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A hair transplant involving 5,000 grafts is indeed considered a large and advanced procedure, suitable for patients experiencing extensive hair loss — typically in Norwood Stage 5 to 7 cases. Here's what you should know:
🔢 Is 5,000 Grafts a Lot?
Yes — 5,000 grafts can cover a large area of baldness, such as:
- The entire front and crown
- Receding hairline, mid-scalp, and vertex in one or multiple sessions
On average, 5,000 grafts may contain 12,000–15,000 hairs, depending on the number of hairs per graft (typically 2–3 hairs per graft).
💡 Can It Be Done in One Session?
- It can be performed in one session if you have high donor density and good scalp elasticity.
- In some cases, the procedure may be split into two sessions to ensure precision, reduce trauma, and optimize healing.
✅ What Determines Eligibility?
- Donor area density: Enough hair at the back/sides of your head
- Scalp laxity: Sufficient looseness for easy extraction
- General health: No contraindications to local anesthesia
- Realistic expectations
⏳ How Long Does It Take?
- A 5,000 graft FUE session may take 10–12 hours or be split into two consecutive days.
- Recovery: Scabbing subsides in 7–10 days; visible growth begins around 3–4 months, with final results in 12–18 months.
💶 Cost in Turkey: Still €2,250 on average
At this price, most clinics in Turkey offer:
- FUE or DHI technique
- Airport-hotel-hospital transfers
- 2 nights in hotel accommodation
- English-speaking medical staff
- PRP treatment and aftercare kit included