FUE Hair Transplant

FUE Hair Transplant – 3000 Grafts

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is the gold standard in modern hair restoration surgery. During a 3000-graft FUE procedure, individual follicular units are harvested one by one from the donor area — typically the back and sides of the scalp — using a micro-punch tool ranging from 0.6 mm to 0.9 mm in diameter. Each graft is then carefully implanted into recipient sites created in the thinning or balding areas.

A 3000-graft session is ideal for patients experiencing Norwood Class III to IV hair loss, where the frontal hairline has receded and the crown area is beginning to thin. This graft count is sufficient to restore a natural-looking hairline, add density to the mid-scalp region, and address early crown thinning in many patients.

Who Is a Suitable Candidate?

Candidates should be in good general health, have realistic expectations, and possess adequate donor hair density. A thorough pre-operative assessment — including scalp analysis, blood tests, and donor area evaluation — is conducted by our specialist team. Patients with diffuse thinning or autoimmune-related hair loss may require alternative treatment plans.

Recovery and Results

Tiny scabs form around each transplanted graft and naturally shed within 7 to 10 days. Most patients return to normal daily activities within 3 to 5 days. Transplanted hairs enter a resting phase and begin shedding around week 3 — this is completely normal. New growth becomes visible from month 3, with significant improvement by month 6 and full results between 12 and 18 months.

Why Istanbul?

Turkey has become the world's leading destination for hair transplant surgery, with Istanbul clinics performing over 500,000 procedures annually. Our partner hospitals — including facilities affiliated with Memorial and Acıbadem healthcare groups — offer JCI-accredited operating theatres, board-certified surgeons, and comprehensive aftercare packages at a fraction of Western European costs.