Turkey has gained wide fame in the field of medical tourism, as it receives many people coming either for treatment or beauty, and Turkey is famous at present for the impressive successes of hair transplant operations in addition to the low costs compared to other countries, and performing hair transplant operations in Turkey is not limited to men. Only, but women resort to it to get rid of severe hair loss or the problem of alopecia, and here the following question is asked: Is it possible to dye hair after hair transplantation, and if possible, how long to wait, and we will answer these and other questions in the following article:

Can hair dye be done after a hair transplant?

Yes, the hair can be dyed after the operation, but it is necessary to wait for a specific period, as the transplanted follicles need extreme care and it is undesirable to use chemicals on the scalp for not less than one month after the operation, after which it is possible to return to the usual hair care routine.

It should be noted that hair dyes contain chemicals such as peroxide and others that can harm the newly transplanted follicles, as these follicles are sensitive to any substance and chemical change, and you should stay away from hairspray and tighten the hair roots when doing any hairstyle.

It is preferable if it is necessary to dye the hair before the hair transplantation process and to obtain the appearance that the woman wants, and at the same time, we ensure that the transplanted follicles are not exposed to any damage. The hair is dyed several days before the transplantation, due to the possibility of coloring the scalp with the dye, and thus the difficulty of opening channels for transplanting the follicles during the hair transplantation process.

How long should one wait after the transplant to do hair dye?

To obtain the desired results, it is necessary to adhere to the instructions of the specialist and to provide great care to the follicles that were implanted and not to touch them or touch the area in which the operation was performed during the first week until the wound heals and to ensure that no side effects occur that may hinder the process of digging the transplanted hair growth.

As for the issue of hair dyeing, it is necessary to wait for a period of at least one month from the date of hair transplantation to ensure the stability of the transplanted follicles and the complete recovery of the transplanted area, and in the end, this period may vary from one person to another as it can extend in some cases to six weeks, and Doing the first dye after hair transplantation by a specialized hairdresser due to his experience in the chemicals of dye and its products, thus avoiding any mistake that could occur during dyeing.

The problem of baldness and hair loss is widespread today, as more than 50% of men over the age of fifty suffer from the problem of baldness, and 30% of the young generation suffer from early baldness and this problem is not limited to men only, Rather, many women who have reached menopause suffer from the problem of severe hair loss and thus baldness, and the causes of the problem of hair loss are multiple, where genetics plays the largest role in this area, and the genes inherited from parents control the sensitivity of hair follicles to the hormone DHT, and the causes of baldness and hair loss are also attributed to pathological factors such as anemia, or thyroid disorders, therapeutic factors such as exposure to radiotherapy or chemotherapy, pharmacological factors such as chronic use of some types of drugs, and finally psychological factors such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety and stress.

Modern science and medicine come as a solution to this problem, and many treatments and methods have appeared since 15 years to this day, the most important of which is hair transplantation, which is a final and permanent solution to the problem of baldness, which encouraged many people to undergo this procedure, specifically in Turkey, which is one of the first countries in the field of  Aesthetic medicine and medical tourism.

What makes Turkey a first medical destination?

• The costs of hair transplant operations in Turkey are low when compared with other countries.
• High-quality medical services that are provided by hair transplant centers that are widely spread in Turkey and licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health.
• Modern medical equipment and the presence of an experienced, highly qualified medical staff.
• Turkey is characterized by the subject of medical tourism, which gives the patient coming for treatment an opportunity to tourism and enjoy the picturesque areas in Turkey.

Hair transplant methods in Turkey

There are many methods and techniques of hair transplant, and this type of cosmetic surgery is characterized by a high success rate and problems and side effects that are almost negligible, and among the latest and most widespread methods of hair transplantation in Turkey are:

FUE hair transplant

It is the most common method in hair transplant centers in Turkey, and it is the oldest applied method, and the reason for its wide spread is due to the ease of application, ensuring the success of the operation and obtaining the expected results in addition to the mild side effects and an easy and short recovery period

Hair transplantation is carried out in three stages:

•  At first, local anesthesia is used and then the location of the hair follicles is selected, usually the posterior or temporal regions of the head are selected, then the extraction process begins from the donor area after the haircut.
• The stage of opening the channels in the balding area, and here it is important to be careful about the places of opening and distributing them in accordance with the natural distribution of the hair, which ensures a natural appearance of the hair.
• Finally, the extracted follicles are implanted into the previously opened channels.

Hair transplantation using Choi pens

This technique is characterized by good results and the absence of the need to open the channels using small wounds as in the rest of the techniques in addition to the very few side effects, and it is a modern technique that relies on the use of Choi pens that work to drop the follicles that must be implanted directly into the scalp, and it is the preferred technique for women as It does not require head shaving.

Hair transplantation with the Sapphire technique

This technique enjoys the accuracy of the channel opening stage and a completely natural result compared to the rest of the techniques, and channel opening pens made of sapphire stone, which are characterized by a pointed and precise tip.

Mesotherapy was discovered by the French scientist and doctor Pasteur and was approved by the World Health Organization as a non-surgical treatment technique for various diseases, such as vascular and muscle diseases, in addition to cosmetic purposes such as treating hair loss problems, preserving the skin, getting rid of cellulite and reducing weight.

What is hair mesotherapy?

It is a non-surgical technique in which nutrients are injected into the scalp that restore hair and can be used for men and women with baldness or hair loss.

This technique does not require anesthesia as very fine and fine needles are injected and does not cause any major bleeding, and there is no need for a break or recovery period for the patient after undergoing the session.

What are the components of mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy consists of a mixture of nutrients, the main component of this mixture is biokanin in addition to a group of substances that activate cells and nourish the scalp with enzymes that inhibit or decrease the activity of the hormone DHT, the main cause of genetic baldness in both women and men, and the mesotherapy mixture activates the scalp cells Increasing its blood perfusion and providing it with the necessary nutrients.

What are the benefits of mesotherapy for hair and which conditions can be treated with it.

In the beginning, it is ensured that the patient is not allergic to the substances in the mesotherapy mixture by giving several injections from different areas of the scalp, and then the mesotherapy treatment is done through several sessions, and the duration of each session is about 20 minutes .

Mesotherapy accelerates the growth of hair follicles and revitalizes them if they are in the resting phase of the hair life cycle, and therefore this treatment is useful in cases of light hair loss and few voids in the scalp, and this treatment carries several benefits

• Reducing hair loss.
• Activate hair follicles and nourish the scalp with the necessary substances.
• Give hair a healthy look.
• Treating other hair and scalp skin problems such as dandruff and others.
• Achieving hormonal balance or treating hormonal disorders that cause hair loss by using the mesotherapy technique.

What are the differences between hair mesotherapy and plasma injections:

It is possible that the general characteristics of mesotherapy and plasma are similar, but the differences between them are significant, namely:

Mesotherapy injections for hair: It consists of materials extracted from plant sources usually, and is not useful in cases of baldness and requires a greater number of sessions compared to the plasma injection technique in order to give its effectiveness to the patient, and its negative is that the possibility of infection and inflammation is greater.

Plasma injections for hair: It is extracted from the person’s own blood, and a centrifuge is used that separates the blood plasma from the red blood cells. As for its effectiveness, it works to regrow hair follicles and renew scalp cells and thus is better than mesotherapy, and it is a safer technique for the patient, as the substance is extracted from the patient’s blood.

Cases that cannot be treated with hair mesotherapy injections:

Mesotherapy is a non-surgical cosmetic technique whose results cannot be compared to hair transplantation, as the basic principle of this technique is to activate the growth of existing follicles, as they are unable to form new follicles, and therefore it is preferable in cases of baldness and aggressive hair loss to resort to to a hair transplant.

The right of mesotherapy materials can also be carried out in an unlicensed medical center or by non-specialized persons, and therefore the patient may suffer many complications and problems, and therefore it is necessary to be careful and carefully choose the medical center that has a good reputation and experience.

There are a variety of cosmetic solutions that help solve the problem of hair loss, and most of them are expensive and therefore not affordable for everyone. Plasma and platelet injection technology come as an alternative and inexpensive medical cosmetic solution, giving hope to people who suffer from hair loss by getting rid of it.

What is plasma and how is it obtained?

Plasma is a transparent yellowish protein liquid, within which the components of the blood flow, including red and white blood cells and platelets, work to transport food and body metabolism products to different cells.

Contains platelets, within which there are many factors stimulating cell growth and division such as glycogen, lysosomes, and alpha granules, and these granules specifically carry blood clotting factors and growth factors that are secreted at the end of the healing or repair process in organs or tissues or the so-called wound healing process.

Plasma is used in many medical fields such as orthopedic, heart, oral, or neurosurgery treatments, and it has recently been used in the field of aesthetic medicine, including the treatment of hair loss.

It is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure, in which plasma is injected into the scalp, which in turn regenerates cells and stimulates the production of collagen and protein, which gives the skin a vital look and gives the scalp strength and health. 

Plasma also inhibits the hormone that causes hair loss and can nourish hair well and germinate new hair.

How is plasma used to treat hair loss?

The main objective of this technique is to stimulate the platelets of inactive hair follicles, or it is also possible to stimulate the newly transplanted follicles to stimulate hair growth.

Plasma injection for hair is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure, that does not require more than a few minutes, is simple, safe, and does not require anesthesia, in which a quantity of the patient’s blood is taken and placed in a tube, then the plasma is extracted from the blood through a blood treatment using special medical devices The fluid is saturated with platelets, which gives excellent results, then the fluid is injected into the scalp with a fine needle, after applying a local anesthetic at the injection site, then the patient’s hair is washed and he leaves the hospital or center immediately after the procedure.

Plasma stimulates stem cells to divide, regenerate damaged cells, and secrete collagen from the body.

As for the number of sessions needed, it varies from person to person and ranges from four to six sessions according to the patient’s need, and the interval between these sessions varies according to the opinion of the treating physician.

Pros and advantages of treatment with plasma injection technology for hair:

A simple, safe, reliable, non-invasive treatment procedure.

It is characterized by speed as multiple injections are applied within an hour as a maximum, and the recovery period is very fast

Its results are great, almost perfect, and give a natural look to new hair.

Cases that benefit most from plasma injections for hair:

Strengthen hair and increase its density for cases of hair weakness and brittleness.

Some types of androgenetic alopecia cannot be treated with other techniques and some problems of alopecia.

Treat any scars or traces that prevent hair growth on the scalp.

Treating scalp skin diseases.

Treating damaged hair as a result of applying cosmetics that contain large amounts of harmful chemicals.