Hair Transplant Case Studies — Real Plans, Grafts and Outcomes

Our case studies document individual patients rather than idealised averages: the Norwood or Ludwig stage at presentation, the donor density measured on the morning of surgery, the graft count actually placed, the technique chosen for each zone, the number of days spent in Istanbul and photographs taken at fixed intervals afterwards. Reading them is the most useful way to calibrate expectations, because the same graft count produces very different coverage depending on donor capacity, hair calibre, curl and the size of the bald area. Each case names the clinicians involved — hairline design by founder Şule Ölmez, channel incisions by Dr. Enver Kayıkçıoğlu under the surgical supervision of Medical Director Dr. Selahattin Tulunay, sedation by Dr. Zafer Ersin Ünlüer — and follows the same 8-step protocol. Timelines in the photographs match the biology rather than marketing: shedding in weeks 2–4, first growth at month 3–4, 40–50% density at month 5–6, 60–80% at month 7–9 and the mature result between month 14 and 18. Cases cover Sapphire FUE, DHI and Hybrid plans, mega sessions above 5,000 grafts, unshaven procedures within the 1,700–1,800 graft daily limit, women's hairline lowering, beard and eyebrow work, and repair of poorly executed transplants from other clinics.

Key facts

Documented per caseNorwood/Ludwig stage, donor density, graft count, technique per zone
Photo intervalsPre-op, day 1, month 3, month 6, month 12+
Case typesSapphire FUE · DHI · Hybrid · mega session · unshaven · women · beard · eyebrow · repair
Clinical teamŞule Ölmez (design) · Dr. Enver Kayıkçıoğlu (incisions) · Dr. Selahattin Tulunay (supervision)
Typical stay3 nights in Istanbul, hotel and transfers included
Mature resultMonth 14 – 18
Package range€2,990 – €5,000 all-inclusive

Frequently asked questions

Are the photographs of your own patients?

Yes, all published with patient consent, taken at the clinic under consistent lighting at fixed intervals. No stock or supplier images are used.

Why do two patients with the same graft count look different?

Coverage depends on donor density, hair calibre, curl and the surface area being covered. A thick-haired patient at 3,500 grafts can look denser than a fine-haired patient at 5,000.

Do you show repair cases from other clinics?

Yes. Repairs of over-harvested donor areas and unnaturally straight hairlines are a real part of our workload and they are documented alongside first-time procedures.

How soon do the photographs start showing change?

Meaningful change appears from month 3–4 after the shedding phase, with 40–50% density around month 5–6. Anything published as a final result is at least 12 months post-op.

Can I see a case similar to mine before deciding?

Send photos through the free assessment and we will point you to documented cases at a comparable stage and donor capacity, along with the plan and total for your own case.

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About the clinic

Sule Hair Clinic is a doctor-led hair transplant clinic in Istanbul, Türkiye. Dr. Enver Kayıkçıoğlu personally performs all Sapphire hairline channel incisions. Medical Director Dr. Selahattin Tulunay, a board-certified plastic surgeon, supervises the procedures and carries out the final quality control. Anaesthesiologist Dr. Zafer Ersin Ünlüer manages anaesthesia and intra-operative monitoring, and Şule Ölmez performs the hairline design consultations. We operate on a maximum of 4–5 patients per day, have completed 30,000+ consultations, and our graft-handling protocol with Hypothermosol cooling supports 99%+ graft survival. All-inclusive packages start at €2,990 and cover surgery, hotel, VIP transfers, medication and 12 months of follow-up; flights are not included. Google rating 4.9 from 1,755 reviews. Turkish Ministry of Health approved · USHAŞ registered health tourism provider.

Address: Yeşilpınar, Çay Sk. No:2, 34065 Eyüpsultan, Istanbul, Türkiye. Telephone: +90 545 674 31 91. Email: info@sule-hairtransplant.com.