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Getting a hair transplant may be one form of treatment you have considered if you have been suffering from hair loss or hair thinning issues. If you are thinking about getting this type of cosmetic surgery, then one clinic that offers different types of hair transplant techniques is Smile Hair Clinic.
Based in East Istanbul, Turkey, Smile Hair Clinic was founded by two hair transplant surgeons in 2018. After studying and practising different transplantation techniques for many years, Dr Gökay Bilgin and Dr Mehmet Erdoğan opened the clinic to give more people the opportunity to receive a hair transplant.
Getting a hair transplant in Turkey has become popular among people from around the world, including Britain, as the cost of the procedure itself can be more affordable than in the UK, due to various factors such as competitive prices.
Before having any treatment with Smile Hair Clinic an initial consultation will be required to discuss treatment options and your suitability for them, amongst other matters. This consultation and all other appointments and procedures will take place at the clinic in East Istanbul.
Like any form of cosmetic surgery, hair transplants are an invasive surgery and should be given careful consideration before going ahead. Before going ahead with the procedure, always seek independent medical advice. The procedure is not to be risk-free. The results of the surgery may vary depending on the age and health of the person. Smile Hair Clinic does not perform cosmetic procedures on anyone under 18 years old.
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Smile Hair Clinic and its staff
Smile Hair Clinic is located in the financial district of East Istanbul inside a modern, seven-floor building housing professionally trained and friendly staff who are there to make your hair transplant journey as smooth as possible.
Under the clinic's True Philosophy criteria, developed by Dr Bilgin, Smile aims to provide patients with professional care under its four key aspects: planning, hairline design, execution and innovation. The clinic expects each and every staff member to follow these values towards all patients and offers regular training opportunities.
In terms of the doctors who perform the hair transplantation surgery, the clinic is made up of six experienced professionals - Dr Bilgin, Dr Erdoğan, Dr Azak, Dr Yakupoğlu, Dr Ahmedov and Dr Abdulwahhab.
The Smile Hair Clinic team is made up of six hair transplant surgeons (Smile Hair Clinic)FUE vs DHI
At Smile Hair Clinic, there are two main types of hair transplant techniques that are on offer - Sapphire FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and DHI (Direct Hair Implantation).
The Sapphire technique refers to the type of blade that is used to create incisions in the recipient (balding) area of the scalp during the FUE method. The Sapphire blade is often used over a regular steel blade as it can be sharper and therefore could help to reduce the chances of scabbing and scarring caused by the surgery.
During the Sapphire FUE surgery, the grafts (group of hair follicles) are taken from the place on the scalp where the hair grows thickest, usually the beach of the head or neck. This is known as the donor area. These grafts are then prepared externally before being implanted into the recipient area of the scalp.
Once the grafts have been prepared, the surgeon uses the Sapphire blade to create incisions in the scalp for the hair follicles to be transplanted into. The grafts are then inserted into these incisions for the transplant to take place.
Another popular type of hair transplant technique available at Smile Hair Clinic is the DHI method. Unlike the FUE method, this technique does not involve the external preparation of the hair follicles before transplantation.
As the name suggests, the Direct Hair Implantation technique involves removing the grafts from the donor area of the scalp and placing them directly into the recipient area of the scalp. This method involves the use of a special tool which means the grafts do not have to be externally prepared. Known as the Choi implanter pen, this technology allows the surgeon to transplant the grafts directly into the scalp.
The use of the Choi implanter pen can allow the surgeon to aim for a more natural-looking hairline because they are able to implant the grafts at certain angles, helping to create a more natural-looking regrowth pattern.
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The results from your hair transplant
No matter where you choose to get a hair transplant, the results of the cosmetic surgery can vary depending on various factors, such as age, health, surgeon experience and hair thickness.
However, at Smile Hair Clinic, a lot of effort is put in to ensure that patients are happy with the outcome of the surgery. While there are no guarantees on the timescale your hair transplant will take to fully grow, the clinic has a rough post-surgery timeline that makes patients aware of the approximate timings of such surgery.
- One to three weeks after surgery - Smile states that the first few days and weeks after you have undergone the hair transplant surgery are the most crucial. As well as looking after your scalp to help ensure the transplant's success, it is also important to look after your own health and well-being and tell your doctor if you are feeling unwell.
- Four to eight weeks after surgery - Around this time after the hair transplant has taken place you will experience something known as shock loss. This is where the transplanted hair falls out. The shock loss occurs in most patients and should not be something to worry about.
- Eight to 16 weeks after surgery - Here you may be able to expect to see the first growth of hair from the transplant.
- 16 to 24 weeks after surgery - During this time you may begin to see the first full results from the hair transplant as the hair continues to grow.
- 12 to 18 months after surgery - It can take up to or longer than a year for the full results from the hair transplant to show. By this time, you should be able to see whether your hair transplant was a success.
Hair transplant packages
The clinic aims to put the patient at the centre of everything with its True Philosophy criteria (Smile Hair Clinic)Like a lot of hair transplant and cosmetic surgery clinics in places such as Turkey, Smile Hair Clinic offers hair transplant packages to help make the operation simpler for patients, as you should know exactly what you are getting under the hair transplant Turkey cost.
For example, there are two hair transplant packages available at Smile Hair Clinic for Sapphire FUE hair transplants, and each one can vary in price depending on things like the number of grafts needed for the surgery. Although each hair transplant package varies in what is offered for the price, both of the packages include:
- An initial briefing
- A consultation
- Hairline design
- Micromotor FUE extraction
- Sapphire blade incisions
- Pre and post-operative care
- A two-night stay in a nearby hotel
- Transfers between the airport, hotel and clinic
- Certain aftercare and medicines
Although these packages can help make the hair transplant journey easier, it is important to note that these hair transplant packages do not include your transport to and from Turkey and the UK, and that several visits may be required to cover all of the elements of your treatment. It is important to make sure you have arranged travel to the country yourself, for each of the visits required, prior to confirming any arrangements with the clinic. You will also need to cover any additional accommodation required beyond the two-night hotel stay mentioned above as well as incidentals such as food and drink.
To find out more about hair transplants in Turkey at Smile Hair Clinic, visit the website here.