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Procedure Info
The 8 steps of a hair transplant + Terms of Use
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Know Before You Go
The 8 Steps of the Procedure
A detailed look at everything that happens on surgery day — so nothing catches you off guard.
Hair line design, anaesthesia, follicle extraction and implantation are the 4 steps that always take place. Depending on the chosen technique, there are potentially 8 steps in total.
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STEP 1
Consultation & Hairline Design
The doctor determines the cause of hair loss and confirms suitability for a transplant. They then calculate:
—How many grafts can be harvested from the donor area
—How many grafts are needed for full coverage
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STEP 2
Shaving & Preparation
Right before the operation, the back of the head is shaved to 1–2 mm. The shaving is typically a thick line at the back — the hair won't be fully trimmed.
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STEP 3
Sedation & Local Anaesthesia
Surgery begins with sedation via vascular access followed by local anaesthesia on donor and recipient areas. Additional anaesthesia is injected at the inner brow corners to ease headache during recovery.
Not general anaesthesia
Lidocaine (C₁₄H₂₂N₂O) is most commonly used. Alternatives include Prilocaine and Markain.
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STEP 4
Hair Grafting
Grafts are extracted with a micro-motor using a hollow metal pipe of 0.5–1.0 mm diameter. The device rotates and cuts through the skin, removing not just the hair bulb but the entire follicular unit with surrounding tissue.
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STEP 5
Graft Preservation
Harvested grafts are cleaned and stored in petri dishes kept at 0–4°C. They are separated by size — from single-hair to four-hair grafts — ready to be loaded into DHI pens.
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STEP 6
Opening of Micro-channels (FUE only)
Micro-cuts are created with a sapphire blade in the recipient area. These are shallow and tiny in diameter. The angle and direction of each channel are critical — mimicking your hair's natural growth direction ensures an undetectable result.
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STEP 7
Graft Implantation
Grafts are inserted one by one with DHI Choi pens. Each pen can be loaded twice per use, with the team reloading simultaneously throughout the operation.
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STEP 8
Post-Surgery
After surgery you'll be fully awake and mobile. You may feel tired, slightly confused, or have a mild headache. Go directly home or to your hotel, eat something, and rest as much as possible. Feeling dizzy and tired is completely normal.
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Procedure information sourced from Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic · drserkanaygin.com
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1. Purpose of This App
HairPath is an educational companion app designed to support your hair transplant recovery. It provides daily reminders, progress tracking, and recovery guidance to help you stay on track with your aftercare plan.
2. Not Medical Advice
The content in HairPath is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always follow the specific instructions provided by your clinic and treating physician. In any concern, contact your clinic directly.
3. Data & Privacy
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4. Recovery Guidance
Recovery timelines shown in this app are general guidelines based on Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic's official patient documentation. Individual results vary. Your clinic's specific advice always takes priority over anything shown in this app.
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// Dr. Serkan Aygın
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Good morning, James 👋
Wednesday · February 26, 2026
Day 4 of 540
4
Critical Recovery
Phase 1 · Days 1–30
Today
2/5
Recovery
10%
Journey
0%
Awards Earned
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Complete Day 1 to earn your first badge.
Today's Tasks
First morning wash
Lukewarm water · gentle pressure · pat dry
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Morning medications
Duocid + Prednol · taken at 8:14 AM
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Day 4 photo check-in
6 angles · sent directly to Dr. Aygın's team
Elevated sleep position
45° incline · reduces swelling tonight
Recovery diary entry
How are you feeling today? Any concerns?
✓ Day 4 — Shock Loss is Normal
You may notice some transplanted hairs starting to fall out. This is completely expected — it's called "shock loss" and it's part of the healing process. The follicles remain healthy underneath and will regrow stronger from Month 3.
💊 Medications
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Medications
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💊 Oral · Days 0–5
Panto 40mg
Stomach protection · 1 tablet · Course ends Day 5
① Before Breakfast
Duocid 1000mg
Antibiotic · 1 tablet · Course ends Day 5
② After Breakfast
Prednol 4mg
Swelling control · 3 tablets · Short course ends Day 5
③ After Lunch · ⚠️ Due now
Panto 40mg
Stomach protection · 1 tablet · Course ends Day 5
④ After Dinner
Aprol (Paracetamol)
Pain relief · 1–2 tablets · Only if needed
⑤ As needed · Did you take it today?
🌿 Topical · AM + PM
Minoxidil 5%
Apply to dry scalp · AM & PM · Begins Day 21
🔒 Starts Day 21
MDPlus BIO Serum
Dr. Serkan's formula · AM & PM · Begins Day 21
🔒 Starts Day 21
💜 Long-Term
Finasteride 1mg
Once daily · Every morning · Indefinite · Starts Day 20
Hair Supplement Complex
2 tablets/day · AM + PM · With food · From Day 13
1 of 3 taken today
Prednol due after lunch
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Low Sodium Meal Ideas
Reduces swelling · tap to expand
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Today's Commitments
0 of 0
Tap each one you've kept today 🔥
🧊 Forehead Icing Protocol
Days 1–5 · 3–4× daily · 10–15 min
Apply ice pack to the forehead only — never directly on the transplant zone. Wrap in a thin cloth. Reduces swelling migration from scalp to face.
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10–15 min
per session
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3–4× daily
Days 1–5
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Forehead only
not scalp
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Your Recovery Companion
Zeki
I'm Zeki, your recovery companion.
Your Journey
18 Months.
Every milestone.
Every milestone.
540 days · you're on Day 4
Days 1–30
Mo 2–6
Mo 7–12
Mo 13–18
✓
Day 1
Surgery Complete
Procedure done. Bandage on. First steroid taken. Rest and hydrate.
Completed Feb 23
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Day 3
First Wash · Band Removed
Clinic removes headband. First gentle wash with provided shampoo. Keep head elevated.
Completed Feb 25
4
Day 4 · Today
Critical Recovery · Active
Shock loss may begin. Scabbing is normal. Continue meds. No scratching.
In Progress
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Day 5
Last Antibiotics & Steroids 🎉
Final dose of Duocid and Prednol. After today, medication load drops significantly.
Tomorrow
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Day 7
Normal Pillow · Bucket Hat 🧢
Sleep flat tonight — 7 nights elevated complete per clinic. Bucket hat permitted from Day 7 (if no temporal grafts). Sweating restriction lifts Day 11.
3 days away
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Day 10
Pullover Shirts OK 👕
Pulling fabric over the graft zone too early risks dislodging follicles. Button-ups only until Day 10.
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Day 10
Grafts Settled · Baseball Cap 🧢
Grafts fully anchored — 8–10 days post-surgery per clinic. Baseball and loose-fitting caps now permitted. Keep all pressure off the graft zone.
6 days away
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Day 13
Gentle Scalp Massage Begins
Very soft circular motions to help with scab removal. Clinic will guide technique.
9 days
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Day 15
Full Light Cardio Unlocked 🏃
Walking has been OK since Day 4 per clinic. From today: jogging, Pilates, yoga, aerobics and light cardio all permitted. Still no heavy gym weights or intense sport until Day 30.
11 days away
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Day 30 · Month 1
Full Freedom 🏊🚿💪
Hot showers, towels, weightlifting, swimming, sports, beanies, hair dryer, hair gels — major freedom milestone. PRP & Mesotherapy treatments may begin. Sauna & solarium unlock at Month 2 (Day 61).
26 days away
Photo Check-Ins
Progress Photos
6 angles · sent to Dr. Aygın's team
Symptom Tracker
😣 Pain Level
0 = none · 10 = severe
3
No painSevere
Mild discomfort — Aprol 550mg available if needed. Normal at Day 3.
💧 Forehead Swelling
0 = none · 10 = very puffy
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No swellingVery puffy
Moderate — peaks Day 3–4. Ice forehead 3–4× daily. Prednol is working.
🌿 Scalp Itching
0 = none · 10 = unbearable
2
No itchUnbearable
Light itching — sign of healing. Do NOT scratch. Gentle cool air can help.
😴 Sleep Quality
0 = terrible · 10 = perfect
6
TerriblePerfect
Decent — travel pillow around neck until Day 7. Avoid screens 30 min before bed.
😰 Recovery Anxiety
0 = calm · 10 = very worried
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CalmVery worried
Mild — completely normal. Shock loss and redness at Day 3 are expected. You're on track.
⚡ Energy Level
0 = exhausted · 10 = great
5
ExhaustedGreat
Moderate — rest is medicine right now. Light walking only. Hydrate.
🧠 Overall Mood
0 = low · 10 = excellent
7
Very lowExcellent
Good mood — the hardest days are behind you. Results start Month 3. 🌱
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Previous Entries
Slept better with the wedge pillow. Head feels tight and swollen around the forehead — clinic said this is normal. Took all meds on time.
Surgery went incredibly well. Dr. Serkan's team were professional and reassuring throughout. Minor discomfort but nothing major. Staying elevated as instructed.
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‹ Medications
Finasteride 1mg
Once daily · Every morning · Starting Day 20 · Indefinite
⚠️ Most Important Medication Post-Transplant
Non-adherence to finasteride is the #1 reason patients are disappointed at Year 2. Skipping doses allows DHT to keep thinning your native hair around the transplant.
How It Works
Blocks DHT
Finasteride inhibits the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT — the hormone responsible for male pattern hair loss.
Protects Native Hair
Transplanted grafts are DHT-resistant. Finasteride protects the native hair around them, maintaining the full result.
Clinical Evidence
Patients with 90%+ adherence retain 31% more native hair at 12 months vs. those who skip doses.
Schedule
When to take
Every morning, same time. With or without food. Set a daily alarm — it takes 30 seconds.
How long
Indefinitely. Stopping finasteride reverses its protective effect within 6–12 months.
Streak Goal
30
day goal
= 🏅 badge
90
day goal
= 🔬 XP bonus
365
day goal
= 💎 legend
Surgery Info
ProcedureFUE Hair Transplant
Grafts—
Date—
SurgeonDr. Serkan Aygın
ClinicIstanbul, Turkey
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