The high-density hair transplant, also known as a hair thickening procedure, differs from other hair transplant surgeries to ensure its success and achieve a final result of thick, natural-looking hair.
This procedure involves specific techniques and requirements, which we will discuss in detail.
How are Hair Thickening Operations Performed in Turkey?
First of all, it’s important to understand that a high-density hair transplant does not mean creating new hair. It follows the same steps as other hair transplant procedures:
- Examining the situation and consulting with the doctor.
- Undergoing the necessary examinations and tests before the hair transplant procedure.
- Shaving the head partially if the goal is to thicken a small area, or completely.
- Defining the drawing on the bald area to ensure complete hair coverage.
- Anesthetizing the donor area, which is usually characterized by high hair density.
- Extracting hair follicles for transplantation using an extraction device.
- The most important aspect of a high-density hair transplant procedure is the creation of tiny holes in the balding areas using a precise, specialized technique known as “Nano FUE”.
Unlike traditional methods, Nano FUE does not require surgical scalp incisions, allowing for very high-density hair transplantation in the final stage.
*Note: This step is entirely skipped in the DHI approach. - Finally, the implantation of hair follicles.
However, as you’ve seen, the penultimate stage requires meticulous attention to ensure it meets the requirements for high-density hair transplantation. So, what are these requirements? Let’s find out:
Conditions for Men’s and Women’s High-Density Hair Transplants:
When doing a high-density hair transplant, the specialist must follow two crucial guidelines:
- The density of hair in the donor area, where the transplanted follicles will be extracted.
- The size of the baldness-affected recipient area, where the follicles will be implanted.
As explained in the above explanation, only certain people who meet the requirements for high-density hair transplantation – that is, those who have a dense donor area of hair – are candidates for this treatment.
Therefore, if the patient is not a suitable candidate, the surgery will not produce the desired result, particularly if the patient’s true goal is to conceal baldness with a full head of hair.
The Best Techniques for High-Density Hair Transplantation:
For effective hair transplantation and efficient hair restoration, DHI Pro, Percutan (or Perkutan) FUE, and Sapphire FUE are now regarded as the premier high-density hair transplant techniques in Turkey. Why?
Follicle units, which typically range from 70 to 100 follicles per square centimeter, are used to quantify normal hair density.
According to scientific studies, hair loss becomes noticeable when hair density decreases by 50 percent.
This level of density can be termed “felt density.” A thinning stage is defined as a density of fewer than 20 follicles per square centimeter, and a complete exposure of the scalp is indicated by a density of fewer than 10 follicles.
Thus, using techniques like Percutan, Sapphire, or DHI Pro, the surgeon can precisely determine the angle and direction of hair growth, enabling high-density hair transplantation in a single session.
These methods can create between 50 and 60 follicle holes per square centimeter due to the speed and accuracy of the needles employed.
In contrast, other methods, such as the traditional FUE technique, create more incisions with their blades, resulting in a maximum of 30 follicular unit extractions per square centimeter.
Cost of high-density Hair Transplant in Turkey:
This procedure differs from other hair transplants, so its cost varies depending on the required density level and the three techniques mentioned above.
You can learn more about the cost of hair transplant in Turkey for 2026 on the hair transplant costs page.
Hair Transplant with Hair Thickening Results in Istanbul:
Camilia Clinic, with its four branches in Istanbul, is renowned for its exceptional high-density hair transplant surgeries.
This clinic was the inaugural facility to use the Percutan approach in a single session, setting it apart from other hospitals and clinics for over a decade.
We consistently share images and videos of our centre on social media, reflecting our confidence in our medical team and the hair transplant results we have achieved.
You can view some of our procedure outcomes, along with a description of each case, by visiting our Before and After Photos page.
When Does the Density of Transplanted Hair Become Visible?
Typically, the procedure’s complete outcomes become evident between eight months and a year later, depending on each individual’s circumstances.
If you are interested in undergoing a hair transplant in Turkey, simply contact us via WhatsApp at +90 544 448 8330 or +90 544 448 8340 to schedule a free consultation.