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HAIR TRANSPLANT PROCESS

A Clear Path From Consultationto New Hair

A hair transplant at Dr. Kaya begins with detailed assessment and personalized planning. Your hair-loss pattern, donor area, hair characteristics, scalp condition, facial proportions and long-term goals are considered before treatment.

For international patients, the process can begin with an online consultation before travelling to Turkey.

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THE PROCESS

How the Hair Transplant Process Works

Every stage is planned around your individual hair-loss pattern, donor capacity and long-term restoration goals.

  1. Consultation & Hair Analysis

    Your hair and scalp are evaluated to understand your current condition and define the most appropriate treatment strategy. This assessment helps determine whether hair transplantation is appropriate and guides the treatment plan.

    • Hair-loss pattern and progression
    • Donor-area density
    • Hair calibre and follicular characteristics
    • Existing hairline
    • Areas requiring coverage
    • Previous hair transplant history
    • Expectations and long-term goals
    • Blood test before starting hair transplant surgery

  2. Personalized Treatment Plan

    Not every patient needs the same technique or number of grafts. The treatment plan is based on your individual assessment. Hairline position, recipient areas and estimated graft requirements are planned according to your facial proportions, donor capacity, hair characteristics, and long-term hair-loss pattern.

    • FUE Hair Transplant
    • Sapphire FUE
    • DHI Hair Transplant
    • Customized combination of techniques
    • Graft requirements
    • Donor capacity
    • Hairline design and density

  3. Hairline Design

    A natural-looking result starts with a hairline designed around your facial structure and existing hair.

    • Facial proportions
    • Forehead shape
    • Age
    • Existing hair
    • Hair-loss pattern
    • Donor capacity

    The goal is not an artificially straight hairline, but a design that looks natural and appropriate for you.

  4. Follicular Extraction

    Individual follicular units are carefully extracted from the donor area according to the treatment plan.

    • Disinfection and application of local anaesthesia
    • Extraction with manual or automatic micro-motors
    • Preserve graft quality in required conditions
    • Maintain a natural donor appearance, harvested evenly and homogenously
    • Use the donor area responsibly (avoid overharvesting)
    • Provide the grafts required for the treatment plan

    The donor area is a limited resource. Graft planning is therefore just as important as graft placement.

  5. Graft Preparation & Implantation

    After extraction, grafts are carefully prepared and grouped. The recipient site is prepared with sapphire-pen incisions, and grafts are strategically placed using long-necked tweezers — or implanted directly with DHI pens, depending on the method.

    • Hair direction
    • Growth angle
    • Density
    • Existing hair
    • Hairline transition
    • Recipient-area requirements

    The goal is to create a natural transition rather than simply maximize graft numbers.

  6. Post-Transplant Care

    Your hair transplant journey continues after the procedure with personalized aftercare guidance.

    • Scalp washing
    • Sleeping position
    • Physical activity
    • Sun exposure
    • Medication
    • Donor-area care
    • Recipient-area care

GROWTH TIMELINE

What to Expect After a Hair Transplant

Hair growth develops gradually. The visible changes after transplantation vary from patient to patient.

  1. 1–2 Weeks

    Early Healing

    Redness and crusting may occur during the early recovery period.

  2. 2–8 Weeks

    Temporary Shedding

    Transplanted hair may shed as part of the normal hair-growth cycle.

  3. 3–6 Months

    Visible New Growth

    New hair growth gradually becomes more noticeable.

  4. 6–12+ Months

    Maturation

    Hair continues to mature, thicken and develop density.

Individual hair-growth timelines vary. Your recovery and growth should be evaluated according to your own clinical situation.

THE HAIR TRANSPLANT JOURNEY

A Structured Process From Assessment to Aftercare

Every hair transplant journey is planned around the individual patient. From the first assessment to long-term follow-up, each stage has a clear purpose: understanding your hair loss, designing the treatment, performing the procedure with precision, and supporting your recovery.

  1. Assessment & Consultation

    Your hair-loss pattern, donor area, hair characteristics, scalp condition, facial proportions and long-term expectations are assessed before treatment planning begins.

  2. Personalized Treatment Plan

    The appropriate treatment approach, graft distribution, hairline design and estimated requirements are determined according to your individual characteristics.

  3. Hair Transplant Procedure

    Grafts are carefully extracted, prepared and placed according to the planned design, with attention to natural direction, density and the existing hair pattern.

  4. Recovery & Follow-Up

    Aftercare instructions help protect the transplanted area during recovery, while follow-up supports the assessment of healing and progressive hair growth.

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HAIR TRANSPLANT IN TURKEY

Planning Your Hair Transplant Journey in Turkey

For international patients, the hair transplant process also includes practical planning before arriving in Turkey. Clear communication and organized scheduling can make the medical journey easier from the first contact through post-treatment care.

  1. Remote Assessment

    Before travelling, your available photographs and medical information can be reviewed to understand your hair-loss pattern and discuss whether a hair transplant may be appropriate.

  2. Treatment Planning

    The expected procedure, treatment goals and practical details are discussed before your visit so that the clinical plan can be prepared in advance.

  3. Arrival in Turkey

    Your appointment schedule is organized around the planned treatment. International patients should allow enough time for consultation, procedure and initial recovery.

  4. Clinic Consultation

    A detailed in-person assessment allows the treatment plan to be reviewed and adjusted according to your current donor area, hair characteristics and clinical findings.

  5. Procedure & Initial Recovery

    The hair transplant is performed according to the agreed treatment plan. Initial aftercare instructions are provided to help you protect the transplanted area during the early recovery period, with follow-up guidance as appropriate.

  6. Post-Treatment Guidance

    You receive instructions for washing, sleeping, activity and protecting the recipient area during the early recovery period, with follow-up guidance as appropriate.

START WITH A CONSULTATION

Your Hair Transplant Plan Should Start With Your Hair

There is no single hair transplant plan that suits everyone. A detailed assessment is the starting point for understanding your hair loss, donor capacity, hair characteristics and realistic treatment goals.

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Treatment suitability, technique and expected results vary between individuals and can only be determined after an appropriate clinical assessment.

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