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FUE or FUT hair transplant in Istanbul from Australia
Ask how grafts are collected, what a DHI package includes and how reviews would work after returning to Australia.
Take the proposed hair transplant technique to a consultation with the clinician who would be responsible. Ask for an explanation of how the donor hair would be collected, how the grafts would be placed and what the choice means for you.
Separate the donor method from the package name
The NHS describes FUE and strip-based FUT as two ways of collecting donor hair. FUE collects follicular units individually. With strip-based FUT, grafts are prepared from a strip of hair-bearing skin. If a quote uses DHI or another package label, ask the clinic to name the donor method and explain what the label describes about placement.
Compare both plans with the same questions
Ask what the clinician observed about your donor area and why the proposed plan fits it. Discuss scarring, the possibility of continued hair loss, and the alternatives the clinician would consider. Ask whether the plan could change after an in-person assessment and what happens to your deposit if it does.
Ask who will be responsible on the day
Get the facility’s legal name, the responsible clinician’s name and the role of each person involved. Ask who explains consent, who makes decisions during the procedure and who can review the result afterwards. Use the professional society’s guidance to prepare questions, then verify the facility under the applicable local rules.
Clarify appointments before booking a long-haul flight
Ask when the clinician expects to confirm the plan and which reviews would need to happen in person. Discuss the proposed plan with a clinician in Australia and clarify what they could assess between appointments.
Sources and further reading
- NHS · Hair transplant
- ISHRS · Qualifications for scalp surgery
- Smartraveller · Going overseas for a medical procedure
Some linked sources are published in other languages.
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