Recovery & regrowth timeline (month by month)

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Shedding, the ugly-duckling phase, and when you see the final result. This guide is for international patients planning treatment in Istanbul, updated for 2026.

What matters

Surgeon-led care (not graft mills) and sensible grafts/day.
Realistic graft counts for your Norwood stage.
All-in pricing — no per-graft surprises.
A clear regrowth timeline so expectations are right.

Why Istanbul — and how to stay safe

#1Istanbul performs more hair transplants than anywhere on earth — deep surgeon experience and per-graft value.

✓Choose surgeon-led clinics (not "graft mills"): named surgeon, sensible grafts/day, real reviews, JCI/ISO standards.

✈Quick 2–3 day trip, visa-free or e-visa for most patients; English-speaking coordinators.

€All-inclusive package: surgery, hotel, transfers, PRP & aftercare — a fixed price, not per-graft surprises.

Educational guidance, not medical advice. Verify each clinic individually.

Run your own numbers in the Cost & Regrowth Explorer, or send photos for a free graft assessment.

Educational guide; consult a qualified surgeon.

Recovery & regrowth timeline (month by month)

What matters

Why Istanbul — and how to stay safe

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