Hair transplant in İstanbul

What is hair Transplant (FUE, DHI)?

A hair transplant moves hair follicles from the back and sides of the head, where hair is resistant to shedding, to thinning or bald areas. In FUE, follicles are removed one by one and placed into small channels; in DHI, follicles are implanted directly with a special pen without opening channels first. The transplanted hair usually sheds in the first weeks and grows back from the third month; the final result is seen in about a year.

How is hair Transplant (FUE, DHI) done?

1. Examination, assessment of the donor area and planning the hairline
2. Local anaesthesia
3. Harvesting follicles from the donor area (FUE)
4. Opening channels and placing follicles, or implanting directly with a pen (DHI)
5. First wash and check-up a few days later

Who is hair Transplant (FUE, DHI) suitable for?

• Men with male pattern hair loss whose loss has stabilised
• Women with localised thinning and a good donor area
• Hair loss in the beard, eyebrows or after scarring
• Not suitable for alopecia areata in its active phase or for people without enough donor hair

Aftercare: what to watch out for

• Sleep with your head raised for the first few nights and do not touch the grafts.
• Follow the washing instructions exactly; avoid sun, swimming pools, saunas and heavy exercise for the first weeks.
• The “shock loss” of transplanted hair in the first month is normal.
• Medical treatment for existing hair may be recommended to protect it from further loss.

Possible side effects and risks

• Swelling of the forehead and scabbing for a few days
• Temporary numbness of the scalp
• Folliculitis (small pimples)
• Low graft survival or an unnatural hairline if planned or performed poorly
• Over-harvesting of the donor area

Are there alternatives?

In early or mild hair loss, medical treatments prescribed by a dermatologist, PRP and lifestyle measures can slow loss. For people who are not suitable for a transplant, hair prostheses or scalp micropigmentation are options.

What affects the cost of hair transplant in İstanbul?

The cost of hair transplant depends on factors such as number of grafts needed; technique (FUE, DHI, sapphire blades); density and quality of the donor area; whether the procedure is performed by a doctor and the clinic’s accreditation, and is set by the doctor after an examination. Under Turkish rules on the advertising of health services, prices are not published on our site; you can ask the doctor directly when you request an appointment.

• Number of grafts needed
• Technique (FUE, DHI, sapphire blades)
• Density and quality of the donor area
• Whether the procedure is performed by a doctor and the clinic’s accreditation

Getting treatment in Turkey as a visitor

• Ask the doctor for a written treatment plan, timeline and total cost before you travel.
• Check whether the doctor or clinic staff speak English, or bring a translator for the consultation.
• Plan enough time for check-ups after the procedure before your return flight.
• Keep copies of your X-rays, reports and the materials used (for example the implant brand) for your dentist or doctor at home.
• In an emergency in Turkey, call 112 (free, 24/7). For poisoning, the National Poison Information Centre is 114.