Hair Transplant Results — Before & After
Every result shown on this page is a real patient of Dr. Merdan Çelik MD at Global Health Hair. Dr. Çelik has performed over 20,000 hair transplant procedures across 22+ years of practice. These photos are shared with each patient’s explicit written consent specifically for use in our English-language communications.
Hair transplant outcomes vary depending on factors including the extent of hair loss, donor density, age, and general health. During your free consultation, Dr. Çelik will give you a realistic expectation based on your individual case.
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Technique: FUE Sapphire | Grafts: 2,800
Result at 12 months — Norwood III Vertex
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Technique: FUE Sapphire | Grafts: 3,500
Result at 12 months — Norwood IV
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Technique: DHI | Grafts: 2,200
Result at 12 months — Norwood II (hairline restoration)
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Technique: FUE Sapphire | Grafts: 4,200
Result at 12 months — Norwood V
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Technique: DHI | Grafts: 2,600
Result at 12 months — Crown restoration
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Technique: FUE Sapphire | Grafts: 3,800
Result at 12 months — Norwood IV-V, two sessions
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What to Expect: Month-by-Month Timeline
A hair transplant is not an overnight fix — it’s a gradual, natural process. Here’s what most patients experience after their procedure with Dr. Çelik:
- Days 1–10: Mild redness and scabbing around the transplanted grafts. This is normal and settles quickly.
- Month 1: Transplanted hairs shed. This is called shock loss and is completely normal — the follicles are not lost, just resting.
- Month 2–3: New regrowth begins to emerge. Fine, soft hair starts to appear from the transplanted follicles.
- Month 4–5: Hair thickens noticeably. Most patients begin to see visible improvement in density.
- Month 6: Approximately 60% of the final density is visible. This is a significant milestone — most patients are delighted at this stage.
- Month 9: Around 80–90% of the final result is visible. The hair continues to mature and thicken.
- Month 12: Final result. The transplanted hair is fully grown, natural in texture, and permanent. This is when Dr. Çelik conducts the final follow-up assessment.
What Affects Your Final Results
No two patients grow at exactly the same rate, but a handful of factors consistently make the biggest difference to the final outcome:
- Donor area quality. Thicker, denser donor hair gives the surgeon more flexibility to achieve natural-looking coverage.
- Surgeon experience and technique. Correct angle, direction and density of implantation — not just graft count — is what separates a natural result from an obviously transplanted look. This is where Dr. Celiks 20,000+ procedures make a measurable difference.
- Following the aftercare protocol. Sleeping position, washing schedule and sun exposure in the first month directly affect graft survival rate.
- Patience during the shedding phase. Weeks 2 to 6 can look discouraging as transplanted hair sheds — this is completely normal and does not reflect the final result.
- Realistic timeline expectations. Results genuinely continue improving up to month 12 — judging density at month 4 or 5 rarely reflects the final outcome.
What Our Patients Say
“I’d been putting this off for years. The whole experience — from the first WhatsApp message to the 12-month review — was incredibly smooth. Dr. Çelik took time to explain everything and the results have genuinely changed my confidence.”
— James T., 39, Manchester | Technique: FUE Sapphire | 3,200 grafts
“I was nervous about going abroad for the procedure, but the team put me completely at ease. The clinic is spotless, the hotel was lovely, and by month 8 I genuinely couldn’t believe what I was seeing in the mirror.”
— Michael R., 44, Dublin | Technique: FUE Sapphire | 3,800 grafts
“Best decision I’ve made. I had my DHI with Dr. Çelik at 31 and the hairline looks completely natural — even my barber was impressed. The all-inclusive package meant no stressful logistics either.”
— Daniel K., 32, London | Technique: DHI | 2,400 grafts
See If You’re a Candidate
Not everyone is at the right stage for a hair transplant — donor density, hair loss pattern, and age all play a role. The best way to find out is a free, no-obligation assessment from Dr. Çelik himself.