Two weeks before surgery
Stop: Blood thinners — aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil (consult physician about timing for prescribed anticoagulants). Alcohol: stop 7 days before for optimal circulation. Minoxidil: stop 3 days before.
Start / Check: Vitamin D and iron/ferritin levels — deficiencies affect healing speed. If Finasteride is planned post-operatively, starting 2–4 weeks before is beneficial.
One week before surgery
Scalp preparation: Keep scalp clean and free of product buildup. No colouring or chemical processing in the 7 days before surgery. Avoid sunburn — inflamed skin reduces graft integration quality.
Travel preparation (Istanbul patients): Book return flight with departure 24–48h post-surgery minimum. Confirm hotel or package hotel booking. Note clinic emergency contact.
Practical preparation: Pack button-up shirts only — pullover garments risk graft dislodgement. Loose comfortable clothing. Headphones and entertainment for 7–9 hours of surgery. Phone charger.
Night before and morning of surgery
Night before: Wash hair thoroughly — last proper wash before surgery begins. Light meal only. No alcohol. Early bed — surgery requires calm, rested presentation.
Morning of surgery: Wash hair again with mild shampoo. Light breakfast — no fasting required (local anaesthesia, not general). Arrive on time — the hairline design session before surgery requires unhurried attention and patient approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. AI is used for trichoscopy donor density mapping, graft count estimation from photographs, and digital hairline design simulation. At Hairmedico, AI-assisted trichoscopy is part of the Algorithmic FUE planning process. Robotic extraction is not used — Dr. Arslan's manual FUE achieves lower transection rates across all hair types.
AI simulation tools can show proposed hairline positions on photographs, but cannot predict actual graft survival (depends on surgeon quality), actual density (depends on hair calibre), or how the result interacts with future native hair loss. They are design communication aids, not result guarantees.
Not in the foreseeable future. AI adds value in data analysis (density mapping, graft counting) but cannot replace the aesthetic judgment required for natural hairline design, the technical adaptation required for diverse hair types, or the long-term clinical planning that accounts for individual hair loss trajectories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hairmedico all-inclusive: price on request — tailored to graft count, technique and package.
Yes. Transplanted follicles are DHT-resistant and grow permanently for the patient's lifetime.
Desk work: 5–7 days. Scabs shed by Day 10–14. New growth from months 3–5. Final result months 12–14.
Dr. Arslan Musbeh personally — every extraction, every channel, every graft. One patient per day.
Yes, with an accredited surgeon-led clinic. Verify FUE Europe membership, Ministry of Health registration, and confirm the surgeon personally operates.
- . Practice census — global hair restoration statistics. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. 2022. fue-europe.com
- Onda M et al. Follicular unit extraction: a systematic review. J Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery. 2020. doi.org
- NHS. Hair loss — overview. National Health Service UK. 2023. nhs.uk
- MedlinePlus NIH. Hair transplantation — clinical overview. U.S. National Library of Medicine. 2024. medlineplus.gov
- Bernstein RM. Follicular unit transplantation. Dermatologic Clinics. 2013. doi.org
All references are peer-reviewed medical literature or official health authority publications. No commercial sources included.
Dr. Arslan Musbeh
- ✓ FUE Europe — Full Member
- ✓ Ministry of Health accredited
- ✓ 17+ years · 4,500+ cases
- ✓ One patient per day
- ✓ Algorithmic FUE™ creator