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By Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede · October 2026 When can you cut your hair after a hair transplant? Hair in the donor area can be trimmed after 1 month using scissors or clippers. As for the recipient area, trimming only the ends of the hair using scissors is permitted after 2 months. However, you must wait at […]

By Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede · October 2026 Congratulations on completing your hair transplant. While the surgical part is finished, the success of your restoration now depends heavily on the recovery phase. In our clinical experience, the first two weeks post-surgery are just as critical as the procedure itself. Understanding what to avoid after a hair transplant […]

Scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis are chronic inflammatory conditions that frequently cause discomfort, itching, redness, and scaling. For individuals experiencing hair thinning alongside these conditions, severe anxiety often arises regarding permanent follicle loss and the feasibility of hair restoration. A central concern among patients is whether undergoing a hair transplant while managing scalp psoriasis is […]

Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – October 2026 Hair loss—specifically androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness)—is driven by a progressive cellular process known as follicular miniaturization. Under the influence of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and localized micro-inflammation, the growth phase (anagen) of the hair cycle shortens, while the resting phase (telogen) lengthens. Over successive hair cycles, blood flow to the […]

Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – September 2026 Quick Summary (TL;DR) Hair types are globally categorized into four main classes—Type 1 (Straight), Type 2 (Wavy), Type 3 (Curly), and Type 4 (Coily/Afro-textured)—determined by the biological shape and exit angle of the hair follicle beneath the scalp surface. While straight hair grows from round, perpendicular follicles, […]

Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – September 2026 Quick Summary: Medical Facts at a Glance Introduction: Clarifying the Medical Reality of “Hair Transfer” When individuals experience thinning hair, receding hairlines, or crown balding, their search for solutions often begins with terms like “hair transfer.” While the word transplant sounds strictly surgical, many patients […]