Your Questions, Answered

Yes. Transplanted follicles come from the back and sides of your head, where hair is genetically resistant to loss. Once implanted, they continue growing naturally for life. The key to a lasting, natural-looking result is the quality of the design and placement: a qualified surgeon designs your plan, and an experienced specialist team places each graft.

FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) extracts individual follicles and implants them into the recipient area. DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) uses a Choi Implanter Pen for extraction and immediate placement, giving the surgeon more control over the angle and depth of each graft. Both techniques leave no linear scarring. Your Treatment Plan will recommend the best approach based on your hair type, loss pattern, and goals.

The number of grafts depends on the extent of your hair loss, the quality of your donor area, and your desired density. We'll provide a detailed estimate during your free consultation after assessing your photos and goals. Your Treatment Plan will include a specific target graft count.

That's the goal of every procedure, and it comes down to two things: the surgeon's artistic design of your hairline and the specialist team's skill in placing each graft at the correct angle, direction, and density to match your natural growth pattern. The team-based approach in our partner clinics means both of these skills work together on your result.

The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, so you won't feel pain during the transplant. You may notice mild soreness in the donor and recipient areas for a few days afterwards. Your clinic will provide pain medication to manage any discomfort, and your Patient Coordinator can answer questions about what to expect.

Transplanted hairs shed in the first 2-4 weeks. This is normal and expected. New growth begins around 3-4 months, with noticeable improvement by 6 months. Full results are typically visible after 12 to 18 months. Throughout this period, you'll have structured follow-up check-ins with your Patient Coordinator to monitor progress.

Not always. A fully shaved head is common for larger FUE procedures, but it's not mandatory in every case. For women, smaller procedures, or cases where discretion matters, a partial shave in the donor area is often possible. Your Treatment Plan will confirm what's needed based on your specific procedure.

Most patients stay for 2 to 3 nights. You'll typically arrive the day before your procedure, have the transplant on day two, and attend a post-op check-up and first hair wash on day three before flying home. Your Patient Coordinator will send you a detailed itinerary before you travel.

Yes. You're welcome to bring someone along. Your hotel accommodation includes a double room, so your companion can stay with you at no extra cost. Let your Patient Coordinator know when booking and they'll arrange everything.

Pack comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, especially button-up shirts you don't have to pull over your head. A travel pillow is useful for the flight home. We'll send you a detailed packing list before your trip so you know exactly what to bring.

Most patients return to desk work within 3-5 days. The transplanted area heals within 10-14 days, and scabs shed by day 7-10. New growth begins around 3-4 months, with full results visible after 12-18 months. Your Patient Coordinator will check in at key milestones throughout your recovery.

Good candidates typically have sufficient donor hair density, a stable hair loss pattern, and realistic expectations. Both men and women experiencing various types of hair loss can be candidates. The most reliable way to find out is through our free consultation, where our team assesses your photos and provides an honest recommendation.

There's no strict upper age limit. However, patients should typically be at least 25, because hair loss patterns need time to stabilise. If you transplant too early, the hair around the transplanted area may continue to thin, leaving an unnatural gap. Our medical team will evaluate your specific situation during consultation and will recommend waiting if the timing isn't right for a lasting result.

In many cases, yes. Corrective procedures are something our partner clinics handle regularly. The first step is a detailed assessment of your current result, your donor area, and what improvement is realistically achievable. Repair cases have different constraints than first procedures: your donor area may be partially depleted, and scar tissue can affect graft take. Our medical team will be candid about what's possible. If a meaningful improvement isn't achievable, we'll tell you directly rather than set you up for another disappointment.

Yes. Addressing thinning before it progresses to full baldness is often ideal. A transplant can add density to thinning areas, and the DHI technique is particularly effective for implanting grafts between existing hairs without damaging them. Your consultation will assess whether transplantation, medication, or a combination is the best approach for your stage of loss.

Factors include insufficient donor hair, certain medical conditions, unstable hair loss patterns (common in patients under 25), or expectations that don't match what's achievable. If our medical team determines a transplant isn't the right option for you, they'll say so directly and, where appropriate, suggest alternatives like medication to stabilise your loss first.

Electivio is a Swiss-based company that connects you with vetted hair transplant clinics in Turkey. Your dedicated Patient Coordinator manages everything from your first call through to your 12-month follow-up: clinic selection, hotel, airport transfers, clinic transport, and scheduling. You focus on the decision. We handle the logistics.

We don't accept applications from clinics. We identify candidates, then inspect them in person: facilities, hygiene, equipment, team qualifications, and real patient outcomes. Our Medical Director, Dr. Ulaş Güvenç, shapes the vetting criteria based on his clinical expertise in hair restoration. Clinics that pass join our network. Those that don't, don't. This is ongoing: a clinic that slips below standard is removed.

Two types of expertise work together. A qualified surgeon designs your hairline: the shape, density, and angles that will look natural on your face. Then a team of experienced hair transplant specialists places every graft following that design. This team-based model is standard practice in Turkey's leading clinics and is the structural reason costs are lower, not because quality is compromised.

Yes. On the day of your procedure, the surgeon meets with you to finalise your hairline design. They'll discuss your goals, analyse your facial structure, and make adjustments with your input before anything begins. You won't go into the procedure without seeing and approving the plan first.

Your dedicated Patient Coordinator stays with you from booking through to your final follow-up. Before your trip, you'll receive a comprehensive pre-op information package. We coordinate your hotel, transfers, and clinic schedule. During your stay in Turkey, our team is available around the clock on a 24/7 contact line. After your procedure, you'll have structured check-ins over 12 months.

Your support doesn't end at the airport. You'll have structured follow-up check-ins over 12 months, plus ongoing messaging access to your Patient Coordinator for any questions. If a complication arises back home, the Electivio Satisfaction Promise covers an independent dermatologist assessment (up to £260). You're never waiting and wondering alone.

Turkey has world-class clinics and world-class surgeons, but it also has high-volume operations that cut corners. That's the gap Electivio fills. Every clinic in our network has been inspected in person: facilities, hygiene protocols, team qualifications, and real patient results. Your procedure is backed by the Electivio Satisfaction Promise: if your 12-month result falls below the agreed target, we cover a corrective procedure.

All surgeons in our partner clinics are fully qualified doctors with specialised training and extensive experience in hair restoration. We verify qualifications, review patient outcomes, and inspect facilities as part of our vetting process. The surgeon who works on your procedure designs your hairline and aesthetic plan based on your specific facial structure and goals.

Yes. We only work with clinics that hold the necessary licences from Turkish health authorities. Many also carry international accreditations, such as JCI (Joint Commission International). But we don't rely on certificates alone. Our vetting includes in-person facility inspections, team credential verification, and a review of real patient results.

Complications are rare in our vetted clinics, but if something does come up, you're covered. During your stay, the medical team and our 24/7 contact line are there for immediate support. After you fly home, your Patient Coordinator continues structured check-ins over 12 months. If a complication arises back home, the Electivio Satisfaction Promise covers an independent dermatologist assessment (up to £260).

Our partner clinics follow strict international hygiene protocols: sterile operating environments, single-use instruments where required, and documented sanitation procedures. We verify these standards through in-person inspections as part of our clinic vetting, not just paperwork reviews.

Your Treatment Plan includes a specific target graft count: an agreed benchmark for what a successful result looks like. If your 12-month result falls below that target, we arrange and cover a corrective procedure: surgeon, hospital, and transfers. That's Results Assurance, part of the Electivio Satisfaction Promise. The condition is straightforward: follow the aftercare protocol we provide, and we stand behind the result.

The cost difference comes down to how procedures are structured. In Turkey, a surgeon designs your plan and an experienced specialist team executes it. This team-based model is standard practice and makes the process highly efficient. Combined with lower operating costs, it means you're getting comparable quality at a fraction of the UK price. Our role is to vet those teams rigorously so you get the benefit of that value with no compromise on safety or results.

Your package covers the procedure, surgeon and team fees, pre- and post-op consultations, all medications, aftercare supplies, accommodation at a vetted hotel, and all ground transfers between the airport, hotel, and clinic. The price on your Treatment Plan is the final price. The only additional cost is your flight.

No. The price on your Treatment Plan is the final price you pay. No upsells when you arrive. No hidden taxes. No 'medical consumable' fees. That's Total Price Clarity: one of the three commitments in the Electivio Satisfaction Promise. The only cost outside your package is your flight.

You pay an initial deposit to secure your booking, which is applied directly to your total package cost. The remaining balance is paid before your procedure date. We accept various payment methods and your Patient Coordinator will walk you through the details when you're ready.

We don't offer direct financing at this time, but we can provide documentation to support applications through third-party providers. If spreading the cost would help, your Patient Coordinator can walk you through the options.