Sapphire FUE Hair Transplant

Sapphire FUE hair transplant is a hair transplant method that is performed for hair loss or thinning hair, by using grafts extracted individually from the donor site and transplanted to the transplant area through tiny incisions made with a sapphire-tipped device. It is different from the FUE method for it uses a real sapphire-tipped device instead of a steel slit which provides less tissue damage.

Hair loss or thinning hair may cause insecurities by affecting patients’ looks. It provides solutions for such problems by providing permanent results.

What Are The Advantages Of Sapphire FUE?

The following are the advantages of this hair transplant:

The sapphire-tipped device, also called a sapphire blade, reduces vibration during the operation which minimizes trauma and tissue damage risks.
The Sapphire FUE method allows denser transplantation, which is a better solution for those who experience severe hair loss or baldness problems
The Sapphire FUE method can operate on narrow areas and can provide high density which leads to a more natural look
After the operation, edema complication risks are lower compared to other methods.
Sapphire blade allows for making micro incisions which leads to a more comfortable and shorter recovery period.

What Are The Important Things To Pay Attention to Before The Hair Transplant?

The following are the important things to pay attention to before the hair transplant:

It is advised to refrain from smoking a few weeks before the operation
Refrain from alcohol which may damage the grafts, 48 hours before the operation
Blood thinning medications must be discontinued after discussing with the doctor
It is important to avoid any cosmetic products or chemicals on the hair on the operation day
It is important to have clean hair on the operation day

What Is The Procedure Like?

The procedure is planned after a detailed analysis to determine whether the patient is suitable for the operation. Operation is planned according to the patient’s needs, complications, number of grafts required, donor site, and expected results. Following are the sapphire FUE hair transplant procedure steps:

Sapphire FUE hair transplant operation is performed under local anesthesia, patients do not feel any pain or aching
Grafts are extracted from the donor site individually by FUE motors. This process decreases the recovery duration and allows the transplanting of healthier grafts.
After determining the correct directions, micro incisions are made with a sapphire blade according to the hair growth direction. Sapphire blades minimize tissue damage risks and provide a healthier transplant process with a more comfortable recovery.
Extracted grafts are transplanted individually by micro motors.

What Are The Differences Between Sapphire and Traditional FUE Methods?

Differences between Sapphire FUE hair transplant and FUE hair transplant are important for the patients when deciding which method to choose for hair transplant operation. The main difference between the two methods is the method of incisions. FUE hair transplant uses steel slits and it use a sapphire tipped – sapphire blade.

In sapphire FUE hair transplant operations, sapphire-tipped medical pens which have almost zero error margin are used. Grafts are extracted with FUE micro motors in both methods. Sapphire FUE hair transplant method can be defined as an advanced version of the FUE hair transplant method.

How Long Does Sapphire FUE Hair Transplantation Take?

Sapphire FUE hair transplantation duration differs for each patient. Also, the number of grafts and the size of the transplant area are effective factors in operation duration. However, on average, a sapphire FUE hair transplant takes about 6-8 hours. Sapphire FUE hair transplant does not require hospitalization and is completed in one session.

What Are The Important Things To Pay Attention to After Sapphire FUE Hair Transplant?

Following are the important things to pay attention to after a sapphire FUE hair transplant:

Avoid smoking for 2 weeks after the operation
It is important to avoid consuming alcohol for 2 days after the operation
Patients must protect the treatment area from any damage or irritations
Patients must not wash the treatment area for the first 3 days, and the treatment area must be washed for the first time at the clinic after the operation

What Is The Recovery Like?

Following is the must-know information about the recovery:

The operation does not require hospitalization, however, patients must rest for the first 3 days after the operation
After the first 3 days, patients can return to their daily routine.
It is possible to experience shock hair loss after the 15th day of post-operation up till the 3rd month, which is completely normal.
Permanent hair grows after the 4th month.
%60 of the results are apparent after 6-8 months
Final results take 10-12 months to settle

How Much Is Sapphire FUE HairTransplant Operation?

The prices may vary depending on different factors and for each patient according to the operation plan and method used. Finally, the following are the factors that affect sapphire FUE hair transplant prices:

Size of the transplant area
Number of grafts
Experience of the surgeon
Experience with the technical team
Optional services may also affect the prices of the operation

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