FUE Hair Transplant - Medlife Group

Hair transplant treatment has dramatically evolved recently. In the last decade a refinement of an extraction technique, Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) became more popular, and hair transplant treatment has never been the same.

In this remarkable technique, when carried out skilfully, planted hair can be used for life and no fall off is experienced again in the same area. Our highly experienced and talented hair transplant specialist of over 25 years will guarantee this permanent solution for your hair loss problem here in Turkey.

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), is a hair transplant method in which a highly experienced specialist extracts hair follicles from the donor area, typically the back of the neck. Follicles are then transferred to the recipient area on the scalp. In this method, there is no need for the specialist to make a long incision in the donor area.

During the operation, the patient does not feel any pain. The process is very comfortable for the patient. As no incision is performed, it is not possible to leave any traces in donor or transplantation areas after hair transplantation with FUE technique.

The scalp of the patient is made numb so that he/she will not feel any kind of pain. After that, the areas from which the hair follicles are to be extracted are marked. After the area is selected, the grafts are then removed from the area. It is done with the help of a micro punch.

The extracted hair follicles are then placed on the required site. The graft is checked again to make sure that everything is done in a proper manner and then the area is closed.

What are the advantages of FUE?

Safest and most trusted treatment for hair graft extraction
Natural looking and permanent results
No stitches, donor area appears mostly unchanged within days
No visible scars
No pain during the treatment
Fast recovery time

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the procedure painful?

During the procedure, our hair specialist will use a local anesthetic so you will not feel any pain. You may feel slight discomfort after the procedure, but the use of recommended pain killers can relieve your discomfort.

2. When my hair will grow back?

3 months after the procedure new hair is going to start to grow and around 12 months later patient can see the results of the hair transplant.

3. Am I a good candidate for Hair Transplantation Surgery?

Ideal candidates for hair transplants have to have hair on the donor area. And the donor area is located on your neck area which is on the back of your head. If you have enough grafts on the donor area, our hair specialist can perform the hair transplant procedure.

4. Are there any complications from Hair Transplant procedure?

No surgery is risk-free, but the risks in Hair Transplant surgery are very minimal. The chance of bleeding or infection is infrequent.

5. How much time is involved for treatment?

A hair transplant procedure may take 4 to 8 hours depending on the patient and the number of grafts that are going to be implanted.

How Does Process Work?

First Day: Our team will meet you at the airport upon your arrival and they will take you to your hotel in a VIP vehicle. And you check in to your hotel and you will have the rest of the day to yourself.

Second Day: Our team will take you from your hotel to the clinic where you will get your Hair Transplant. Our hair specialist will make pre-op checks and will talk with you about the process. After the pre-op consultation, our Hair Specialist will start the operation and the operation can take 4 to 8 hours depending on the case. After the operation is completed our team will take you to your hotel for your rest.

Third Day: Our team will take you from your hotel to the clinic for your first wash of the area that got a Hair Transplant. After a post-op consultation with our Hair Specialist, our team will take you to your hotel and you will have your free time till your check out from your hotel. And after your check out our team will take you to the airport before your flight with a VIP vehicle.

Pre-Op Instructions

Blood thinners and other types of medication will need to be avoided for about two weeks before surgery.

Nutritional supplements such as ginseng, Vitamin E, and others should also be stopped during this period. Our medical professionals will talk more with you about this once your medical history has been reviewed and your customized treatment plan has been developed.

Alcoholic beverages and smoking should be stopped at least two weeks prior to the operation to prevent complications with the healing process.

Rogaine®/Minoxidil application should be stopped within one week before surgery.

Not following the pre-op instructions can lead to “thin blood” and an increase of bleeding during surgery, making it harder to execute a detailed hair drawing that maximizes density. This is especially difficult if working through areas with a lot of remaining hair. Furthermore, these patients metabolize anesthetics faster, making it more difficult to maintain adequate anesthesia. This will increase the amount of necessary injections and prolong the duration of the procedure.

Avoid potential hazards to the scalp (sun exposure, excessive hair pulling, etc.) in the weeks leading up to your surgery.

Stop the use of hair products the day before the procedure.

Post-Op Instructions

When sleeping, the patient should sleep on their back, a traveling pillow or rolled towel should be placed under the neck.

During the first 48 hours, any contact with the planted area should be avoided.

For the first 3 days after the operation, Blood thinning medications should not be used.

The patient should rest for 3 days after the operation. Severe and heavy work should be avoided.

The transplanted area should be avoided from contact with the sun. If you need to go out; you can wear a soft hat made of soft fabric without restricting your head too much.

A lot of water should be drunken. Tea, coffee and cigarettes should not be consumed during the first 3 days.

Alcohol should not be consumed 3 days before and after hair transplantation. Using alcohol triggers the risk of bleeding.

Over the course of 15 days, clothings should be worn and taken off carefully in order not to damage the donor and transplanted areas.

Sea, pool, sauna and hammam carry risk of infection for hair transplant patients. To prevent this risk, such activities should be avoided for 3 weeks.

Only towel drying, in a gentle way, should be used after a couple of months following the operation.