<\/span><\/h3>\nYou send photos of donor and recipient areas. A doctor or senior planner estimates a safe graft range and proposes a design. Good teams say no<\/em> to \u201cunlimited graft\u201d promises. Donor hair is finite. Safe plans protect density and avoid overharvesting.<\/p>\n<\/span>Step 2 \u2014 Consultation day<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nAt the clinic, you have a physical exam, measurements, and dermatoscope checks. You discuss hairline shape and density. The team explains pros and cons of FUE vs. FUT for your case, and whether DHI-style placement makes sense. You sign informed consent that lists risks and alternatives. You also receive a written schedule and aftercare plan.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>Step 3 \u2014 Procedure day<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nMost procedures use local anesthesia. Some patients receive light sedation in hospital programs. Grafts are harvested, sorted, and kept in proper solution at controlled temperature. Recipient sites are created by the physician, and implantation follows the agreed design. Breaks are planned. You go home or to your hotel the same day with written instructions, medications, and an emergency contact.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Step 4 \u2014 The first month<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nExpect redness and small scabs that clear in about 7\u201310 days with proper washing. \u201cShock loss\u201d shedding is normal\u2014new growth usually starts around month 3\u20134. Most teams ask for photo check-ins and one in-person control before you fly home.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Safety Notes I Share with Every Friend<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>Know who does what<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nAsk clearly: who harvests grafts, who makes the incisions\/recipient sites, and who places grafts. In T\u00fcrkiye, the physician must lead the surgery and perform the parts that only doctors are allowed to do. Support staff work under medical supervision. If the answers are vague, walk away.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Protect the donor<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nOverharvesting causes patchy donor \u201cmoth-eaten\u201d areas. A safe plan spaces punches, considers hair caliber and density, and respects future needs. It is better to stage work over time than to take too much in one go.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>Plan for long term<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nAndrogenetic hair loss is progressive. A smart plan thinks about tomorrow\u2019s hairline, not only today\u2019s. Your doctor should explain medical therapy options, maintenance, and how many grafts are likely available for future sessions.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Be skeptical of \u201ctoo good to be true\u201d offers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nBe cautious with claims of \u201cunlimited grafts,\u201d ultra-cheap bundles, and no doctor involvement. Look for clean facility photos, full names and specialties, and device and product brands you can verify.<\/p>\n
<\/span>How to Choose a Hospital or Clinic in Istanbul<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>1) Verify the facility<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nConfirm the clinic is a licensed medical facility (not a beauty salon) or that the service is inside a licensed hospital. Larger hospitals may also hold international accreditation you can check in a public directory. Accreditation is a systems check\u2014it does not replace a surgeon\u2019s skill, but it is a good signal.<\/p>\n
<\/span>2) Verify the doctor<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nGet the surgeon\u2019s full name and specialty (dermatology or plastic surgery are most common). Ask about personal case volume and what part of the surgery they perform. This is a normal question. Good teams answer comfortably.<\/p>\n
<\/span>3) Ask for a written plan and price<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nAsk for a pro forma that lists: expected graft range, technique, who does each step, anesthesia plan, session length, what is included (transfers, wash, PRP, medicines), what is not included, and what happens if you need a second day or a small touch-up.<\/p>\n
<\/span>4) Confirm product & device details<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nAsk about punch size and system, implanter type, storage solution, and whether devices are maintained by the official distributor. Clinics in T\u00fcrkiye are used to these questions. Many will also add sticker labels or a \u201cgraft passport\u201d to your file for traceability.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>5) Aftercare & follow-up<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nAsk how many washes are included, when crust removal happens, how to sleep the first nights, and when to restart exercise. Confirm how remote follow-up works once you are home (WhatsApp, email, tele-visits). Get someone\u2019s direct number for the first week.<\/p>\n