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.

Vaser liposuction is considered the best procedure to get the perfect body and slim figure, and this procedure is also a type of body sculpting procedure whereby work is done to show the muscles and remove moderate obesity.

It is not a treatment for obesity and a solution to significant weight loss, as some think.

Turkey has become at the present time one of the most important medical tourism destinations in the world, and many countries compete in this field, as the cosmetic field has developed significantly, especially in the last ten years, and beauty centers are turning towards non-surgical cosmetic operations, which facilitates obtaining the desired appearance. And safely, away from the potential risks of any surgery, and this development has led to a large demand for plastic surgery in Turkey, especially among tourists who go to medical centers equipped with the latest technologies and medical devices.

The medical clinics that provide vaser liposuction are located in major tourist cities, so Istanbul comes at the top of the list, followed by the coastal cities of Mersin, Antalya, and then the capital, Ankara.

Advantages of Turkish cosmetic centers:

Using the latest advanced medical devices, and relying on the elite, experienced and skilled plastic surgeons.

• Follow the disease prevention and infection control system.
• Significantly lower costs of cosmetic surgery compared to other countries.
• Vaser technology achieves effective and fast results without surgery or pain.
• Turkish centers offer its clients many facilities in addition to a comfortable luxury experience.
• Turkish beauty centers provide the highest levels of luxury and offer their clients many additional facilities and services.

How is vaser liposuction performed:

Before resorting to any cosmetic work, an idea must be taken to help understand the procedures that the client will be exposed to:

It is necessary to talk first about the type of anesthesia, where liposuction is performed using vaser through local anesthesia, and general anesthesia may be used if necessary, and sculpting different parts of the body and thus liposuction of a large amount of fat.

Phases of vaser liposuction

First: the stage of introducing fluids

At first, the doctor opens a small incision that does not exceed 10 mm, through which a medical probe of no more than 3 mm is inserted into the operation site, After that, a small tube is inserted through which fluids containing saline and local anesthetic are pumped into the desired place for liposuction to secure the narrowing of the blood vessels and thus prevent bleeding or bruising.

Second: The stage of fat breakdown

A tube for liposuction is inserted from the same incision that was made previously. At this stage, high-frequency ultrasound waves are emitted and these waves break down and melt the fatty tissue.

Third: Liposuction stage

Here the probe is withdrawn and the liposuction channel that has been dissolved is inserted through the same incision, and the same steps are repeated until all the fat to be removed is completed. Finally, the incision is surgically closed, and the patient waits to regain consciousness

Post-operative procedures:

1. The patient has to take a recovery period ranging from 10 days to two weeks.
2. The medical skin compression corset must also be worn for a period of no less than two months.
3. Some of the fluid is left in the patient’s body, the body absorbs it within a few days, but the doctor may resort to installing a fluid infusion hose within three days after the operation.