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RO Specialist Dr Barış Adaklı, Anaesthesiologist
Specialist in Anaesthesiology and Reanimation
Hair of Istanbul, Bakırköy, Istanbul
- Specialty Anaesthesiology and Reanimation
- Qualified in medicine 2007, Atatürk University
- Specialist since 2013
- Specialist register no. 105895
- Medical register no. 138452
- At Hair of Istanbul since February 2023
Qualifications and registration
Every qualification listed below is recorded on an original document issued by a Turkish university or by the Turkish Ministry of Health. The reference numbers are the registration numbers printed on those documents.
| Qualification | Awarding or registering authority | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum | Diploma no. 3659 | 15 October 2007 |
| Medical registration | Turkish Ministry of Health | Medical register no. 138452 | 19 October 2007 |
| Specialist in Anaesthesiology and Reanimation | Turkish Ministry of Health | Specialist register no. 105895 | Training completed 17 July 2013 |
| Specialty training (residency) | Ankara University Faculty of Medicine | Completion recorded on the specialist certificate | Completed 17 July 2013 |
| Certificate in Aesthetic and Cosmetic Applications | Turkish Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Health Services | Certificate register no. 233329 | 2025 |
Anaesthesiology and Reanimation is a distinct medical specialty in Turkey with its own multi-year residency programme. The title of specialist may only be used by a physician holding a Ministry of Health specialist certificate.
Verification. The original medical diploma, the Ministry of Health specialist certificate and the certificate in aesthetic and cosmetic applications are held at the clinic and may be inspected on request during a consultation.
Medical education and specialty training
Specialist Dr Barış Adaklı studied medicine at Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine in Erzurum and graduated on 15 October 2007 with diploma number 3659. He was entered on the Turkish medical register four days later, on 19 October 2007.
He completed his residency in Anaesthesiology and Reanimation at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey’s oldest medical faculties, finishing on 17 July 2013. Anaesthesiology residency in Turkey covers operating theatre anaesthesia, intensive care, pain medicine and resuscitation, and the reanimation component is the reason an anaesthetist is the physician best placed to manage an acute event during any procedure.
Hospital appointments
- 2007Doctor of Medicine, Atatürk UniversityGraduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum, and entered the Turkish medical register.
- 2008Mahmudiye District State HospitalEskişehir. General medical practice.
- 2009 – 2013Resident, Anaesthesiology and ReanimationAnkara University Faculty of Medicine. Full residency training in theatre anaesthesia, intensive care and resuscitation.
- 2013 – 2014Specialist, Konya Cihanbeyli State HospitalAnaesthesiology.
- 2014 – 2015Specialist, General Intensive CareAnkara Özel Güven Hospital.
- 2015 – 2017Anaesthesiology SpecialistAnkara University.
- 2017 – 2018Intensive Care SpecialistAnkara Özel Güven Hospital.
- 2019 – 2021AnaesthesiologyKudret International Hospital, then Bayındır Hospital.
- 2021 – 2023AnaesthesiologyOsmanoğlu Hospital.
- February 2023 – presentAnaesthesiologist, Hair of IstanbulAnaesthetic assessment, local anaesthesia and sedation, and intra-operative monitoring.
Role at Hair of Istanbul
Hair restoration is carried out under local anaesthesia, and local anaesthesia is often assumed to be a minor matter. It is not. A large session requires a substantial volume of anaesthetic agent delivered across the scalp over several hours, in a patient whose cardiovascular status, medication and anxiety level all affect how that agent behaves.
| Stage | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Before the procedure | Anaesthetic and medical risk assessment, review of medication and comorbidities, and agreement of the local anaesthesia or sedation protocol against international guidelines. |
| During the procedure | Administration of local anaesthesia and, where indicated, sedation; continuous monitoring of heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation; adjustment of analgesia and sedation as the day progresses. |
| Emergency readiness | Early detection of an adverse event and immediate intervention, with resuscitation equipment and drugs available in the procedure room. |
| After the procedure | Monitoring during early recovery, management of post-anaesthetic pain and side effects, and confirmation that the patient is fit for discharge. |
Anaesthesia in a hair transplant
What local anaesthesia means here
The scalp is anaesthetised by ring block and field infiltration, usually with lidocaine for rapid onset and a longer-acting agent such as bupivacaine for duration, combined with adrenaline to reduce bleeding and prolong the block. The patient remains awake and can talk, eat and use a phone throughout.
Why dose calculation matters
Local anaesthetic agents have defined maximum safe doses expressed in milligrams per kilogram of body weight. Exceeding them can cause local anaesthetic systemic toxicity, which presents first as circumoral tingling, metallic taste and dizziness, and in severe cases as seizures or cardiac arrhythmia. Calculating the total dose against the patient’s weight, and tracking it across a long session, is an anaesthetic responsibility.
Sedation
Where a patient is highly anxious or the injection phase is poorly tolerated, sedation may be used to reduce awareness and discomfort during that part of the procedure. Sedation requires monitoring of airway, breathing and circulation, which is why it is administered by an anaesthetist rather than added informally.
The injection phase is the uncomfortable part
Most patients report that the anaesthetic injections are the only genuinely uncomfortable part of the day, lasting a few minutes. Fine needles, buffered solutions, staged infiltration and vibration or cooling all reduce that discomfort, but the honest answer is that it is felt.
Tell the clinic about these before you travel
- Any previous reaction to local anaesthetic or to dental anaesthesia
- Heart disease, arrhythmia, a stent, or uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication, including aspirin
- Diabetes, thyroid disease, epilepsy, or liver or kidney impairment
- Regular alcohol use or any recreational drug use, which changes anaesthetic requirements
- All current medication and supplements, including herbal preparations
Patient safety and monitoring
Monitoring during a hair transplant follows the same principles as monitoring in any theatre. Heart rate, blood pressure and peripheral oxygen saturation are recorded through the procedure, and the trend matters more than any single reading: a gradual rise in heart rate and fall in blood pressure means something different from a single abnormal value.
Specialist Dr Barış Adaklı holds Advanced Life Support Provider certification from the European Resuscitation Council, first obtained in 2016 and renewed in 2024, and his background in general intensive care means he has managed acute deterioration in a critical care setting rather than only in an elective one.
“Nothing usually happens during a hair transplant. My job is to be the reason nothing happens — the dose is calculated, the monitor is on, and the response is ready before anything needs it.”
Specialist Dr Barış Adaklı, Anaesthesiologist
Certifications and continuing education
- European Resuscitation Council — Advanced Life Support Provider Course (2016, renewed 2024)
- 36th International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, Brussels
- Turkish Society of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation — Thermoregulation and Perioperative Hypothermia Symposium
- Advanced Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks Course
- Mechanical ventilation and radiology-based intensive care workshops
- Cadaver training programme in facial anatomy, Selçuk Tunalı (March 2025)
- American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine — Level 1 (June 2025) and Level 2 (September 2025) certification
- Turkish Ministry of Health — Certificate in Aesthetic and Cosmetic Applications, register no. 233329 (2025)
- University of Camerino — Master’s programme in Aesthetic Medicine (in progress)
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr Barış Adaklı a qualified anaesthesiologist?
Yes. He holds a specialist certificate in Anaesthesiology and Reanimation issued by the Turkish Ministry of Health under specialist register number 105895, awarded after completing the residency programme at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine on 17 July 2013.
Where did Dr Barış Adaklı study medicine?
At Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine in Erzurum. He graduated on 15 October 2007 with diploma number 3659 and was entered on the Turkish medical register on 19 October 2007.
Is an anaesthetist present during a hair transplant at Hair of Istanbul?
Yes. Anaesthetic assessment, administration of local anaesthesia and intra-operative monitoring are carried out by Specialist Dr Barış Adaklı.
Is a hair transplant done under general anaesthesia?
No. It is carried out under local anaesthesia, with sedation where indicated. The patient stays awake and can talk, eat and use a phone during the procedure.
Does a hair transplant hurt?
The anaesthetic injections at the start are felt and are the uncomfortable part, typically lasting a few minutes. Once the scalp is anaesthetised, the extraction and placement phases are not painful. Discomfort in the days afterwards is usually managed with simple analgesia.
How much local anaesthetic is used, and is it safe?
The volume depends on the size of the session and the area treated. What matters is the total milligram dose relative to the patient’s body weight, which has a defined safe maximum for each agent. Calculating and tracking that dose across a long session is part of the anaesthetic assessment.
Can I have sedation during a hair transplant?
Where anxiety or poor tolerance of the injection phase makes it appropriate, sedation can be used. It requires monitoring of airway, breathing and circulation, so it is administered and supervised by an anaesthetist.
What should I tell the clinic before the procedure?
Any previous reaction to local or dental anaesthesia; heart disease, arrhythmia or high blood pressure; anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication including aspirin; diabetes, epilepsy, thyroid, liver or kidney disease; and every medication and supplement you take, including herbal preparations.
What monitoring takes place during the procedure?
Heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation are monitored continuously, and analgesia and sedation are adjusted as the session progresses. Resuscitation equipment and drugs are available in the procedure room.
How long has Dr Barış Adaklı been an anaesthetist?
He has been a registered doctor since 2007 and a registered specialist in Anaesthesiology and Reanimation since 2013, with experience across state, university and private hospitals as well as general intensive care. He joined Hair of Istanbul in February 2023.
Related pages
- The medical team at Hair of Istanbul — the disciplines involved in hair restoration at the clinic.
- Dr Hayriye Dilber — cardiac assessment before the procedure.
- FUE technique — how the procedure is carried out.
- After care — recovery, pain management and the first weeks.
Before you book
Send your medical history, current medication and any previous reaction to anaesthesia to Hair of Istanbul. The anaesthetic assessment is completed before an operating date is confirmed.
