10 frequently asked questions about fue hair transplantation
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10 Frequently Asked Questions About FUE Hair Transplantation
1. What is FUE Hair Transplantation?
FUE Hair Transplantation is a surgical treatment that is used as a solution to hair loss. The treatment involves transplanting individual hair follicles from a part of the body known as the ‘donor site’ into bald part of the head called the ‘recipient site’. In an FUE Hair Transplantation, each hair follicle is individually taken directly from the donor site with no strip of tissue being removed.
2. How is FUE Hair Transplantation performed?
Hair transplant is carried out under local anesthesia. It starts with extraction of the follicles, continues with opening canals and lastly implantation. After the hair treatment, the patient is given instructions about post-operation controls by MCAN Health surgeons. Thanks to its experienced hair transplant surgeons and cutting-edge technology, MCAN Health offers its patients pain-free and scar-free hair transplant at a very relaxing setting.
3. How much does FUE Hair Transplantation Cost?
Hair Transplant in Turkey is more affordable when compared to other countries. However, the experience of the doctor and medical team is the key point and also the cost may vary from one patient to another according to the needs of the patient. So it would be helpful for you to have an examination for FUE Hair Transplantation pricing in advance.For international patients, MCAN Health asks your head pictures to evaluate your treatment plan and determine the cost.
4. How long does FUE Hair Transplantation take?
FUE Hair Transplantation takes between 6 to 8 hours. MCAN Health advise its patients to have earphones to listen to music during the procedure.
5. Is FUE Hair Transplantation painful?
Thanks to developing technology, FUE Hair transplantation is no longer painful. The operation is carried out under local anesthesia MCAN Health advise its patients to have earphones to listen to music during the procedure. As you are at the talented, experienced hands and in good care of MCAN Health, you don’t need to worry. You can be sure that MCAN Health Doctors together with his experienced team will provide you pain-free and scar-free, natural looking permanent hair loss treatment.
6. Do any scars remain after FUE Hair Transplantation?
Thanks to advanced technology used for hair transplant, no permanent scar remains after hair transplant with FUE Hair Transplantation. Hair follicles in your donor area which is the back of your head between your two ears will be collected in such a way that no one will understand that you had hair transplantation after the healing period of your donor area is completed.
7. Does my hair look natural after FUE Hair Transplantation?
Yes, with FUE technique used by MCAN Health Doctors, hair looks natural after hair transplant.While opening the canals, the direction according to each part of the scalp is changing. The experienced doctors know how to open the canals directions and provides the natural looking hairs after hair transplantation.
8. Which part of the body do you use as a “donor-site”?
Usually, the back of the scalp where hair follicles are genetically strong and resistant to hair loss is used as a “donor-site”. However, in some cases, hair follicles could be transferred from beard area and other parts of the body.
9. How long does it take for my new hair to grow?
It varies from one patient to another. It may take from 2 months to 6 months. First new hair will grow then it will fall out. Then you will see the transplanted hair is growing stronger and thicker. At the end of 6 months, 50-60% of transplanted hair are expected to grow. The final result of hair transplantation can be seen after one year.
10. Is hair transplant one-off operation? Do I need to have hair transplant periodically?
It depends on the patient. Whereas for some patients, one-off operation would be enough, for some further operation might be necessary due to continuing hair loss.
