Since Turkey attracts patients from around the globe due to its highly skilled surgeons and competitive pricing, it is essential to understand the specifics of the Sapphire FUE hair transplant procedure to make an informed decision.
In this article, we will explain the functionality of the Sapphire FUE pen, its benefits, and the procedural steps involved in its application, complemented by an explanatory video of its use during the surgery.
We will also clarify the differences between this technique and Direct Hair Implantation (DHI), providing a comprehensive overview for individuals considering this innovative hair restoration surgery.
What is the Sapphire FUE Hair Transplant Technique?
The Sapphire technique is a more advanced type of Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) hair transplant that uses a specialized pen to create ultra-fine incisions to receive the hair follicles harvested during the surgery.
Unlike traditional steel-blade FUE tools, the sapphire pen features an ultra-sharp sapphire gemstone blade, a stone known for its precision and durability.
The hardness of corundum, the component of sapphire, allows for precise, fast, and effective punctures without irritating the target area.
Therefore, surgeons using the Sapphire Pen create up to 50% more channels in the scalp compared to traditional FUE hair transplant methods.
The sapphire pen comes with two types of blades: a single blade shaped like a “/” symbol, and a double blade shaped like a “V” to create micro-channels (known as micro-sapphire).
Each type of these blades performs a specific function in creating incisions that align with the direction of hair growth.
The Micro Sapphire hair transplant technique represents a significant advancement in hair restoration, and it’s categorized as a high-density hair transplant treatment, similar to the DHI Pro, Percutan (or Perkutan), and UltraSlit methods.
As a result, Sapphire FUE hair transplant technology has become a common procedure in many Turkish hair transplant hospitals and clinics, having demonstrated its success in producing optimal outcomes with minimal side effects.
At Camilia Hair Transplant Clinic in Istanbul, we use this approach to produce high hair density.
Thanks to the Sapphire FUE technology, which allows us to transplant more than 5,000 hair follicles in a single session, an achievement that many other methods cannot match.
Benefits of Sapphire Hair Transplant:
Sapphire hair transplantation has various advantages that make it the ideal choice for this procedure:
- The sapphire stone creates incisions in directions that align with the natural hair growth pattern (surgeon’s skill is required).
- This technology allows implantation of up to 7,000 follicles in a single session, especially when using the Micro Sapphire technology, similar to the Percutan approach.
- It has an ultra-precise tip, allowing for ultra-thin incisions.
- The sapphire material causes no irritation or allergic reactions to the scalp or facial hair transplant areas.
- It promotes tissue healing after incisions by increasing collagen formation in the recipient areas.
- Sapphire hair transplantation is safe and leaves no scars.
Consequently, we can say that hair transplantation using sapphire in Turkey is not a completely new procedure, but rather an operation that can create twice as many incisions compared to older methods, allowing for the transplantation of more hair follicles.
Steps of Sapphire FUE Hair Transplantation (Video):
Before undergoing any hair transplant procedure, irrespective of the technique employed, a thorough examination is imperative.
During this assessment, the specialist will evaluate the patient’s vital signs and medical history, including any chronic conditions, in preparation for the surgery.
The stages of the Sapphire hair transplant procedure, similar to any FUE technique, are as follows:
- The donor and recipient areas (bald patches) are identified, and the hairline is carefully outlined.
- The donor areas are anesthetized.
- The follicles are subsequently harvested from these areas.
- Specialists immerse the extracted follicles in a specialized solution until they are implanted into the bald areas.
- Subsequently, the recipient areas are anesthetized and locally numbed.
- The specialists then create channels in the recipient area using the Sapphire technique.
- Ultimately, the grafts are transplanted into the recipient region to ensure complete coverage.
Upon completion of the Sapphire FUE hair transplant procedure, the patient will observe a flawlessly smooth transplanted area, free of any visible scarring or gaps.
Furthermore, the patient’s wounds will recover rapidly, leaving no visible traces within a week, enabling a swift return to their normal routine.
Comparison Between Sapphire FUE and DHI Hair Transplants:
- In terms of scarring, neither technique leaves virtually any wounds or scars.
- DHI hair transplant procedures using Choi pens typically take a slightly longer time than Sapphire hair transplants.
- Male and female Hair transplants are available without shaving using the DHI technique, while we don’t recommend using the sapphire pen in this type of surgery.
- In terms of hair density, the Sapphire technique achieves better results.
With DHI (excluding DHI Pro), a maximum of 5,500 grafts can be transplanted in a single session, whereas, as previously noted, a greater quantity can be transplanted using Micro Sapphire. - Overall, Sapphire FUE and DHI approaches, along with other modern methods in Turkey, are considered safe and have reduced the risks of hair transplant operations, which play a key role in the success of the procedure.
In Conclusion:
We wish to remind you that the outcome of a hair transplant typically relies on two primary factors:
- First: The experience of the surgeon performing the procedure and their commitment to not performing any further procedures if the patient continues to experience hair loss.
- Second: The technique and tools used by the hair transplant surgeon during the procedure.
At Camilia Clinic, which operates four branches in Istanbul, our team strives to provide the highest level of consultation to every patient.
Our center also boasts the latest and most advanced equipment for hair transplant procedures in Turkey, including the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) technique with sapphire technology, which is among the best techniques in this field worldwide.