Micro FIT Hair Transplantation:
FIT stands for “Follicular Isolation Transplantation” and is one of the most common and popular methods of hair transplantation worldwide. In this method, healthy hair follicles are individually extracted from densely populated areas of the scalp, known as the “donor area,” by a specialist. After preparation, these follicles are transplanted into the desired areas, known as the “recipient area.” The transplanted follicles grow new hair, which is alive and capable of further growth. It is important to note that these new hairs are highly resistant to shedding, so permanent results are expected. The approximate duration of the transplantation procedure in this method is between 7 to 10 hours, with breaks for the patient to have lunch.
Advantages of Micro FIT Hair Transplantation:
• Effective and less troublesome
• The least invasive method of hair transplantation worldwide
• Does not require surgery
• No pain, bleeding, or stitches involved
• Leaves no scars or wounds after the procedure
• Short recovery period
Who is suitable for Micro FIT Hair Transplantation?
Individuals with a good hair bank, less empty space on their scalp, and good follicle diameter are the best candidates for Micro FIT hair transplantation.
Steps of Micro FIT Hair Transplantation:
• Consultation with a physician
• Examination and consultation with a specialist
• Taking photographs of the donor and recipient areas
• Conducting relevant tests
• Designing and outlining the donor and recipient areas (the most important aspect is the hairline)
• Extracting hair follicular units from the hair bank
• Preserving the extracted follicular units
• Preparing the extracted follicular units for transplantation
• Finally, grafting the extracted follicular units into the recipient area
Precautions before undergoing hair transplantation:
• Have a sufficient breakfast on the day of the procedure (butter, honey, jam)
• Do not trim your hair. On the day of the procedure, your hair will be trimmed after a series of examinations and outlining the surgical area.
• Avoid taking aspirin (with the doctor’s approval), ibuprofen, indomethacin, and vitamin E four days before the procedure.
• Refrain from smoking, using hookah, drinking coffee, and consuming any alcoholic beverages one week before the procedure.
• If you have been using minoxidil solution, gradually reduce its usage before the hair transplantation procedure. Make sure to stop using it for at least three months to prevent hair shock. Otherwise, if you wish to continue using the medication, you should use it for an extended period after the procedure.
• Take a shower on the morning of the procedure and wash your hair with shampoo several times.
• If you have gray or light brown hair, dye your hair with a dark color two days before the procedure. Make sure the hair roots are colored.
• Inform the physician about any specific medication or any medical condition before the procedure.
• Avoid wearing any jewelry, such as rings or necklaces, on the day of the procedure.
• Wear button-up shirts for easy dressing after the procedure.
• Do not drive immediately after the procedure.
Post-operative recommendations after hair transplantation:
• Proper care of the wound is crucial. Therefore, it is better to rest at home for the remaining day after the transplantation and use two soft pillows under the head and back until four nights after the procedure. The person should sleep in a semi-sitting position (45 degrees) as shown in the provided image. Additionally, during these four nights, a U-shaped neck pillow should be used.
• Be cautious when entering and exiting the car (avoid hitting the head on the car’s edge).
• Avoid consuming spices, pepper, pickles, coffee, cocoa, Nescafe, and carbonated drinks for one week.
• Avoid places where smoking or hookah is allowed.
• Refrain from engaging in strenuous activities such as swimming, using saunas and jacuzzi, running, and lifting heavy objects.
• If you need to lift something from the ground during the first week, do it in a seated position without bending the head forward.
• Wash your head with a spray of lukewarm water for the first 10 days. Do not let water touch your head in the shower during the first 10 days. On the eleventh day, you can take a warm shower with medium pressure and wash your head.
• During the day, spray your head with cooled boiled water every two hours for the first month.
• Use a squat toilet during the first 10 days after the procedure.