Hair loss is a serious problem for many people. Especially in young people, self-confidence suffers with every hair that falls out. The causes are varied, as are the home remedies that promise rapid improvement. In the long term, a hair transplant is the method of choice to get hair loss under control. More and more patients are therefore opting for a hair transplant in Istanbul.
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Causes of hair loss – indication for hair transplantation
There are many reasons why people lose their hair. For example, other diseases or hormonal imbalances can be the reason for hair loss. Women who are going through menopause or who have just given birth often suffer from acute hair loss. The PCOS disease , which is associated with a hormonal imbalance, often leads to hair loss. This is where special medications help to combat the cause. Hormone preparations that bring the body back into balance are often prescribed. Many preparations against hair loss are available without a prescription in any pharmacy. Pharmacists give detailed advice on this. Iron deficiency can be another factor, which promotes hair loss. A change in diet makes sense, and patients should possibly also take iron supplements to eliminate the many symptoms of nutrient deficiency.
Stress and a genetic disposition also lead to increased hair loss. In the event of physical and emotional stress, messenger substances are released that damage the hair follicle at the root. However, the most common cause of hair loss is heredity. In these cases, drugs only have a limited effect over a short period of time. Long-term improvements can be achieved with a hair transplant in Istanbul. The advantage of this is that your own hair is transplanted, which after the healing process looks the same as it did before the hair loss.
This is how hair transplant works in Istanbul
Patients undergoing hair transplantation in Istanbul benefit from a comprehensive service before, during and after the actual transplantation. The hair transplant procedure is as follows:
- First, the patient gets in touch with the Elithairtransplant clinic of Dr. Contact Balwi. After the clinic has sent a cost estimate, the patient decides whether the procedure is suitable for him or her. It is important to plan a few days to make an appointment because the hair transplant takes place in Istanbul.
- Before arrival, the patient pays a deposit of 20 percent of the total amount. In return, the clinic takes care of the accommodation in Istanbul. The patient only has to organize their arrival and departure themselves.
- Upon arrival, the Elithairtransplant Clinic team will transfer the patient to the hotel. The hospital cooperates with Nidya Hotel Istanbul. After check-in, a blood test will be performed at the hospital. The operation then takes place the next day.
- Before the procedure, the on-site medical professionals perform a hair analysis to ensure that the transplant goes smoothly. Only then does the actual intervention take place.
- After the procedure, clinic staff take the patient back to the hotel. The return flight to Germany takes place the following day.
During the procedure itself, the affected areas are first given a local anaesthetic. The patient feels next to nothing. He is awake during the procedure and can, for example, listen to music or watch a video. Depending on how large the affected areas are, the procedure can last between three and eight hours. The doctor removes individual hairs and puts them back into the affected areas. To do this, the hair follicles are loosened with a micromotor, then carefully removed and collected. In the second step, the hair is replanted.
Important : Patients who are HIV positive or who have syphilis or hepatitis C cannot undergo hair transplantation in Istanbul. Patients with hepatitis A or B have to pay an additional one-off fee of 200 euros and can then undergo the procedure.
Aftercare after the operation
It is important that the patient has enough time to recover after the treatment. Rest is particularly important immediately after the operation so as not to jeopardize the healing process. It is advisable to wear a shirt with buttons that does not need to be pulled over the head. The doctor usually prescribes painkillers, which patients should take exactly as directed. In Turkey, solar radiation varies according to the seasonoften significantly stronger than in Germany. So it’s important to wear a hat or cap to protect your sensitive scalp. In the first two weeks after the procedure, the hair should not come into contact with chlorine or salt water. On the third day after the procedure, it is possible to wash the hair again without any problems. The water should not be too hot for this. When washing yourself, it makes sense to be a little more careful than usual. However, the hair must not be blow-dried. Styling products should also be avoided. The medical team in Istanbul explains in detail to the patients after the procedure how they should wash their hair in the first few days. After about two weeks, the healing process of the scalp is complete.
Caution : About 60 percent of the hair used falls out again after about three weeks. This is normal and is part of the hair healing process. The hair roots are preserved and will grow again after about two to three months.
The first appointment with the hairdresser after the hair transplant in Istanbul should take place after about six months.
The success of a hair transplant in Istanbul is measurable
