FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many grafts do I need?

The number of grafts you need is depended on your physical characteristics, your original hair density, the thickness of your hair and the size of the recipient area. You may get in touch with us for an evaluation of your condition by our medical team.

When is the most appropriate time to have a hair transplant?

It depends of the patients age and also the level of hairloss. In some cases the patient merely experience miniaturization and not actual hairloss, in that case the best solution is to start using medication and wait for its effect before considering a surgery. The doctor will inform you if your case is ready for a surgery.

Is a hair transplant a painful surgery?

We use local anesthesia during the procedure, the anesthesiologist will evaluate your physical condition and medical history in order to choose the proper medicines. After the injection of anesthesia you will not have any type of pain during the procedure.

How can I make a reservation?

Flight confirmation must be sent to your patient coordinator in order to make a reservation for your surgery, you may complete the whole payment when you are in Turkey right before your procedure. Please contact us for further details regarding the travel arrangements and payment options.

Who is going to pick me up at the airport?

Your patient coordinator will send you all the details regarding the driver who will pick you up at the airport (name,picture and meetpoint in the airport). We will kindly ask you to please send us a clear picture of yourself in order for the driver to recognize you immediately when you arrive to Turkey.

Can I cut my hair before the procedure?

We kindly ask you to avoid cutting/ shaving your hair before the procedure since our specialist will perform a detailed analyse of your hair during your consultation in Turkey. We will shave your head in the clinic right before your surgery

How is the transplanted area going to look after the surgery?

There will be scabs on the recipient area during the following 10 days and redness may also occur. Nearly all surgery signs will disappear 14 days after the procedure.

How long should I avoid working?

We suggest you to avoid working for at least 2 days after the surgery. You will most probably be swollen following your surgery and scabs will appear and will need 10 days to disappear. You shall avoid heavy and strenuous activities during 4 weeks after the procedure however you may return to your work quickly.

I dont speak turkish, how can I communicate?

Every patient will always have access to a personal assistant. We have coordinators for english, swedish, spanish, portuguese, french and norwegian languages who will provide with 24- hours assistance during your entire stay in Turkey. If you request translation service in another language, it will be arranged for you without any problem.

Do I need to wear any especial clothing for the surgery?

Please bring shirts with buttons that you can wear after your surgery, t-shirts are not allowed because they can touch the grafts and damage them. Surgery clothing will be provided.

When will I see the results?

The hair will start growing after the third or fourth month, you will see significant results on the sixth month and the final result is after 12-16 months. For the vertex area it is necessary to wait 15 months because the skin is harder.