Sapphire FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is an advanced hair transplantation technique that uses sapphire-tipped blades instead of conventional steel blades during the channel-opening phase. These blades allow for more precise, smaller, and V-shaped incisions, which lead to a faster recovery, higher graft survival, and a more natural-looking hairline.
This technique is an evolution of traditional FUE, offering enhanced precision and comfort, especially for patients who prioritize aesthetic refinement and shorter downtime.
DHI is considered one of the most advanced forms of FUE, offering significant control over angle, direction, and depth during implantation.
The process begins by individually extracting healthy hair follicles from the donor area, typically the back of the scalp. These follicles are preserved and then implanted into the recipient area. The key difference lies in the channel-opening phase, where sapphire blades are used to make micro-incisions. These incisions are finer and more precise than those made with traditional steel blades, allowing for denser placement and natural angling of grafts.
Sapphire FUE offers several clinical and cosmetic advantages:
Sapphire FUE is suitable for men and women who are experiencing localized or diffuse hair thinning and have sufficient donor hair. It is especially recommended for individuals who:
This method is also commonly used for beard and eyebrow transplants due to its precision.
The recovery period for Sapphire FUE is generally short. Most patients can return to work within two to three days. Small scabs in the recipient area typically fall off within seven to ten days. The transplanted hairs shed within the first month as part of a normal cycle, and new growth usually begins within three to four months. Results are typically seen between ten- and twelve-months post-procedure.
Detailed post-operative care instructions will be provided, including how to wash the scalp, avoid trauma, and manage the healing process.
The use of sapphire blades allows for finer, more controlled incisions. This enables denser graft placement, reduced trauma, and quicker healing compared to conventional steel blades.
No. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Most patients report little to no discomfort during or after the treatment.
Depending on the number of grafts, the surgery can take between six to eight hours. It is completed in a single day.
Full shaving is generally recommended, but in select cases, unshaved Sapphire FUE can be performed. This depends on the size and location of the transplant area.
Yes. The transplanted hair is taken from areas genetically resistant to hair loss and will continue to grow permanently.
Yes. Sapphire FUE is highly effective for facial areas where precision is essential, such as eyebrow and beard transplants.
You can resume light activities after two to three days. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy sweating, or trauma to the scalp for the first few weeks. Most visible signs of surgery resolve within ten days.
It is ideal for most patients with pattern baldness or thinning. A personal consultation is necessary to determine eligibility based on your scalp condition, donor capacity, and goals.
Medipol University Hospital, being the justifiably proud of Medipol Education and Health Group in Turkey and in the world, resulting in this spirit, is a health complex having JCI standards accepting patients from all over the world.
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