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By Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede · July 2026 The Short Version: Grafted hair follicles undergo three distinct stages of binding and anchoring after surgery. From days 1 to 5, the follicles are extremely fragile and can be displaced by any direct pressure. From days 6 to 10, they begin to root and secure themselves but […]

By Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede · July 2026 TL;DR: Body hair transplant to head is possible using FUE technique in Turkey. Surgeons harvest follicles from beard (1,000-3,000 grafts, 80-85% survival) and chest (300-1,000 grafts, 70% survival) for patients with depleted scalp donors. Beard hair is preferred for thickness; body hair supplements density but differs in […]

By Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede • June 2026 Table of Safety Steps to Ensure Hair Transplant Success Time Phase Crucial Preventive Action Desired Outcome Preparatory Phase Assessing hair loss stability, performing comprehensive blood tests, and medical transparency. Preparing the scalp as a viable biological environment suitable for receiving the grafts. Inside the Operating Room Choosing […]

By Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede • June 2026 Summary of Major Beard Transplant Challenges and Solutions Beard Transplant Phase Influential Medical Factors Behavioral and Preventive Factors Design & Distribution Determining the beard shape to suit facial features and avoiding rigid geometric distribution. Transparency in revealing the hereditary pattern of facial hair growth in the family. […]

By Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede • June 2026 Table of Factors Influencing Hair Transplant Results Surgical Stage Factors Related to Medical Decisions Factors Related to Behavior and Compliance Planning & Diagnosis Assessing loss stability, and suitability of donor area quality. Transparency in disclosing medications and daily lifestyle. During the Procedure Extraction precision, microscopic sorting, and […]

By Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede • June 2026 Hair transplantation is an effective and sustainable medical solution for hair restoration and treating genetic baldness. With continuous technical advancements, this procedure has achieved high success rates and stable outcomes; however, the final result is closely linked to specific clinical and behavioral details. Recognizing the common mistakes […]