Hair transplant is an aesthetic operation that offers a permanent and natural solution for people who suffer from hair loss. The most preferred and advanced method among hair transplant methods is Sapphire FUE Hair Transplant. So, what is Sapphire FUE hair transplant, how is it done and what are its advantages? In this article, we will answer these questions for you.

Sapphire FUE hair transplant is an improved version of the FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair transplant technique. FUE hair transplant is the process of extracting hair follicles, i.e. follicles, from the donor area in single units with a special-tipped micromotor device. A hair follicle can contain more than one hair root.

The old version of the FUE hair transplant technique, FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation), involved taking a strip of hair follicles from the donor area and then extracting the grafts one by one from the strip. FUT technique leaves a permanent stitch mark on the donor area.

In Sapphire FUE hair transplant technique, FUE technique is used to take hair follicles from the donor area, while a special pen with a sapphire tip is used to open the channels to the area where the hair follicles will be transplanted. Sapphire is a precious stone that has a unique sharpness and thinness after diamond. The special pen with a sapphire tip allows the microchannels to be opened in the area to be transplanted in a size and angle suitable for the natural hair. The smooth and antibacterial surface of the sapphire reduces tissue trauma to a minimum. All these features make Sapphire FUE hair transplant technique more healthy and aesthetic than other techniques.

Sapphire FUE hair transplant consists of three basic stages. These are:

Stage: Extraction

In this stage, the area to be transplanted is determined, the number of grafts required is determined, the health and adequacy of the donor area is examined. The donor area is usually the nape area. The hair roots taken from this area are more resistant and resistant to shedding than other areas. The number of grafts to be taken from the donor area varies according to the size and hair density of the area to be transplanted. On average, 3000-4000 grafts can be taken in one session.

For the grafts to be taken from the donor area to be healthy and sufficient, this area is first numbed with a painless local anesthesia device without a needle. The anesthetic substance placed in the device is injected under the tissue with pressure. The area numbed with the painless anesthesia device is then numbed with a needle, but the patients do not feel any pain with the effect of the previous anesthesia. It is very important to numb enough for the procedure to be painless and painless. The device used has no side effects, it also facilitates the treatment of individuals who have needle phobia and low pain tolerance.

The grafts are taken from the donor area in single units with a special-tipped micromotor device. This process requires years of experience and knowledge. Therefore, it should be done in a very reliable clinic. The grafts are placed in special solutions and kept for transplantation to the area to be transplanted. The grafts may have one, two, three, four and five hair roots. One graft corresponds to an average of 2.5-2.7 hair roots.

• Stage: Channel Opening

In this stage, the point where Sapphire FUE method differs from other FUE techniques emerges. With Sapphire FUE method, the channels are opened with a special pen with a sapphire tip. The fact that sapphire is sharper than steel allows the cuts to be opened perfectly and with minimal tissue damage. Thanks to its special tip, hair directions can be transplanted more suitable for natural. Less fluid is injected while opening the channel, which reduces post-treatment edema. The special pen with a sapphire tip can open the channels in the front, middle and top of the head in thin and natural length and appearance of the hair. The smooth and antibacterial surface of the sapphire reduces tissue trauma to a minimum. The grafts are transplanted to the area to be transplanted one by one at angles of 20-30 degrees. Thanks to the special tip of the sapphire, the tissue damage is minimal, and no pit formation is observed in the channel opening area. All these processes enable the hair to be transplanted in a more dense and natural way.

• Stage: Hair Transplantation

In this stage, healthy and sufficient hair taken from the donor area is transplanted to the areas where the hair is sparse, less or none with a sapphire pen. This stage is also very valuable for the patient, the most important point to pay attention here is that the grafts taken are transplanted in a maximum amount without losing any hair root in a healthy way. The grafts are placed under the tissue by tissue transplantation method. A serious sensitivity and hygiene should be provided in the placement of the grafts. Special sterile tweezers should be used when placing the grafts, and they should be carefully placed under the tissue without damaging the grafts. Patients do not feel any pain or pain in this stage either. After the transplantation of the grafts, a rapid healing occurs in the donor area and no trace remains. Since the hair is taken intermittently, there is no sparse appearance in the donor area.