This technique
Sapphire FUE
from €3,400
Fine sapphire channels for dense, even coverage
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Sapphire FUE hair transplant in Istanbul, Turkey
Grafts are taken one by one, then sapphire-tipped blades open very fine channels for them. Smaller channels allow denser placement and a cleaner recovery.
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0.6–0.8 mm micro punches for extraction
6–8 hours one procedure day
Understand the technique
What is Sapphire FUE?
Sapphire FUE is a refinement of Follicular Unit Extraction. Grafts are taken one by one from the back and sides of your head with a micromotor and micro punches of 0.6 to 0.8 mm.
The channels that receive the grafts are then opened with blades made of sapphire instead of steel. The V-shaped sapphire edge makes smaller, more precise channels, with less damage to the follicles around them. Smaller channels allow grafts to sit closer together.
At BlueMagic Group Clinic every FUE is Sapphire FUE. The medical team recommends the technique only after reviewing your photos and donor area.
Medically reviewed by Dr Recep Kenan U., physician · · How we review
Candidacy
Is Sapphire FUE right for you?
Typically suitable if you…
- Have a healthy donor area at the back and sides of the head
- Want to restore the hairline, mid-scalp or crown
- Need larger areas covered evenly
- Are in good general health
- 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, current and future hair loss, and the texture and density of your donor hair.
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Benefits and honest limitations
Benefits
- Finer channels allow denser placement and refined hairline work
- Less trauma to the surrounding follicles than steel blades
- No linear scar: the donor area heals as tiny dots hidden by hair
- Local anaesthesia only: you are awake and can take breaks
- Suited to large areas in one session
Limitations
- Donor hair is finite: very large areas may need two sessions
- The treated areas are usually shaved
- Transplanted density approaches, but does not equal, your original density
- 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.
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Sapphire FUE or DHI?
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DHI
How grafts are placed
Into fine channels opened with sapphire blades
Implanted directly with an implanter pen
Best for
Mid-scalp, crown and larger areas
Hairlines, temples and density between existing hair
Shaving
The treated areas are usually shaved
Possible without shaving the recipient area, in suitable cases
Healing
Crusts usually gone between day 7 and day 14
Crusts usually gone between day 7 and day 14
Many plans combine both: DHI for the hairline, Sapphire FUE for the larger area behind it. Your plan names the technique for every zone.
Real patients, real results
Sapphire FUE results
Real BlueMagic Group Clinic patients, published with consent, recorded with Sapphire FUE. Tap a photo to compare.
5,800 graftsSapphire FUE1 session6 monthsA hair transplant of 5,800 grafts with Sapphire FUE in one session, to the hairline and top. Photographed 6 months after the procedure.
Individual results vary with your donor area, hair type and aftercare.
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Short clips from BlueMagic Group Clinic patients, from the first days to the result. Tap a clip to watch it.
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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
Get my free plan2× 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
VIP Diamond · optional upgrade
Upgrade to VIP Diamond: your hair transplant as a five-star private journey
Add it to any package. A chauffeur at the airport, a high-end hotel, a nurse who checks on you every day, extra treatments for your grafts and a full year of care after you fly home.
- Luxurious transportation
- High-end 5-star accommodation
- Daily medical assistance at the hotel
- Stem cell treatment
- Laser hair therapy
- 12-month full-time access to the post-op team
- + 5 more
Optional, on top of your package. Its price comes in your written plan only if you ask for it.
Honest answers
Sapphire FUE: frequently asked questions
Still have a question? A patient coordinator answers on WhatsApp, in your language.
Ask on WhatsAppDoes a Sapphire FUE transplant hurt?
The local anaesthetic injections at the start sting briefly. After that the areas are numb, and most patients feel pressure rather than pain. Some tightness in the first evenings is normal and manageable.
How long does the procedure take?
Usually 6–8 hours, depending on the number of grafts.
Where are the grafts taken from?
From the back of the head, the nape of the neck or another area where your hair is thick and healthy. Every transplant uses your own hair.
What should I avoid before the procedure?
Your plan lists what to pause and when. On our current pages: no green tea, aspirin or stimulants for at least 10 days before, and no alcohol or smoking.
When will my hair be fully grown?
Transplanted hair is usually fully grown at around 12 months, and the final result is assessed at 12 to 18 months. No special maintenance is needed afterwards beyond normal care.
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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