Hair Transplant in Turkiye
FUE, Sapphire FUE and DHI hair restoration in Istanbul.
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A hair transplant moves hair follicles from an area where hair grows densely, usually the back and sides of the head, to areas that are thinning or bald. With FUE (follicular unit extraction), follicles are removed one at a time; with DHI, they are implanted using a pen-like tool. The procedure is usually done under local anaesthetic and takes most of a day.
A transplant doesn't stop natural hair loss elsewhere on your scalp. The doctor looks at your pattern of hair loss, the quality of your donor area and your age before recommending how many grafts are realistic for you.
How the process works
Consultation
Photo review & personalised plan
Online, 1–2 days
Procedure Day
Graft extraction & implantation
6–8 hours
Recovery
Aftercare kit & wash training
2–3 days in Istanbul
Follow-up
Growth check-ins for 12 months
Online
What's covered
How many grafts do you expect to need?
Up to 2,000 grafts
2,000 – 3,500 grafts
3,500 – 5,000 grafts
5,000+ grafts (mega session)
Preferred technique
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
Individual hair follicles are removed one by one and re-implanted: no linear scar, standard technique.
Sapphire FUE
FUE using sapphire-tipped blades for the recipient sites: smaller incisions in the transplanted area.
DHI (Direct Hair Implantation)
Follicles are implanted directly with a pen-like tool, without pre-made incisions.
Recovery & aftercare
Typical timings. Your doctor will give you a personal plan.
- First few days
- Redness, scabbing and some swelling of the forehead are common. Before you fly home, the clinic shows you how to wash your scalp.
- First 2 weeks
- Many people take 1 to 2 weeks off work. Treat the transplanted area very gently while the scabs come away.
- After a few weeks
- The transplanted hairs often fall out. This is expected and doesn't mean the grafts have failed.
- Around 4 months
- New hair starts to grow through.
- 10 to 18 months
- The full result should be visible.
Once you're home
- Follow the clinic's washing routine exactly and use only the products it gives you.
- Don't scratch or pick at the scabs.
- Cut down on exercise in the first month, and avoid swimming and strong sun on your scalp until the clinic says it's fine.
- Contact the clinic if you have severe pain, spreading redness, discharge or a fever.
- Send progress photos at your check-in points so the clinic can review your growth.
More tips in our guide to aftercare and travel after treatment abroad.
Risks to know about
Every treatment carries risks. These are some of the main ones. The treating doctor will explain the risks that apply to you before you give your consent.
- Bleeding, infection or an allergic reaction to the anaesthetic.
- Some grafts not taking, so the result is less dense than you hoped.
- Noticeable scarring in the donor or transplanted area.
- Continued thinning of your natural hair around the transplant, which may mean you want further treatment later.
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Frequently asked questions
Will I need more than one session?
Some people do. A transplant doesn't stop natural hair loss in other areas, and very large areas may not be covered in one session. The doctor can tell you what to expect for your hair loss.
FUE or DHI: which is right for me?
Both techniques move individual follicles; they differ in how the follicles are implanted. The doctor decides which suits your hair and scalp after reviewing your photos.
When can I fly home?
Most patients fly home a few days after the procedure, once the clinic has done the first wash and checked the grafts. Your plan includes this recovery time.
What's included in the price?
Every MedicaTurn plan includes the treatment itself, hotel accommodation, round-trip airport transfer, and a personal case manager and translator. Build your plan to see exactly what's included for your case.
What's not included?
International flights to and from Turkiye; travel and medical travel insurance; visa fees, if your nationality requires a visa; extra hotel nights beyond those in your plan; additional treatments, tests or procedures the doctor recommends after examining you; extra costs if a complication or slower recovery means you need further treatment or a longer stay (for example extra hotel nights, transfers or flight changes); personal expenses such as restaurant meals, shopping and sightseeing.
How long do I need to stay in Turkiye?
This depends on the exact procedure you choose. Consultation (Online, 1–2 days), Procedure Day (6–8 hours), Recovery (2–3 days in Istanbul), Follow-up (Online). Build your plan for a step-by-step timeline.
How do I get a price?
Build your plan and submit it: our team prepares a personalised quotation for your case and sends it to you directly. The final treatment plan and cost are confirmed by the attending doctor after examination.
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