their temples. The image shows the different stages of hair loss.
It is easy to form a picture of the hair loss via the image. What is striking is that the hair growth on the back of the head and side is permanent. This is also the part that is used for the hair transplant. These hairs are not hereditary burden on baldness.
How does the hair loss process work in women?
Androgenetic alopecia in women is also the most common cause of hair loss in women. The causes of hair loss in women can be the same as hair loss in men, however research is often needed to determine the correct cause of hair loss before a hair transplant in women is being considered. The pattern of hair loss in women can be classified as follows.
What is a hair transplant?
A hair transplant in Turkey at Hair Clinic Wolf is a permanent solution for hair loss. It will help you take back control of your appearance, look younger and boost your confidence and lifestyle. With the hair transplant there is a solution to permanently restore lost hair.
In a hair transplant, healthy hair follicles, which are not prone to hair loss, are moved from the back of your head to the area where the baldness occurs. These hair follicles will start to produce new hairs over time, making the bald spots disappear.
A hair transplant is performed under local anaesthetic. Because of the local anesthetic and because the hair transplant is performed by a professional team, a hair transplant is not invasive for the patient.
How does a hair transplant work?
With a hair transplant, hair follicles – also called grafts – are moved from the hair crown at the back of the head to the treatment area. That can be the scalp, but also the eyebrows. Because the hairs that grow in the hair crown are immune to hair loss, they also continue to produce hair in their new place for life. The hair follicles can be moved in different ways. You and your doctor decide which method is most suitable for you. Read more about the different techniques for hair transplantation.
How much hair is available for a hair transplant?
About 75-80 grafts grow per square centimeter in the donor area. A person has a total of about 14,000-15,000 grafts available in the donor area. However, it is important not to harvest too many hairs to prevent baldness on the donor area.
Am I suitable for a hair transplant?
Hair Clinic Wolf will always give you honest advice, it is also possible that you will be told that you are not suitable for a hair transplant. There are several possible reasons for this. Temporary hair loss, for example, is not treated with a hair transplant, it is important that the direct cause is investigated and remedied. It is also possible that your donor area is not sufficient for the desired result.
For example, if you are familiar with cardiovascular disease, diabetes or haematological disorders, this will be assessed by your treating doctor, it is possible that you are not suitable for a hair transplant.
Are you curious whether you are suitable for a hair transplant? Request a consultation with one of our advisors and you will receive honest, personal and non-binding advice.
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Review by Twan
A hair transplant.. long thought about it and doubted…
The entire journey was well organized and looked after, from the pick-up and return to the airport to the escort from the excellent hotel to the clinic and back.
The medical team led by Dr. Taner Karahan is very knowledgeable. You are put at ease immediately after entering and they give a very clear explanation of what is about to happen. The anesthetic was given almost painlessly and I hardly experienced any pain during and after the treatment.
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Which areas can be treated?
There are various treatment methods to treat hair loss and baldness. You can choose between surgical and non-surgical treatments. The first category covers all hair transplants. Non-surgical treatments mainly aim to treat thinning hair.
Do you already know which area you would like to have treated? Then choose one of the options below.
beard transplant
Problems concerning mustache and/or beard hair. With the help of a facial hair transplant, areas with scars or reduced beard or mustache growth can be treated.
eyebrows
