FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is a hair transplant permanent?
The transplanted follicles are taken from the safe donor zone at the back of the head, which is genetically resistant to DHT (the hormone causing hair loss). Therefore, the transplanted hair is largely permanent. However, your existing native hair will continue to thin unless managed with medication.
What is a "Mega Session"?
A mega session typically refers to the transplantation of over 3,000 grafts in a single day. This pushes the limits of graft out-of-body time and requires a large, highly synchronized medical team to ensure high survival rates.
Why are transplants in Turkey so cheap?
Istanbul benefits from favorable exchange rates, lower labor costs, and massive government subsidies for medical tourism. However, the low cost is also driven by "hair mills" where one doctor oversees 10-20 surgeries simultaneously, performed entirely by technicians. Careful vetting is critical.
What is Shock Loss?
Shock loss (telogen effluvium) is temporary hair shedding triggered by surgical trauma. It can affect both transplanted hairs and native hairs in the recipient and donor areas. It generally resolves within 3-4 months.
Are Sapphire Blades better than Steel?
Sapphire blades allow for slightly cleaner incisions and tighter recipient sites compared to traditional steel blades. While beneficial, the material of the blade matters far less than the skill, depth control, and angle execution of the surgeon.
Do I have to shave my head?
For large FUE sessions, shaving the donor and recipient areas is standard to ensure hygiene and precise extraction/placement. Unshaven FUE (U-FUE) is possible for small sessions, but carries higher technical difficulty and longer surgical times.
When can I exercise post-surgery?
Light walking is acceptable after 3-5 days. Heavy weightlifting or activities causing intense sweating should be avoided for 14-21 days to prevent blood pressure spikes that could dislodge grafts.
What is the Norwood Scale?
The Norwood Scale is a clinical classification system used to measure the extent of male pattern baldness, ranging from Type I (minimal recession) to Type VII (severe loss leaving only a horseshoe rim of hair). It dictates the required graft count for restoration.