500 Hair Grafts —
Before and After 2025
500 graft hair transplant results 2025 — what areas 500 grafts cover, before and after results, cost and candidacy.
Reviewed by Dr. Arslan Musbeh · Last updated 2026-04-17
500 graft hair transplant results 2025 — what areas 500 grafts cover, before and after results, cost and candidacy.
What 500 grafts achieves
500 grafts typically yield 1,000–1,200 individual hairs depending on follicle grouping. This is appropriate for: early temple recession (Norwood I–II), eyebrow restoration, filling specific patchy areas in the beard or hairline, or adding density to a localised thin zone. 500 grafts is not sufficient for coverage of a significant bald area — it is a precision refinement procedure.
Procedure overview
Duration: 2–4 hours. The smaller session size makes 500 grafts one of the most manageable procedures available — minimal downtime, low donor impact, rapid healing. FUE or DHI can be used. Local anaesthetic only. Same-day departure possible for most international patients.
Before and After — What to expect
Recovery follows the standard FUE timeline. Crusts shed by Day 10–14. Shock loss at weeks 2–4. New growth from Month 4. Final result Month 10–12. For a 500-graft frontal hairline refinement, the change is typically subtle and natural — a softened hairline, filled temples, improved symmetry — rather than a dramatic transformation. The goal of a small session is to look natural, not operated-on.
Cost at Hairmedico Istanbul
Hairmedico's all-inclusive package pricing accommodates smaller sessions starting — price on request. The package includes surgery, 5-star hotel, VIP airport transfers, PRP session, aftercare kit and 12-month follow-up — regardless of session size. → Full pricing → | Hair Transplant Turkey | Dr. Arslan Musbeh
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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