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The hair transplant procedure: day by day

Three days in Istanbul, two nights in the hotel – and support via WhatsApp before and after. This is how a hair transplant with Mese Medical works.

Our head surgeon works on the patient’s hairline with magnifying loupes

Mese Medical editorial teamUpdated 3 min read

Before the trip: analysis and planning

  1. Photo analysisYou send four photos. Our head surgeon assesses method and graft count, usually within 24 hours.
  2. Fixed price and dateYou receive a fixed price without hidden costs and choose your date.
  3. Flight and preparationYou book your flight, we organise transfers and hotel. You get a checklist for the week before.

Day 1: arrival

Our VIP transfer picks you up at the airport and takes you to the hotel. In the evening your coordinator calls to go through the next day with you – in German, Turkish or English.

Day 2: analysis and procedure

In the morning you are taken to the clinic. First comes a trichoscopy to analyse hair and scalp, plus a blood test and an ECG. Then the head surgeon draws your individual hairline and discusses it with you.

After that the grafts are extracted and placed. The procedure is performed with sedation (“Sleep Deep”) so that you experience it calmly. Depending on method and scope it takes about six to nine hours, with breaks. Afterwards you receive a PRP treatment.

Day 3: check-up, first hair wash and departure

The head surgeon personally checks the donor and recipient areas and carries out the first hair wash himself. Then you have your final consultation and receive all medication and care products with clear instructions. From the afternoon you can travel home.

After you return

  • First week: daily hair wash as instructed; small scabs fall off after about ten days.
  • Back at the office usually after seven to ten days (Long DHI often sooner).
  • Light exercise after about two weeks; weight training, swimming and sauna after about four weeks.
  • Aftercare via photo and video after one, three, six and twelve months – and any time in between.

How much time off do you need?

Arriving on Friday, procedure on Saturday and flying back on Sunday, many need only one day off. Afterwards plan for about a week in which you work from home or take it easy on your scalp.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a hair transplant take?

The procedure itself takes about six to nine hours depending on method and scope. You stay in Istanbul for three days and two nights.

Am I awake during the procedure?

The procedure is performed with sedation (“Sleep Deep”). You are relaxed and feel no pain in the treated area.

Can I fly right after the procedure?

Yes, on day three after the check-up and first hair wash. We give you tips for the flight and the journey.

Send photos for analysis

Send us four photos. You will get a medical assessment with method, graft count and fixed price, usually within 24 hours.

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Enquire by email

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