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We are Turkey hair transplant - Istanbul Care. Breaking the procedure into stages makes it easier to see what still needs explaining before booking. Here is a practical outline for anyone researching a hair transplant in Turkey, with questions to take to the treating team.
1. The assessment comes first
A consultation should establish why hair is being lost, whether surgery is appropriate and whether there is enough suitable donor hair. The American Academy of Dermatology describes a scalp examination and, where needed, further investigation. A photograph sent online can start a conversation, but ask what still needs checking in person before the plan is confirmed.
2. Agree the plan and who does what
Ask the clinician to explain the proposed hairline, which areas take priority and how possible future hair loss affects the plan. Get the names, roles and qualifications of the people involved. Who assesses you, removes the grafts, makes the recipient incisions and places the grafts? Ask how the proposal might change after the examination and what happens if you decide against the revised plan.
3. Preparation and anaesthesia need individual instructions
Give the treating clinician your medication list, supplements, allergies and relevant medical history. Ask for written preparation instructions. Do not stop prescribed medication because a general forum checklist says to. The AAD explains that patients usually remain awake with the scalp numbed; some also receive a sedative. Ask which approach is proposed for you and who is responsible for it.
4. Donor harvesting
FUE involves removing individual follicular units with small punches. Strip harvesting removes a strip of donor tissue from which grafts are prepared. Both involve surgery and scarring; FUE should not be described as scar-free. Ask why the proposed approach fits your donor area and how the team plans to avoid taking too much from it.
5. Recipient sites and graft placement
Harvesting and implantation are different parts of the procedure. The ISHRS describes placement with forceps or implanters, with variations in when recipient incisions are made. It also notes that DHI is used in different ways by practitioners. Ask what the term means in your actual plan, including the instrument and who makes the
6. Before leaving, understand the aftercare plan
Ask for written instructions covering washing, any prescribed treatment, activity and follow-up appointments. Check who you contact after returning home and what happens when a concern needs an examination rather than photographs. The NHS advises contacting the treating clinic promptly for severe pain or unexpected symptoms. For urgent medical concerns, seek appropriate local care rather than waiting for a forum reply.
7. Follow-up continues after the trip
Healing and visible growth happen over time. The NHS describes results developing over months, and hair around the transplant may continue thinning. Agree when the clinician will review progress. For forum updates, dated photographs from consistent angles, including the donor area, are more useful than an undated before-and-after pair. If a case's graft count or follow-up date is unknown, say so.
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1. The assessment comes first
A consultation should establish why hair is being lost, whether surgery is appropriate and whether there is enough suitable donor hair. The American Academy of Dermatology describes a scalp examination and, where needed, further investigation. A photograph sent online can start a conversation, but ask what still needs checking in person before the plan is confirmed.
2. Agree the plan and who does what
Ask the clinician to explain the proposed hairline, which areas take priority and how possible future hair loss affects the plan. Get the names, roles and qualifications of the people involved. Who assesses you, removes the grafts, makes the recipient incisions and places the grafts? Ask how the proposal might change after the examination and what happens if you decide against the revised plan.
3. Preparation and anaesthesia need individual instructions
Give the treating clinician your medication list, supplements, allergies and relevant medical history. Ask for written preparation instructions. Do not stop prescribed medication because a general forum checklist says to. The AAD explains that patients usually remain awake with the scalp numbed; some also receive a sedative. Ask which approach is proposed for you and who is responsible for it.
4. Donor harvesting
FUE involves removing individual follicular units with small punches. Strip harvesting removes a strip of donor tissue from which grafts are prepared. Both involve surgery and scarring; FUE should not be described as scar-free. Ask why the proposed approach fits your donor area and how the team plans to avoid taking too much from it.
5. Recipient sites and graft placement
Harvesting and implantation are different parts of the procedure. The ISHRS describes placement with forceps or implanters, with variations in when recipient incisions are made. It also notes that DHI is used in different ways by practitioners. Ask what the term means in your actual plan, including the instrument and who makes the
6. Before leaving, understand the aftercare plan
Ask for written instructions covering washing, any prescribed treatment, activity and follow-up appointments. Check who you contact after returning home and what happens when a concern needs an examination rather than photographs. The NHS advises contacting the treating clinic promptly for severe pain or unexpected symptoms. For urgent medical concerns, seek appropriate local care rather than waiting for a forum reply.
7. Follow-up continues after the trip
Healing and visible growth happen over time. The NHS describes results developing over months, and hair around the transplant may continue thinning. Agree when the clinician will review progress. For forum updates, dated photographs from consistent angles, including the donor area, are more useful than an undated before-and-after pair. If a case's graft count or follow-up date is unknown, say so.
Related forum discussions: