1000 Hair Grafts —
Before and After 2025
1000 graft hair transplant — before and after results 2025, what areas are covered, candidacy and cost at Hairmedico Istanbul.
Reviewed by Dr. Arslan Musbeh · Last updated 2026-04-17
1000 graft hair transplant — before and after results 2025, what areas are covered, candidacy and cost at Hairmedico Istanbul. Guide by Dr. Arslan Musbeh.
Coverage: what 1,000 grafts restores
1,000 grafts = approximately 2,500–3,000 individual hairs. Appropriate for: Norwood I–II hairline restoration, temple point reinforcement, filling early crown thinning, or a targeted frontal hairline procedure. Not sufficient for patients with Norwood IV+ without planning a future second session.
Who is a 1,000-graft candidate?
Ideal: stable hair loss at Norwood II–III, limited recipient area needing coverage, adequate donor density. Younger patients (25–35) with early recession but substantial donor capacity may choose 1,000 grafts as a first conservative session, preserving donor for future use as hair loss progresses.
Growth timeline
| Month | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 0–2 | Healing, scab shedding, shock loss |
| 3–4 | Fine new hair emerging |
| 6 | 60–70% of final density visible |
| 10–12 | Final result — natural, dense, permanent |
Pricing
All-inclusive — price on request. Includes: surgery, hotel, transfers, PRP, aftercare kit, 12-month follow-up. → View full packages | Hair Transplant Turkey
Common questions
What is a graft in hair transplant surgery?
A graft is a follicular unit — a natural grouping of 1–4 hair follicles as they occur in the scalp. Each graft is extracted individually in FUE. 2,000 grafts typically yields 4,000–6,000 individual hairs depending on your average follicular unit hair count.
How many grafts do I need?
Graft requirements depend on Norwood stage, scalp size, hair calibre, and target density. Norwood III: 1,500–2,500. Norwood IV: 2,500–3,500. Norwood V: 3,000–4,500. Dr. Arslan calculates a precise number from trichoscopy assessment — free with 3 photographs via WhatsApp.
What is a good graft survival rate?
90%+ is good; 95%+ is excellent. At Hairmedico, Dr. Arslan achieves 95%+ documented graft survival. Budget technician-run clinics average 60–75%. The difference in a 3,000-graft session: over 800 fewer viable follicles.
Can I get too many grafts in one session?
Yes. Over-extraction depletes the donor zone permanently and cannot be corrected. Safe single-session limits are 3,000–4,500 grafts for most patients. Dr. Arslan's Algorithmic FUE approach plans within lifetime donor budgets, never over-extracts.
References & sources
- Onda M et al. Follicular unit extraction: A systematic review of the literature. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2019.11.006
- Bernstein RM, Rassman WR. Follicular unit transplantation: 2005. Dermatologic Clinics. 2005. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.det.2005.01.007
- Avram MR, Rogers NE. Contemporary hair transplantation. Dermatologic Surgery. 2009. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4725.2009.01338.x
- American Academy of Dermatology Association. Hair loss: diagnosis, treatment and outcome. AAD Guidelines. 2023. https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/treatment
- International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. Practice census survey — global hair restoration statistics. 2022. https://www.fue-europe.com/professionals/resources/practice-census/
- NHS. Hair loss — overview and treatment options. National Health Service (UK). 2023. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hair-loss/
All references are peer-reviewed medical literature or official health authority publications. No commercial sources included.
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