All Istanbul Care patients are informed in detail about pre-operation instructions, both verbally and in written form, prior to the hair transplant operation. Avoiding aspirins, ibuprofen, drinking alcohol, and using drugs from 7 days prior to the surgery and reducing caffeine are among these instructions.
Briefy:
Istanbul Care surgeons are experts in their feld; they combine their experience, knowledge, and talent with the latest technology to get the best results.
The only thing they ask from their patients is to follow to the post-operation instructions which include but are not limited to the aftercare instructions given below.
Important Note:
The following aftercare instructions are general information to guide you after your hair transplant. Istanbul Care does not accept liability for the accuracy of these instructions. The instructions of your
doctor should be applied entirely.
It is important to follow the tips below in order to achieve the best results out of your Hair Transplant procedure in our hair transplant Clinics in Turkey.
You need to sleep in a semi-upright position on your back by placing two or more pillows. This position will decrease any swelling that can occur on your scalp after the hair transplantation.
Besides, Istanbul Care will provide you a neck pillow after the procedure. By using the neck pillow, you will protect your newly transplanted hair from getting damaged while you are sleeping.
Mild pain can be felt for a couple of days after the hair transplant procedure. Some people report having difficulty in sleeping for the first days of post-op. This can be relieved with some pain relief medication which Istanbul Care provides for you.
Swelling may occur on the forehead and the area around the eyes. It may last from 2 – 5 days after the FUE hair transplant. You can apply an ice compress to your forehead and eyes if you experience it.
Please note that you must not use ice compress for your recipient and donor areas in any case.
Swelling is not dangerous and it usually goes away without any medication. Still, Istanbul Care will give you anti-edema pills just as a precaution.
About 7-10 days after the FUE hair transplantation, there should be no more traces of dried blood, scabs or crust on your scalp. If there are still some crusts after 7 days, please gently remove them while washing your hair.
After FUE Hair Transplant, your scalp can get itchy. This is a very common feeling and it usually lasts for 10-15 days. You should never scratch your recipient and donor areas as it can affect the results negatively.
After the hair transplant operation, there may be a small amount of liquid including some blood on your pillow. Do not worry, this is not a natural bleeding, but only the liquid injected during the operation is getting out of your scalp.
Istanbul Care will provide you a special medical shampoo and lotion to use it after hair transplantation.
Most patients feel fine within a day or two after the surgery, although some numbness and mild soreness can be expected for several days following the surgery.
Usually, the patients gain their normal appearance within 15 days post-op. Slight redness can be visible after this period. Prolonged redness to the scalp is more common for those with the lighter skin types.
Hair wash can be done in 3 easy steps:
Also, you can wash the donor area by massaging to increase the blood circulation. Make sure that the water pressure is low as well. It is also important to wash the shampoo and lotion off your scalp completely
In the cosmetic healing period, you will have some red spots in your transplanted area after the surgery. They will vanish after 7-10 days.
Transplanted hair may start to fall out after 15 days and may continue to fall out over the first two months.
3 months after the transplantation, your hair will start to grow.
Your transplanted hair will visible after 6 months and after 12 months you will have your expected result.
If beard was used as the donor area:
Beard can be shaven after a week if beard grafts have been used as donor material. The donor area is usually fully healed within a month.
You can have haircuts 1 month after the FUE hair transplant operation only with scissors and after 6 months you can use shaving machine.
In the first month after your hair transplant surgery, you should abstain from all physical activities such as football, basketball or any kind of sports that have body contact as well as weight lifting, cycling and running.
You shouldn’t expose yourself to direct sunlight as it can damage your scalp and the skin. To avoid the sunlight, it is always suggested to use an umbrella or wear a special loose hat if necessary.
If you plan to go on holiday after your surgery, you should not swim in the swimming pools or in the sea until you have completed your first month.
Alcohol and smoking can make the blood thinner and cause more bleeding which increases the time needed for the wounds to heal. It is better if you wait 2 weeks after the FUE hair transplantation before consuming alcohol and smoking.
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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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At Istanbul Care, our commitment to quality and patient safety goes far beyond words — it's proven, documented, and internationally recognized. We take immense pride in holding multiple certifications that validate our medical expertise, ethical standards, and excellence in patient care. Each certificate represents years of dedication, precision, and continuous improvement. Our Clinics and team are accredited by leading international health authorities, ensuring that every procedure — from consultation to aftercare — meets the highest global standards. Our surgeons and medical staff are internationally certified specialists with extensive experience in advanced hair restoration techniques such as FUE, DHI, and Sapphire FUE. These qualifications not only reflect our medical competence but also our
