Hairline Transplant Turkey

Hairline Transplant in Turkey

It is a fact universally acknowledged that people lose hair. In fact they are losing hair as we speak: most people lose 50-100 strands of hair everyday. As natural as hair loss it becomes a problem when the hair loss is extreme and visible. It affects our lives in one form or another, altering our style and self-confidence.

 

As our hairline starts to recede our hair loses its vitality and impression causing us to stress and panic. However does a receding hairline mean that it is the end of your hair’s best looking and feeling days? No, of course not. That is when hairline transplants come into the picture.

 

Countless patients with various hair backgrounds come to Turkey, the world’s leading destination for all things hair transplant and treatments. If you are curious about how hairline transplants are possible, how much they cost in Turkey and whether you are suitable for a hairline transplant, continue reading.

Can you lower your hairline with a hair transplant?

 

In hair transplant terms “lowering hairline” refers to transplants targeting the receding hairline area which when filled with new hair will appear lowered and thus restored to a fuller, thicker and healthier look. So yes, of course you can lower your hairline with a hair transplant that targets the receding area. 

 

The most important factor for a hairline transplant is the patient’s eligibility for the operation. This eligibility rests on many factors: the severity of the hair loss according to the Norwood Scale, availability of the donor area and the patient’s overall health that would not conflict with such an operation. 

 

Does hair transplant stop receding hairline?

 

Hair transplants are permanent solutions unlike hair treatments that will affect your hair vitality but will not offer a permanent, hair generating solution. Hair transplants allow the scalp to look fuller with real hair generation and denser hairline with no patchiness. So, hair transplants are a sure way to not only stop receding hairlines but offer a permanent solution to any kind of balding or hair loss.

imperium hair clinic before and after

How many grafts are needed for hairline transplant?

 

A hair graft is a unit coined to refer to 3-4 hair follicles in one transplant which is created by the surgeon during the operation. In a sense, most hair transplants are measured by hair grafts which reflects the severity of hair loss. In your required consultations before a surgery, your doctor will determine the number of hair grafts you will need in order to fully recover the look and health of your hair. 

 

The number of hair grafts needed is determined by the severity of the patient’s hair loss and the viability of the hair in the donor area. The severity of the hair loss is accredited by a scale called the Norwood scale which classifies hair loss by degree. Some patients may need 500 to 1000 grafts for their hairline transplant whereas some may need more. For more information you can check out our article that gives you details about the costs of hair transplants according to the Norwood Scale.

 

Is 1500 grafts enough for a hairline?

 

The front of the hairline can usually be covered with 1000 to 2000 hair grafts. However this can only be determined by the severity of the hair loss of the patient in question. So depending on the patient’s hair loss degree 1500 grafts can be enough for a hairline but there may be circumstances where the patient may need more hair grafts.

Who is hairline transplant suitable for?

 

Hairline transplant is a procedure that is suitable for people who have hair loss in their hairline area. Both male and female patients, or any gender non-affirming patient for that matter, can choose to get a hairline transplant if they meet the eligibility conditions. For any hair transplant operation the patient needs to be in good health and has to have viable and adequate donor hairs to be transplanted to the hairline. As long as the patient is cleared on these accounts they should be eligible for a hair transplant.

Male Hairline Transplant

Male Hairline Transplant

It wouldn’t be an understatement to say that Male Hairline Transplant is the most widespread transplant operation amongst hair transplants. This is because pattern baldness or conditions called androgenetic alopecia are most common in men. As the hairline recedes further back, a hairline transplant becomes a viable option to restore the look of the patient and aid in the generation of healthy hair.

Female Hairline Transplant

Female Hairline Transplant

Female patients become insecure with their looks much faster than male patients. Whether it’s peer pressure or simply being unsatisfied with the look of your hair, female hairline transplants have become increasingly popular over the years. Most patients reveal that a hairline transplant for females is a seamless and easily blending operation as the hair styles tend to be longer which in turn aids in seamlessly blending in as you wait for your new hairline to grow.

Hairline Transplant African American

Hairline Transplant for African American People

One of most common questions hair clinics hear are whether hair transplant is possible for afro hair. Patients with afro hair are definitely eligible for a hair transplant, should they meet the transplant requirements. Hairline transplants for African American people are most definitely harder than regular hairline transplants as the hair follicle is thicker and coiler. If you want to learn more about afro hair transplants you can check out our article that delves deeper into how a hair transplant works for african american people

How much is a hairline transplant in Turkey?

 

The cost of a hairline transplant varies on several factors. Not only does it depend on the surgeon and the clinic in question but it also relies on the type of transplant method being used for the operation and the number of hair grafts that are going to be transplanted. Including the services the clinic offers and the technology being used in the operation this price is bound to vary. In Turkey a hairline transplant can cost anywhere between 2000 to 6000 USD for 2000 to 2500 hair grafts. This amount may increase or decrease depending on the clinic and the number of hair grafts that the patient needs to fully support a new hairline.

Hairline Transplant Before and After Results

 

In order to best ascertain the effectiveness of a hairline transplant you need to see for yourself what other patients have experienced and how effective the said operation was for them. That is why a patient should always look at patient testimonials and before and after photos from the clinic of their choice. Here are some before and after results of hairline transplants from patients from various hair backgrounds and textures. See how drastic the change has been in the hairline and how the entire look can be altered with this simple operation.

hair transplant before and after

FAQs About Hairline Transplant 

A hairline transplant aims to restore the health of the hair and allow regeneration of newer and stronger hairs. That is why it is completely halal. Turkey is a predominantly muslim country, that is why halal practices are widespread from the food industry to the medical industry. You will find that almost all practices are completed in a completely halal way.

Once successfully transplanted and the recovery process is completed a hair transplant should be permanent. And a hairline transplant is no different to this rule. If the procedure is successful and the patient is adamant with the post-op care, a hairline transplant should be permanent.

In your consultation for the operation your doctor will determine your new hairline with a medical marker. This is a professional estimation that is based on the strength of your hair, the viable donor area and your natural hairline. Your doctor will take into consideration your requests on how low the new hairline should be and will give you their professional opinion. 

Hair transplants are generally not hurtful as the operation is conducted with general anesthesia. Afterwards some patients do experience mild swelling and some itching which are easily relieved with icing and anti-itching cream that your clinic will provide. So overall a hairline transplant does not hurt and if the patient follows up with the recommended post-op care the operation should not hurt.

The best age for a hairline transplant does differ from person to person as the age to experience hair loss may be different for everyone. As a general rule of thumb people under the age of 20 are not recommended for a hair transplant as they are still in their teen years and their hormones are yet to be balanced. Similarly people over the age of 65 are also not recommended for a hair transplant as skin healing tends to slow as our body ages. Other than these factors any age should be eligible for a hair transplant as long as they meet the needs of the transplant.

If done by an expert and administered by an experienced clinic a hairline transplant should look natural. Your doctor will analyze the natural direction of your hair thus your hairline will blend in seamlessly with your own.