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A sideburn transplant moves hair follicles, usually from the back of the scalp, to rebuild sideburns that are thin, patchy, receding or missing. Sideburns frame the face and connect the hairline to the beard, and a transplant can also restore sideburns lost after a facelift, a scar or a burn.
It suits men with thin or uneven sideburns, patients whose sideburns moved or disappeared after facial surgery, people with scars in the area and women who want to restore the hair in front of the ears. If your hair loss is still progressing quickly, the doctor may recommend stabilising it first.
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Sideburn hair grows downwards and slightly backwards, almost flat against the skin, so every graft has to follow that angle for the result to look natural. At Istanbul Care the shape, length and density of both sideburns are drawn with you in Istanbul, then the grafts are extracted with FUE and implanted with a DHI pen or into fine channels at a low angle.
A sideburn transplant is often planned together with a beard transplant or a hairline restoration for a seamless look.
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Tiny crusts and mild redness usually settle within 7–10 days, and most patients go back to desk work within a few days.
Your doctor will tell you when you can trim or shave the area again.
The sideburn transplant cost depends on the number of grafts and on whether it is combined with another procedure, so the price is confirmed after a free online assessment. Every Istanbul Care package includes the procedure, hotel stay, VIP transfers, medication and aftercare, arranged in about three days in Istanbul. See our hair transplant cost page for package details.
Yes. The transplanted follicles keep growing for life.
Donor hair is chosen to match your texture and colour as closely as possible, and the direction of growth is copied from your natural hair.
Yes. Women often restore thin hair in front of the ears or after a facelift, usually with smaller, finer grafts.
3 weeks ago
I highly recommend Istanbul Care clinic! My husband chose them for a hair transplant and the entire experience was very positive from start to finish. The staff is professional, attentive, and well-trained, and the communication was excellent throughout the whole process. The clinic is modern and clean, and the procedure went smoothly. We are very happy with the results and with the care provided. Thank you, Istanbul Care, for your professionalism and dedication!
a month ago
I loved the overall experience, just wished everybody could speak English better! Also my donor area was not that good so fingers crossed for the results to show. Thanks to the whole team for their support. Turkey has been amazing!
3 months ago
airport to the post-operative evaluation. The hotel was very comfortable and met my expectations. The scheduled pick-up times at the hotel were met. The hospital facilities were also satisfactory. In short, so far I've had a great experience and I recommend it. Now it's just a matter of waiting for the results in the coming months.
3 months ago
Very good throughout the whole process from speaking with the coordinator Tina at the very beginning. The transfered, hotel is lovely and most of all the staff. Treat with dignity and respect throughout highly recomend.
7 months ago
Outstanding Experience – Highly Recommended I had my hair transplant with the support of Claire, and the entire process was genuinely outstanding. From start to finish, she guided me through every step with care, clarity, and professionalism — making what could have been a stressful experience feel completely smooth and reassuring. The clinic staff were equally fantastic: friendly, attentive, and clearly experienced. I felt well looked after from the moment I walked in, and the service throughout was first-class. The results so far have exceeded my expectations, and I’m really happy with how things are progressing. If you’re considering a hair transplant, I can’t recommend this clinic enough. Great team, great care, and great results!
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