Are you balding and having trouble losing your hair? Do not dramatize: 70% of men in France are affected by this phenomenon. For some, a hair implant can be a remedy. Here are 5 things to know before considering a hair transplant. 

Part of the old hair will be replanted to give a new one: this is called a graft. Those will be cut out and then inserted into the bald area using a needle. On average, the session lasts between 3 and 5 hours and allows 5,000 hairs to be transplanted.

The graft by follicular extraction or FUE , is the second technique. More recently, it will be preferred for less severe alopecia. The micrografts are taken directly and reimplanted in the affected area. Faster and more discreet, recovery is faster.

The price of a hair transplant varies depending on several factors

In Turkey, the price of a hair implantation starts around 3000 or 4000 euros. It can go up to 15,000 euros. The prices vary from one individual to another , depending on the extent of baldness and the number of grafts needed. Also, another factor influencing the cost may be the quality of the medical equipment used, or the expertise of the surgeon.

Finally, note that some clinics like Hayatmed are based  in Turkey offering hair transplant in Turkey, but also in other European countries such as Hungary. They have the same methods.

Always check the reputation of the clinic

Beware of the attractive prices offered by some clinics. Knowing which hair to use in which place requires real know-how , so any expertise has a cost. Remember to check the opinions left by patients about a particular clinic. The first appointment with the surgeon will also be important. This is where you will realize if you are dealing with an expert, who will seek above all to educate you, or someone who is in a hurry: to put you on the operating table.

The implants are definitive …

Indeed, the grafts used during the operation are taken from the patient’s neck. It is a well known area to never lose hair. The transplant, if there is no rejection, will therefore hold permanently. Especially since the result will be natural since it will be your own hair.

… But get ready to repeat the operation.

You should know first of all that a hair transplant will take several sessions to finish: from one to three on average. 

In addition, you should know that if the transplant holds, the rest of your hair will continue to leave! Indeed, your baldness may have deteriorated over the years. New bald areas may appear, forcing you to return to a clinic. As you will continue to lose your natural hair throughout your life, a surgeon may advise you on a 10 or 15 year plan as appropriate.

What is a graft and how many do you need?

Hair grows in groups of nature called grafts or follicular units. During hair transplants, these grafts are taken and then implanted in the places affected by hair loss.

Each graft contains between one and three hairs. The number of hairs that a graft contains on average is the graft-to-hair ratio. Defining the number of grafts you need is not an easy matter, as it is strongly affected by individual aspects. It is crucial to consider the size of the area to be treated, the result you expect, and the quality of your hair, including the graft to hair ratio.

The graft / hair ratio is different in each case; 1500 grafts can contain 2000 follicular units for one patient and 3000 for the other. After hair transplant, it is the hair that is visible, so the graft to hair ratio can give a significant difference.

To receive an accurate estimate tailored to your needs, the best solution is to participate in a detailed consultation with our experts.