Medically reviewed by Dr. Levent Acar, MD
Founder & Lead Hair Transplant Surgeon
Updated on: November 02, 2026
As the popularity of hair transplant surgery is increasing rapidly in recent years, knowing how to choose a hair transplant surgeon becomes a relevant issue.
You should know that hair transplant procedures are part of aesthetic surgery. According to Turkish law, only specialists in plastic surgery or dermatology can perform hair transplants.
Certificates and experience
Hair transplantation, which includes surgical applications, requires medical experience as well as design and artistic talent.
First, you must ask for your doctor’s certificate of competence. Is he or she a member of the international society of hair restoration surgery ISHRS? If so, then you are very likely to be in good hands.
But just certificates are not enough. It is also very important that the hair restoration surgeon who will perform the hair transplant has the experience and has been successful in this field.
Your surgeon needs to be up to date with the latest hair transplant techniques, such as follicular unit extraction. With this technique, hair grafts are removed one by one, which results in a more natural look of the transplanted hair as opposed to the follicular unit transplantation technique, where a strip of skin is cut from the donor area.
You should find out beforehand which type of hair transplant the surgeon is offering.
Questions to ask about the clinical team
Before choosing a clinic, ask for clear answers about the people responsible for your care, as well as the proposed technique. Questions to take to your consultation include:
- Who will assess my suitability and agree the treatment plan with me?
- Who will carry out each stage of the procedure, and who will be responsible for clinical supervision?
- What qualifications and relevant experience does each clinician have, and how can I verify them?
- Can I receive written confirmation of the planned procedure, the people involved and the arrangements for follow-up?
- Who will discuss the risks, limitations and alternatives with me before I decide?
Communication with the hair transplant surgeon
As a patient, you need to communicate any concerns to your doctor before the surgery. For this purpose, you can ask how many years the specialist has been in the profession, how many hair transplants they have performed and what the results look like, whether he or she participates in national or international congresses and symposia, and whether there are local or global publications.
An unsuccessful operation can lead to serious health problems and undesirable outcomes. On top of that, a bad outcome worsens the person’s mental well-being. You may have to undergo corrective actions regarding the surgical errors, which can lead to additional costs and wasted time.
Hair transplant surgeon's website
You can do your own research about the hair transplant surgeon by looking at their website and social media.
When researching them on the internet, you should not only consider your doctor’s education and career, but also the comments of patients they have treated before.
For the sake of both your appearance and your health, you should choose a highly qualified and knowledgeable doctor for a hair transplant in Turkey.
Compare clinics using the same questions
Use the same questions when comparing clinics, whether they are in Turkey or closer to home. Ask each clinic to explain the following in writing:
- Treatment planning: How will my donor area, hairline goals and possible future hair loss be considered? What is the reasoning behind the proposed graft number and technique?
- Clinical responsibilities: Who will perform each stage of my procedure, and will this change with the package I choose?
- Total cost: What is included, what is excluded, and are there any graft limits or circumstances that could change the quote?
- Travel and practical support: What appointments will I need to attend, what travel arrangements are included, and what should I confirm before booking flights?
- Follow-up: Who will review my progress after I return home, and what happens if I need an in-person assessment?
For more background, read our hair transplant consultation guide and price and package guide. Ask the clinic to confirm the details that apply to your own treatment plan.
Plan your follow-up before travelling home
If you are travelling for treatment, discuss follow-up before you book, rather than waiting until you leave the clinic. Ask for written aftercare instructions and clarify:
- Who is my clinical contact after I return home, and how can I reach them?
- When are follow-up reviews planned, how will they take place, and what information or photographs will I need to provide?
- Which concerns require prompt medical review, and where should I seek care if the clinic cannot assess me remotely?
- What follow-up services are included in the quote, and could an additional assessment, treatment or return visit involve extra costs?