Sapphire FUE
from €3,400
Fine sapphire channels for dense, even coverage
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Manual FUE hair transplant in Istanbul, Turkey
Grafts are taken by hand with a manual punch instead of a motorised tool, then placed into fine channels opened with sapphire blades.
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By hand each graft extracted manually
6–8 hours one procedure day
Understand the technique
What is manual FUE?
Manual FUE is Follicular Unit Extraction done entirely by hand. Instead of a micromotor that turns the punch, the surgeon uses a manual punch to free each follicular unit from the donor area.
The grafts are then placed into small channels opened with a sapphire blade, using fine medical forceps.
Working by hand gives the surgeon direct feel for the angle of each follicle, which can mean less trauma and very small punch marks.
The medical team recommends manual FUE, Sapphire FUE or DHI only after reviewing your photos and donor area. Many plans combine techniques.
Medically reviewed by Dr Recep Kenan U., physician · · How we review
Candidacy
Is manual FUE right for you?
Typically suitable if you…
- Have a dense donor area at the back and sides of the head
- Want the hairline, mid-scalp or crown restored
- Are physically well, without a severe illness
- Have realistic expectations after a medical review
May need a different plan if you…3
- Have diffuse hair loss that also affects the donor area
- Have an active scalp condition that needs treatment first
- Are in a phase of rapid, unstable hair loss
The doctors look at your goals, medical history and projected hair loss before recommending a technique.
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Benefits and honest limitations
Benefits
- Less trauma to the scalp and very small punch marks
- Direct control over the angle of each follicle
- Sapphire channels for the implantation
- Local anaesthesia only
- No linear scar
Limitations
- Extraction by hand takes longer per graft
- Donor hair is finite: very large areas may need two sessions
- The treated areas are usually shaved
- The final result takes 12 to 18 months
We would rather tell you now than after you fly.
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Procedure day
What happens, step by step
A procedure usually takes 6–8 hours, depending on the number of grafts. You are awake, comfortable and can take breaks.
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After your transplant
Month by month: how your new hair grows
Hair grows in cycles, so results arrive gradually. Knowing the timeline in advance makes the waiting easier.
- Day 1 Grafts in place Small crusts form around the grafts. You sleep with your head raised on two or three pillows.
- First days Your first wash The team shows you how to wash with the prescribed products. You continue the same way at home.
- Days 7–14 Crusts lift away The treated area looks clean again. Most people return to normal routines.
- Weeks 2–8 Normal Shedding Most transplanted hairs fall out. The follicles stay in place and rest before they regrow. This is normal.
- Months 3–6 New growth Fine new hairs appear around month 3. Many people see a clear change by month 6.
- Months 12–18 Your result Most of the result is visible at 12 months. The final result is assessed at 12 to 18 months.
Risks, honestly
A hair transplant under local anaesthesia is a well-established procedure, but no medical procedure is free of risk. Possible effects include temporary swelling, numbness, itching and inflamed hair follicles, and rarely infection or lower graft survival. Smoking and some medicines reduce graft survival, so your plan tells you what to pause and when.
Good to know. We would rather decline a procedure than accept a patient whose donor area or health makes a good result unlikely. That protects you and us.
Aftercare in five lines
- Sleep with your head raised on two or three pillows for the first nights.
- Take the medicines exactly as prescribed by the doctors.
- No swimming or strenuous exercise during the healing period.
- No alcohol or smoking, and nothing that thins the blood.
- Protect your head from direct sun with a loose cap.
Clear prices
Packages from €3,400, your exact price in writing
Three packages, the same care in each. Your technique, sessions and final price are confirmed in your free written plan, after the medical team reviews your photos. No hidden extras.
DHI
from €3,600
Direct implantation for hairlines and precision zones
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2× DHI
from €4,600
Up to 6,000–7,000 grafts in one trip
Get my free planEvery package includes
- Medical consultationYour hairline and graft plan, agreed with you
- Hair transplant by top Turkish surgeonsSapphire FUE or DHI, one or two sessions
- Personal translatorIn your language, from arrival to departure
- 5-star accommodation with breakfast3 nights for one session, 4 nights for two
- Private transfersAirport, hotel and clinic
- Lunch at the clinicOn your procedure day
- PRP treatment for the graftsIncluded free, worth €600
- 12-month aftercare programme6 follow-ups after you fly home
- Flexible datesYou choose when to travel
Starting prices. Your personal plan can be above the starting price, depending on the number of grafts you need, your donor area and scalp, your hair type, the technique your doctor recommends (Sapphire FUE, DHI or two sessions), and extra density or an advanced case. VIP upgrades are optional, on request. Flights are not included.
Free plan, no obligation: your price and the booking terms come in writing before you book. Flexible payment options
Our promise, in writing
What if you are not happy with the result?
It is the biggest worry about treatment abroad, so our answer is in writing before you commit to anything.
- A written Certificate of Guarantee for every patient, with your date, technique and grafts
- Grafts that do not grow within 12 to 18 months: a full evaluation, and the corrective procedure at our cost where the certificate applies
- Your technique, graft estimate and price in writing before you travel
- Free plan, no obligation: booking and payment terms come in writing before you book
Honest answers
Manual FUE: frequently asked questions
Still have a question? A patient coordinator answers on WhatsApp, in your language.
Ask on WhatsAppWhat is the difference between manual FUE and Sapphire FUE?
Both take grafts one by one. In manual FUE the surgeon extracts them with a hand-held punch instead of a micromotor. The channels are opened with sapphire blades in both.
Should I shave my head before I come?
No. Please do not shave before the procedure: the team needs to see the density and thickness of your hair to confirm your graft estimate.
How long does the procedure take?
Usually 6–8 hours, depending on the number of grafts.
Does it hurt?
The procedure is done under local anaesthesia, so the treated areas are numb while the team works. Some tenderness in the first days afterwards is normal, and you leave with written aftercare.
When will I see the final result?
New hair usually starts to grow around month 3, with a clear change by month 6. Most of the result is visible at 12 months, and the final result is assessed at 12 to 18 months. Shedding in weeks 2 to 8 is normal.
How long do I stay in Istanbul?
3 nights for one session, 4 nights for two, in a 5-star hotel with breakfast. Your dates are flexible: your coordinator plans everything around your flights.
How much does it cost?
Packages start from €3,400 for Sapphire FUE, €3,600 for DHI and €4,600 for 2× DHI (two sessions on two consecutive days). Every package includes the medical consultation, the procedure, a personal translator, a 5-star hotel with breakfast, private transfers, lunch at the clinic, PRP for the grafts free of charge (worth €600), a 12-month aftercare programme and flexible dates. Your exact price is confirmed in writing in your free plan. Your personal plan can be above the starting price, depending on the number of grafts you need, your donor area and scalp, your hair type, the technique your doctor recommends (Sapphire FUE, DHI or two sessions), and extra density or an advanced case. VIP Diamond is an optional upgrade on top of any package.
Why have a hair transplant in Turkey?
Turkey, and Istanbul in particular, is one of the most established destinations for hair transplants. Patients from the UK, Europe and the USA travel here for experienced teams and package prices that are usually well below the cost of the procedure at home. At BlueMagic Group Clinic, packages in Turkey start from €3,400 and include the hotel, private transfers, a translator and a 12-month aftercare programme. Your personal plan can be above the starting price, depending on the number of grafts you need, your donor area and scalp, your hair type, the technique your doctor recommends (Sapphire FUE, DHI or two sessions), and extra density or an advanced case. Whatever the country, compare clinics on the facts: ask for the technique, the graft estimate and the price in writing before you travel.
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