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Hair transplant repair in Istanbul, Turkey

An unnatural hairline, low density or visible scarring can often be improved. What is possible depends on what your donor area can still safely give, and your free plan tells you in writing.

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Illustrative scene: a doctor examines the scalp of a man after a previous transplant — Illustrative scene, not a patient

Honest answer in writing, before you book

24 hours your written plan

Techniques: DHI · Sapphire FUE
Anaesthesia: Local
First step: Photo review, free
Stay: 3 nights for one session, 4 nights for two
Packages: From €3,400

Illustrative scene: a doctor plans a hairline with a patient in front of a mirror — *Illustration*

Understand the treatment

What a repair can and cannot do

A repair starts with a careful look at what the first procedure left: the hairline, the angle and density of the transplanted hair, and how much the donor area has already given.

A hairline that looks too straight or too low can often be softened with single-hair grafts placed with the DHI pen. Thin areas can be filled in, and dot-like scars in the donor area can be covered with new grafts.

The limit is always the donor area. A previous over-harvest means fewer grafts are left, and the plan is built around what can still be taken safely.

Sometimes the honest answer is that little more can be done safely. You get that answer in writing too, before you book anything.

Medically reviewed by Dr Recep Kenan U., physician · Updated October 2026

Candidacy

Can your previous transplant be improved?

Typically suitable if you…

Have a hairline that looks unnatural, too straight or too low
Have low density or gaps after a previous transplant
Have visible scarring in the donor area
Still have donor hair that can be taken safely
Had your last procedure at least 12 months ago, so the result can be judged

May need a different plan if you…3

Have an over-harvested donor area with little hair left
Had your procedure recently, before the final result is visible
Have hair loss that is still changing quickly

Send photos of your hairline, top, crown and donor area. The doctors tell you what is still possible.

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Gains and trade-offs

Benefits and honest limitations

Benefits

An honest, written answer on what is possible
Single-hair grafts to soften a hard hairline
Density added where the first result is thin
Donor scars can be covered with new grafts
Local anaesthesia only

Limitations

Every repair is limited by the donor hair you have left
Grafts that were placed badly cannot always be removed
More than one procedure is sometimes needed
The final result takes 12 to 18 months

We would rather tell you now than after you fly.

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.

Arrival day Arrival and welcome A private transfer brings you from the airport to your hotel. Your coordinator and translator meet you.
Morning Consultation and design Final medical checks, then your hairline is drawn and agreed with you in front of the mirror.
≈ 15 min Local anaesthesia The donor and recipient areas are numbed. Most patients feel pressure rather than pain from here on.
2–3 h Graft extraction Grafts are taken one by one from the back and sides of your head with micro punches of 0.6 to 0.8 mm.
2–3 h Implantation Each graft is placed at the angle and direction of your natural hair, hairline first.
Evening Rest and aftercare You leave with written aftercare and rest at your hotel. Your first wash is shown to you before you fly home.

Scene photos are illustrative.

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 7–10 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.

Illustrative scene: a nurse gently rinses a patient’s head over a basin during the first wash — **First days** Your first wash, done with the team. Illustrative scene.

Before and after: 5,300 grafts, DHI, 2 sessions, photographed at 12 months — **12 months** Real patient: 5,300 grafts, DHI, 2 sessions.

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.

Sapphire FUE

from €3,400

One session · 3 nights in a 5-star hotel

Fine sapphire channels for dense, even coverage

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DHI

from €3,600

One session · 3 nights in a 5-star hotel

Direct implantation for hairlines and precision zones

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The two-day plan

2× DHI

from €4,600

Two sessions on two consecutive days · 4 nights in a 5-star hotel

Up to 6,000–7,000 grafts in one trip

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Every 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

What sets your final price: the number of grafts you need, one session or two on consecutive days (up to 6,000–7,000 grafts), and the technique mix of DHI and Sapphire FUE. Flights are not included.

VIP Diamond, an optional upgrade on any packageA chauffeured car, a high-end hotel, daily nurse visits, stem cell and laser therapy, and 12 months of closer care. Price on request.

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.

Lifetime Medical Guarantee Certificate, issued with your treatment plan
Money-back guarantee
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

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Honest answers

Transplant repair: frequently asked questions

Still have a question? A patient coordinator answers on WhatsApp, in your language.

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I had a transplant elsewhere. Can it be improved?

Often, yes. What is possible depends on the grafts your donor area can still safely give, which is exactly what the free plan looks at. You get an honest answer in writing.

How soon after my first transplant can I have a repair?

Hair needs 12 to 18 months to show the final result of a transplant. The doctors usually judge a repair once your first result is fully grown.

Which photos should I send?

Front, top, crown, the back of your head and both sides, in good daylight and with dry hair. Phone photos are fine.

Can a too-low or too-straight hairline be fixed?

Often it can be softened with single-hair grafts placed in front of and between the existing hair. Whether yours can is answered in your free plan.

Will my hair transplant look natural?

A natural result comes from design: an irregular hairline, single-hair grafts at the front and angles that follow the way your hair grows. Your hairline is drawn and agreed with you before anything begins.

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. VIP Diamond is an optional upgrade on top of any package.

Is it safe to have a hair transplant in Turkey?

A hair transplant in Turkey is as safe as the clinic that performs it. Before you book, check who carries out each step, how your grafts are planned and what happens after you fly home. At BlueMagic Group Clinic in Istanbul you meet the medical team before anything begins, the procedure is done under local anaesthesia, and the 12-month aftercare programme with 6 follow-ups continues once you are home. No medical procedure is free of risk: your written plan explains the risks that apply to you.