what is hair transplant

A hair transplant is a medical procedure that moves hair follicles from one part of the body to another area where hair is thinning or missing. It is most commonly used to treat baldness on the scalp.

what is hair transplant

A hair transplant is a medical procedure that moves hair follicles from one part of the body to another area where hair is thinning or missing. It is most commonly used to treat baldness on the scalp.

How it works

1. Donor area – Hair is taken from a part of your head where hair still grows well (usually the back or sides).
2. Extraction – Individual hair follicles or small strips of scalp are removed.
3. Implantation – These follicles are implanted into the bald or thinning areas.
4. Growth – After a few months, the transplanted hairs begin to grow naturally.

Common techniques

• FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
  Individual hair follicles are extracted and transplanted one by one.
• FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation)
  A strip of scalp is removed and then divided into follicular units for transplantation.

What it’s used for

Hair transplants are commonly done for:

• Male pattern baldness
• Receding hairline
• Beard or eyebrow restoration
• Hair loss from injury or burns

Results

• Transplanted hair usually grows permanently
• Initial shedding may happen after the procedure
• Visible results typically appear 3–6 months later, with full results in 9–12 months

Interesting fact

Turkey (especially Istanbul) is one of the world’s most popular destinations for hair transplant procedures because clinics offer high-quality treatments at lower costs compared to many other countries.