Moustache transplantation

Introduction

For many men, being able to grow a full dense moustache is an impossible task. Many of us have moustaches that are very patchy in places and others have moustaches that are just far too thin and lack volume. Then there are those of us who have asymmetrical moustaches that grow slightly more on one side than the other. At Ames, our qualified surgeons are able to use the same techniques that they are able to use in hair transplantation for the scalp to help implant healthy follicles into the areas on your face all the while carefully paying close attention to the angle that the hair follicles are being inserted (which makes this a more complicated procedure than a regular hair transplant fort he scalp) and in return help you achieve a fuller healthier looking moustache.

Method

In order to give you the best possible results, our surgeons use the Sapphire FUE method while transplanting hair. In this method, a special sapphire blade (so named as the blade is made from sapphire) is used to open “channels” in the moustache area prior to the transplantation of hair. When compared to more traditional steel blades, sapphire blades keep their sharp edge for longer periods of time.

Advantages of the Sapphire FUE method

• • As Sapphire blades have a smooth edge and a very sharp point, they cause less damage to existing hair follicles than steel blades. This is especially important when making incisions into an area which already has hair follicles present.
• • Sapphire blades are anti-microbial
• • Sapphire blades help facilitate a more natural look,reduce incidences of edema (swelling) occuring and can help the hair to be 30% denser.
• • Sapphire blades create smaller incisions so tissue recovery is shorter than that of incisions made with a steel blade.
• • incisions made with a Sapphire blade encourage grafts to retain their original growth direction once the hair has been transplanted.

Post-op care and what to expect

A moustache hair transplant requires slightly more precision than a hair transplant mainly because facial tissue is more delicate and soft and greater precision is required when angling the hair follicles into the correct position. However, both the healing process and the result are faster for a beard transplant.

• • You may return home as soon as the procedure is complete. You will not be required to stay in hospital over night.
• • The area will be tender, red and sore after the procedure.
• • There may be mild swelling and bruisng present.
• • It will take between 7 and 14 days for you to recover. Normal activities can be commenced after 14 days.
• • You should get plenty of rest and minimize everyday activities until the day after the procedure.
• • Try not to touch your moustache for the first 5 days after the procedure.
• • Avoid swimming pools, saunas and solariums for 4 weeks after the procedure.
• • Avoid sexual intercourse for a month after the procedure.
• • Try to sleep on your back to with your head elevated for the first week as this will decrease any swelling that may occur.
• • You may start shaving 3 weeks after the procedure.
• • You may find that the newly transplanted hair may fall out initially. This is absolutely nothing to worry about and all part of the process; the hair will grow back.

Moustache care post-op

• • You are permitted to shower after the procedure; however, you should under no condition should you wash your moustache or get it wet.
• • You are permitted to wash your beard 48 hrs after the procedure as long as you strictly follow the intructions given to you by either your physician or consultant.
• • Do not directly wash the transplant area with the use of a shower or tap water.
• • Washing itself should also be done very gently. The best method is to squeeze a little shampoo into your hand, lather it up well between your hands, and then carefully rub it into your hair.
• • Be careful not to scrub too much as this may dislodge the transplant grafts.
• • Be careful not to dislodge grafts with your finger nails.
• • Try to avoid using hair dryers for at least 2 weeks.
• • Moustache products such as mousse, wax and hair spray can be used a week after the procedure but they should be washed out daily.

Commonly asked questions:

How long does the procedure last?

The procedure may last anywhere between 5-8 hours.

Will I need to stay in hospital overnight?

No, you will not be required tos tay in hospital overnight.

How many days should I stay in Turkey?

You should be here, in Turkey, for at least 4 days

Are the results permanent?

The results are more longer lasting than permanent. All hair follicles have a lifespan and produce less hair as you age.

Will the hair that I have had transplanted fall out?

It is totally normal for the hair that has been transplanted to appear to fall out a few weeks after the procedure. This, however, is nothing to worry about as any hair lost will regrow between 3-4 months later. Once this has happened, the hair follicles will grow back maintaing the look they had before.

When can I return to work?

Depending on the nature of your job, you are generally able to go back to work 5-10 days after the procedure.

How can I find out the price of surgery?

In order to find out any price, any potential patient must first go in for our free consultation service. If the surgeons give you the go ahead for surgery our patient coordinators will be able to provide you with a quote.

What does the free consultation entail?

Once you have made contact with Ames, we will put you in touch with one of our experienced patient coordinators, who will then ask you to complete a short questionnaire regarding your medical history and health and to provide them with photos if need be. Once our patient advisor has this information, he/she will create a file for you that will be sent of for review with our surgeons to see if you are eligible for surgery. If the surgeons give you the go ahead, our patient advisor will be able to provide you with a quote from our accounts department.

Why choose Ames for a hair transplant for the moustache?

Our patients needs are at the heart of Ames and we strive to ensure that they get the best possible care from the moment they make an enquiry to the moment they walk out of the hospital. As Turkey, Istanbul ranks the 3rd most popular place in the world for cosmetic surgery with an average of 1 million visitors each year, you will find that both our consultants and medical staff are more than qualified and experienced to attend to all your cosmetic needs. For Ames, it is of the uptmost importance that you walk out of our hospital with the look that you both want and deserve. The Operating rooms at Ames are fitted with the latest state-of-the-art medical appliances to ensure that you get the best possible results as well as with ultraviolet lighting to ensure that your operation takes place in the most hygenic of environments. For patients visiting from outside of Turkey, we provide a hotel room in the heart of Istanbul on the European side as well as a VIP pick up service from the airport to the hotel and between the hotel and hospital.

We provide all of the following free of charge to all our patients who come to us:

1) A VIP chauffeur to pick you up from the airport when you arrive and to bring you back when it is time for you to depart.
2) Hotel accomodation with free breakfast. You may also bring one companion with you and they too will get free breakfast.
3) Transport to bring you between the hotel and surgery on the day of your operation and every subsequent post-op check up.
4) Pre-op consultation and post-op check ups at no extra charge.
5) If required, corsets and stockings that should be worn post-op to help you heal.

Book a free consultation with one of our expert advisors at Ames today, in order to assess your BMI so that we make sure that the procedure is appropriate for you. As there are medical and physical limitations as to how much fat can be safely removed, the procedure may not be suitable for those who are overweight. The procedure itself is best suited for body sculpting as opposed to weight loss.

Other procedures available for him.

The world of cosmetic surgery is no longer one dominated by women. Each year the number of men looking into having a plastic or cosmetic procedure done has increased dramatically. These procedures may be surgical such as those discussed above, or they may be non-surgical such as btx and medical grade fillers. Below is a list of procedures often sought after by our male patients. Some of them can be done in conjunction with each other and others can only be done alone. To find out what combination of procedures can be done please contact one of our patient coordinators. We have also included some of the most basic packages that we have to offer.

Liposuction

As we age, our body begins to change and those pockets of fat that we were once able to just burn off now stubbornly remain no matter how much exercise we do. Liposuction is a procedure that can help eliminate those pockets of fat and thus help reshape your body. During this procedure a device known as a cannula is inserted in the fatty area below the epidermis so that it can suck out any unwanted fat. The areas treated most common by our male patients include the tummy, waist, back, chest chin and arms.

Six pack fat transfer.

Are you tired of the incredible amount of exercise that is required to maintain a well defined six pack? Then a six pack fat transfer may just be the thing for you. To begin with, your surgeon will remove as much fat that is needed from either your tummy, waist or thighs using liposuction and then reinject this fat directly into the muscles of the abdomen to give the appearance of a natural looking six pack without the exercise and sweat.

Tummy tuck, thigh lift and arm lift.

Occassionally, a patient may have so much fatty build up in a particular area that a simple liposuction procedure is no longer enough as by doing liposuction alone, the patient will be left with an excess of saggy skin. A tummy tuck, thigh lift and arm lift are all procedures that remove this excess skin after liposuction has been applied so that the patient is left with skin which is much tighter and less saggy.

Hair transplant

Whether you are just thinning on top or have gone totally bald a hair transplant is a procedure which healthy hair follicles (usually from the back of your head) are extracted and then replanted back into the area that requires follicle regrowth. At Ames, we have 2 types of porcedure available; the first of which is the Sapphire FUE method, in which channels are opened using a blade made from sapphire and then we have the DHI method which uses a special implement to reinsert the healthy follicles into the scalp called a “choi pen”. Hairtransplants can also be used to address issues with facial hair such as the beard too.

Blepharoplasty

As we age, the skin around the eyes begins to sag and lose shape often making our eyes look puffy and tired. Blepharoplasty is a procedure in which this lose skin is removed either on the upper eyelid, lower eye lid or both reswulting in eyes which look fresher and more youthful.

These are just a small number (among a larger number) of procedures that are requested by our male patients at Ames. In order to find out which procedure would be best suited to your needs, please do not hesitate to contact one of our experienced patient advisors, who will be more than happy to assist you with all your surgical needs. They will also assist you with your free online consultation and provide you with a quote for the procedures you are interested in. Incidentally, all quotes, unless otherwise stated include the following:

1) A VIP chauffeur to pick you up from the airport when you arrive and to bring you back when it is time for you to depart.
2) Hotel accomodation with free breakfast. You may also bring one companion with you and they too will get free breakfast.
3) Transport to bring you between the hotel and surgery on the day of your operation and every subsequent post-op check up.
4) Pre-op consultation and post-op check ups at no extra charge.
5) Corsets and stockings that should be worn post-op to help you heal (only required with sertain surgeries).
6) All of the medication you will need to get you on your journey to recovery post-op
7) And of course, our experienced patient coordinators will be present at every step of the way during your stay to help you with all your pre-op and post-op needs and to make sure that your stay is as comfortable as possible.