Afro Hair Transplant
Black Hair Transplant
What is an Afro Hair Transplant?
An Afro hair transplant is transferring follicular units from a healthy donor area at the back of the head to the area suffering from hair loss. The hair follicles at the back of the head are genetically immune from Dihydrotesterone DHT (the hormone that causes hair loss), thus, they are not subject to the same processes that cause the hair at the top of the head to fall. We can therefore say that the donor follicles are resistant to hair loss, meaning that in the vast majority of cases an afro hair transplant constitutes a permanent solution for hair loss.
A Unique Process
Why is Afro Hair Transplant a Unique Process?
African hair can require extra care and attention, but in expert hands, the results can be very rewarding. However, SHIFT has always taken pride in providing high-quality, personalised services which ensure the best results for patients. The SHIFT team has extensive experience in hair transplantation and is skilled at working with a wide variety of hair types.
One of the team’s most important areas of specialisation is in working with African hair, which is something which sets SHIFT apart from other hair transplant clinics in Turkey.
The Techniques
The Techniques of Afro Hair Transplant Operation:
The main afro hair transplant technique that gives a nice result is the FUE with its derivative; Sapphire FUE, Gold FUE, Micro FUE, Perkutan (Percutaneous FUE), Hyper FUE, Soft FUE, etc.
FUE
FUE is the common technique for afro hair transplant nowadays, as it allows for transplantation of the maximum number of grafts. FUE is an excellent all-around technique as it is suitable for the majority of patients. FUE involves extracting individual grafts from the donor area before opening microchannels in the transplanted area and placing the grafts in these channels. The advantage of extracting the grafts individually is that this leaves minimal scarring and leads to a swift recovery time.
How do I Know the Best Afro Hair Transplant Technique for me?
SHIFT provides all afro hair transplant techniques with high efficiency and experienced staff. We recommend the technique we see the best for your case depending on what will give you the best end result.
Some techniques are getting marketed as the best for everybody or the coolest technique to have, but the situation is different at SHIFT as we are result-oriented.
The best course of treatment will depend on you and some factors such as your age, the extent of your hair loss, the number of grafts to be transplanted, your hair and skin, etc. SHIFT always works with you to create the best results in the best conditions. Your experience in a wide range of techniques means that they are perfectly placed to offer each patient the course of treatment that is most suitable for them.
In patients with looser curls, it can be easier to transplant hair, but special care must still be taken. In particular, it is normally best to use the FUE or FUT Techniques when working with African hair, because the curved nature of African hair roots means that they can easily be damaged during the DHI (which involves placing the grafts into a pen for implantation).
A Different Hair Structure
How does African Hair Differ from European or Asian Hair?
African hair is different from European or Asian hair in that the roots also tend to be curly, which can make graft extraction difficult. African hair also tends to be less dense in terms of the number of strands than European or Asian hair, with people of African heritage normally having fewer individual hairs on their heads than European or Asian people. However, the curly texture of African hair means that it gives an impression of thickness and fullness.
It is interesting to note that there are differences between categories of African hair, as well as between African, European and Asian hair in general. People of East African heritage are likely to have looser curls than those of West African/Caribbean heritage, and the roots of their hair are likely to be straighter. People of mixed heritage also tend to have looser hair.
Curly Hair Transplant
The Impact of Curly Hair on a Hair Transplant
Perhaps the biggest challenge when transplanting African hair is graft extraction. Because the roots are curvy, they are much more difficult to extract safely, and it can be necessary to use tools with a wider diameter in order to extract the grafts without causing damage.
In patients with extremely tight curls, it can sometimes be the case that any type of extraction would risk damaging either the grafts or the skin in the surrounding area. In this case, the team would advise patients that it would be best not to continue the operation.
It is normally possible to establish whether the patient would be suitable based on the photos sent during the initial consultation by WhatsApp or email. Under no circumstances would the team continue a procedure that they felt was not helpful for the patient.
It is important to take this into consideration in order to create a natural-looking result which is well-suited to the heritage and personal characteristics of each patient.
Finally, it is important to note that as well as the difference in hair texture, people of African heritage normally have different hairlines to those of European descent, with African hairlines normally being straighter.
Afro Hair Transplant in Turkey
Afro hair transplant is a huge thing in Turkey, and such procedures have been routinely performed since well before hair transplants became mainstream in the US and Europe. This means that the level of expertise in Turkey is very good. Investment in cutting-edge technology and excellent hospitals have also meant that Turkey is miles ahead of other countries in this area, as has Turkey’s focus on embracing innovation.
Afro Hair Transplant at SHIFT
SHIFT has extensive experience in working with Afro hair, offering it the care and devotion that will yield the beautiful results that it deserves. SHIFT is always mindful of the needs of every patient, and this personalised approach produces stunning results when working with patients with Afro hair.
Results
Afro Hair Transplant Before and After
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Pricing
Afro Hair Transplant Packages
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The price of the treatment only without the services is € 1199
| Special | Perfect | Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| € 1499 | € 1799 | € 2199 |
| Percutaneous Blade | Sapphire Blade | Sapphire Blade |
| Titanium Punch | Titanium Punch | Golden Punch |
| IceGraft | Graft Vaccination Unit | Graft Vaccination Uniف |
| Local Anaesthesia (Needle-Free) | Sedation IV | Sedation IV |
| PRP Session | PRP Session | PRP Session |
| Medical Kit | Medical Kit | Medical Kit |
| 2 Nights / Boutique | 3 Nights / 4-star | 3 Nights / 5-star |
| Clinic Transport x4 | Clinic Transport x6 | Clinic Transport x6 VIP |
| Airport Transport x2 | Airport Transport x2 | Airport Transport x2 VIP |
| Shampoo x3 | Shampoo x6 | |
| Vitamin x3 | Vitamin x6 | |
| DIY Mesotherapy x3 | DIY Mesotherapy x6 |
| Afro Hair Transplant Packages | Basic | Special | Perfect | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EUR | € 1199 | € 1499 | € 1799 | € 2199 |
| Smart Selection™ Your operation will include the Smart Selection™ Technique. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sapphire Tip A sapphire-made blade for opening the micro-channels. | X | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Percutaneous Tip A circular titanium-made blade for opening the micro-channels. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Titanium Punch A titanium-made hollow needle to make the grafts extractable. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Golden Punch A gold-coated hollow needle to make the grafts extractable. | X | X | X | ✓ |
| Sedation IV sedation during the local anaesthesia injections. | X | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Needle-Free Injections Jet injection to reduce the discomfort of the needles (on the donor area only). | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grafts Holding Device The supporting device where the extracted grafts are kept outside the body before the implantation. | IceGraft | IceGraft | Grafts Vaccination Unit | Grafts Vaccination Unit |
| Disposable Instruments Single-use medical tools are sterilised, individually packaged and then discarded. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Max Grafts An unlimited number of grafts in a way that protects your donor area. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PRP Platelet-Rich Plasma injection to boost healing (painless). | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lunch Break A meal during the break during the operation. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi (clinic) Free internet at theclinic. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Medications (Preoperative) Medications before and during the operation. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Medications (Post-operative) Medications after the operation and during the healing process. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shampoo A shampoo to use during the healing process. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Foam Spray A foam spray to use during the healing process. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ozonated Oil Accelerate the healing of the donor area. | X | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bucket Hat A hat you can to block the sun rays or rain. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sleep Tools Tools to make it easier for you to sleep on your back at night. | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blood Test A blood test before the operation. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Examinations Consultation, planning and blood pressure/sugar check. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scalp Analysis Microscopic scan of your scalp with real-time results. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laser-Assisted Design Symmetrical design using the power of the laser. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Control 1 (Bandage Removal) Removing the bandage from the donor area. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Control 2 (Hair Wash) The first hair washing with the instructions. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interpretation A professional interpreter during the operation and the controls. | EN – TR | EN – TR | EN – TR | EN – TR |
| Translations All papers/documents are translated. | EN | EN | EN | EN |
| Follow-up (12 months) Periodic communication until the end result to make sure you aren’t missing anything. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private Documentation Your documents and photos are privately archived. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pay at theClinic Pay at theclinic on the operation day. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minimal Shave Minimal shave at the back of your head (depends on the number of grafts). | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Partial Shave Only shaving only the donor area (depends on the number of grafts). | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full Shave A full shaving of your head to number zero. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| VIP Vehicle A Mercedes Vito vehicle for your transportation. | X | X | X | ✓ |
| Private Ride No shared rides with other patients. | X | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private Airport Welcoming Welcoming you at the airport with a coded sign instead of your name. | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport – Hotel Transportation Transportations from the airport to the hotel upon arrival. | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hotel –Clinic (Operation Day) Transportations from the hotel to theclinic on the operation day. | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clinic – Hotel (Operation day) Transportations from theclinic to the hotel on the operation day. | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hotel –Clinic (Control 1 Day) Transportations from the hotel to theclinic on the first control day. | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clinic – Hotel (Control 1 Day) Transportations from theclinic to the hotel on the first control day. | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hotel –Clinic (Control 2 Day) Transportations from the hotel to theclinic on the second control day. | X | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clinic – Hotel (Control 2 Day) Transportations from theclinic to the hotel on the second control day. | X | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hotel – Airport Transportation Transportations from the hotel to the airport upon departure. | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accommodation Your accommodation in Istanbul at selected hotels. | X | 2 nights | 3 nights | 3 nights |
| Hotel Type The type of your hotel. | X | boutique | 4-star | 5-star |
| Room Type The type of your hotel room. | X | Standard | Standard | Executive |
| Travel Companion Your companion can share your hotel room and transportation for free. | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sea View Enjoy the view of the Bosphorus from your hotel room. | X | X | X | ✓ |
| High Floor Your room could be on the 20th floor or above. | X | X | X | ✓ |
| Breakfast Free breakfast in your hotel. | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SPA Your hotel has a swimming pool, Turkish bath and SPA. | X | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi (hotel) Free internet at your hotel. | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Central Location The hotel is very central, close to metro stations, shopping malls, etc. | X | Taksim | Taksim | Şişli |
| Extra Shampoo Special supplementary shampoo. | X | X | 3 months | 6 months |
| Extra Vitamins Special supplementary vitamin pills. | X | X | 3 months | 6 months |
| Mesotherapy withDermaroller DIY Mesotherapy with a Dermaroller (Do It At Home). | X | X | 3 sessions | 6 sessions |
| No Branding No logos or writings indicating hair transplant on anything we give you. | X | X | X | ✓ |
Consultation
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