Operation Process

The breakfast service in the hotel generally starts at 07:00. You should have your breakfast between 07:00 and 07:30. After that, your private transfer vehicle picks you up at around 07:30. Our clinic operates within a medical facility authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Health. The institution also holds a Health Tourism Authorization Certificate. Thus, international patient registrations are recorded in the Turkish Ministry of Health registration system. Your personal information and some important details concerning your operation are registered in this system. For that, you need to bring your passport or national ID card.

After the registration, you undergo the necessary laboratory tests. Two blood samples are taken in separate tubes. The first is used for routine blood tests and the second one is taken to prepare PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) in the laboratory. The serological tests are performed to detect infectious diseases. Thus, your medical suitability for the procedure is assessed.

The consultation procedure is performed after the laboratory tests. Dr. Yaman examines your hair features such as hair type, hair shaft diameter, and hair loss pattern. It also includes evaluation of your health state, diseases, allergies, and medications. It will help to develop the right surgical plan for your case.

In consultation, Dr. Yaman discusses the following important details of your operation:

• The number of grafts needed for the surgery.
• The starting point and general structure of your hairline.
• The planned design of the frontal hairline and temporal regions.
• The donor areas from which grafts will be extracted.
• The estimated number of grafts to be collected from each donor area.
• The distribution of grafts to the recipient areas.
• The estimated number of grafts planned for each recipient region.

By the end of the consultation, you should be well-informed about your surgical plan. The doctor also answers all your questions and provides necessary explanations. Following the consultation, your surgical plan is entered into the Yaman CRM monitoring system. In the operating room, your pre-shaving and post-shaving pictures and your plans of donor and recipient areas are displayed on the monitor. In addition, the information regarding your health conditions, allergies, and current medication is recorded in the system. This informations allow the medical team to see the planned procedure and help them to monitor important surgical details during the operation.

Local anesthesia is generally used for hair transplant procedures at our clinic. However, sedation is an alternative depending on patient's conditions and clinical requirement. Prior to anesthesia, you must read and approve the respective anesthesia informed consent form. It contains information concerning the potential risks related to anesthesia and the operation itself. Thus, before giving your consent, you should know about them.

You must also read and sign a separate informed consent form for surgery in your own language. This document includes your photographs, information about your planned surgical procedure, and its possible risks and complications. The surgical procedure cannot proceed without informed consent of the patient.

Our clinic is authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Health and works within the accredited health care quality system. That is why we follow patient safety, information, and protection procedures.

Prior to the operation, your blood pressure is measured and an electrocardiogram is performed. In case, the results of the assessment are within the acceptable clinical limits, the operation is going forward.

According to the Turkish Ministry of Health, hair transplant clinics need to obtain before and after photos of their patients. For that, clinical photographs are taken and recorded during the treatment process.

Most of the hair restorations require shaving, however, there is an alternative – unshaved hair transplantation for selected cases. In case, you require shaving, your hair will be prepared at the clinic according to surgical standards.

When pre-operative preparations are complete, the surgery can start. It consists of two main stages – grafts extraction from the donor area and their implantation into the recipient areas. The hair restoration operation usually lasts between 6 and 10 hours. Duration of the procedure varies depending on the number of the grafts, which will be transplanted, and patient's skin characteristics.

After the procedure, the head is covered with bandages. Additionally, you will be provided with the postoperative kit, containing everything that you need on the first night. The package usually includes:

• Neck pillow to sleep comfortably.
• Protective coverings for your pillow and bedding.
• Shampoo and prescriptions.
• Other essential postoperative care items.

The doctor or a member of the healthcare team explains you the recommended sleeping position and other precautions concerning the first night. You receive these instructions also in written form for your future reference. After completing the discharge process, our clinic's driver takes you to the hotel.

After the rest in the hotel, you return to the clinic on the following day for your first hair wash and dressing change. This appointment usually takes between 1 and 2 hours. It is recommended to bring a smartphone that is able to record videos. You can record the hair wash process and view the video when you wash your hair in the hotel. This will help you to wash your hair according to the right technique.

You should perform hair washes regularly for 10 days. During this period, the recipient and donor areas should be washed properly and the healing process requires proper hygiene. Usually, at approximately days 10-12, the crusts and tissue debris are cleaned from the treated areas due to the correct hair washes.

Dr. Resul Yaman also performs the first postoperative medical examination during this visit. He checks both the donor and recipient areas to assess the healing process. It includes evaluating the blood circulation and signs of necrosis or any other potential complications. Each patient goes through this postoperative examination to have their postoperative condition assessed by the doctor.

At our clinic, hair restoration procedures are performed within the Yaman Surgical Medical Center, which is owned by Dr. Resul Yaman. The boutique medical center has several medical departments and other specialist services, including:

• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Anesthesiology
• Dentistry
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Dermatology
• Ophthalmology
• Radiology
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
• Pediatrics
• Emergency Department

The hospital performs several surgical and aesthetic procedures, including rhinoplasty, gynecological surgery, and general surgical operations. Thus, hair transplantation is conducted in the hospital environment. This medical infrastructure gives an opportunity to our patients to consult other specialist physicians if needed. In case of emergency, the support from other departments of the clinic is also available.

If you would like to receive some additional services, you can also consult departments such as dermatology and dentistry during your stay at Istanbul. You may receive such services as professional skin care and teeth whitening. The medical center gives additional discounts to the patients, who are interested in these services.

The airport transfer is arranged for you on the day after the first hair wash. The departure schedule is organized in order for you to arrive to the airport in about three hours prior to your flight. The standard hair transplant packages include three-night accommodation. However, some patients prefer to stay longer in Istanbul for their postoperative care at the clinic.

In case, you decided to extend your stay, you pay extra costs of your accommodation. Nevertheless, the postoperative care at our clinic is provided for you for free. The clinic also gives your airport transfer for free, regardless the duration of your stay.

Our support does not finish after completion of your surgical procedure. From your arrival at the Istanbul airport until your departure, Dr. Resul Yaman and his team are ready to help you. You can contact the clinic's team 24 hours per day during your stay if you have some questions or need help during your treatment process.

Our approach considers hair transplantation a complete medical journey. Preoperative assessment, surgical planning, the operation itself, postoperative examinations, and patient communication are all important parts of this process.