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Hair Transplant, Explained by a Doctor
Explore the science, surgical techniques and planning principles behind modern hair transplantation.
Istanbul
Medically reviewed by
Dr. Muhammet
MD (Doctor of Medicine), Anatomist; Hair Transplant Specialist
9+
Years of experience
Areas of practice
Hair transplantation, Beard transplantation, Eyebrow transplantation, Medical aesthetics
Technique-first explanations
Every technique page explains what actually happens during the procedure: extraction method, tooling, and angle control.
Medically reviewed
Clinical content is reviewed by a practising MD and hair transplant specialist before publication.
Honest about the timeline
Shedding, the dormant phase, and slow regrowth are explained clearly, with realistic week-by-week expectations.
The Hair Transplant Graft Quiz
Step 1 of 4Where's your hair loss right now?
Pick the pattern closest to your own. Not sure which applies? See the full Norwood breakdown.
What's your hair type?
This doesn't change the graft numbers, but it does affect how much visual coverage those grafts give you.
What matters most in that area?
This helps point you toward a technique to read about first, not a final decision.
Norwood stage
Norwood 2
Estimated grafts
500–800 grafts
Istanbul price, avg.
€2,000–€2,500
Usually achievable in a single session.
Medium hair is the closest match to the ranges used in this quiz.
FUE is the standard choice for broad coverage and larger sessions.
Read the technique guide →This is a rough, educational estimate, not a diagnosis or a quote. Your actual graft count, technique and price depend on donor density, scalp laxity and hairline design, assessed in person. See how planning actually works.
Treatments
Understand each technique
FUE Hair Transplant
Follicular Unit Extraction is the most widely used hair transplant technique in Istanbul: individual follicles are removed and re-implanted one by one, leaving no linear scar.
Typical cost
€2,000–€2,500
Duration
6–8 hours, single session
Suitable for most Norwood stages II–VI with sufficient donor density at the back and sides of the scalp.
PRP Hair Treatment
Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy injects a concentrate of your own blood platelets into the scalp to stimulate existing follicles. It's a non-surgical option, often used alongside a transplant rather than instead of one.
Read moreFUEEyebrow Transplant
A precision FUE procedure that relocates fine scalp hairs into the eyebrows to rebuild density or shape lost to over-plucking, alopecia, scarring, or genetics.
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Read article7 Red Flags to Watch for When Choosing a Hair Transplant Clinic in Turkey
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