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Hair transplant · Istanbul, Türkiye

Hair transplant,planned graftby graft.

Every operation begins by drawing your hairline. More than 35,000 times since 2000.

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Health tourism authorizationOperations in contracted hospitals Travel agency licencePatient care in 10 languages Local anaesthesia12–18 month follow-up

Treatments

What is hair transplantation and how is it done?

Hair transplantation is the process of transplanting hair follicles, usually from the back or side of the head, to bald areas. The most common methods are FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and DHI (Direct Hair Implantation). The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia and takes 6–8 hours depending on graft count.

The operation team at Istanbul Hair Center
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Hair Transplant

Healthy follicles taken from the donor area, transplanted with their natural direction and angle preserved.

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Sapphire FUE

An FUE variation where channels are opened with sapphire-tipped blades. Smaller channels, faster recovery.

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DHI Hair Transplant

Channel opening and placement carried out in a single step with an implanter pen. Suitable for unshaven work.

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Hair Mesotherapy

A supporting treatment that nourishes follicles, applicable both before and after a transplant.

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Eyebrow Transplant

Rebuilding thinned or scarred eyebrows with the natural exit angle calculated for each hair.

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Beard & Moustache

Beard and moustache work planned around your facial structure. Direction and density follow facial symmetry.

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Assessment

Find out your donor capacity.

Send us your photographs and we will assess your donor capacity, your estimated graft count and the technique that suits you. It is free and carries no obligation.

  • Ministry-licensed partner hospitals
  • Authorisation certificate AK-0604 — verifiable
  • Clinic named in writing before you travel
  • Sapphire FUE and DHI techniques
  • Airport pickup, hotel and transfers
  • Follow-up at months 1, 3, 6 and 12

Your details are kept confidential

Your enquiry is handled by our coordination desk — in your own language.

Results

Does a hair transplant look natural?

Yes — when the hairline and density are designed by an experienced specialist. The result is measured less by graft count than by how naturally the hairline sits. Drag the slider to compare the same area before the operation and at month 12.

Hair transplant result, before and after
Before the hair transplantBefore
Twelve months after the hair transplantMonth 12
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Hair transplant result, before and after

Results vary from person to person.

Comparison

What is the difference between Sapphire FUE and DHI?

Both techniques use the same grafts; the difference is how the channel is opened. In Sapphire FUE the channels are opened first and grafts placed afterwards. In DHI both steps happen at once with an implanter pen.

Instrument: Sapphire FUE

Sapphire FUE

Channels are opened first with a sapphire tip, grafts are placed afterwards.

  1. Extraction

    Extraction

    Follicles are removed one by one from the donor area with a micro punch.

  2. Channel opening

    Channel opening

    Channels are opened with a sapphire tip — a separate step, so angle and depth stay consistent across a wide area.

  3. Placement

    Placement

    Grafts are placed into the prepared channels with forceps.

Instrument: DHI

DHI

Channel opening and placement happen in one movement with an implanter pen.

  1. Extraction

    Extraction

    Follicles are removed one by one from the donor area with a micro punch.

  2. Loading the pen

    Loading the pen

    Each graft is loaded into the implanter pen. This step is what slows DHI down.

  3. Channel + placement

    Channel + placement

    The pen opens the skin and releases the graft in a single movement — no channel is opened in advance.

CriterionSapphire FUEDHI
Channel openingSapphire-tipped blade, as a separate stepImplanter pen, simultaneous with placement
Large areasBetter suited to high graft counts in one sessionProgresses more slowly, sessions run longer
ShavingUsually requiredMore suitable for unshaven work
Density controlSet in advance by the channel planAdjustable during placement
Typical useExtensive recession, advanced hair lossFront hairline, eyebrows, limited areas

This table is for general information. Which technique suits you is determined after an assessment of your donor capacity, degree of hair loss and general health.

Process

From first contact to final result.

  1. Assessment
  2. Hairline design
  3. Graft planning
  4. Extraction
  5. Placement
  6. Follow-up
01Free

Assessment

Your donor capacity and degree of hair loss are assessed from photographs, and an estimated graft count is produced.

02Operation day

Hairline design

Your new hairline is drawn before the operation according to your facial proportions. Nothing begins until you approve it.

0345–55 grafts/cm²

Graft planning

The area is measured and target density and total graft count are set — accounting for the future of the donor area too.

04Local anaesthesia

Extraction

Follicles are extracted one by one from the donor area. There is no pain during the procedure; slight sensitivity may follow.

056–8 hours

Placement

Grafts are placed with their natural exit direction and angle preserved. Errors in direction show directly in the result.

0612–18 months

Follow-up

Healing in 7–10 days, growth from month 3, final result at 12–18 months. Follow-up conversations happen in your own language.

Our guests

What our guests say

Short accounts from people who went through the process with us.

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Packages

Which package suits you?

Every package covers the operation, travel and the follow-up period. What changes is the technique and the level of the stay.

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FUE Paketi

  • Sapphire FUE technique
  • Carried out in a licensed partner hospital by its own physician
  • Pre-assessment and hairline planning
  • First wash and aftercare kit
  • Airport pickup and transfers
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation
  • Coordination in your own language
  • Follow-up at months 1, 3, 6 and 12
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DHI Paketi

  • DHI — implanter pen technique
  • Unshaven application in most cases
  • Carried out in a licensed partner hospital by its own physician
  • Pre-assessment and hairline planning
  • First wash and aftercare kit
  • Airport pickup and transfers
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation
  • Follow-up at months 1, 3, 6 and 12
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VIP Paket

  • Sapphire FUE or DHI, per the physician’s assessment
  • Hair mesotherapy session
  • Carried out in a licensed partner hospital by its own physician
  • VIP airport welcome and private transfer
  • 3 nights in a five-star hotel
  • A personal coordinator throughout the process
  • First wash and aftercare kit
  • Follow-up at months 1, 3, 6 and 12
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Package contents are finalised after the physician’s assessment. The technique that suits you may differ from the one you had in mind.

Guest stories

What our guests write

Reviews left by people who went through the process with us.

I came on my cousin’s recommendation. I was nervous beforehand and had my doubts, but the way Birnur and the rest of the staff answered every question in detail put me at ease before the operation. The operation itself went well — no pain, exactly as I had been told.
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Thank you to Birnur and Hüseyin for their professional care. I spoke to other clinics as well, but chose this one because of the references I had — and I am very happy with that decision.
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I spent more than five years hesitating, out of doubt and fear. After long conversations with Özkan and Erkan I finally found the courage. They don’t only take you in for the transplant — under their guidance you get to see the city as well. The hotel transfers were handled perfectly.
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Frequently asked questions

What patients ask most

Is hair transplantation a painful procedure?

Hair transplantation is performed under local anesthesia, so there is no pain during the procedure. However, there may be slight sensitivity after the procedure.

How long does the recovery process take?

Recovery after hair transplantation usually takes 7–10 days. Crusting and redness will subside within this time.

When will new hair grow after the transplant?

The transplanted hair usually starts to grow from the 3rd month onwards and the final results are seen within 12–18 months.

Is hair transplantation a permanent solution?

Hair transplantation is usually a permanent solution as healthy hair follicles taken from the donor area are used. However, the person's general hair loss status should be monitored.

Is there an age limit for hair transplantation?

The lower age limit is usually around 20 years old, but there is no upper age limit. The general health status of the candidate is the determining factor.

Who can undergo hair transplantation?

Individuals who experience hair loss, have sufficient donor areas and are in good general health are suitable candidates for hair transplantation.

How long does the procedure take?

The procedure time varies between 6–8 hours depending on the number of grafts to be transplanted.

Assessment

Find out your donor capacity.

Send us your photographs and we will assess your donor capacity, your estimated graft count and the technique that suits you. It is free and carries no obligation.

  • Ministry-licensed partner hospitals
  • Authorisation certificate AK-0604 — verifiable
  • Clinic named in writing before you travel
  • Sapphire FUE and DHI techniques
  • Airport pickup, hotel and transfers
  • Follow-up at months 1, 3, 6 and 12

Your details are kept confidential

Your enquiry is handled by our coordination desk — in your own language.

Route from Istanbul Airport to Istanbul Hair Center: M11 metro line to Gayrettepe station, then a two-minute walk

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