Hair transplantation: what are the best techniques?

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Hair loss can be caused by many factors: health problems, special diet, genetics ... They do not admit it yet and yet, to regain self-confidence, more and more men are turning to hair transplantation in international clinics with advanced know-how. The use of hair transplants is becoming more democratic, and the rise of medical tourism is on the rise. Turkey is a reference in hair transplantation. What techniques can be used? What precautions should I take before starting? Head to Istanbul to discover Capilclinic, a state-of-the-art hair transplant clinic.

Capilclinic, expertise and reliability

Located in Istanbul, Capilclinic also has franchises in France and Spain. Leader in the hair transplant market, Capilclinic is considered one of the most reputable clinics in its field. She received the national award for the best hair transplant clinic last year in Madrid, at the fifth Gala of the 21st Century Medical Awards. This event brings together health professionals, and promotes excellence and knowledge in research, teaching and care.

For more than ten years, the company has brought together an international medical staff specialized in hair transplantation and developed innovative technologies such as FUE Sapphire (individual follicle extraction).

Capilclinic is the first clinic to offer treatments based on mother cells. This type of practice represents a new way of looking at hair transplants and thus takes into account the time the follicles are out of the body (their survival time can drop by up to 2.5% per hour). The idea is simple: reduce this time as much as possible to increase the efficiency of the transplant and ensure a better, more natural and lasting result.

What is DHI?

The DHI technique, or direct hair implantation, is one of the most modern techniques. It consists of directly implanting the follicles extracted from the donor area one by one in the transplantation area.

When the follicle is placed in the recipient area, the necessary angle, direction and depth must be taken into account. The precision of this technique gives a natural result. By removing the follicle and inserting it directly into the scalp, the transplant time is reduced and the transplanted hair is healthier and stronger. The diameter of the incision is smaller, so a better angle is achieved when inserting the graft. The follicles are more resistant and allow for a higher density and a shorter healing time.

State-of-the-art techniques

At Capilclinic, it is a team of professionals from all over the world who officiate. Most of them have been trained internationally, and are now considered specialists in hair reconstruction. To do this, they practice using state-of-the-art techniques.

The clinic's best known is the micro-channel FUE Sapphire technique. These are real sapphire crystals that are used to open the micro-channels as thinly as possible, which makes the FUE Sapphire give a more accurate result than the classic FUE. It should be noted that this operation requires upstream analyses to ensure the patient's compatibility with this process.

The FUE Sapphire technique can also be accompanied by a complementary treatment, that of the mother cells. The idea is to extract and cleanse the regenerating cells of abdominal fat and then activate them with natural proteins. Objective: minimize the time of the hair follicle outside the body, so that the graft takes better. Capilclinic is the first to offer treatments based on mother cells.

Turkey, a reference destination

Istanbul is acclaimed in the field of hair transplants. One of the reasons for this boom is the price, which is lower than in other European countries. The value of the Turkish lira is also lower than that of the euro and at the same time, the salaries of practitioners, even the most qualified, are lower.

The country attracts an international clientele with attractive offers, in the form of packages aimed at simplifying the procedures for customers as much as possible. CapilClinic offers to take care of transport and hotel and ensures the presence of a translator at each stage of the operation so that everything runs as smoothly and transparently as possible.

Turkey also stands out as a tourist country: you might as well combine business with pleasure! Hair transplant techniques are often quite compatible with an on-site stay, provided you pay attention to the sun and respect other potential post-operation restrictions. It will be an opportunity to walk on both banks of Istanbul, to marvel at the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque or the lush Topkapi Palace.

For a serene operation

If hair transplantation is very popular today, it remains a medical operation requiring anesthesia, and should therefore always be taken seriously. First of all, it is necessary to request a personalized diagnosis from the clinic, to test the eligibility of the patient and ensure that he will receive the most appropriate treatment possible. The purpose of this contact is also to determine the price, which may vary depending on the type of intervention and the quantity of follicles to be transplanted. At Capilclinic, each case is treated in a personalized way, and diagnoses are systematic and

without obligation. Professionals explain to each patient which technique best suits their needs.

It is recommended to wear loose clothing that is easy to remove so as not to risk damaging the transplanted hair follicles. Alcohol consumption or smoking can affect the quality of the transplant and its good performance, and it is imperative not to consume alcohol before the procedure.

Before starting, it is better to check that the chosen clinic meets all expectations. Capilclinic recalls on its website a list of points to check to embark serenely in the process, and ensures transparent and fair practices.

How to choose the best clinic?

If Turkey has become a real reference in hair transplantation, it is however necessary to choose your clinic to avoid unpleasant surprises.

First, let's look at the price. Some clinics charge particularly attractive rates, but you have to be careful: an offer below 2,000 euros may not meet all expectations.

Beware also of the number of interventions per day. More than ten transplants? It is better to inquire elsewhere, because this may mean that the quality of the service is lower and that the time allocated to each intervention is too limited in view of the precision required.

In Turkey, it is always better to focus on specialized hospitals, because private clinics are not necessarily obliged to follow the same health controls as hospitals. In addition, it is preferable to go to a clinic specializing only in hair transplants, instead of a clinic offering different types of aesthetic operations. This choice allows access to the most advanced technologies, and therefore to the best results.

For comfort during the preparation of the intervention as well as on the day of the operation, the presence of a translator is not to be neglected. This is an additional indication of a quality service, and it is also the assurance of understanding the entire process, to get started more serenely.