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The medical team at the hospital reviews them. Then we talk through the plan and the dates with you.
Istanbul, Turkey · Coordination in six languages
Your hair transplant visit to Istanbul, planned from start to finish.
We meet you at the airport, arrange your hotel and transfers, and stay in touch after you fly home. The procedure takes place in a hospital setting in Istanbul.
Your visit
Four steps, all planned before you fly.
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Arrive in Istanbul
We meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Your interpreter is with you from day one.
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Procedure day
Blood pressure, blood tests and a doctor's check come first. Then your hairline is planned with you. For most people the procedure takes 8–10 hours, with a meal break and a short walk every few hours.
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First wash and home
The first wash is the next day. You fly home with care products and written instructions.
Most visits take 2–3 nights. This is a sample plan; the medical team's assessment may change it.
After you fly home
We stay in touch once you're home.
During the first year we ask for photos of your hair at set points. If anything is on your mind, from medication to sleeping position, message us day or night.
Procedure and first 10 days
What usually happens
The first wash is done the next day. Small scabs form on the transplanted area for about the first 10 days and wash off gradually.
What we do
You get written care instructions, and we answer your questions in the first days.
Month 1
What usually happens
Some of the transplanted hairs may fall out. This is called shock loss; for most people it happens between weeks 2 and 8 and is temporary.
What we do
We ask for your first follow-up photos.
Month 2
What usually happens
Shedding may continue, and the skin in the transplanted area mostly returns to its normal look.
What we do
We answer everyday questions about exercise, sun and hats.
Month 3
What usually happens
New hairs start to come through, fine and sparse at first.
What we do
We ask for photos and follow the progress with you.
Month 6
What usually happens
The change becomes clearer; for most people results become noticeable between months 6 and 9.
What we do
We ask for photos.
Month 12
What usually happens
The result has largely settled; for some people growth continues up to month 18.
What we do
We ask for the last follow-up photos. You can still write to us afterwards.
General information; timings vary from person to person. Source: American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).
Scope
What's included, and what isn't
We send you the full scope in writing before you travel.
Included
- Hotel stay and hotel meals
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Transfers between hotel and hospital
- Shampoo, lotion and a neck pillow
- Medication the doctor considers necessary
- Interpreter support
Not included
- Flights
Medical decisions and responsibility rest with the hospital and the doctor.
Techniques
FUE, DHI and FUT: what's the difference?
The process
See the whole process in photos The process in photos
Real visits, from the morning checks to saying goodbye to the team.
01Before the procedure2 photos
02Planning the hairline13 photos
03After the procedure6 photos
04The team5 photosPhotos are shared with the written consent of the patients. Results vary from person to person.
Common questions
What is a hair transplant?
A hair transplant moves hair follicles from a donor area, usually the back and sides of the scalp, to areas with hair loss. It is a medical procedure.
The plan depends on the person. Type of hair loss, donor area capacity and hair structure are assessed together.
Can everyone have a hair transplant?
No. Suitability is not decided by age or by how the hair loss looks.
Donor area capacity, type of hair loss, general health and any medication need to be assessed by a health professional.
What is the difference between FUE and DHI?
Both methods remove follicles one by one. The difference is in how they are placed. DHI can use a special implanter pen.
Which one suits you depends on hair structure, donor area and planned density. Neither is better for everyone.
Is a hair transplant painful?
Local anaesthetic can be used. What you feel during and after the procedure varies from person to person.
Talk through your expectations with a health professional beforehand.
How many grafts will I need?
It varies. The size of the area, the donor area and the density you want all affect the plan.
A rough range can be estimated from your photos; the final number is set by the doctor after the assessment.
Are there risks?
A hair transplant is a medical procedure, so risks and temporary effects can occur. Redness, swelling, scabbing and infection are among them.
Discuss possible risks with a health professional before you decide.
When does new hair appear?
Growth is gradual. Some transplanted hair may shed in the first weeks.
For most people, new growth starts within a few months and the process takes around a year. Speed and density differ from person to person.
Can results be guaranteed?
No. Biology and other factors affect the outcome, so a guaranteed result is not a fair promise.
Where should a hair transplant be done?
It is a medical procedure. It should take place at an authorised health facility, under the responsibility of authorised health professionals.
Before you decide, ask where it will be done and who is responsible.
Is Turkey Hairbank a clinic?
No. Turkey Hairbank plans and coordinates your visit.
The procedure takes place in a hospital setting in Istanbul, and medical responsibility lies with the hospital.
How long do I need to stay in Istanbul?
Most visits need 2–3 nights.
The procedure day usually takes 8–10 hours, and the first wash is done the next day.
What's included?
Hotel stay with hotel meals, airport pick-up and drop-off, transfers between the hotel and the hospital, aftercare products and the medication the doctor considers necessary.
Flights aren't included.
Can I get information in my own language?
Yes. We reply in English, German, Arabic, Russian, Japanese and Turkish.
Experienced interpreters in English, German, Arabic, Russian, Japanese and Turkish are with you during your visit.
Contact
Ask your questions in your own language
You can reach Turkey Hairbank by WhatsApp, phone, email or the form on this page. We reply in your language: English, German, Arabic, Russian, Japanese or Turkish.
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AddressKarlıtepe Mahallesi, Çeşme Üstü Ara Sokak No: 2-6, Daire: 9, Gaziosmanpaşa / İstanbul