A hair transplant relocates your own follicles to an area with less hair. It redistributes a limited donor supply; it does not create new follicles or treat every cause of hair loss. At Hair Center of Turkey in Istanbul, the first step is an individual assessment that connects your diagnosis, donor capacity and priorities to a written proposal.
- IstanbulTwo published HCT locations
- IndividualDonor and recipient planning
- WrittenApproach, scope and price
General patient information, not a diagnosis or a promise of treatment eligibility.
The aim is improved coverage in selected areas, not a return to an unlimited supply of hair.
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Start with a diagnosis
Different causes of thinning need different responses. The assessment may include a scalp examination and, when indicated, further tests before treatment is discussed.
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Set an achievable goal
Ask which area would be prioritised, what would remain uncovered and how a plan accounts for possible future thinning. Bring your preferred hairstyle and previous treatment history to the discussion.
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Keep other options open
Observation or medical treatment may be more appropriate than transplantation. A consultation should leave room for these outcomes as well as surgery.
Read about medical suitability
These spaces are reserved for approved HCT photographs that will make the planning stage easier to understand.
Donor-area assessment
Hairline and recipient-area plan
Image placeholders only—not a treatment recommendation or an example of an expected result.
Share your priorities
Explain the area that concerns you, your timing and any previous procedures. The photo guide shows what to send for an initial discussion.
Review suitability
An online discussion is preliminary. The medical assessment determines whether treatment is appropriate and what further information is needed.
Know the details
HCT explains the proposed approach, estimated graft range, assigned roles, package contents and indicative price before travel is confirmed.
Keep the route back
Your plan includes how to contact the team after returning home, how to share progress and whom to call about an unexpected symptom.
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How are grafts collected and placed?
Compare harvesting methods with implantation workflows. Sapphire FUE, DHI and Hybrid are not interchangeable descriptions of every stage.
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Which treatment area or hair profile applies?
Explore scalp, beard and eyebrow planning, plus female-pattern loss, textured hair and shaving preferences.
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What should I ask before booking?
Find short answers about appointments, planning, price ranges and follow-up, with routes to the detailed guides.
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Useful reasons to arrange an assessment
- You want to understand the cause of your hair loss
- You can explain what change matters most to you
- You are willing to discuss limitations and alternatives
- You can plan time for recovery and follow-up
Reasons to pause a booking
- The cause of sudden or patchy loss has not been assessed
- You have not disclosed your medicines or medical history
- You are being promised a guaranteed density or result
- The team, healthcare location or follow-up terms are unclear
Recovery and growth are different stages. Early wounds may settle while the cosmetic result is still developing. HCT gives procedure-specific instructions and keeps a follow-up route open after you leave Istanbul.
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Allow time to recover
You may need one to two weeks away from work and should take particular care of the grafts during the first two weeks. Your own instructions depend on the procedure and occupation.
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Discuss risks before consent
Ask about bleeding, infection, scarring, anaesthetic reactions and the possibility of limited growth. Severe pain or unexpected symptoms require prompt contact with the treating team.
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Plan for the longer view
New growth develops over months and the settled result may take around a year or longer. Individual timing varies, so use scheduled reviews rather than a promised finish date.
Explore the results and growth guide
Treatment stage
First wash and early follow-up
Clinical photographs will be added only after publication and consent checks. Recovery varies between patients.
Patients often compare specialist experience, package coordination and total cost. Country alone does not establish quality. Compare the named team, treatment setting, assessment, written plan and follow-up offered by the individual clinic.
No. It helps start the conversation and identify questions for assessment. A final treatment decision requires appropriate medical evaluation.
No. Ask how the proposed method addresses your own goals and limitations. A price label cannot replace an individual plan.
HCT has a branch office at Selenium Retro in Bakirkoy and a medical center in Halicioglu, Beyoglu. Confirm which address applies to your appointment; both are listed on the Contact page.
What would you like to clarify?
Start with your questions. We can help you arrange an assessment and understand the information needed for a treatment discussion.
Treatment suitability and outcomes vary. No result is guaranteed.