Curly roots need a surgeon who plans for the curve

Afro-textured hair curves beneath the skin. That’s a detail that shapes our entire approach. Every case is measured with curl-precise tools and technique.

A Vera Clinic surgeon in a mask and surgical loupes implanting grafts under the operating light
  • FUE PioneersSapphire and Vector-10™
  • 40,000+procedures performed
  • AwardEuropean Award in Medicine

  • 18 months

    Follow-up guarantee, free revision if density target isn't met

  • Under 5%

    Transection target with curl-adapted punches

  • Up to 5 nights

    All-inclusive stay, one written price

  • 40,000+

    Procedures performed in Istanbul

01 — WHY EXPERIENCE MATTERS

The front hairline is where technique and specialty show

Coiled hair leaves the scalp at a low, sharp angle and curves beneath it. Getting that angle right at the front row is what makes a hairline look natural instead of drawn on.

  • A patient in profile beneath a red LED therapy panel during a scalp treatment session
  • A Vera Clinic clinician marking the front hairline of a seated patient with afro-textured hair
  • A Vera Clinic nurse rinsing a patient’s scalp over a basin during an aftercare wash
  • A smiling patient spinning a basketball on one finger in front of the Vera Clinic sign

GRAFTS PRESERVED DURING EXTRACTION

  • Standard motorized FUE (unadapted)

    70-80%

  • Vera Clinic curl-adapted Manual FUE

    95%+

Based on transection rates reported in peer-reviewed FUE studies of Afro-textured hair, 2023-2025.

  • Straight punch vs. curl-adapted

    A straight punch cuts across the curve. A curl-adapted punch, angled and depth-limited, follows it instead.

  • Single grafts across the front row

    Coiled singles read as a soft, irregular edge. Doubles at the front are what makes a hairline look natural instead of drawn on.

  • Density mapping for coiled hair

    Coiled hair appears less dense per graft than straight hair. Each zone is mapped to deliver full coverage once the curl pattern is fully restored.

  • Post-op care for coiled grafts

    Curl-adapted aftercare follows the healing pattern specific to coiled follicles, supporting graft settling through the regrowth phase.

Press coverage

  • The Canberra Times
  • New York Post
  • Forbes
  • USA TODAY
  • Stuff
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Reuters

02 — YOUR SURGICAL TEAM

Board-certified surgeons, trained for curl-adapted FUE.

Every doctor and every member of the medical team here has trained specifically on afro-textured hair.

  • Dr. Saim Nedim Ecevit, hair transplant specialist at Vera Clinic

    Dr. Saim Nedim Ecevit

    Hair Transplant Specialist

    FUE & DHI specialist

    17 yrs experience

  • Dr. Emin Gül, hair transplant specialist at Vera Clinic

    Dr. Emin Gül

    Hair Transplant Specialist

    DHI & Sapphire FUE specialist

    11 yrs experience

  • Dr. Aidin Chadordouz Jeddi, hair transplant specialist at Vera Clinic

    Dr. Aidin Chadordouz Jeddi

    Hair Transplant Specialist

    Sapphire FUE & Vector-10™ CVD-diamond FUE specialist

    4 yrs experience

  • Dr. Aslıcan Çakkalkurt, hyperbaric medicine specialist at Vera Clinic

    Dr. Aslıcan Çakkalkurt

    Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist

    Reviews the OxyCure hyperbaric oxygen protocol

    14 yrs experience

“Afro-textured hair is planned around a curl that isn't visible from the surface. Punch, angle, and depth all change accordingly”
Dr. Aidin Chadordouz Jeddi
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03 — BEFORE YOU GET A PRICE

Four things we check before we confirm your plan

Some of this starts with your photos and get confirmed in person with trichoscopy.

  • Curl type, 4A to 4C

    The tighter the coil above the skin, the sharper the curve below it.

  • Donor density and scalp thickness

    Coiled hair covers well, so density reads higher than it counts. Trichoscopy stops us over-harvesting.

  • Cause of the loss

    Pattern loss, traction alopecia and CCCA look alike and need different plans and different timing.

  • Keloid and scarring history

    Asked at intake, not discovered on the day. It changes punch size, site density and aftercare.

04 — EVIDENCE

Afro-textured hair, natural results, proven with curl-adapted FUE

Swipe through real patients and watch the transformation unfold.

A patient with afro-textured hair before a hair transplant at Vera Clinic
The same patient 8 months after a 2,400 graft hair transplant at Vera Clinic
8 Months Post-Op
Vera Clinic2,400 GRAFTS
A patient with afro-textured hair before a hair transplant at Vera Clinic
The same patient 8 months after a 2,900 graft hair transplant at Vera Clinic
8 Months Post-Op
Vera Clinic2,900 GRAFTS
A patient with afro-textured hair before a hair transplant at Vera Clinic
The same patient 8 months after a 3,800 graft hair transplant at Vera Clinic
8 Months Post-Op
Vera Clinic3,800 GRAFTS
A patient with afro-textured hair before a hair transplant at Vera Clinic
The same patient 9 months after a 2,500 graft hair transplant at Vera Clinic
9 Months Post-Op
Vera Clinic2,500 GRAFTS
A patient with afro-textured hair before a hair transplant at Vera Clinic
The same patient 12 months after a 4,700 graft hair transplant at Vera Clinic
12 Months Post-Op
Vera Clinic4,700 GRAFTS

05 — FOR WOMEN WITH AFRO-TEXTURED HAIR

Edges, crown, and the diagnosis that shapes your plan

Traction alopecia and CCCA sit millimetres apart on the scalp, and one often reverses on its own while the other needs a dermatologist's clearance first. We separate them before we plan anything.

A smiling patient raising both hands in a victory sign in front of the Vera Clinic sign

  • Traction alopecia

    Once the tension stops, hair often regrows on its own. Transplant is only considered if the loss stays stable afterward, and in these cases the donor is usually untouched. Grafts go in at very low angles to rebuild a soft hairline, not a wall.

  • CCCA at the crown

    Considered only once the disease has been quiet for a sustained period, confirmed with your dermatologist. We ask for your biopsy and treatment history.

  • Unshaven extraction

    Most women's cases use unshaven FUE, taking grafts from a hidden strip so your length and style stay intact. You're told exactly what's trimmed before you book a flight.

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Pricing & Packages

All inclusive packages. No hidden costs.

Hyper FUE

Vector-10™ / Sapphire blade

  • Hair transplant procedure with the maximum amount of grafts using Vector-10™ or Sapphire blade technique, a PRP treatment, and an OxyCure session
  • All necessary medical examinations before and after hair transplantation, needle-free injection available on request
  • Special items to use after hair transplantation including head cover and medical pillow, post-operative package of essential medications for the first 15 days after procedure
  • Accommodation in a 4 or 5-star hotel
  • VIP transfer between clinic, hotel and airport, translation service
  • 18-month follow-up support

Sapphire FUE Hair Transplant

  • Consultation with our doctors, supported by FotoFinder trichoscopy
  • Procedure using Sapphire FUE Technique
  • Blood tests and aftercare kit
  • Supporting treatments: laser therapy, PRP session
  • 3 nights in a 5-star hotel, VIP transportation and interpreter services
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06 — THE INSTRUMENT

Sapphire set the standard. We went one step harder.

A Vera Clinic doctor marking the hairline of a patient with afro-textured hair during a consultation

Coiled hair needs channels that are shallower, tighter-angled and identical from the first to the four-thousandth. Vector-10™ is a CVD lab-grown diamond tip, an edge that does not dull mid-session.

  • SAPPHIRE

    Mohs 9

    Smoother micro-channels than steel.

  • VECTOR-10™

    Mohs 10

    Up to 15× the sharpness longevity of sapphire.

07 — THE QUESTION EVERYONE ASKS

"Do I have to shave it all off?"

It depends on your case, and you will know which one you are before you fly.

  • Full shave

    Large sessions and dense coverage. Best visibility of exit angles, highest extraction accuracy.

  • Strip shave

    A concealed donor band only. Your length covers it within days.

  • Unshaven

    The preferred approach for most women's cases, and available for select male cases depending on curl pattern and density.

08 — FROM THE US

One trip to Istanbul, one fixed package.

Starting from €3,200

  • Sapphire or Vector-10™ FUE session
  • Curl-type grading, donor map and hairline design
  • Hotel, transfers and interpreter for the stay
  • Aftercare kit and 18-month follow-up

Your grading confirms which package fits your case.

Straight answers

What is the Vector-10™ technique?

Vector-10™ is a CVD lab-grown diamond blade, rated 10 on the Mohs hardness scale, one point above sapphire. It holds its edge for up to 15 times longer than sapphire and stays twice as sharp within the first 1,000 incisions, which means the channel stays consistent from the first graft to the last, even in a large session.

How many grafts do I need?

Your graft count depends on your curl type, donor density, and the areas you want covered, and it's confirmed during your grading. Vera Clinic uses a fixed-price package system, so your package price doesn't change based on the exact graft count within your plan.

Is the procedure painful?

Local anesthesia is used for every procedure, with pain-free/needle-free injection available on request. Most patients report little to no discomfort during the session itself, with mild sensitivity in the days after as the scalp heals.

When will I see results?

Initial shedding is normal in weeks 2 to 6, this is expected and not a sign of failure. New growth typically becomes visible around month 3, with density continuing to build over the following months. Most patients see their final, natural-looking result by month 12, and Vera Clinic's follow-up continues for 18 months in total.

09 — START HERE

Send three photos. Get a grading built for your curl.

Top, front and back of the scalp in daylight. Curl type, donor read and a graft range, confirmed before you book.

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