EYELASH TRANSPLANT ANTALYA AND ISTANBUL

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Revised April, 2024 – Resource, International Patient Center
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ABOUT FEMALE EYELASH TRANSPLANT IN TURKEY

For the female eyelash transplant in Turkey hospitals the procedure of 25-50 hairs can be placed onto each eyelid depending on the amount of hair and desired appearance the patients wants. The procedure is done under local anesthetic or sedatives and takes around 2 hours to perform. The procedure is done in the same way like an eyebrow transplantation using the FUE method. The transplantation will start with follicles being removed from the donor site, which is the back of the head, using an automated FUE system device. Then the hair follicles are placed carefully into the eyelid.

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SUITABLE PATIENTS FOR EYELASH TRANSPLANT

• Patients who are in a good health overall.
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• Patients must be over the age of 18.
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• Males and females are both able to have eyelash transplantation.

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BEFORE EYELASH TRANSPLANTATION

• Patients must have a shower and wash the hair before the transplantation.
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• Smoking must be quitted 24 hours before the transplantation.
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• Alcohol must be avoided from 3 days before the transplantation.
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• Patients must stop taking medication, herbal supplements and vitamins a week before the transplantation.
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• Patients must wear loose clothing like shirts which don’t pull over the hair.

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AFTER EYELASH TRANSPLANTATION

• Once the eyelashes grow they need to be shortened just like normal hair.
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• The eyelashes need to be curled to look more natural like normal eyelashes.
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• It can take around 6 months for the eyelashes to grow like normal.
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• Patients need to take extra care around the eyelash area especially after a few days from the transplantation.

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RISKS OF EYELASH TRANSPLANTATION

There are some possible complications that can occur just like every transplantation, such as;

• Swelling.
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• Infection.
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• Bleeding.
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• Pain.
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• Decreased sensitivity.
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• Crusts.

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DEFINITION OF EYELASH

Local Anesthesia – induces absence of sensation to a specific part of the body.

Sedative – given to relax the patient by reducing irritability / excitement.

FUE Method – Follicular Unit Extraction. The FUE method is a new method of hair transplantation which follicular units are removed individually from the donor site, so this means that the follicles will remain in the same state and grow normally in the recipient site

Follicle – the skin organ that produces hair.

Donor site – the area which an organ or tissue is removed for transplantation or grafting.

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FIRST DAY

The patients will attend a consultation with the surgeon and will be advised about the procedure and their condition. The patient will then be taken through a couple of tests that are required before the transplant. If desired, patients can spend the day to rest and attend the transplantation the next day.

Eyelash transplantation will be performed. Eyelash transplantation is usually done with local anesthetic or sedatives. The transplantation will take around 2 hours to perform depending on extent of transplantation.  Once the transplantation is over the patient will be taken to a private room where they will be staying in hospital for resting. The surgeon will perform a check up and if they are approved to be in a good, healthy condition and the transplantation results are all successful; the patients are advised with post treatment care requirements and are ready to be discharged from hospital to their settlements.

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SECOND DAY

The patient must take care of the transplanted area and use any medication prescribed correctly and on time. The patient may take the day to rest or explore the city.

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THIRD DAY

Patients will attend a post transplantation appointment for a final check  up, washing of the transplanted area and consultation. The patient will be advised on further medication. If everything is right then the patient is ready to return to their destination, or enjoy their time in Turkey.
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Medically Reviewed by Professor Doctor Alper Demirbaş

President of Organ Transplant Center at MedicalPark Hospital Antalya

Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.

Physician's Resume:

Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.

Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.

In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.

Awards:

Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.

Certificates:

Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .

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American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.

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Eyelash transplantation is a cosmetic surgical procedure to customize the appearance of the eyelashes. Eyelash transplantation can restore the eyelashes. Eyelash transplantation is done on the eyelid that has no eyelashes because of various reasons like cancer, burn, genetics, alopecia and more.

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2. How is Eyelash Transplants done?

During the procedure 25 to 50 hairs can be placed onto each eyelid depending on the amount of hair and desired appearance the patients wants. The procedure is done under local anesthetic or sedatives and takes around 2 hours to perform. The procedure is done in the same way like an eyebrow transplantation using the FUE method. The transplantation will start with follicles being removed from the donor site, which is the back of the head. Then the hair follicles are placed carefully into the eyelid.

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3. How long does Eyelash Transplantations take?

Eyelash transplantation takes around 2 hours to perform using local anesthesia or sedatives.

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4. When can I return to work?

Patients can return to work straight away after the transplantation as long as they feel comfortable, but it is advised for them to return to work straight after the transplantation, once the affects from anesthetic wear off.

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5. Who can have Eyelash Transplants?

• Patients must be over the age of 18.
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• Patients must be at a good health condition.
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• Both male and female patients are able to have a hair transplantation.

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6. Are there any risks of Eyelash Transplants?

There are some possible complications, which can occur just like every transplantation, like;

• Swelling.
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• Bleeding.
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• Pain.
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• Infection.
  .
• Decreased sensitivity.
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• Crusts.

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7. Devices used in Eyelash Surgery?

During eyelash transplantation an Automated FUE System Device is used to remove follicles from the head in less painless way that needs no sutures or staples.

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8. How long do I need to stay in Turkey?

The recommended stay in Turkey for female eyelash transplantation is 2-3 days including consultation before the transplantation and after the transplantation in Antalya and Istanbul Turkey.
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