Surgeon-led hair restoration clinic in Levent, Istanbul since 2007.
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FUE vs DHI →FUE, DHI or Algorithmic FUE™ — Dr. Arslan recommends based on your photographs and Norwood stage.
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All Articles →FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a minimally invasive hair transplant technique in which individual follicular units — naturally occurring groups of 1–4 hairs — are extracted from the donor zone at the back and sides of the scalp and transplanted to areas of thinning or complete hair loss.
The extracted follicles are genetically resistant to DHT (dihydrotestosterone), the hormone responsible for androgenetic alopecia. When transplanted to new locations, they retain this resistance — meaning the transplanted hair will not fall out from pattern baldness. This is why a well-performed FUE produces permanent results.
No alcohol for 5 days, no blood thinners for 10 days, no smoking for 2 weeks if possible. Wash hair normally the evening before. Arrive at the clinic at 07:30 on surgery day.
Local anaesthetic is applied to the donor zone. At Hairmedico, this is delivered via a needle-free comfort injector — eliminating the needle sting entirely. Patients consistently report this as the most comfortable part of the procedure.
Individual follicular units are extracted using a motorised micropunch (0.7–1.0mm). At Hairmedico, every extraction is performed by Dr. Arslan personally — not delegated to technicians.
Channels are opened in the recipient area at the precise angle and direction for a natural result. Grafts are placed one by one. This phase is most directly responsible for naturalness. It is performed by Dr. Arslan himself.
You return to your hotel the same day. Small scabs form over 10 days. Full results visible at 12–14 months.
FUE is appropriate for:
Surgery is not appropriate when: loss is active and rapidly progressive without medical management; you are under 25 without documented stable loss; you have active autoimmune alopecia; your donor zone is insufficient for your coverage requirements.
The most common source of poor FUE results is not the technique — it is technician-led implantation. When grafts are placed by a technician rather than the operating surgeon, angle, direction and density of placement are compromised.
Clinics performing 4–8 procedures per day with one surgeon inevitably delegate to technicians — one surgeon cannot perform every graft on 8 patients in a day. At Hairmedico, Dr. Arslan performs one procedure per day. Every graft — extraction and implantation — is placed by the surgeon himself.
The hairline is designed in fifteen minutes. The naturalness of the result is determined in eight hours of meticulous implantation. That is why the surgeon must be at the table for the entire procedure. — Dr. Arslan Musbeh
Days 1–3: Mild swelling peaks day 2–3, resolves day 5. Sleep head elevated at 45°.
Days 4–10: Scabs loosen and fall naturally. Do not pick.
Weeks 2–4: Shock loss — hairs shed. Follicle roots intact.
Months 3–4: New growth begins.
Month 6: 50–60% of final result visible.
Months 12–14: Full permanent result.
| Activity | Resume after |
|---|---|
| Office work | 5–7 days |
| Gym / weights | 4 weeks |
| Swimming | 4 weeks |
| Contact sports | 6 weeks |
| Haircut (clippers) | 3 months |
| Country | Typical cost | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| UK | £5,000–£15,000 | Surgery only |
| USA | $8,000–$25,000 | Surgery only |
| Hairmedico Istanbul | price on request | Surgery + hotel + transfers + PRP + 12m follow-up |
The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic. At Hairmedico, the initial injection is delivered via a needle-free comfort injector. During the procedure patients feel pressure but no pain. Post-operatively, mild donor area soreness resolves in 2–3 days.
This depends on your Norwood stage and coverage goals. Norwood III: typically 1,500–2,500. Norwood IV: 2,500–3,500. Norwood V–VI: 3,500–5,500. See graft calculator →
Significant density is visible at 6 months. Full result at 12–14 months. The result is permanent.
Send 3 photographs. Personal graft estimate within 24 hours.
Yes. AI is used for trichoscopy donor density mapping, graft count estimation from photographs, and digital hairline design simulation. At Hairmedico, AI-assisted trichoscopy is part of the Algorithmic FUE planning process. Robotic extraction is not used — Dr. Arslan's manual FUE achieves lower transection rates across all hair types.
AI simulation tools can show proposed hairline positions on photographs, but cannot predict actual graft survival (depends on surgeon quality), actual density (depends on hair calibre), or how the result interacts with future native hair loss. They are design communication aids, not result guarantees.
Not in the foreseeable future. AI adds value in data analysis (density mapping, graft counting) but cannot replace the aesthetic judgment required for natural hairline design, the technical adaptation required for diverse hair types, or the long-term clinical planning that accounts for individual hair loss trajectories.
All references are peer-reviewed medical literature or official health authority publications. No commercial sources included.
After researching countless clinics, I specifically didn't want a "hair mill." Dr. Arslan is hands-on throughout the entire process. I came from Australia and the experience was seamless.
Dr. Arslan was present throughout the surgery and personally performed the majority of key procedures. His professionalism and dedication made all the difference.
I already see good hair growth after only 17 weeks. The professionalism of the team and facilities was excellent.
Dr. Arslan was incredibly professional — he explained all procedures clearly. The clinic was spotless and the staff were super friendly.
From first contact, communication was prompt, transparent and efficient. My expectations were surpassed by the services and attention I received.
After 5 years of research I chose Hairmedico. Even on a basic package, Dr. Arslan performed the critical incision phase himself.