Hair Transplant (FUE/FUT) in Turkey | TruvaBeauty

Restore a natural, age-appropriate hairline and fuller density with advanced hair transplantation. Performed by board-certified surgeons in internationally accredited hospitals in Turkey, your care is seamlessly managed by TruvaBeauty-from virtual consultations and scheduling to private transfers, hotel accommodations, and bilingual on-site coordination-so you can focus on a smooth recovery and lasting results.

What is a hair transplant?

A hair transplant moves permanent follicles-typically from the back or sides of the scalp-to areas of thinning or baldness. The most common method today is FUE (follicular unit excision), which harvests follicles individually and leaves only tiny dot scars. In some cases, FUT (strip) may be used, removing a thin strip of scalp for graft preparation and leaving a fine linear scar. With careful planning, precise graft handling, and natural angling, either approach can deliver convincingly natural results. ^{American Academy of Dermatology}

Who is (and isn’t) a good candidate

• Well-suited for: Adults with stable androgenetic alopecia and adequate donor supply, or with scars needing camouflage (post-injury/surgery). Your doctor will match goals to realistic graft budgets so today’s result also looks good in the future. ^{American Academy of Dermatology}
• Consider optimizing/deferring if: You’re very young with rapidly evolving loss, or you have active inflammatory/scarring alopecia-medical therapy first, then reassess once stable (often after ~12 months). ^NCBI

Technique & planning

• FUE vs. FUT: Survival and outcomes are comparable in trained hands; the choice balances graft needs, hairstyles, and scarring preferences. FUE uses 0.7-1.0+ mm punches; FUT preserves donor density per session but leaves a linear line hidden in hair.^{AAD (Hair Loss Awareness Month)}
• Design that looks real: Natural hairlines are irregular and feathered with single-hair grafts in front and multi-hair units behind; temple angles are very acute and direction-dependent (male vs female patterns differ).^{American Academy of Dermatology}
• Who should perform surgery: International standards specify hair restoration surgery is a physician-performed procedure requiring training and competency; non-physician operators are not appropriate.^ISHRS
• Adjuncts & maintenance: Most patients benefit from ongoing medical therapy (e.g., topical minoxidil; finasteride for appropriate candidates) to protect native hair and future-proof the result.^{NICE (Minoxidil)BNF (Finasteride)}

Benefits & risks-what to know

• Potential benefits: Permanent hair where transplanted; stronger facial framing; high satisfaction when planning anticipates future loss and matches hair characteristics (caliber, curl, contrast).^{American Academy of Dermatology}
• Known risks (not exhaustive): Swelling, discomfort, temporary numbness, shock shedding of native hairs, folliculitis/ingrown hairs, visible scarring (FUE dots or FUT line), angle/direction mismatch, under- or over-lowered hairlines, and rare infection or necrosis. Complications are generally infrequent and avoidable with good technique and aftercare.^{PMC (Complications)}

Safety systems: Partner hospitals use the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, associated with lower major complications (≈11%→7%) and mortality (1.5%→0.8%).^{NEJM (Checklist)}

What does the evidence say?

• Timeline & durability: Transplanted hairs often shed in the first weeks and begin visible regrowth around 3-4 months; final maturation occurs by ~12 months.^{Cleveland Clinic}
• When to operate: Rapidly progressive loss in young patients calls for medical stabilization first and cautious long-term planning to avoid donor overuse.^NCBI
• Adjunct PRP (optional): Recent analyses show modest density increases at 3-6 months when PRP is added; protocols vary and it remains optional.^{PubMed (PRP)}

Surgical details

Setting: Accredited hospital/OR or certified procedure suite (outpatient). Anesthesia: Local anesthesia with or without light sedation.

Key steps: Design & marking → donor harvest ( FUE or FUT) → microscopic graft preparation → creation of micro-sites at low exit angles → meticulous placement (single hairs front; mixed units behind) → aftercare and follow-ups. Same-day discharge is typical with structured follow-ups (early nurse review, surgeon checks, secure tele-support).^{AAD (Hair Loss Awareness Month)}

Recovery & growth timeline (typical)

• Days 1-7: Redness/crusting; gentle cleansing; avoid friction/sun.
• Weeks 2-8: Shock shedding of transplanted hairs is common/normal.
• 3-4 months: Early regrowth begins; texture thickens thereafter.
• 9-12+ months: Final density and caliber; refinements considered only after full maturation.^{Cleveland Clinic}

Preparing for surgery

• Stabilize ongoing loss: Continue or begin evidence-based therapy (e.g., minoxidil; finasteride when appropriate) to protect native hair-your clinician will tailor dosing and safety monitoring.^{NICE (Minoxidil)BNF (Finasteride)}
• Stop nicotine: 4-6 weeks pre/post-op to lower wound/scar issues.
• Plan long-term: Preserve donor supply for future needs and design an age-appropriate hairline that remains natural decades from now.^NCBI