ARE THERE ANY RISKS OF HAIR TRANSPLANT SURGERY IN TURKEY?

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ARE THERE ANY RISKS OF HAIR TRANSPLANT SURGERY? WHAT SHOULD THOSE WHO WANT TO HAVE IT DONE PAY ATTENTION TO?

Countless people flock to Turkey to get a hair transplant. So, is hair transplant surgery in Turkey an operation that poses vital risks, and under what conditions should it be performed by whom? Experts tell…

Especially for aesthetic and hair transplant operations, there are people coming to our country every day, as they say. Unfortunately, the number of illegal businesses in this sector, where there is a high demand both from home and abroad, is quite high. People who do not have the authority, except for doctors who are experts in this field, can perform these operations in inappropriate conditions, ignoring the risks.

People who are considering getting a hair transplant are getting nervous when they see this news, they have dozens of questions running through their minds.”Is hair transplant in Antalya Turkey a risky procedure? Is there a risk that the local anesthesia I will take will lead to a heart attack? How should I have the operation in one place and to whom?” The Second President of the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Prof. Dr. Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. We discussed the issue at length.

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IS HAIR TRANSPLANT A SIMPLE PROCEDURE OR A RISKY OPERATION THAT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY?

Hair transplant in Turkey is a surgical procedure and every surgical application has serious risks. These risks include surgical risks such as bleeding, infection, loss of tissue in the scalp due to infection Considering that the mentioned risks can sometimes cause irreversible problems, evaluating these operations (hair transplantation) as simple operations poses a risk to public health.

The drug used for anesthesia in hair transplant in Turkey surgery is also often used in dentistry. But in dental procedures, these anesthetics are not administered in high doses. In addition, the fact that the scalp is bleeding a lot can cause the drug to enter the blood quickly. For these reasons, patients who will be given a hair transplant in Turkey should be examined in detail for possible risks and preparations should be made accordingly. Even if all kinds of examinations are performed, the fact that life-threatening complications may occur indicates that it will be safer to have hair transplant in Turkey procedures performed by specialized doctors.

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WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF THE OPERATION? IS IT NECESSARY TO UNDERGO MEDICAL CHECKS BEFORE THE OPERATION?

In addition to surgical risks, there are some risks that medications can pose in order to perform the procedure. These include local anesthetics and a number of medications that will relieve the patient, which will sometimes facilitate patient compliance.

Local anesthetics themselves can cause an anaphylactic reaction, as well as some chemicals contained in them can increase the stress on the heart by increasing sympathetic activity, theoretically leading to a risk of developing a heart attack.

These risks apply to every patient and are present, albeit at a very low level, in the practice of local anesthesia. However, if the patient has a history or predisposition to heart disease or has a risk based on age, extra care should be taken in practice.

Unfortunately, hair transplant in Turkey operations are also performed in places called under stairs, in hotel rooms, without permission in polyclinics or in the offices of doctors who do not have a main branch. Under what conditions should this operation be performed? Is it legal to do it in beauty or hair transplant in Turkey centers?

Accepted by the Directorate General of Health Services Ministry of Health and according to the regulations in force from the date of 2018; transplant in Turkey that covers all medical procedures, the process of “medical or specialist medical practice of physicians in the form of” private hospitals, clinics turned from Beauty Clinic/clinics, medical centers stipulates that should be conducted. Apart from these, all hair transplantation operations performed transplant a beauty salon operating under the name of an aesthetic center, in places that do not have the standards and legal permits specified in the regulation, are considered illegal.

Again, the practices performed by Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialists, Skin and Venereal Disease Specialists and certified medical aesthetic physicians or people who perform hair transplantation transplant the responsibility of these doctors are also illegal. Operations performed in the places described in the law, performed by persons other than specialist/certified physicians (even physicians), endanger the patient’s health. It should be remembered that hair transplant Turkey is a surgical procedure. Even if all the requirements are met, both anesthesia and surgical intervention carry certain risks.

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WHICH TRANSPLANT OF HAIR TRANSPLANTATION SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY DOCTORS? WHAT SHOULD BE PAID ATTENTION TO WHEN CHOOSING THE PLACE AND HOSPITAL WHERE THE OPERATION WILL BE PERFORMED?

In accordance with the provisions of the legislation, the process of hair transplantation Hospital, Medical and beauty center-turned-article of the regulation on transplant Hair Beauty and Aesthetic Clinic health agencies (Restoration) provided that they meet the conditions stated in the Department of hair transplantation Group 3 can be made only by a physician. These are Specialists in Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Specialists in Skin and Venereal Diseases, and certified medical aesthetic physicians, a nurse, an anesthesiologist / technician may also take part in hair transplantation under the responsibility of the relevant specialist physicians and physicians. The minimum list of tools and equipment that must be kept in the hair transplant in Turkey unit is also specified in detail in the regulation.

As the regulation suggests, it is very clear who and in which health unit will perform the hair transplant in Turkey procedure. Applying for a hair transplant should contact the centers approved by the Ministry of Health or the hair transplant in Turkey units of hospitals. Before the procedure, it is necessary to consult with the responsible specialist physician (Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialists, Specialists in Skin and Venereal Diseases) or a certified medical aesthetic physician. Patients should be informed in detail before the procedure, and all possible risks and complications of the procedure should be explained to the patient.

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WHY IS HAIR TRANSPLANT CHEAPER IN TURKEY THAN ABROAD, AND DO A LOT OF PEOPLE PREFER THIS PLACE?

The fact that patients find the medical institutions where an authorized plastic surgeon or dermatologist performs operations expensive and that these places are easily accessible and not supervised at more affordable prices for places or people without a license increases this demand.

The most hair transplants in the world are performed in Turkey. In practice, it is usually performed by nurses or technicians under the responsibility of a physician. However, there are also Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons who devote themselves exclusively to hair. Abroad, this procedure is not only performed by doctors. Transplant to the difference in the exchange rate abroad, not only hair transplantation, but all surgeries are performed at much higher prices than in Turkey.

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HOW DO WE KNOW IF A HAIR TRANSPLANT CENTER IS OPERATING ILLEGALLY?

If there is no hospital, medical center or authorized clinic, the place where he will perform the hair operation is considered unauthorized. This is clear from the license.

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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 .

Professional Members:

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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