Hybrid Hair Transplant in Istanbul: Sapphire & DHI Combined

How many times have you felt that your appearance in the mirror doesn’t reflect your true self, but rather hides behind it your passion for life and your confidence that was once a part of you? Don't worry because you aren’t alone; millions of people around the world face the same challenge, but today you have a real opportunity to change that.

In Türkiye, where science meets art, the hybrid hair transplant technique in Istanbul Sapphire FUE-DHI, was born to combine the best of both methods to give you natural hair with amazing density and without pain or long recovery periods.

Are you ready to discover the secret behind this technique that restored the feeling of youth? Read on to learn everything you need for your new transformation journey.

What is a hybrid hair transplant technique in Istanbul?

Hybrid hair transplantation is a technique that combines two advanced hair transplant methods-DHI & Sapphire FUE technique-in one session. The goal of this procedure is to take advantage of the strengths of both techniques to achieve the best results.

In this method, the DHI technique is used to fill areas with existing hair such as the crown area (vertex), while the Sapphire FUE technique is applied to areas where there is no hair (bald area), such as the front hairline. This combination allows for a denser and more natural hair in just one session.

For patients with specific areas of hair loss (such as those in stage 3-6 of the Norwood scale), we recommend the hybrid hair transplant technique in Istanbul for natural, dense results.

What distinguishes this technique?

• Combines the precision of sapphire microchannels with the speed and density of DHI.
• Used in cases requiring intensive hair transplants without shaving
• At Rimo Hair Clinic, the tools used, including Choi pens and sapphire ​​blades, are for one-time use, specific to each patient, and are never reused after the hybrid hair transplantation process is completed.

Steps of hybrid hair restoration Istanbul

The hybrid Sapphire FUE-DHI technique is one of the latest and most effective hair implants in Turkey

 techniques in the modern era. It’s done in the following way:

1. Evaluation and planning phase:

Dermatologists identify areas that need intensive transplant and determine whether combining the two methods is appropriate.

 2. Preparing the donor area and extraction FUE grafts:

At the beginning of the hybrid hair transplant technique in Istanbul, the doctor finds a donor area abundant with hair follicles so that he can extract the follicles to transplant them into the area suffering from hair loss.

The donor area is usually the back and sides of the head, which are areas not exposed to the effects of androgen hormones responsible for baldness. Doctors at Rimo Hair Clinic remove the follicles carefully and gently in a sparse pattern to avoid a noticeable bald spot.

In each extraction, our doctors are keen to preserve all components of the follicle, including the keratinocytes that produce hair and the gland that produces sebum. The goal of this is to avoid any damage to the sinusoidal unit and thus ensure the growth of hair follicles and their survival when transplanted into the targeted area.

A precise device is used to make holes less than 1 mm in diameter. This reduces the occurrence of scars resulting from the removal of follicles, the number of which in our clinic reaches 8,000 extracted follicles, depending on ​​the bald area and its need for hybrid hair transplant technique in Istanbul.

3. What is hybrid FUE hair transplant?

Sapphire FUE technique: Sapphire blades are used to open the channels where the follicles are implanted.

Direct Hair Implantation technique (DHI), the doctor uses special pens called Choi pens to place the follicles directly into the scalp without the need to open channels beforehand.

Sapphire blades are used in areas that need dense transplant.

Implanting the follicles:

• In areas completely devoid of hair, the follicles are inserted into the open channels.
• In areas that contain existing but sparse hair, the DHI technique is used to transplant the follicles directly without the need to open channels.

Book your free consultation by contacting via WhatsApp with Rimo Hair Clinic, the best hybrid hair transplant Istanbul clinic, for any inquiry that comes to your mind!

What are the benefits of hybrid hair transplant technique in Istanbul?

1. Reducing the operation time compared to using only one method because two techniques are combined in one session.
2. Increased transplanting density compared to using DHI alone.
3. Faster wound healing and reduced swelling due to the use of antibacterial sapphire blades.
4. Possibility of transplantation without completely shaving the hair.
5. It provides very natural results due to the precision of the follicles.
6. High success rate due to taking advantage of the properties of each technique.
7. Significantly reduces the loss of transplanted follicles.
8. Hybrid hair transplantation requires high experience and skill from the surgeon who will perform the operation. Fortunately, dear readers, Rimo Hair Clinic offers you the latest techniques with the most skilled surgeons.

Who are the candidates for Hybrid Sapphire FUE-DHI technique?

• Men and women who suffer from small or medium gaps in the scalp.
• People who have severe hair loss (third and fourth degree) or have large areas of baldness and want to achieve high density.
• People who want natural results and do not want large scars.
• People who have sufficient donor areas (area at the back of the head) to have healthy follicles for extraction.
• Those who do not want to completely shave their hair before the procedure.

Who are the unsuitable candidates?

• Patients with chronic skin problems.
• People with weakness in the donor area.
• Patients who have chronic diseases that affect wound healing, such as uncontrolled diabetes in its advanced stages.

How to prepare for the hybrid hair transplant technique in Istanbul?

• Schedule your procedure and allocate at least one week for recovery, allowing yourself ample time to rest and properly care for your scalp and overall well-being.
• If you are coming from outside of Turkey, we advise you to come at least two days ahead of the appointed time to the clinic for the procedure. While choosing services from Rimo Hair Clinic, you can also benefit from the arrangements that can provide for you such as booking your tickets for travel, suggesting the most suitable hotel for your budget, and organizing a qualified tour guide for you or your loved ones who will spend unforgettable moments in Turkey—the best place to have medical tourist care.
• Seeking a consultation with a hair transplant specialist is the most important thing in order to know if you are a candidate for hybrid hair transplant technique in Istanbul. You may smoothly book an appointment with us via WhatsApp
• You will be asked to undergo medical tests.
• You must stop taking certain medications, such as anticoagulants (heparin), a week before the operation.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol 24 hours before the procedure.

What happens during the recovery period of hybrid hair restoration Istanbul?

• You will have visible crusts around the transplanted hair and around the sites from which the follicles were extracted for approximately 7-10 days, and we advise you not to touch or scratch them.
• You may have swelling in your forehead and around the eyes that may last from 3 to 5 days, which you can relieve by using cold compresses.
• You can wash your hair 24 hours after the Hybrid Hair Transplant technique using the shampoo recommended by your doctor and resume most physical activities after 48 hours.
• The transplanted hair begins to grow two months after the procedure, increases in density after 4 months, and gives the final appearance within 12 months.
• Direct exposure to sunlight should be avoided during the first weeks.
• Based on your request and your health condition, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, or hair growth stimulants to enhance the healing process and stimulate growth.

How many grafts are required for hybrid hair transplant technique in Istanbul?

Predicting this requires several considerations:

1. There are many variables that affect the need for the number of follicles, including the nature of the hair, its curl, and the color contrast ratio with the scalp. The thicker and curlier hair and the less contrast hair color has with the scalp, this will allow fewer follicles to be used to provide the same level of density in Hybrid Sapphire FUE - DHI technique.
2.  Also, hair is a crop that grows in follicular units that are made out of 1, 2, 3, or 4 hairs. There are people who predominantly have two hair follicular units- and only that is the case for others and they are doomed to always have three-hair follicular units. For instance, suppose a patient is blessed with three-hair units and each follicular unit has the rate of 2000 grafts, they will gain the same number of hairs as a patient with two-hair follicular units who will through 3,000 grafts in a hybrid hair transplant technique in Istanbul.
3. For this reason, the main concern of Rimo Hair Clinic’s doctors is to protect the donor area and obtain the appropriate number of follicles to achieve the aesthetic goals with minimal impact on the donor hair to allow for possible future harvesting and avoid excessive excision.
4. However, the number of follicles extracted from the donor area in hybrid hair transplant technique in our clinic reaches 7,000-8,000 follicles, depending on the needs of the area suffering from hair loss.

How to ensure satisfactory results with the best hybrid hair transplant Istanbul clinic?

At Rimo Hair Clinic, our mission is to obtain natural-looking results that last a lifetime. The best hair transplant clinic in Istanbul is characterized by the presence of hair transplant experts and specialists who have performed hundreds of successful surgeries for more than 14 years.

As certified doctors since 2006, our surgeons take into consideration the general health and medical history of each patient when formulating a hybrid hair transplant technique in Istanbul that is specific to each patient.

To find out if the hybrid hair restoration Istanbul solution is right for you, contact Rimo Hair Clinic via WhatsApp and the team will respond to you as soon as possible to help you schedule a consultation.

Best hair transplant in Türkiye price

The cost of hybrid hair transplantation in Istanbul certainly depends on the extent of the procedure (number of grafts transplanted) and other treatments that support scalp health, in addition to follow-up appointments with the doctor.

Indeed, at the Rimo Hair Clinic, the Hybrid Sapphire-DHI hair transplant package, regardless of how many hair follicles a patient has, is one of the most affordable options in Türkiye, priced at $3,000.

By using hair implantation tools only once, your privacy and safety will be completely safe, and you will restore your hair density through a hybrid hair transplant technique in Istanbul, which gives the ability to plant 60-65 follicles per square centimeter, thus a sufficient number of grafts for natural, thick, vibrant hair.

After evaluating your individual condition, the doctor will discuss whether you would like complementary treatments such as mesotherapy, laser therapy, etc. If you would like to know more before scheduling an appointment, you can browse our blog or communicate via WhatsApp

All in all, the hybrid hair transplant technique in Istanbul is a revolution in the world of hair restoration surgery. If you are ready to take your hair transplant experience to the next level, contact Remo Hair Clinic via WhatsApp because we will be the first step towards a life full of confidence and beauty!

How long do I need for the results of the hybrid hair transplant technique in Istanbul to appear?

Rimo Hair Clinic wants to tell you that patience is an important virtue there, but don't be too much! It is after an approximate period of two months post-operatively that the very first signs of new hair spread over the transplant area are said to be visible.

Who is a good candidate for hybrid hair transplantation in Istanbul?

Almost any man or woman suffering from pattern hair loss can benefit from a hybrid hair transplant.

What is hybrid hair transplantation?

It is a combination of two advanced hair implants in Turkey methods:

• Sapphire FUE: Sapphire blades with a smooth surface are used to open channels in the area suffering from hair loss to implant follicles there.
• The DHI direct implantation technique uses special tools, Choi pens, that implant the follicles directly in the recipient area without the need to open channels beforehand.

Hybrid hair transplantation combines the advantages of DHI technology in fuller areas suffering from thin hair and the advantages of Sapphire technology, which is beneficial for areas suffering from baldness in one session.

What is the most advanced hair transplant system?

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