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Meva Clinic Hair Restoration Care Team
Meva Mixed Technique (Sapphire + DHI)
A hybrid hair restoration technique combining Sapphire FUE for hairline planning and DHI for density planning based on donor capacity.
Meva Clinic Hair Restoration Care Team
Patient Care Information
Clinical Governance & Trichology Safety Standards
Clinical Care Guidance
Standardized Hair Follicle Implantation & Trichology Guidelines
This page has been reviewed under Meva Clinic’s specialist medical review pathway. Final treatment suitability, operating physician assignment, surgical planning, and medical decisions are confirmed only after medical history review, in-person consultation, diagnostic tests, anesthesia evaluation, and doctor availability.
About This Procedure
Why Choose Meva Clinic?
A hybrid hair restoration technique combining Sapphire FUE for hairline planning and DHI for density planning based on donor capacity.
Why combine two techniques in one hair transplant? With Meva Mixed in Istanbul, sapphire-blade micro-channels and DHI Choi-pen implantation are allocated zone by zone, depending on where each gives the most control over angle, depth and coverage. That split is decided after a donor-area assessment of density, hair calibre and safe graft capacity, so density is planned around what your donor area can give. Grafts are harvested one by one under comfort-focused local anaesthesia, and no hospital night is needed. Expect about three nights in Istanbul, a first wash at the clinic and a return to desk work after around three days. Shedding in months 1–3 is normal, and density usually matures around month 12. Prefer a single method? Read about Sapphire FUE hair transplant in Turkey.
Patient Care Information
Meva Clinic Hair Restoration Care Team
Clinical Governance & Trichology Safety Standards
Standardized Hair Follicle Implantation & Trichology Guidelines
This page has been reviewed under Meva Clinic’s specialist medical review pathway. Final treatment suitability, operating physician assignment, surgical planning, and medical decisions are confirmed only after medical history review, in-person consultation, diagnostic tests, anesthesia evaluation, and doctor availability.
Is This Treatment for Me?
Androgenetic alopecia, thinning hair or a receding frontal hairline.
A donor area (back of the head) with enough density and hair calibre for safe harvesting.
You want a personalised medical assessment of the implantation technique and your aesthetic goals.
Comprehensive International Patient Care Plan
VIP transfers: airport → clinic → hotel → airport
3 nights at a Bosphorus-view partner hotel (medically, 2 nights is the minimum; longer stays on request)
Control check and first wash at the clinic before you fly home
Aftercare materials and written care instructions
Long-term follow-up with your personal patient coordinator
The Clinical Procedure
Sapphire micro-channels combined with direct Choi Pen implantation.
Scalp Analysis & Hairline Design
Clinical assessment of the scalp and donor density, then a hairline drawn to suit your facial proportions and the number of grafts your donor area can safely provide.
Comfort-Focused Local Anaesthesia
The donor and recipient areas are numbed with a comfort-focused local anaesthesia protocol. No hospital stay is needed.
Micro-FUE Extraction
Follicular units are harvested one by one from the donor area with a fine micro-punch, spread out to protect donor density.
Graft Sorting & Storage
Grafts are sorted by the number of hairs they carry (1 to 4) and kept in a nutrient solution at a controlled temperature until placement.
Zone-by-Zone Implantation (Sapphire / DHI)
Each zone is assigned either sapphire-blade micro-channels or direct DHI Choi-pen implantation, depending on where each gives more control over angle, depth and coverage.
Supportive Therapy & Aftercare
Supportive treatment where clinically appropriate, a first wash at the clinic, an aftercare kit and full recovery instructions according to the confirmed care plan.
Recovery & Transformation Journey
Day 1-2
Procedure day and first wash at the clinic. Rest at the partner hotel.
Day 3-10
Scabs begin to fall off. Return to light daily activities.
Month 1-3
Shock loss phase (normal shedding of transplanted hair).
Month 6-12
New hair growth becomes visible. Follicles taken from the donor area are genetically resistant to thinning and usually keep growing long-term, while native hair may still thin over time. Density matures individually, usually by month 12.
The Meva Advantage
density planning based on donor capacity and long-term aftercare support.
Medical Guidelines & Safety Protocols
Treatment pathways are coordinated with selected specialist medical partners and accredited provider institutions, depending on the procedure and doctor assessment. Below are the clinical guidelines, safety protocols, and medical reference documentation for this procedure.
Indicated / Suitable For
- Adults with diagnosed pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) whose progression has been assessed, including advanced frontal and crown thinning
- Patients whose donor area at the back and sides of the scalp has enough density and hair calibre to cover the planned zones
- People who want the hairline and the density zones planned separately, with sapphire channels and DHI implantation allocated zone by zone
- Patients willing to continue medical treatment of ongoing hair loss where the doctor recommends it, to protect the native hair around the grafts
- Patients who accept that growth is gradual, with shedding in months 1–3 and the result judged around month 12
Contraindications / Not Suitable
- Insufficient donor density or very fine donor hair, where the requested coverage cannot be achieved without over-harvesting
- Active scalp disease such as unstable alopecia areata, active scarring alopecia or untreated scalp infection, which must be diagnosed and stabilised first
- Diffuse unpatterned hair loss, or very early hair loss in young patients whose final pattern cannot yet be predicted
- Uncontrolled diabetes, bleeding disorders or blood-thinning medication that cannot be safely paused under medical guidance
- Hair-pulling disorder (trichotillomania) or expectations of density beyond what the donor area can provide
Pre-Operative Evaluation & Diagnostic Checks
Hair Loss Diagnosis: History of the loss pattern, family history, current treatments such as minoxidil or finasteride, and a scalp examination to confirm the type of hair loss.
Donor Area Assessment: Evaluation of density, hair calibre and follicular unit composition to estimate how many grafts can be safely harvested.
Blood Tests: Complete blood count, coagulation profile, blood glucose and infectious disease screening (hepatitis B and C, HIV) before the procedure.
Medication & Health Review: Review of blood thinners, supplements and chronic conditions, with clear instructions on what to pause and when.
Hairline & Zone Planning: A hairline drawn to your facial proportions and standard photographs, with each zone assigned to sapphire channels or DHI implantation.
Potential Risks & Complications
In compliance with transparent clinical reporting, Meva Clinic ensures patients are fully informed of the physiological risks associated with surgical procedures through accredited partner-hospital safety protocols where clinically appropriate.
Swelling of the forehead and around the eyes may appear in the first days and usually settles within about a week; head elevation and the prescribed aftercare help reduce it.
Temporary shedding of transplanted hairs, and sometimes of nearby native hairs, in months 1–3; it is an expected phase, and regrowth normally follows over the next months.
Small pimple-like bumps can appear as new hairs break through the skin, usually in months 2–4; they are managed with hygiene, warm compresses and treatment prescribed when needed.
Uncommon when the aftercare routine is followed; sterile technique, the first wash at the clinic and gentle washing at home limit this risk.
Over-harvesting can leave the donor area looking patchy; it is avoided by calculating safe graft capacity in advance and spreading extractions evenly.
Temporary numbness of the donor or recipient area can last weeks to months, and density may be lower than hoped; a further session is only considered after month 12.
Realistic Expectations & Outcomes
The Meva Mixed Technique moves your own hair follicles from the donor area to thinning zones. It redistributes existing hair rather than creating new follicles, so the density that can be achieved depends on your donor capacity. Grafts usually shed in months 1–3, new growth begins around months 3–4, and the hair becomes visibly fuller between months 6 and 12. Density matures around month 12, and the crown can take longer. Transplanted follicles usually keep growing, but native hair around them may continue to thin with age, so ongoing medical treatment may be advised. Published studies report graft survival within wide ranges depending on technique and patient factors, so no specific figure can be promised for an individual patient.
Revision & Follow-Up Policy
Meva Clinic coordinates structured remote follow-up after your hair transplant, typically with photo reviews at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months. Because growth and density need about a year to mature, any discussion of a second session or touch-up takes place only after month 12. It is assessed individually by the specialist, taking into account the result, the remaining donor capacity and the progression of native hair loss. Under the Meva Graft Growth Assurance, if insufficient growth is clinically confirmed after the full 12–18-month maturation period, an eligible patient may receive a complimentary corrective session, subject to donor availability and clinical suitability. In the first weeks after a hair transplant, additional checks take place on day 3, day 7, day 10 and day 20. For 12 months after your treatment you can also send photos to the medical team whenever you wish and receive their feedback, and your questions are answered remotely.
Authoritative Medical References & Studies
- [1]Khatib M, Skorochod R, Wolf Y. Complications Following Hair Transplantation: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2025;49(23):6393-6405.View Source
- [2]Rose PT. Hair restoration surgery: challenges and solutions. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2015;8:361-370.View Source
Medical Disclaimer: This page is for general information and does not replace a medical consultation. Donor capacity, hair calibre, the pattern of hair loss and healing vary between patients. Suitability, the split between sapphire and DHI zones, the number of grafts and the expected density are decided only after an individual assessment by a qualified hair restoration specialist.
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Procedure Details
Hospital Stay
None (outpatient)
Hotel Package
3 nights included (medical minimum: 2 nights)
Return to Work
3–5 days (desk work)
Anaesthesia
Comfort-Focused Local