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Hair transplant before and after: What to expect

Hair transplant before and after: What to expect

Hair transplant before and after images can show just what a difference hair restoration surgery can make for a person’s appearance. Whereas just a few years ago, the surgery was highly invasive, coming with numerous side effects and leaving unappealing linear scarring, today, it’s a simple procedure that can give a full head of hair in a matter of months.

Advanced hair transplant techniques and new technology have allowed surgeons to perfect their approach and treat receding hairline and female and male pattern baldness with the utmost ease. The key, of course, is finding the right clinic with experienced staff.

Dense and natural before and after results

Over the past few years, more and more patients have been turning their eyes to Turkey to find skilled doctors and receive quality treatments for hair loss. Here’s an idea of what Turkey has to offer and what to expect from having hair transplant surgery there.

The rising popularity of Turkish hair transplant clinics

While still a top-rated travel destination, Turkey is also becoming one of the leading countries for medical tourism. It attracts millions of medical tourists annually, most of whom seek cosmetic procedures such as hair transplants.

Travelling to a different country for cosmetic surgery may initially seem like a waste of money, but the truth is it could be anything but. Turkey offers a staggering price advantage for all healthcare services compared to the UK.

Hair transplant surgery in the UK can cost upwards of £30,000, depending on the clinic, the extent of hair thinning and the number of grafts needed to restore natural hair appearance. Health insurance does not cover the expenses as the treatment is solely cosmetic. In Turkey, however, medical patients can receive the same treatment at a price that’s up to 90% cheaper.

Natural before and after results with 3800 Grafts

The average cost of living in Turkey is approximately 77% cheaper than in the UK, so all goods and services are significantly more affordable. Even so, considering that Turkey has some of the best medical universities and hospitals in Europe, patients can still expect the highest quality of treatments, even though the price doesn’t indicate so.

Hair transplants at Dr Serkan Aygin Clinic

It’s important to find an excellent clinic for hair transplants in Turkey in order to achieve excellent results, and few facilities have a reputation as impeccable as Dr Serkan Aygin’s.

Dr Serkan Aygin himself in Istanbul

Graduating from the Istanbul University School of Medicine and specialising in dermatology and hair disorders, Dr Serkan Aygin has been honing his skills for over 25 years. Regarded as a pioneer in hair transplantation, he’s developed advanced approaches to hair restoration and has successfully treated over 10,000 patients.

Every patient who has undergone hairline restoration at Dr Serkan Aygin’s Clinic has achieved natural-looking hair transplant results in as little as 12 months.

This specialist’s skills and expertise have earned him and his clinic numerous awards and recognitions, including the European Award in Medicine and the Best Medical Tourism Facility Award in 2019.

Hair transplants for women are getting more and more popular

The clinic welcomes thousands of medical tourists worldwide every year, offering comprehensive transplant packages that improve patient comfort and satisfaction. Dr Serkan Aygin Clinic’s transplantation packages include transfer between the Istanbul airport, hotel and clinic, accommodation, transplants with the maximum number of grafts, pre- and post-op medications, shampoo and foam for aftercare, as well as hair laser therapy.

Hair transplantation results speak for themselves

The quality of Dr Aygin’s work is reflected in his results over the years. Treating over 10,000 patients, he has a 98% hair growth rate. The astounding success rates have earned Dr Aygin a reputation as one of the best hair restoration surgeons in Turkey and globally.

Achieving natural-looking results using advanced transplant methods

Dr Aygin specialises in advanced hair restoration treatments that decrease patient recovery time and ensure excellent results – Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE).

                                                                                                                       The sapphire blades

Both surgeries begin with soft anaesthesia, a painless form of anaesthesia that uses pressure instead of needles to administer the aesthetic to the scalp.

During the FUE hair transplant procedure, Dr Aygin extracts hair follicles from the donor area on the back or sides of the head and leaves them in a nutrient-rich solution. Then, he makes small incisions in the recipient area to create openings in the scalp where he’ll insert the follicles.

During the DHI procedure, he skips this final step. The DHI method uses a specialised Choi pen that’s equipped with a hollow needle on the end. Dr Aygin loads the needle with the extracted hair follicle and immediately inserts it into the recipient area. The needle automatically creates openings for the follicles, so there’s no need for prior incisions.

With the DHI Method, there’s no need to shave the entire head

Considering that hair grows relatively slowly, it will take a few months until the results of the transplant become noticeable. At first, patients experience what’s known as shock hair loss, which lasts a couple of weeks. It’s an expected trauma reaction while the scalp heals. Hair growth becomes more evident within a few months, and the full results become visible within 12 months.

Dr Aygin offers detailed consultations before and after the surgery, explaining how the treatment works, the aftercare process, and the expected healing process.

Final thoughts

The modern Dr Serkan Aygin Clinic in Turkey

Dr Serkan Aygin Clinic stands out as one of Turkey’s top hair restoration facilities. With highly experienced medical staff, advanced equipment and thousands of satisfied patients behind it, the clinic delivers the utmost quality of care.

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