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Hair · Sapphire FUE & DHI Choi

Natural hair, restored with Sapphire FUE & DHI.

Sapphire-tip FUE and DHI Choi hair transplantation, performed personally by our specialists at a partner hospital in Istanbul. Up to 4,500 grafts in a single session, no scars, lifetime growth guarantee — for a hairline that looks like you've always had it.

From €1,800 Sapphire FUE €1,800 · DHI from €2,300
4.9 · 12,794 Google reviews
ISO 9001 · International standards
10,000+ international patients
Hair transplant patient before and after Sapphire FUE procedure at Swedish Clinic Istanbul Turkey
9.7/10
Guest satisfaction based on 12,794 verified reviews
Sapphire FUE From €1,800
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Internationally Accredited
Temos Medical Care international accreditation partner
UKAS Medical certification ISO 9001
UKAS Quality Management ISO 9001 certified
Temos Dental Care international accreditation partner
Duration 3 days in Istanbul
Recovery 7 days · Growth at 3 mo
Hospital stay Outpatient · Same day
Concierge support Translator · Hotel & transfer help
Two techniques · one specialist team

Two methods, your perfect hairline.

For most international patients the choice is between Sapphire FUE — the global gold standard for natural-looking density — and DHI Choi, our minimally invasive direct-implantation technique for refining hairlines and women's cases.

Sapphire FUE uses sapphire-tipped micro-blades to extract individual follicles with virtually no scarring and place them at the precise angle of your natural growth. DHI Choi uses an implanter pen to plant grafts directly — no pre-made channels — for tighter density in the frontal hairline. Both are performed personally by our specialists, not technicians, and produce permanent results at roughly a third of the cost of London, Stockholm or Berlin.

3,800 grafts in one Sapphire FUE session. A year later nobody knows I had a transplant — they just see the hair I should have had at 25. Worth every euro, every kilometre.

9.7/10
Patient satisfaction
12,794
Google reviews
Lifetime
Growth guarantee
Your hair restoration, planned

A precise 5-step journey.

From the moment you land to the 12-month follow-up call back home, every step is planned with you. Most patients combine the procedure with a long weekend in Istanbul.

01
Free consultation
Send 4 photos of your scalp via WhatsApp. We assess density, draft a graft plan and quote within 24 hours.
02
Arrival & analysis
VIP transfer from the airport. Trichoscope scan, hairline design and final plan with your specialist.
03
Transplant day
Painless 6–8 h procedure under local anaesthesia — extraction, channel opening, implantation. Same-day discharge.
04
PRP & check-up
Day 2: medical wash and PRP injection to boost graft survival. Then explore the Bosphorus before flying home.
05
Growth & follow-up
Visible growth at 3 mo, full result at 12 mo. WhatsApp check-ins at 1, 3, 6, 12 months. Lifetime growth guarantee.
Sapphire FUE hair transplant step-by-step process at Swedish Clinic Istanbul
Sapphire FUE protocol
Swedish Technique®

Sapphire-tip extraction — denser grafts, virtually no scarring.

An advanced refinement of FUE developed and perfected at Swedish Clinic. The sapphire-tipped micro-blade opens channels that are smoother and finer than steel — preserving surrounding follicles, reducing scabbing, and producing denser, more natural results. Combined with our DHI Choi pens for the frontal hairline, the protocol delivers consistent 95%+ graft survival.

Sapphire-tipped micro-blades — finer, smoother channels than steel, less trauma to existing follicles.
DHI Choi pen implantation — direct placement at precise angle, depth and direction for the front hairline.
Single-session up to 4,500 grafts — high yield without compromising donor area health.
95%+ graft survival rate — independently audited across 8,000+ Swedish Clinic cases.
Real results

Before & after — our patients.

Patient stories

Watch real patient experiences.

Short videos from international patients — straight from our Istanbul clinic.

Patient story — Sweden
Patient story Sweden
Patient story — Germany
Patient story Germany
Patient story — United Kingdom
Patient story United Kingdom
Patient story — Netherlands
Patient story Netherlands
Patient story — France
Patient story France
Application options

Choose the right approach.

Every smile is different. Our specialists will recommend the option that fits your bone structure, budget, and aesthetic goals.

What's included

Procedure included.
Travel handled.

Transparent pricing on your hair transplant. Whether Sapphire FUE, DHI Choi, beard or eyebrow — the medical-side number is fixed. For hotel and transfers, our concierge team helps you plan everything (invoiced separately, at cost).

In your treatment price
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Your procedureSapphire FUE or DHI Choi performed personally by your specialist. PRP injection day 2. Lifetime growth guarantee.
02
Personal translatorEnglish-, German-, Arabic- and Swedish-speaking patient coordinators stay with you throughout.
03
All medication & aftercareAntibiotics, painkillers, special shampoo, lotion, headband and a 7-day post-op care kit.
04
Lifetime follow-upWhatsApp access to your specialist and check-up calls at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months.
Concierge services — we arrange, priced separately
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Hotel near the clinic conciergeWe recommend 4-star hotels within walking distance and arrange your booking. Stay cost is invoiced separately at the hotel's own rate.
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Airport transfers conciergeMercedes Vito pick-up and drop-off, organised by our concierge. Transfer fee is transparent and invoiced separately.
Swedish Clinic facility — reception lounge
Swedish Clinic facility — treatment area
Swedish Clinic facility — corridor
Information & Appointment +90 212 215 55 35
WhatsApp +90 540 255 50 55
Our Center

A facility built for
international patients.

Located in the heart of Şişli, Istanbul — minutes from major hotels and steps from public transport. Our 1,200 m² center combines hospital-grade clinical infrastructure with the comfort and discretion you'd expect at a five-star property.

Health Tourism Authorized Licensed by the Republic of Türkiye
Multilingual care EN · DE · SV · AR · FR · IT
5-star recovery hotels Bookings, transfers included
Hospital-grade ORs For surgical procedures
Digital lab on-site Custom prosthetics in 24h
24/7 patient support Direct line during recovery
Patient Stories

Real patients,
real hair.

Verified Google & Trustpilot reviews from international hair transplant patients.

Read all 12,794 reviews
★★★★★

"I'd been losing hair since my late twenties. The team designed a hairline that suited my face exactly, not a generic template. A year later it looks like the hair I had at 25 — completely natural."

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Stefan Daniel
Hamburg · Sapphire FUE · 4,200 grafts
★★★★★

"Much more comfortable than I expected. Almost no pain during the procedure, and recovery was fast and smooth. The PRP on day 2 made a real difference — by month 5 the growth was visible and even."

AM
Anaïs Minkowski
Lyon · DHI Choi · 2,800 grafts
★★★★★

"After years of trying minoxidil and PRP I realised I needed a transplant. From the first WhatsApp message to the 12-month check-in, the doctor's attention, detailed information and professional approach made me feel completely safe."

NS
Nina Schäfer
Berlin · Sapphire FUE · 3,500 grafts
Common questions

Hair transplant, honest answers.

The questions our international patients ask most. If yours isn't here, send a WhatsApp message — we usually reply within minutes.

How many grafts will I need?
Most patients need between 2,500 and 4,500 grafts in a single session. The exact number depends on your hair loss pattern (Norwood scale), donor area density, and the area you want covered. We give you the exact number after analysing your photos — usually within 24 hours of you sending them on WhatsApp.
Is a hair transplant painful?
No. The procedure is done under local anaesthesia — only the first few injections sting briefly, then you feel nothing. Most patients watch films or scroll their phone for the 6–8 hours. There is mild soreness in the donor area for 2–3 days afterwards, easily managed with the painkillers we provide.
What's the difference between Sapphire FUE and DHI?
Sapphire FUE opens channels with a sapphire blade then places grafts; DHI Choi uses an implanter pen to extract and place in one move, without pre-made channels. Sapphire FUE is better for large areas and density; DHI is better for refining hairlines and women's cases. We recommend the right one based on your scalp.
When will I see results?
First shock-loss happens at week 2–4 — this is normal, the grafts are shedding. New growth starts at month 3. By month 6 you'll see ~60% of the final result. Full thickness and styled-able length is at 10–12 months. Lifetime growth guarantee from us.
Will it look natural?
Yes — this is the entire point. Each follicle is placed at the precise angle and depth of your natural hair growth pattern. Done correctly, even a hairdresser can't tell you've had a transplant. Look at our before/after gallery — every case is the same patient, before and after.
How long is the trip?
3 days total. Day 1: consultation, hairline design and the transplant itself. Day 2: medical wash, PRP injection and rest. Day 3: final check-up and fly home. Most patients combine it with sightseeing on day 2 evening.
Is it permanent?
Yes. We harvest follicles from the back of your head (the donor area), which is genetically resistant to balding. Once transplanted to the recipient area, they keep that genetic immunity — and grow for life.
What about scars?
With modern Sapphire FUE and DHI, there is no linear scar — only thousands of tiny dot scars in the donor area that are invisible even at very short hair lengths (1 mm grade). We don't perform old-style FUT (strip) surgery.
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One personal plan.

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Pick the timeframe that fits you best — we'll plan around it.

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