Hair of Istanbul 2025 Annual Clinical Report

At a Glance – 2025 Key Highlights

The 2025 Annual Clinical Report summarizes real, anonymized data from Hair of Istanbul’s
Istanbul and Dubai clinics for the period 01.01.2025 – 06.12.2025.

• International patient base: UK 40%, USA 20%, Türkiye 5%, other European countries 35%.
• Revision expertise: 185 patients previously treated at other clinics, 124 planned second‑session patients, 6 internal touch‑ups.
• Female & beard cases: 8 female hair transplant patients and 8 beard transplant procedures.

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The full report is available as a free PDF download for patients, physicians, journalists and partners
who want a transparent view of Hair of Istanbul’s clinical performance.

• File type: PDF
• Language: English
• Authors: Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ahmet Dilber, Medical Aesthetic Physician Dr. Mahmut Satekin, Anesthesiologist Dr. Barış Adaklı
• Content: Surgical volume, graft counts, complication rates, safety protocols, AI‑assisted analysis and more

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Techniques and Surgical Approach

Hair of Istanbul follows a donor‑preserving, micro‑surgical approach, adjusting technique to the
patient’s anatomy, hair loss pattern and long‑term strategy.

• Donor harvesting: 100% FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) in all cases.
• Punch diameter: 0.80–0.85 mm, customized per case; multiple sizes may be used in a single patient.
• Implantation technique distribution in 2025:
  • Slit technique: 65%
  • DHI (Direct Hair Implantation): 20%
  • Sapphire technique: 15%
• Mixed approach: Approximately 20% of patients received a combination of techniques (e.g. DHI in the hairline, slit or sapphire in mid‑scalp or crown).
• Channel dimensions: Average slit / channel size ~0.6 mm for natural direction and dense yet tissue‑respectful placement.
• Graft preservation: Grafts stored in isotonic solution at 0–5°C, with an average out‑of‑body time of 3–4 hours.
• One‑day procedures: All procedures are completed in a single day, even in staged treatment plans.

Safety, Monitoring and Complication Profile

Safety is one of the core pillars of Hair of Istanbul’s clinical model, combining anesthesiologist‑led monitoring,
single‑use consumables and strict sterilization protocols.

• An anesthesiologist monitors every patient throughout the procedure, including heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
• All consumables are single‑use; surgical instruments are sterilized to high standards for each case.
• Sterilization equipment undergoes regular monthly maintenance and quality checks.

Approximate 2025 complication rates:

• Simple infection: ~0.5% (around 1 in 200 patients)
• Folliculitis: ~0.3%
• Clinically relevant edema: ~10%
• Localized necrosis: 0.01% (very limited areas, managed and controlled)
• Persistent shock loss after regrowth: 0.05%
• Temporary sensory changes / prolonged sensitivity: ~10%, typically self‑resolving over time

Internal revision / touch‑up procedures represented 0.5% of cases (6 procedures), not including intentionally
staged second sessions.

AI‑Assisted Analysis and Structured Follow‑Up

Hair of Istanbul integrates a proprietary AI‑assisted hair analysis system into planning and follow‑up to support
objective measurements and consistency over time.

• More than 2,000 analyses performed in 2025 using the clinic’s proprietary AI‑assisted system.
• System measures donor density, hair thickness, coverage and hairline geometry.
• Average analysis time: approximately 3 minutes per case.
• AI outputs are always validated and interpreted by physicians; final decisions are never automated.

All patients are enrolled in a structured monthly follow‑up model, combining clinical examination, standardized photography,
trichoscopic assessment and, where indicated, AI‑assisted density analysis.

Who Is This Report For?

The 2025 Annual Clinical Report is intended for anyone who wants more than marketing claims – a clear, data‑based view
of how a high‑volume hair transplant clinic actually performs.

• Prospective patients seeking transparent clinical data before choosing a clinic.
• Referring physicians and clinics looking for a partner for complex or revision cases.
• Medical professionals and researchers interested in real‑world hair transplant outcomes.
• Journalists and media covering medical tourism, hair restoration and AI in medicine.

About Hair of Istanbul

Founded in 2013, Hair of Istanbul is an international hair transplantation clinic with locations in
Istanbul (Türkiye) and Dubai (UAE).

The clinic focuses on:

• Donor‑preserving strategies and long‑term planning
• Natural, dense and age‑appropriate results
• Evidence‑based protocols and transparent outcome reporting
• Integration of AI‑assisted analysis into modern hair restoration

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complete 2025 Annual Clinical Report below.

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This report is informational and does not replace an individual medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment plan.

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