4500
grafts
FUE
Standard extraction damages curly follicles because it ignores the curve beneath the skin. At Your Hair Center in Istanbul, our afro hair transplant Turkey program uses punches and an extraction motion built to follow every bend in your follicle. Whether you are dealing with genetic thinning or traction alopecia from braids and locs, our team evaluates your hair type for free and builds a plan around your exact texture, from Type 3A to 4C.
Curly and coily hair demands extraction techniques built for textured follicles
Coily follicles curve beneath the skin and curly ones bend more gently, which raises the risk of graft damage during standard extraction. At Your Hair Center in Istanbul, our afro hair transplant Turkey program pairs punches and an extraction motion built for curved follicles with specialist technique, to keep as many grafts intact as possible for every Type 3 and Type 4 patient.
Type 1-2 straight to wavy hair, standard extraction applies
Type 3B-3C curly hair, needs an adjusted extraction angle
Type 4B-4C dense coily hair, requires specialist tools and technique
5,000+
successful hair transplants performed
10+
years of hair transplant experience
4,000
grafts at most in one session, larger cases over two days
15+
patient nationalities treated
What is your hair type? Identify your texture and the right approach
The Andre Walker system classifies curly and coily hair into 6 sub-types. Identify yours to see how our team plans your afro hair transplant in Turkey around the way your follicles grow.
Type 3A, loose curls
Wide, loose curl pattern. Extraction needs a slightly adjusted angle.
Type 3B, springy curls
Tighter, more densely packed curls. Finer extraction tools are required.
Type 3C, tight corkscrew curls
Narrow, corkscrew curls. Subsurface follicle curvature becomes more pronounced.
Type 4A, coily spirals
Tightly coiled follicles at a sharp angle. Specialist extraction techniques are essential.
Type 4B, zig-zag coils
Z-shaped follicle path beneath the skin. The hardest texture for standard extraction.
Type 4C, very dense coils
The tightest coil pattern. Needs a trained team and dedicated micropunch tools.
Not sure what hair type you have?
Send a photo of your hair on WhatsApp and one of our specialists will classify your follicle type for free and recommend the right technique. Send your photo now
Hair transplant results before and after
Real hair transplant results from Your Hair Center patients in Istanbul.
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Why curly and coily hair is harder to transplant, the anatomical challenge
The difference between a straight follicle and a curved one
Straight follicles grow vertically beneath the skin, which makes extraction straightforward. Curly and coily follicles grow on a curved, sometimes spiral path (especially Type 4B and 4C). That curvature means standard punch tools can slice through the follicle halfway down, destroying it. That failure mode is called transection, and it is the single biggest challenge in any afro hair transplant, in Turkey or anywhere else.
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Adapted punches
Punches sized to the follicular unit, usually 18 or 19 gauge for the wider units of coily hair, chosen to follow the curve without cutting it.
2
Curve-following extraction
A punch and a motion that follow the curved follicle path beneath the skin instead of cutting across it.
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Advanced surgical magnification
High-power loupes of 4x to 6x so the surgeon can read the follicle direction before the punch touches the scalp.
3 to 6%
transection in published series with punches built for curved follicles, against as much as 80% with conventional punches
Why a specialist matters
A follicle cut through during extraction does not grow. In a 2023 study of patients of African descent across several surgeons, conventional punches cut through anywhere from 6 to 80 percent of grafts, and punches built to follow the curve brought that to about 3 to 6 percent, which is why our team adapts the punch and the extraction for every afro hair transplant we plan in Turkey.
Traction alopecia, is an afro hair transplant in Turkey right for you?
Common causes
1
Tight braids
Constant tension on the temples and hairline that gradually damages the follicles.
2
Locs
Accumulated weight pulling on the follicles over time causes permanent thinning.
3
Weaves and sew-ins
Repeated stitching or bonding weakens the follicles in the attachment zones.
4
Other tension styles
Tight ponytails, high buns, or any daily style that pulls the hair aggressively.
Is an afro hair transplant right for your case?
✅ Good candidate
- You stopped tension styles at least 6 months ago
- Hair shedding has stabilized and is no longer active
- The donor area at the back of the head is dense and healthy
❌ Not a candidate yet
- You still wear braids, locs, weaves, or other tension styles
- Shedding is still active and ongoing
- Severe scarring is present in the scalp
Afro hair transplant in Turkey step by step, from evaluation to final result
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Anesthesia | Local only, no general anesthesia |
| Procedure duration | 6 to 8 hours, as for any scalp session, with more care on each graft |
| Expected graft count | 2,000 to about 4,000 grafts in one session, larger cases over two days under one plan |
| The operation | One day |
| Return to normal routine | Office work after 3 to 7 days |
1
Evaluation and planning
We analyze your hair type and the degree of follicle curvature with advanced magnification. Based on that, we determine the required graft count and the best technique for you (Sapphire FUE or DHI).
2
Specialist extraction
The surgeon uses punches and an extraction motion that follow the curve beneath the skin, so each follicle comes out whole. Each graft takes longer than in straight hair, which is what keeps it intact.
3
Implantation and recovery
Recipient channels are opened at angles that mirror your natural growth direction. Grafts are then implanted one by one. Recovery then begins with scheduled medical follow-ups.
Recovery and aftercare after an afro hair transplant in Turkey
When can you wash your hair? When can you braid again? When does the curl pattern match? These questions matter for curly and coily hair patients.
1
Week 1, do not touch the transplanted area
Do not wash your hair yourself. The medical team does the first wash the day after the procedure. Avoid touching or scratching the transplanted zone entirely.
2
Month 1, gentle washing
Use the medicated shampoo we provide and wash with gentle motions and no friction. Gels and styling products are fine from about two weeks, once the crusts have fallen, while oils and moisturizing products on the grafted area wait until month 3.
3
Month 3, light styling allowed
You can start using light moisturizing products. Gentle styling with no tension is fine. Still no braids or tight styles yet.
4
Month 6, braids are allowed
The transplanted follicles are now stable. You can wear loose braids and varied styles. Avoid heavy tension in the transplanted area.
5
Month 12, full curl pattern match
The transplanted hair has taken on its full curl pattern. You can wear any style with complete freedom, including braids, locs, and traditional styles.
Post-transplant product recommendations
Our medical team hands you a tailored product list for your hair type after the procedure. See the full post-op aftercare guide
Afro hair transplant Turkey cost for curly and coily patients
$2,650 to $4,650
Premium with sapphire FUE or Royal VIP with sapphire plus DHI, all-inclusive with the hotel and transfers
1
Time
The extraction session takes longer because each curved follicle has to be tracked precisely. A full procedure can reach 8 hours.
2
Tooling
Punches and extraction heads chosen for curved follicles, which standard cases do not use. Those tools cost more.
3
Specialist skill
A low transection rate demands a surgeon with advanced experience in curved-follicle extraction. That specialist skill is reflected in the price.
What the packages include
Premium includes a 5-star hotel for 4 nights, VIP airport pickup, post-op medications, a full aftercare kit, one PRP session and an English-speaking patient coordinator. Royal VIP adds the combined sapphire and DHI technique, a 5-star suite for 5 nights, private Mercedes transfers, three PRP sessions and a coordinator available around the clock. Both include a full year of follow-up, as every package does.
What our patients say about their experience
I was nervous the transplanted hair wouldn't match my 4B curl pattern. One year in, the texture blends perfectly and nobody can tell where the grafts are. The team clearly knew my hair type the second I walked in.
After years of thinning edges from protective styles, I flew to Istanbul for the afro hair transplant Turkey package. The surgeon walked me through traction alopecia, made sure my shedding had stabilized first, and the hairline looks entirely natural. Worth every penny compared to UK prices.
Frequently asked questions about afro hair transplant in Turkey
Will the transplanted hair match my natural curl pattern?
Yes. Grafts are taken from the donor zone at the back of your head, which carries the same genetic properties as the surrounding hair. The transplanted hair therefore grows in with the same curl pattern, color, and thickness. By the 12-month mark the final result blends seamlessly with the rest of your hair.
Is Sapphire FUE or DHI better for afro hair?
Both techniques work for an afro hair transplant in Turkey when paired with specialist tools, and neither one reaches a higher density by itself, because the surgeon plans density zone by zone from what your donor area can supply. With sapphire FUE the recipient sites are usually all opened first and the grafts placed afterwards. The DHI pen opens each site and places the graft in one movement, which makes it easier to implant between existing hair and lets the recipient area stay unshaven. The surgeon picks the right technique based on your evaluation.
Can I get a transplant in an area affected by traction alopecia?
Yes, provided the shedding has stopped and you have been free of tension styles for at least 6 months. The surgeon also confirms there is no severe scarring that would prevent new grafts from taking, then discusses the result you can expect after the examination.
What is the transection rate for afro hair transplant surgery?
Published series of patients of African descent report transection anywhere from 6 to 80 percent of grafts with conventional punches and about 3 to 6 percent with punches built to follow the curve (Umar and colleagues, Dermatologic Surgery, 2023). That is why our team adapts the punch, the extraction motion and the magnification to curly and coily hair.
How many grafts can be extracted in a single session?
Between 2,000 and about 4,000 grafts per session, depending on donor density and hair type, and larger cases run over two days under one plan. An afro hair transplant in Turkey takes longer than a standard case because each follicle needs a precise extraction that tracks its curvature, so the session can run up to 8 hours.
When can I braid or loc my hair again after the transplant?
After an afro hair transplant in Turkey, loose braids are safe from month 6. Locs and traditional protective styles are safe from month 12, once the grafts have fully settled. We always recommend avoiding very tight styles even after full recovery to protect your results.
Does afro hair transplant cost more than a standard procedure?
Yes, and there are 3 clear reasons. Each graft takes longer to extract, so the same 6 to 8 hour session may yield fewer grafts. The tools involved are specialized and cost more. The surgeon skill required is higher because of the curved-follicle challenge. At Your Hair Center an afro hair transplant in Turkey is planned with sapphire FUE in the Premium package ($2,650) or sapphire plus DHI in Royal VIP ($4,650), both all-inclusive with accommodation and transfers, and the free evaluation confirms the package and the exact price.
How many days do I need to stay in Istanbul?
Your stay follows the nights in your package, and an afro hair transplant is planned in Premium or Royal VIP. Premium includes 4 hotel nights, so you spend 5 days in Turkey. Day 1 is arrival, day 2 the screening and tests, day 3 the procedure, day 4 the first wash and check-up, and day 5 departure. Royal VIP includes 5 nights with departure on day 6, which leaves room for an extra recovery day or for a larger case that runs over two days under one plan. Both packages include airport transfers both ways.
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