Hair Transplant with the SAPPHIRE Method

SAPPHIRE hair transplant method refers to the use of a special sapphire blades (blades made of sapphire, a very valuable metal) instead of a steel blades during the canal opening phase of hair transplantation. SAPPHIRE hair transplant is carried out by collecting the follicles extracted from the back of the hair one by one and planting them in thin and hairless areas. Hair transplant with the SAPPHIRE technique is applied under local anesthesia in a hospital or clinical environment for approximately 5 hours and is a painless procedure. The patient is recommended to rest for 1 day after the procedure. The SAPPHIRE hair transplant healing process only includes the mild scars in the area where the hair follicles were collected and the area where SAPPHIRE hair transplant was performed. The price determination for SAPPHIRE hair transplant varies by person. The width of the applied area is a decisive factor. In the unshaven SAPPHIRE hair transfer technique applied to make the hair follicles more visible, the hair in the region is cut to a length of about 3 mm, which makes it easier to move around the planting area. By consulting the hair transplant center, you may get answers to questions such as: What is SAPPHIRE hair transplant? How is SAPPHIRE hair transplant performed? What is micro FUE hair transplant?

Gold FUE Technique

The ends of the devices used in the gold FUE hair transplant technique consist of gold, which is the least damaging element to the human body. In this hair transplant FUE method, the hair follicles are loosened with micro motor support and collected with a tool similar to tweezers. The collected hair follicles are extracted and cleaned by the best hair transplant center and planted one by one in the opened channels.

• The only difference between this procedure and FUE hair transplant is that the device ends are gold plated and thus the hair transplant results can be observed more quickly and healthily.

Micro FUE Technique

In the micro FUE hair transplant technique, canals of 0.7 mm – 0.9 mm are opened in the area with hair loss and the hair follicles taken from the posterior region of the hair are placed in these canals. During this operation, which lasts approximately 6 hours, the person can easily read books, watch television and use tablets. A break can be provided if needed.

• The difference of this technique with other hair transplant FUE method procedures is that more hair follicles are collected in less time.
• It is a sutureless, painless and easy procedure performed under local anesthesia in the operating room environment.
• Within 2 – 3 days following the application of micro FUE technique, the person can resume their daily life.

PRP Supported FUE Hair Transplant

With PRP-supported hair transplant, the transplanted area is supported with PRP and the follicles are more easily adapted to the scalp. PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) FUE hair transplantation center is the separation of blood taken from the person using special methods. PRP is applied to the hair transplant area with very small needles, so that the healing process takes less time and the new hair follicles adapt to the scalp faster.

• PRP supported FUE hair transplant is not a different technique than the FUE technique, it is only a supportive method.
• PRP is a platelet-rich plasma.

Stem Cell Supported FUE Hair Transplant

When stem cell treatment, which is used in many health applications today, is applied to the hair transplant area before the planting, the hair grows out stronger and healthier. The stem cell procedure is carried out by multiplying the cells in a small fat tissue taken from the person in the laboratory. This tissue is injected into the scalp and is completely natural as it is derived from one’s own tissues. Stem cell assisted hair transplant prices are more costly than other procedures but in terms of results it has been observed that it is a more reliable and permanent solution.

• After the hair transplant, the hair follicles settle completely within 5 – 6 months.
• After the hair transplant, the person can return to their routine daily life within 1-2 days.     Things To Do After the FUE Hair Transplant
• The first 3 days after the hair transplant is very important. The patient should be very careful
• with the planting area within these 3 days. They should not hit any place and sleep on their back while sleeping.
• Things To Do In the First 3 Days
• Resting at home would be beneficial.
• Buttoned shirts that are easy to wear and take off should be preferred.
• Plenty of water should be consumed.
• Antibiotics and other drugs should be used on time.
• The hair transplant area should not be exposed to water.
• The patient should sleep on their back. A travel pillow can be placed behind the neck.
  4th Day Washing the Hair
• As of the 4th day, scars occur in the region where hair transplant is performed. Never touch these scars. The hair is washed for the first time on the 3rd or 4th day following the hair transplant. The first hair wash should be done at the hair transplant center.
• Daily shampoo with a pH value of 5.5 should be preferred.
• Avoid rubbing the scalp during hair washing.
• After the first wash, the hair should be washed in the same way for 10 days, every day.
• The patient can go outside but the hair transplant area should be protected from any impact and rain.
• Following the first wash, after 6-7 washings, the formed scars will begin to fall off themselves.
• Itching may begin in the head area by the 4th day. This itching will only last for 3-4 days.
• 13th Day is the Last Day of the Hair Wash
• The scars have greatly reduced.
• Visit your doctor for final washing and checking.
• You may get vitamin supplements with the advice of your doctor.
• You may take a normal shower.
• On the 15th Day The Planted Hair Starts To Shed
• As of the 15th day, hair transplanted in the region begins to shed. Hair loss usually referred to as shock shedding after hair transplantation, starts at the 2nd week and continues until the end of the 2nd month.
• You may now use any shampoo you want.
• You can wash your hair normally.
• You may go for a slow-paced walk.
• Hair strengthening drugs and fluids may be used.
• After the 2nd Month
• The hair that started to shed stops as of the 2nd month and the hair that has been planted starts to grow. As of the 3rd month, the hair growth increases and 60-80% of the hair planted will have grown out at the end of the sixth month. This process will be completed at the end of 1 year.