DHI Hair Transplant in Turkey

When shampoos just don’t cut it anymore

Emil Muhamedov from Russia fought hair loss for years: lotions, mesotherapy, vitamins, dermatologists—nothing delivered lasting results. Eventually he realised cosmetics alone couldn’t win this battle; he needed a transplant.

Turkey felt like the logical choice: its transplant medicine rivals Europe’s top clinics, but with friendlier logistics and prices.

Around the same time, three friends from the Baltics—Jurgij Grigulus, Boris Tsernisov and Sergei Geta—reached the very same conclusion. One had the procedure, told the next, the third joined in. And so four different people with strikingly similar stories met in Istanbul, at Liv Vadistambul clinic, sitting across from Dr Vedat Tosun—and all chose the DHI technique.

What is DHI and why do people pick it?

The DHI process unfolds in four key steps:

• Harvesting grafts
• Grafts are taken from the occipital zone using a 0.8 mm micro‑punch. Full shaving isn’t required.
• Preparation
• Each graft is sorted under a microscope by thickness and growth direction.
• Choi‑pen implantation
• The surgeon loads each follicle into a single‑use implanter pen and inserts it at the precise angle in one smooth motion.
• After‑care
• First shampoo is allowed 24 hours later. Patients must sleep on their back and avoid hats or caps for the first few days.

DHI advantages

• Existing hair around the implant area stays intact—making the procedure virtually invisible

• Precise angles and directions result in denser coverage

• Less bleeding and swelling means faster recovery

• Up to 99% graft survival rate, according to Dr Tosun’s clinical publications

How it went for the guys

Emil had 3,700 grafts with DHI.

“I was afraid of scarring—DHI let me keep the crown unshaved.”

Boris had 3,000 grafts.

“Having surgery abroad felt daunting, but Alisa Health Group handled translators, rules, after‑care—easy.”

Jurgij went for 4,500 grafts.

He decided after seeing Boris’s result and flew in four months later.

Sergei received 4,000 grafts.

His case involved a combination hairline design and crown densification.

All four followed the same schedule:

• Day 1 — check‑up and bloodwork

• Day 2 — 6–8 hour operation under local anaesthesia with light sedation

• Day 3 — first in‑clinic wash and a shampoo care kit to take home

The hairline takes its final shape by month 12. Control photos are taken at 3, 6 and 12 months.

What other techniques are out there?

Sapphire FUE

Uses a 0.9 mm micro‑punch and sapphire blades to create channels. Both donor and recipient areas must be shaved. Best for large sessions (4,000+ grafts).

Classic FUE

Involves standard steel punches. Channels are slightly wider, so recovery takes longer. Suitable for those on a tight budget.

FUT (Strip)

A 1–1.5 cm strip of skin is removed from the back of the head, leaving a linear scar but yielding more grafts in one go. Good for major alopecia cases when scarring isn’t a concern.

ARTAS (robotic)

A robot assists with graft harvesting; implantation is still done manually. Best for patients with dark, straight hair who like tech solutions.

Long‑Hair FUE

Transplants long hair directly for an instant visual result. Popular among public figures, TV personalities, and those preparing for major events.

Dr Tosun is trained in all methods but recommends DHI when the goal is a natural‑looking hairline without shaving the entire head.

Why the Liv Vadistambul + Alisa Health Group combo is rock‑solid

• JCI‑accredited clinic with Class‑A sterile theatres

• Dr Vedat Tosun: 10 years of practice, over 8,000 transplants, ISHRS member

• Alisa Match algorithm picks the ideal method before you even book flights

• Russian‑speaking coordinator from your first call to 12‑month follow‑up

• Graft survival guarantee: if less than 85% survive, the clinic covers a second session

FAQ

Does it hurt?

➔ Local anaesthesia and mild sedation keep pain minimal—≤ 2/10 on the VAS scale.

When can I hit the gym?

➔ Light cardio after 10 days; heavy lifting after 30.

Do I need a visa?

➔ Citizens of Russia and the EU can enter Turkey visa‑free for up to 60 days. We provide health insurance on‑site.

Take the first step toward a new hairline—today

Leave a request at alisahealthgroup.com and we’ll send you:

• The doctor’s assessment of your photos

• A graft count and transparent quote

• A “3 days in Istanbul—new hair for years” trip calendar

Alisa Health Group — your comfort, your confidence, your hair.