Turkey Hair Transplant Before and After

Hair transplant before and after images show the clear change from thinning areas to natural density. Aftercare is vital to protect fragile grafts and keep survival rates near 90–95%. Before and after hair transplant reflects both visible results and emotional renewal. Modern hair restoration methods like FUE, DHI, Sapphire FUE and FUE with Vector-10™ create seamless, scar-free outcomes, and a stem cell hair transplant can further support healing and hair strength. Turkey is a major destination for affordable hair transplant procedures. At Vera Clinic in Istanbul, our doctors open the channels for every graft themselves, and the real results of our patients are shown below.

Our hair transplant techniques differ in how the grafts are placed: DHI implants each graft directly with a Choi pen, Sapphire FUE opens tiny channels with sapphire blades, and FUE with Vector-10™ uses lab-grown diamond blades. Each of these can be combined with a stem cell hair transplant to support healing and strengthen the existing hair.

Showing 28 of 28 cases

12 months after
Nicholas John Hines
United States · Male, 34
Technique
Sapphire FUE
Grafts
5,300
Hair loss stage
Norwood 6
Surgery date
Sep 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline + Middle
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12 months after
Anthony Elkik
United States · Male, 65
Technique
DHI
Grafts
3,400
Hair loss stage
Norwood 2
Surgery date
May 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline
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7 months after
Omar Alejandro Rangel
United States · Male, 25
Technique
DHI
Grafts
3,300
Hair loss stage
Norwood 2
Surgery date
Dec 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline
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12 months after
Anton Tomchev Tomov
United Kingdom · Male
Technique
Sapphire FUE
Grafts
4,900
Hair loss stage
Norwood 3
Surgery date
Nov 2024
Transplanted area
Hairline + Crown
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12 months after
David Goldsmith
United States · Male, 35
Technique
Sapphire FUE
Grafts
5,100
Hair loss stage
Norwood 3
Surgery date
Jul 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline + Middle
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9 months after
Tuba Badem
Germany · Female
Technique
DHI
Grafts
1,450
Surgery date
Dec 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline + Middle
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12 months after
Brett Eddy
Australia · Male, 36
Technique
Sapphire FUE
Grafts
4,600
Hair loss stage
Norwood 6
Surgery date
Sep 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline + Middle
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12 months after
Oshane Adrian McLeod
United States · Male, 31
Technique
Sapphire FUE
Grafts
3,100
Hair loss stage
Norwood 3
Surgery date
Sep 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline + Crown
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10 months after
Jose Geo Vattolly
Ireland · Male
Technique
FUE with Vector-10™
Grafts
5,230
Hair loss stage
Norwood 3
Surgery date
Dec 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline + Middle + Crown
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9 months after
Alfredo Prugno
United Arab Emirates · Male
Technique
DHI
Grafts
2,500
Hair loss stage
Norwood 2
Surgery date
Dec 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline
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7 months after
Mark Davis
United States · Male, 41
Technique
Sapphire FUE
Grafts
3,100
Surgery date
Oct 2025
Transplanted area
Beard
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14 months after
Dean Beaumont
United Kingdom · Male, 43
Technique
Sapphire FUE
Grafts
4,600
Hair loss stage
Norwood 6
Surgery date
Jul 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline + Middle
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12 months after
Nick Kingsland
Canada · Male, 41
Technique
DHI
Grafts
4,000
Hair loss stage
Norwood 3
Surgery date
Sep 2025
Transplanted area
Middle + Crown
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Yavar Saremi
United States · Male
Technique
Sapphire FUE
Grafts
4,700
Hair loss stage
Norwood 3
Surgery date
Sep 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline + Crown
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12 months after
Tobias Ekholt
Norway · Male, 26
Technique
DHI
Grafts
3,000
Hair loss stage
Norwood 2
Surgery date
Oct 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline
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9 months after
Oleksandr Buchek
Ukraine · Male, 30
Technique
DHI
Grafts
2,700
Hair loss stage
Norwood 2
Surgery date
Dec 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline + Crown
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Giedre Stonkiene
United Kingdom · Female, 35
Technique
DHI
Grafts
2,800
Surgery date
Feb 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline
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8 months after
Bernhard Steinmetz
Germany · Male, 42
Technique
FUE with Vector-10™
Grafts
4,500
Hair loss stage
Norwood 7
Surgery date
Dec 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline + Middle
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7 months after
Debra Burden
United States · Female, 41
Technique
DHI
Grafts
3,300
Surgery date
Jul 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline
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8 months after
Harry Topliss
United Kingdom · Male, 23
Technique
FUE with Vector-10™
Grafts
3,600
Hair loss stage
Norwood 3
Surgery date
Feb 2026
Transplanted area
Hairline + Middle
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12 months after
Arturas Mediuska
Lithuania · Male
Technique
DHI
Grafts
3,800
Hair loss stage
Norwood 6
Surgery date
May 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline
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8 months after
Asger Conteh Gullaksen
Denmark · Male, 24
Technique
FUE with Vector-10™
Grafts
3,150
Hair loss stage
Norwood 2
Surgery date
Jan 2026
Transplanted area
Hairline
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6 months after
Eddie Kortright
United States · Male, 34
Technique
FUE with Vector-10™
Grafts
4,700
Hair loss stage
Norwood 3
Surgery date
Dec 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline + Crown
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7 months after
Francesco Davide Milano
Germany · Male, 30
Technique
FUE with Vector-10™
Grafts
4,580
Hair loss stage
Norwood 3
Surgery date
Dec 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline + Middle + Crown
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12 months after
Ella Khamzina
Kazakhstan · Female, 35
Technique
Sapphire FUE
Grafts
3,400
Surgery date
Jan 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline
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6 months after
Alexis Frazer
United States · Female, 33
Technique
FUE with Vector-10™
Grafts
2,300
Surgery date
Mar 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline
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8 months after
Umair Masood
United States · Male, 38
Technique
DHI
Grafts
3,800
Hair loss stage
Norwood 3
Surgery date
Dec 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline + Crown
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12 months after
Steven Das
United States · Male, 50
Technique
DHI
Grafts
2,700
Hair loss stage
Norwood 3
Surgery date
Aug 2025
Transplanted area
Hairline
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Hair Transplant Timeline Month by Month Results

The path to a full head of hair is gradual. Each stage of the hair transplant recovery timeline shows unique signs, from shedding and patchiness to visible density.

1 Week

In the first week after a hair transplant, the scalp is healing and the grafts are settling into place.

Redness and small scabs form around each graft.
Mild swelling around the forehead may appear in the first days.
Gentle washing begins as instructed by the clinic.

10 Days

Around 10 days after a hair transplant, the scabs have fallen away and the scalp looks much calmer.

Scabs come off with gentle washing.
Redness continues to fade.
Short transplanted hairs are still visible before the shedding phase begins.

3 Months

Three months after a hair transplant, fine new hairs start appearing.

Early regrowth is visible to close observers.
Density remains low but progress begins.
The scalp is fully healed.

6 Months

At the sixth month of the hair transplant, around 50–60% of final density is visible.

Coverage improves in all treated areas.
Hair shafts become thicker and stronger.
Styling options start to expand.

9 Months

Nine months after a hair transplant, hair is thicker and blends in with the native hair.

Most of the coverage is in place.
Hair texture looks more natural.
The hairline looks fuller and more defined.

1 Year

Most patients see 90–95% of the final result 1 year after hair transplant.

Hair behaves naturally: style, cut or dye it freely.
The graft growth cycle is complete, and density and hairline reach their baseline.

Donor Area After Hair Transplant

The grafts are taken one by one from the back and sides of the head, so the donor area heals without a linear scar. Here is how it looks at each stage of healing.

5 Days

Tiny red dots are still visible where the grafts were taken, but they are already starting to heal. The area may feel slightly tender.

1 Month

The redness has faded and the small marks have healed. Hair has grown back over the area, so the marks are hard to see.

12 Months

The hair has grown back and the donor area looks natural, with no visible marks.

What Affects Your Hair Transplant Results?

The surgery is only part of the result. How you care for your scalp in the following months, and some factors set by your own biology, shape how your hair grows in. Our hair transplant aftercare guide explains each step in detail. The final result of a hair transplant usually becomes visible between 12 and 18 months after surgery.

Medication

Your doctor may recommend medication, or combine your procedure with stem cell therapy, to protect the native hair around your transplant. Never start or stop a medication without medical advice.

Washing and shampoo

Follow the clinic's washing routine and use the recommended gentle shampoo in the first weeks to protect the new grafts.

Nutrition

A balanced diet with enough protein, iron and vitamins supports healthy hair growth during recovery.

Smoking and alcohol

Both reduce blood flow to the scalp. Avoiding them around your surgery supports healing and graft survival.

Rest and physical activity

Sleep with your head raised in the first nights. Avoid sports, heavy lifting and sweating until your doctor says it is safe.

Sun and scratching

Protect your scalp from direct sun and avoid scratching or touching the grafts while they heal.

Hair type and donor area

Thicker or curlier hair gives more visible coverage per graft, and a dense donor area allows more grafts to be harvested.

Age and ongoing hair loss

Native hair can keep thinning over the years, which is why your doctor plans for the long term, not just the first result.

Which Celebrities Have Had a Hair Transplant at Vera Clinic?

Public figures who chose Vera Clinic, shown with the same details as every other case on this page.

Liutauras Salasevičius
Fashion Designer
Technique
Sapphire FUE
Grafts
3,200
Jamie Perkins
Influencer
Technique
DHI
Grafts
1,600
David Kim
Model
Technique
DHI
Grafts
2,600

Why Turkey

Are Hair Transplant Results in Turkey Reliable?

Turkey is home to many experienced hair transplant teams. What makes the difference to your result is an accredited hospital, an experienced team, the right technique for your hair and proper follow-up after surgery.

Dr. Aidin Chadordouz JeddiHair Transplant Doctor
Dr. Ahmet AzakHair Transplant Doctor
Dr. Emin GülMedical Doctor
Dr. Tolga VarolHair Transplant Doctor

1.1–1.5M

hair transplants in Turkey in 2024–2025

25–35%

of all hair transplants worldwide take place in Turkey

Up to 82%

lower cost than the same treatment in the US and UK

Sources: Turkish Ministry of Health procedure data and independent health tourism analyses (2024).

Why Choose Vera Clinic for Your Hair Transplant?

Award-winning care, measurable results and a doctor-led team with you at every step.

Doctor-led

From consultation to follow-up

Your treatment is planned and led by our doctors at every stage.

Meet our medical team

98%

Graft survival rate

The share of transplanted hair grafts that survive and grow at Vera Clinic.

2021

Best Hair Transplant Clinic in Turkey

Awarded by the European Awards in Medicine.

Top 10

Hair Transplant Clinic in Turkey

Named in “2025 Hair Transplant Industry Update: Top 10 Hair Transplant Clinic in Turkey Announced”, published by The Street.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions patients ask most when comparing before and after results.

Are hair transplant results permanent?

Yes. The grafts are taken from the back and sides of the head, where hair is resistant to the hormone that causes hair loss, so transplanted hair usually lasts for life. Your existing hair can still thin over time, which is why your doctor may recommend treatment to protect it.

Is a hair transplant possible if my donor area is weak?

In many cases, yes. Your doctor first checks how many grafts your donor area can safely give, then plans the transplant around the areas that matter most, such as the hairline. In some patients, beard hair can also be used as an additional source.

Why do before and after photos matter when choosing a hair transplant clinic?

They show what a clinic actually achieves for real patients. Look for unretouched photos taken from the same angles and in similar lighting, with details such as the technique, number of grafts and time since surgery, so you can compare cases that are similar to yours.

How many grafts do I need for a natural result?

It depends on how much hair you have lost. Around 2,000 grafts is often enough to rebuild a receding hairline, 3,000 grafts can restore the hairline and the front of the scalp, and 4,000 grafts or more are used for advanced hair loss. Your doctor decides the exact number after examining your donor area, and you can use the graft filter above to compare before and after results for each range.

When will I see my final hair transplant result?

New hair usually starts to appear at 3 to 4 months, around 50–60% of the final density is visible at 6 months, and the final result develops between 12 and 18 months after surgery.

Does stem cell therapy improve hair transplant results?

Stem cell therapy can be used alongside a hair transplant to support healing and strengthen the existing hair around the transplanted area. Your doctor decides whether it suits you based on your hair loss and scalp condition.

FUE vs DHI: which technique gives better hair transplant results?

Both techniques give natural, lasting results. In our study comparing Sapphire FUE and DHI, both techniques achieved high graft survival and similar patient satisfaction. Sapphire FUE caused less inflammation, while DHI healed slightly faster, so your doctor recommends the technique that best suits your hair loss.

All photos are unretouched and published with the patient's written consent. Results vary between individuals.

Turkey Hair Transplant Before and After

Nicholas John Hines

Anthony Elkik

Omar Alejandro Rangel

Anton Tomchev Tomov

David Goldsmith

Tuba Badem

Brett Eddy

Oshane Adrian McLeod

Jose Geo Vattolly

Alfredo Prugno

Mark Davis

Dean Beaumont

Nick Kingsland

Yavar Saremi

Tobias Ekholt

Oleksandr Buchek

Giedre Stonkiene

Bernhard Steinmetz

Debra Burden

Harry Topliss

Arturas Mediuska

Asger Conteh Gullaksen

Eddie Kortright

Francesco Davide Milano

Ella Khamzina

Alexis Frazer

Umair Masood

Steven Das