Frequently asked questions

Istanbul is the world's hair transplant capital, offering:  
- Top surgeons with 10+ years of experience  
- Prices 70% lower than the US/EU  
- All-inclusive packages (hotel, transfers, aftercare). 
Read more about why you should choose Turkey for your Hair Transplant

Prices range from $1,500 to $4,500, depending on:  
✔ Grafts needed (2,000-5,000)  
✔ Technique (FUE, DHI, Sapphire FUE)  
✔ Clinic reputation  

FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction):
- Individual follicles are extracted and implanted  
- More affordable option  
- Slightly longer recovery  

DHI (Direct Hair Implantation):  
- Hair follicles are implanted directly using special pens  
- More natural-looking results  
- Faster healing process  

Read more about the differences between FUE and DHI

Absolutely. Our clinic:  
- Is JCI-accredited (Joint Commission International)  
- Uses sterilized, disposable tools for each procedure  
- Employs English-speaking staff and doctors.

Read more about the risks of medical tourism in Turkey and how to avoid them.

Typically:  
- 1,500-2,500 grafts for minor thinning  
- 3,000-4,000 grafts for moderate baldness  
- 4,500-5,000+ grafts for advanced hair loss  
Contact us for a free consultation for your personalized assessment

- Days 1-3: Minor redness/swelling (can wear a hat)  
- Day 10: Scabs fall off completely  
- Month 6-12: Final results visible 

Yes, it will be obvious for first 10 days.

After 2 weeks:  
- Redness fades completely  
- Transplanted hair sheds naturally (normal process)  
- New growth begins at 3-4 months looking completely natural. 

Patients can expect some redness and swelling initially, with most returning to normal activities within a week.

All our packages include:  
- VIP airport transfers  
- 4-5 star hotel accommodation (2 nights)  
- Post-op medications and care kit  
- 1-year follow-up support

Typically 6-8 hours:
- Performed under local anesthesia  
- You can watch movies/listen to music during the procedure  

No! The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so you’ll feel only minor discomfort during injections. Most patients watch movies or nap during the surgery. 

No. Transplanted hair is permanent because it’s taken from the "donor area" (back of your head), which is genetically resistant to balding. Shedding after 2-3 weeks is normal; new growth starts at 3-4 months.

Yes! After 3 days, you can wear a clean, breathable hat (like a bucket hat) to protect your scalp. Avoid tight caps for 2 weeks. You can start wearing helmet after 2 weeks as well. 

- Day 1-2: No washing.  
- Day 2-10: Use a special shampoo (provided by us) with gentle patting motions.  
- After Day 10: Normal washing with mild shampoo.  
Visit the link below for detailed Video on how to wash your head following Hair Transplant procedure

Video tutorial

- First 7 days: No exercise (to avoid sweating).  
- Week 2-3: Light walking and cycling.  
- After 1 month: Resume gym/running.  

Yes! We provide a 25-years growth guarantee: If grafts don’t grow as promised, we offer a free touch-up session.

- Cutting: Safe after 1 month.  
- Coloring/Dyeing: Wait 3 months to avoid chemical irritation. 

Ideal ages are 25-65:  
- Under 25: Hair loss may still progress (surgeons often advise waiting).  
- Over 65: Depends on scalp health (we assess individually)

Yes! We specialize in repair surgeries to:  
- Redesign hairlines  
- Cover scars  
- Improve density  

Book a consultation to assess your case.

Yes! We assist with:  
- Invitation letters for medical visas.    
- Airport pickup (included in packages).  

Beware of "budget" clinics that:  
❌ Use **unlicensed technicians** (not doctors)  
❌ Overharvest donor areas (causing permanent thinning)  
❌ Skip follow-ups (increasing infection risk)  

No nicotine for 7 days pre/post-op!

Smoking:  
- Reduces blood flow to grafts (lower survival rate)  
- Delays healing by 30-50%  
- Increases risk of infections

Stop 2 weeks before surgery:  
❌ Vitamin E, fish oil (increase bleeding)  
❌ Herbal supplements (unpredictable reactions)  
✅ Continue prescribed meds (approved by your surgeon)  

Temporary shedding of existing hair (not grafts!) around transplanted areas:  
- Occurs in 20-30% of patients at 3-6 weeks  
- Hair starts to grow back only after 3-4 months  
- Minimized by PRP therapy during surgery (included in our package)

Yes, but wait:  
✂ Donor area: Shave after 2 months  
✂ Recipient area: Wait 6 months (protect fragile new grafts) 

Absolutely! Special considerations:  
- Curly follicles require expert angling for natural results  
- Higher density often needed (due to curl pattern)  
- Best technique: Manual FUE (not robotic) 

Rarely recommended because:  
- Hair loss pattern may not stabilize yet  
- Future procedures often needed 
Exceptions: Trauma scars or stable hair loss (assessed case-by-case). Every case is assisted individually, book a consultation to receive information about your case.

Yes! Female Hair Transplant is ideal for:  
- Diffuse thinning (all-over density loss)  
- Traction alopecia (from tight hairstyles)  
- Hairline lowering (forehead reduction with hair transplant or non-surgical forehead reduction)  

You can wear a lose bucket hat ( included in our package )

Popular combos:  
💇 Beard transplant (same session)  
🦷 Dental tourism (save on multiple treatments). 
Surgeries, requiring full anesthesia (such as nose job and etc must be done at least 20 days   before or after hair transplant)

Transplanted hair keeps its original traits:  
- If taken from the back, it won’t thin like frontal hair  
- Explains why results are permanent 
Exception: Body hair transplants (texture may differ)  

🌀 Hair dryer: After 1 month (use cool air)  
🔥 Straightener/curler: After 3 months  

 Yes! Partial shaving options:  
- Only donor area shaved (hidden under longer hair)  
- No-shave FUE (for very minor sessions)

Red flags 🚩 vs. green flags ✅:  
🚩 None or few before/after photos, no video testimonial with results ( don't trust photos and videos taken immediately after surgery, search for the real results )
🚩 Prices below $1,500 (likely hidden costs, you may end up paying much more than initial offer - most of cheap clinics sell useless vitamins and shampoos x10 their real price, charge you for extra grafts and etc)  
✅ Surgeons are ISHRS members
✅ Google Reviews ≥ 4.8 stars
✅ Lots of raw non-professional video and photo results (photos and videos without special filters done by patients themselves)

Cutting-edge advancements:  
🤖 Robotic FUE (ARTAS)  
🧪 Stem cell hair cloning (experimental)  
💉 Exosome therapy (faster healing)  

Yes, but options depend on your donor supply:  
- Limited scalp hair: Body hair (beard/chest) can supplement grafts .  
- Advanced baldness: Staggered sessions or combining FUE with scalp micropigmentation may help.