The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators of blood coagulation
- hormonal blood tests
- transplantation of up to 3,000-5,000 hair follicles with ARTAS robot
- nursing services
- consultations of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
How program is carried out
The 1st day: our service starts at the airport, where our team will meet you with a sign. Inside the individual folder you will find information about the travel program and the description of the hair transplant procedure. After meeting your personal medical coordinator, you will check into your hotel.
The 2nd day: the day will start from transfer to hospital with our private car. At the hospital, you will undergo a preliminary laboratory examination, including a complete blood count, biochemical blood test, and hormonal blood tests. Then, after a consultation with your physician, FUE hair transplant with the ARTAS robotic system will be carried out and platelet-rich blood products will be administered. Physicians transplant up to 3,000-5,000 hair follicles during one procedure. After that, our colleagues will arrange a transfer to the hotel so that you can relax.
The 3rd day: the physician will remove the postoperative dressing and assess the condition of the transplanted hair follicles. The medical staff will then wash your hair and explain in detail how to take care of the transplanted grafts. You will also receive hair care products: shampoo, lotion, and cream. We will then arrange a transfer to the airport and you will return to your native country.
Required documents
- Medical records
- Photo of the target body region
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About the department
The Department of Hair Transplantation at the Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center Istanbul uses all modern techniques to solve the problem of hair loss on the head, eyebrows and beard. The department's specialists perform hair transplantation both in the case of hair loss due to genetic or other causes, as well as restore hair after accidents and burns. The competence of the medical facility includes DHI and FUE hair transplantation techniques, including Sapphire FUE, the treatment of alopecia with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) at an early stage. The treatment method is selected on an individual basis, depending on the specific cause of hair loss. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Oya Şişman.
The department's key clinical focuses include:
- DHI hair transplantation. As of today, this method is an innovation in medicine. It is almost identical to the FUE technique. The difference is that the hair follicles are implanted using a special instrument similar to a ballpoint pen (Choi Implanter). The doctor places hair grafts in it and injects it into the scalp. The advantage of this method is that the doctor can significantly reduce the time for opening the hair canal, thereby reducing the risk of infection to almost zero. The technique is excellent not only for hair transplantation on the head, but also for hair restoration in the beard in men and eyebrows in women. The big advantage is that the procedure is painless – the patient has no pain due to anesthesia and sedation.
- FUE hair transplantation is a seamless, sparing method of hair transplantation with anesthesia. The method began to be applied in the early 2000s. The first step in the procedure is to extract the hair follicles. The extracted hair follicles are placed in a nutrient solution at a special temperature, after which they are transferred to the hair transplant area under local anesthesia. It is important that with this hair transplantation method, the patient has no scars in the hair donor area. The whole procedure lasts 6 hours, after which the patient can leave the clinic.
- Hair transplant using Sapphire FUE method. The FUE method is considered to be one of the most modern and widely used hair transplantation methods, providing natural results. With the introduction of special devices with sapphire blades into clinical practice, the technique has become even more reliable and in demand. The Sapphire FUE Method is a seamless punch (microsurgical instrument) hair transplantation technique with a sapphire tip. Thanks to the thin and durable tip, the doctors can easily extract the grafts (bundles of 1-4 hair follicles) and transplant them from the donor area to the target area. The operation takes 3-6 hours depending on the area of the alopecia. The main advantage of the method is the provision of the most aesthetic appearance of the implanted hair.
- Eyebrow hair transplantation. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and lasts 1-2 hours. It is important for the doctor to achieve a natural appearance of the eyebrows, and therefore, the angle and direction of the grafts should be carefully selected, and the line of the eyebrows should be precisely delineated. The transplantation technique is similar to the hair transplantation on the head. The doctor extracts hair follicles, prepares the area for transplantation and performs the transplant itself. The patient does not experience any discomfort or pain upon the procedure completion.
- Bear hair transplantation. The DHI and FUE techniques are applied for this type of hair transplantation, as in the classic hair transplantation on the head. The essence of the procedure is similar to hair transplantation on the head. The extracted hair follicles are implanted in the beard area where hair is absent. The procedure is carried out under local anesthesia, which excludes any pain. The procedure leaves no scars.
- PRP therapy for hair loss treatment. This type of therapy involves the use of platelet-rich plasma, which is obtained from the patient's blood. PRP promotes hair growth, restores healthy color and shine. The method is used for the treatment of alopecia at the early stages or for the activation of hair growth after the transplantation.
- Other treatment methods
Curriculum vitae
Dr. med. Oya Şişman is one of the best specialists in hair transplantation in Turkey. She is currently the Head of the Department of Hair Transplantation at the Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center Istanbul. She performs at least 4 hair transplantation procedures every day. She worked with the best specialists in her field of expertise, therefore she gained invaluable experience in hair transplantation using various methods. During her clinical practice, the doctor has performed more than 2,800 FUE hair transplantations. The doctor's professionalism is known not only in Turkey, but also far beyond its borders – she successfully performed hair transplantations for several Arab members of the royal family.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Istanbul Aesthetic Center
About hospital
The Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center is a modern medical facility, which specializes in plastic aesthetic interventions, hair transplantation, and also provides high-quality dental services. The medical center has an excellent reputation both in Turkey and internationally. The excellent quality of the medical service is confirmed by the prestigious ISO 9001-2008 certificate.
The key to the successful clinical practice is an advanced medical and technical base combined with the highly professional doctors who regularly improve their skills and keep pace with innovations in medicine. The specialists of the medical complex admit about 1,500 inpatients and about 2,500 outpatients annually.
Such medical services as hair transplantation, including in the area of the beard and eyebrows, facelift and neck lift, rhinoplasty, mammoplasty, abdominoplasty, liposuction, dental procedures – teeth whitening, placement of dental implants, veneers, treatment of gum diseases, root channels are especially popular here.
The main task of each doctor at the medical center is to provide high quality services aimed at improving the appearance and quality of life.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Hotel
During an outpatient program, the patient can stay at the hotel of his choice. If desired, it is possible to stay in a hotel on the territory of the hospital or in a nearby hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.