Hair Transplant Techniques
Smart Selection
SHIFT has always taken pride in adapting a more artisan approach to performing hair transplants. This different way of thinking can perhaps best be seen in SHIFT’s unique Smart-Selection method, which is an innovative and artistic approach that helps to yield the most natural-looking results.
What is Smart Selection Hair Transplant?
Smart Selection by SHIFT is a unique approach that is based on optimal graft distribution. When we speak of ‘grafts’, we refer to follicular units which consist of one or more individual hairs. Most people will have follicular units consisting of single, double, triple and quadruple hairs, but the proportion of each of these four types will vary depending on the individual.
In nature, the follicular units around a person’s hairline are likely to consist of mainly single hairs, as are the follicular units around the edge of the beard and the eyebrows. In contrast, hair in the front hair, mid-scalp and crown area of the head will be likely to contain multiple-hair grafts in different combinations, with hair towards the crown area tending to have the highest number of hairs per graft.
What does Smart Selection Involve in what is called Hair Transplant Techniques?
Smart Selection involves understanding how the number of hairs per follicular unit impacts their best placement on the recipient area and arranging them in accordance with this. This means that after the grafts are extracted, they are first sorted by the number of hairs per unit and then implanted accordingly.
SHIFT will use the single-haired units to create the most natural-looking hairline and use the multiple-haired units to create the best level of density on the rest of the scalp area.
Smart Selection and the Optimal Results
The key to performing a natural-looking hair transplant lies in imitating the innate qualities of human hair. This takes a considerable degree of skill but will create a far superior end result.
A successful hair transplant relies on more than the number of follicular units alone: it is also very much linked to considering the number of hairs per unit and distributing these units accordingly. While any clinic can transplant hair, those which take a careless approach and fail to consider the number of hairs per unit will not succeed in creating convincing results.
Smart Selection at SHIFT
Performing an optimum-quality hair transplant involves clinical expertise, but it also requires a creative approach and an excellent level of attention to detail. This thoughtful approach is something that distinguishes SHIFT from other clinics in Turkey.
While many clinics adopt a more conveyor-belt approach to hair transplantation, competing on cost and volume rather than the quality of the results, SHIFT has always adopted a more artisan approach, providing patients with natural-looking results which will last a lifetime.
FUE
Follicular Unit Extraction
The arrival of Follicular Unit Extraction or FUE has revolutionised the hair transplant scene in Turkey, succeeding in providing an excellent solution.
In particular, FUE provided an excellent alternative to the previous Follicular Unit Transplantation or FUT, which involved extracting a strip of skin from a patient’s donor area and dissecting this into separate follicular units before transplanting these into micro-channels that had been opened in the patient’s recipient area.
Although FUT has some strengths, it only allows for a limited number of grafts to be transplanted and the invasive nature of the technique generally leads to a more challenging operation and postoperative period for the patient. FUE changed all of this by extracting individual follicular units (one by one) from the patient’s donor area, leading to a scarless hair transplant and a faster recovery time.
What are the differences between FUE and FUT Hair Transplants?
FUE is the most widely used technique in Turkey and the world at present, it is an alternative to the FUT hair transplant technique. Whereas FUE is a four-stage operation, the relatively old FUT has 5 stages.
FUE Stages:
- Extracting the hair follicles from the donor area.
- Separating the grafts and putting them in the solution.
- Opening microchannels in the recipient area.
- Transplanting the grafts into these channels.
FUT Stages:
- Cutting a strip from the scalp at the back of the head.
- Slicing the strip into smaller ones.
- Separating the grafts and putting them in the solution.
- Opening microchannels in the recipient area.
- Transplanting the grafts into these channels.
The Types of FUE Hair Transplant at what called Hair Transplant Techniques
There are now various different derivatives of the FUE technique that emerged due to the adaptability of this treatment method, each derivative gives an extra advantage, such as;
Micro FUE
Sapphire FUE
Gold FUE
Percutaneous (Perkutan)
Soft FUE
Ultra-Slit FUE
Hybrid FUE
TDF (Two-Days FUE)
The Advantages of FUE Hair Transplant
FUE is a practical and highly versatile technique that achieves excellent results in a variety of situations. It is the most used method, and it continues to provide the most comprehensive solution for those suffering from hair loss for the most. Here are some of the reasons it is the most common technique; between Hair Transplant Techniques
Less Invasive.
Painless.
Comfortable.
Scarless.
Little downtime (faster healing).
Allows working with a larger number of grafts.
The high survival rate of the hair follicles.
Encouraging the blood flow to the scalp and thus helping to nourish the transplanted grafts.
An affordable option.
What Makes Patients Choose Not to Opt for FUE Hair Transplant?
FUE is an excellent all-around technique, but certain factors should still be taken into consideration. In particular, patients should be mindful that the quality of an FUE procedure will depend on the education, training and expertise of those who carry it out. Many less reputable clinics market FUE as a procedure that is so easy that it can be performed by virtually anybody, and they work with inexperienced technicians rather than doctors in a cynical bid to cut costs.
Patients should be aware that in reality, an FUE hair transplant is a medical intervention like any other, and as such, it demands both excellent clinical skills and an inspired aesthetic eye.
It is very much in the interest of patients to work with a qualified team in a clean and accommodating hospital environment, for reasons of both safety and ensuring the quality of the results. SHIFT has extensive experience in performing FUE and a wide range of other treatment methods and is capable of achieving high-quality aesthetic results in a comfortable, safe and clean setting.
Sapphire FUE
What is Sapphire FUE?
Sapphire FUE is not a new hair transplant technique in itself. It is an innovation within FUE, which is a technique that has been in use since 2004. FUE is currently the most sought-after method in hair transplant clinics.
The Difference between Sapphire FUE and Classic FUE at what is called Hair Transplant Techniques
Sapphire FUE differs from ‘Classic’ FUE in the device used for opening the microchannels. This is the most important stage of the hair transplant procedure and the one which impacts most on the results.
Whereas the Classic FUE involves using steel or titanium blades to open the micro-channels, the Sapphire FUE involves using blades made of sapphire.
The Advantages of Sapphire FUE between Hair Transplant Techniques
The Sapphire FUE technique involves opening smaller micro-channels, and thus it gives the following advantages;
- Speeding up the recovery process.
- Smoother bonding of skin surfaces.
- Minimising scabbing.
- Less swelling.
- Faster tissue recovery.
- Fewer complications.
- More anti-bacterial.
- Minimising scalp tissue damage and potential trauma.
How does Sapphire FUE Work at Hair Transplant Techniques?
The Sapphire FUE technique involves extracting grafts from the donor area at the back of the patient’s head, as happens with the Classic FUE technique.
The expert medical team will then use a sapphire instrument to open micro-channels ranging from 0.6 to 1.5mm in diameter, before implanting the grafts in these channels.
With FUE Sapphire, the channels are the same length as the hair follicles, meaning that the healing process is faster and there is less likelihood of disturbing the angle and position of the grafts. The sapphire tool also allows for denser transplantation, creating even more visually appealing results than other methods.
Sapphire FUE in Turkey
Turkey continues to stand at the global vanguard of hair transplant technology, and the arrival of the FUE Sapphire technique in Istanbul is a further bold new development pioneered by prestigious hair transplant clinics such as SHIFT.
The innovative Sapphire FUE procedure provides aesthetically pleasing results with a faster and more comfortable post-operative recovery period than many other hair transplant techniques available in Turkey today.
Sapphire FUE at SHIFT
Sapphire FUE is one of the most important techniques in place at SHIFT in Istanbul. With Sapphire FUE, patients can look forward to receiving aesthetically pleasing results in a comfortable operation with minimal recovery time.
Gold Hair Transplant
Since the year 2004, almost all hair clinics have introduced the FUE method instead of the strip method. The Gold Hair Transplant method is an improvised method of the FUE and DHI techniques.
At SHIFT, hair transplantation is carried out according to the Gold Hair Transplant method using punches (hollow needles) made of gold. It ensures better healing, and the procedure is rather gentle.
This method for hair transplant is not only for luxury but for getting the benefits of using gold. The hair transplant experts at SHIFT extract the follicles from the donor area using hollow needles made of gold. Prior to the extraction of the follicles, we will shave the head and apply local anaesthesia over the donor area. Since golden punches are used the cuts are also more precise.
The Advantages of Gold Hair Transplant which is one of the Hair Transplant Techniques?
Within 4 weeks after the procedure at SHIFT, the hair follicles will be in the resting phase and as a result, the transplanted hairs will fall out. After about 3 – 4 months the hairs start to grow back. The final result of the hair transplant in Turkey will be visible after about one year.
Since the punches used in the Gold Hair Transplant method are made of pure as well as highly tolerated gold, this method of hair transplant is the best for those who suffer due to allergies. The Gold Hair Transplant method suits all forms of hair loss in males and females.
Apart from assuring tolerance for allergy sufferers, hair transplantation in Turkey using the gold method ensures faster healing, less crust formation, a higher rate of hair growth, no scar formation and less chance for infection. When the gold method is used the healing will be faster and the chances of wound formation or allergy are very less.
Here are more benefits of Gold Hair Transplant;
Less allergic reactions.
Faster healing than any technique.
Gold Hair Transplant at SHIFT
You are not required to get hospitalised if you undergo a hair transplant. SHIFT will arrange your accommodation in a hotel and on your arrival; you will be contacted by us to explain the entire procedure of hair transplant. Before the treatment they will conduct a blood test and also the doctor will examine the scalp as well as the hair of the customer.
The hair channels will be opened by removing the follicles and once the follicles are removed you are allowed to take a break and have your lunch meal. Subsequently, the follicles will be inserted into the channels. Then the doctor will give all the necessary instructions and then you can return to the hotel and take a rest.
The next day you may go to SHIFT again for a check-up. By wearing a headband for three days the swelling of the forehead can be prevented. The redness of the scalp and crusting are normal only and will disappear within two weeks.
You could wash your hair if you had a Gold Hair Transplant 48 hours after the transplantation. Prior to washing lotion is to be applied and for washing the hair a special type of shampoo will be provided. For 4 weeks after the hair transplant, it is advisable not to do physical exercises, not to take alcoholic drinks and also not to go to the swimming pool, sauna and solarium.
Micro FUE
What is Micro FUE Hair Transplant?
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is the most commonly used hair transplant technique in Turkey and the world today. Among other advantages, it allows for a minimally invasive procedure with a short recovery time and reduced postoperative scarring, as well as allowing for the transplantation of a higher number of grafts than is true of other techniques such as FUT and DHI. With the passage of time, new technological innovations have helped to speed this procedure up and make it more comfortable for patients. SHIFT is proud to stand on the cutting edge of hair transplantation in Turkey.
One of the most important innovations in recent years is the Micro FUE Hair Transplant. Micro FUE Technique involves using microneedles and punches to avoid scarring or leaving marks around the transplanted hair.
The Process of Micro FUE Hair Transplant
In general terms, FUE involves extracting individual grafts from the ‘donor’ area at the back of a patient’s head, before opening microchannels in the patient’s ‘transplanted’ area and planting the individual grafts in these channels. FUE replaces the older FUT (‘Follicular Unit Transplantation) or ‘Strip’ method which relied on removing a complete strip of tissue from a patient’s scalp and separating this into individual grafts for transplantation.
In general terms, an FUE procedure involves using a circular ‘punch’ to cut around the individual follicular units before lifting these out of their position. The diameter of the punch can generally vary from 0.6 to 1.2mm, but the most commonly used diameters range between 0.7 to 1.0mm. The diameter of the punch will depend on the particular characteristics of the patient’s hair.
The Advantages of Micro FUE Hair Transplant
One of the main advantages of Micro FUE is that it prevents leaving a circular mark around each transplant hair follicle. It also speeds the process up considerably. This is important for two reasons: firstly, this makes it possible to work with a larger number of grafts and secondly, it helps these grafts to survive in the best conditions.
One of the most important considerations in any hair transplant is reducing the amount of time that grafts spend outside of the body, as this will ensure that the grafts survive, and are in the best possible conditions. In this sense, Micro FUE Hair Transplant is a much better option than Manual FUE for working with a high number of grafts.
Here are more benefits of Micro FUE Hair Transplant;
Not leaving any marks or scars.
Faster healing.
Micro FUE Hair Transplant in Turkey
The FUE technique is probably the most widespread in Turkey today, and innovations in this field, such as Micro FUE, Sapphire FUE and others, have gone a great way towards improving patient comfort, reducing potential scarring and postoperative recovery time, and providing the best aesthetic results in the most comfortable circumstances.
However, it is important to note that any tool will only ever be as good as the team that is using it, which is why the choice of clinic remains an important one. New tools have improved the comfort of both patients and medical practitioners, but a hair transplant is still a surgical process that requires the care of a dedicated and highly qualified team.
Micro FUE Hair Transplant at SHIFT
SHIFT applies Micro FUE to all procedures done by the FUE technique or one of its derivatives.
Although cutting-edge technology can contribute a huge deal to the performance of a successful procedure, a hair transplant is not a purely mechanical process of transplanting hair from one part of the head to the other. A variety of other parameters must be taken into account, such as the angle, direction and depth of graft placement, a correct calculation of the optimum number of grafts to be transplanted, the particular characteristics of each patient’s hair, skin and other physical features plus their age, facial features and background. Clinical excellence is important, but a certain level of creativity is also involved, and only the most experienced team will be able to achieve the best aesthetic results for every patient.
SHIFT will always take a holistic approach to hair transplantation in order to create stunning results in the best and most accommodating circumstances possible.
Perkutan
What is Percutaneous Hair Transplant Procedure?
The Percutaneous Hair Transplant or Perkutan is one important innovation that has helped to further accelerate scalp healing and the overall recovery time for hair transplant patients. It is one of a range of innovative treatment methods available at SHIFT.
What does the Percutaneous Hair Transplant Involve?
The Percutaneous Hair Transplant involves extracting grafts following the same process used in the FUE technique whether manually or with a micro-motor, which consists of removing individual donor hair follicles. The advantage of removing the grafts individually is that this makes for a more comfortable and less intensive operation with a shorter postoperative recovery period and reduced scarring.
The Difference between Percutaneous and Slit Hair Transplants
The main difference between classical FUE and Percutaneous lies in the opening of the channels. This is the most critical part of any hair transplant procedure, as the channels determine the angle, depth and direction of the grafts, in this way having a significant impact on the overall quality of the results.
Whereas classical FUE involves using a blade to create small ‘slits’ in the scalp area, Percutaneous Hair Transplant involves using a needle-like instrument to create channels that are very similar in proportion to the transplanted grafts. This means that with Percutaneous Hair Transplant, the procedure is even less intensive, with less potential for scarring. Skin healing is also faster, and there is a reduced risk of postoperative complications.
The Advantages of Percutaneous Hair Transplant
As well as offering a more comfortable overall experience, this method of hair transplant also provides patients with a range of aesthetic benefits. In particular, it makes it possible to create greater density by placing grafts more closely together than is possible using the ‘slit’ method. The smaller channels that are opened with Percutaneous also mean that it is less likely that the grafts will shift from their position, and so it is easier to ensure the correct angle and placement of the grafts.
Here are more benefits of Percutaneous Hair Transplant;
More Density.
Percutaneous Hair Transplant in Turkey
Turkey has always been quick to adopt innovations within the medical tourism industry. Indeed, this is one of the many reasons that Istanbul has become a global centre of excellence for hair transplantation. This emphasis on embracing new treatment methods also means that patients have a far wider range of options available to them than is the case in other countries.
Percutaneous Hair Transplant at SHIFT
Percutaneous is one of a number of cutting-edge treatments that SHIFT is proud to have adopted, in the spirit of keeping up with the latest developments in the industry and providing patients with the most extensive portfolio of services.
SHIFT will work together with every patient to recommend the best course of treatment, combining clinical excellence with a strong artistic calling and a considerable emphasis on patient satisfaction. This demonstrates their commitment to placing quality at the heart of every patient experience.
DHI
Hair transplant is expanding, and each year brings new scientific and technological developments that push the boundaries of our knowledge.
One exciting development in hair transplant is the DHI Technique which is an abbreviation of Direct Hair Implantation.
We are proud to offer this innovative treatment method as its best at SHIFT Hair Transplant.
What is the difference between DHI, FUE and FUT Hair Transplants?
DHI is an alternative hair transplant technique to FUE and FUT, the most widely used technique in Turkey and the world at present. Whereas FUE is a four-stage operation, the relatively old FUT has 5 stages, and DHI involves only 3 stages.
DHI Stages:
- Extracting the hair follicles from the donor area.
- Separating the grafts and inserting them in a special instrument called a Choi pen.
- Opening the channels and transplanting the grafts by Choi implanter in one shot.
The Advantages of DHI Hair Transplant
DHI is one of the latest techniques to hit the hair transplant sector and one which uses advanced technology to create impressive aesthetic results.
It is a particularly good technique for the following;
Creating density in small areas.
A good option for treating receding hairlines and other incidences of limited hair loss.
Boosting density and well-suited for treating thinning hair in female patients.
Shorter recovery time.
The Disadvantages of DHI Hair Transplant
Less suited to treating larger balding areas.
Not recommended when working with a large number of grafts.
DHI Hair Transplant in Turkey
DHI is gaining traction in Turkey and is now one of the most widely marketed techniques available today. This fame stems partly from the technique’s successes, as mentioned above, but also from the fact that it is relatively easy to administer. This has sometimes led clinics with less experienced staff to rely heavily on this method to the detriment of others.
However, it is important to recognise that DHI is only one of several useful techniques and that the best clinics will consider the advantages and drawbacks of DHI and other methods when deciding on the best treatment plan for a patient.
DHI at SHIFT Hair Transplant
SHIFT is highly skilled in working with the DHI technique, and we are proud to offer this within our broad portfolio of services. SHIFT will analyse your hair situation in depth before determining the best technique for you. We administer the DHI technique as well as any others that they feel are well-suited to the patient.
We work tirelessly to remain on top of the latest developments within the industry and this passion for innovation, combined with our commitment to working with high-calibre instruments and equipment, means that we are able to draw on a variety of techniques to achieve the best results for every patient.
We are committed to providing the most cutting-edge techniques available, yet we also understand the value of more established hair transplant methods. We are proud to offer DHI as one of the ranges of services that we have mastered.
Needle-Free
What is Needle-Free Hair Transplant Procedure?
The excellent standards of medical expertise in Turkey, combined with reasonable prices in comparison with other countries, have led many international patients to opt for a hair transplant in Istanbul.
A hair transplant provides the only realistic long-term solution for hair loss, yet many prospective patients are deterred by the prospect of the needles that are used to administer local anaesthesia.
Luckily, advances in Needle-Free injection, or NFI, have made it possible to reduce such concerns to a minimum, providing a better overall experience for the patient. Highly regarded clinics such as SHIFT use NFI technology as part of their commitment to placing comfort at the heart of the patient journey.
Jet Injection
How do Needle-Free Injections Work?
NFI works by introducing medication into the body of a patient without piercing the skin with a conventional needle. Instead, a cutting-edge device propels a high-pressure stream of liquid or powder that penetrates the skin at high speed.
NFI is particularly well-suited to administering local anaesthesia because once this has been applied, it will move through the targeted area more quickly than anaesthetics administered using conventional needles. In practice, this means that after five individual applications, the amount of pain that patients experience can often be reduced by 70-100%.
In Needle-Free Hair Transplant operations, NFI is used in combination with conventional needle injections to apply the local anaesthetic to the patient’s scalp area. The first NFI application will dramatically reduce any pain or discomfort experienced, whereas the subsequent conventional needle injections act as an extra control to ensure that the scalp has been anaesthetised throughout. NFI helps patients to feel comfortable and happy from the beginning of their procedure and throughout.
The Advantages of Needle-Free Hair Transplant
The most important advantage of NFI is the benefit that it has on the patient’s comfort and peace of mind. Many people are reluctant to undergo treatments that involve the injection of anaesthetics or other medication, but Needle-Free injection allows these patients to access treatment without fear or discomfort.
Applying NFI involves a much lower degree of physical discomfort than using conventional needle injections alone. It also eases the psychological burden on the patient, given that the sight of needles can often trigger a patient’s underlying fears.
Needle-Free Hair Transplant at SHIFT
A fear of needles is a common and understandable occurrence, but it should not constitute an obstacle to patients undergoing operations in Turkey or abroad. The increasing prevalence of NFI technology has meant significant progress in ensuring that all patients are able to receive treatment in a comfortable and safe manner.
At SHIFT in Istanbul, providing first-quality patient care inspires everything we do. Our adoption of NFI anaesthesia helps us to ensure the best possible patient experience from start to finish.
