Hair Transplant

A hair transplant is a procedure in which hair follicles are taken from a safe donor area—known to be resistant to hair loss—and transferred to areas where hair is thinning or missing.

There is no strict lower or upper age limit for hair transplantation. However, older patients may require additional medical evaluations, while in very young patients with early-stage hair loss, it may be preferable to postpone the procedure. In cases of advanced hair loss, younger age alone is not necessarily a limiting factor. Each case should be assessed individually.

Realistic expectations are established following a medical evaluation, including photo-based assessment. In patients with extensive hair loss, expecting complete coverage in a single session may not be realistic. While it is not possible to achieve the same density as someone who has never experienced hair loss, suitable candidates may achieve near-natural density or the visual illusion of higher density.

No, results vary from patient to patient. Factors such as donor capacity, extent of hair loss, hairline design and planning, and genetic hair characteristics—including hair thickness, texture, and type—all contribute to differences in the final outcome.

The donor area usually includes the sides and back of the scalp, particularly above the ears and the occipital region, where hair is known to be resistant to male pattern hair loss. The denser and stronger this area is, the more grafts can potentially be used. The recipient area refers to the regions with thinning or hair loss—typically the frontal, mid-scalp, and crown areas—where transplantation is needed.

The safe donor zone varies from person to person and consists of areas that are not affected by male pattern hair loss. Once hair loss has progressed and a clear pattern has formed, the boundaries of this zone can be estimated more accurately. In younger patients, however, defining the safe donor zone with absolute certainty may be more challenging.

In most cases, a photo-based consultation is sufficient when clear photos are taken from the correct angles. It provides a very good general idea of what can and cannot be achieved. Final planning, however, is always done during an in-person consultation with the physician on the day of the procedure.

If the patient’s needs and donor capacity allow, up to approximately 5,000 grafts can be transplanted in a single day at our clinic. In patients with extensive hair loss and a very strong donor area, so-called “mega sessions” may be performed over two days, reaching up to 7,000–8,000 grafts.

Yes, patients with chronic medical conditions may undergo hair transplantation, depending on the specific condition. It is essential that any such conditions are disclosed to the physician in advance. In some cases, additional tests or medical consultations may be required before proceeding with the procedure.

Women can also be suitable candidates for hair transplantation; however, female pattern hair loss differs significantly from male pattern hair loss. As a result, not all women are ideal candidates. In particular, diffuse thinning—which is common in women—may not be well suited for transplantation in terms of achieving satisfying results. A personalized evaluation is therefore essential.