Everything you need to do before you arrive.
From the 14-day window before arrival through the morning of surgery. These instructions help reduce avoidable risks, support healing and ensure your procedure day runs smoothly.
Two weeks before
One week before
The night before
The morning of your procedure
Practical arrangements
A clear daily medication matrix.
Each medication, with the time, dosage and whether to take it on an empty or full stomach.
Standard 5–7 day post-op kit
Starts the day after surgery| Medication | Type | Purpose | Dosage | Timing | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanzedin 30 mg Lansoprazole |
PPI / gastroprotective | Protects the stomach against side effects of other medications. | 1 tablet | Morning · empty stomach | 5 days |
| Lansoprol 30 mg Lansoprazole |
PPI / gastroprotective | Protects the stomach against side effects of other medications. | 1 tablet | Morning · empty stomach | 5 days |
| Monodoks 100 mg Doxycycline |
Antibiotic | Prevents infection during and after surgery. | 2 × 1 tablet, ~12 h apart | Morning & evening · with food | 7 days |
| Prednol 16 mg Prednisolone |
Corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory) | Reduces post-op swelling and fluid retention. | 3 → 3 → 2 → 2 → 1 tablet (tapered) | Morning · with food | 5 days |
| Trentilin 400 mg Pentoxifylline |
Vasodilator / circulation enhancer | Supports graft perfusion and healing. | 1 tablet | Daytime · with food | 5 days |
| Dolorex 50 mg Diclofenac potassium |
NSAID / pain reliever | Manages post-procedure pain. | 1 tablet (as needed) | Evening · with food | 5 days |
| Panocer 30 mg Pantoprazole |
PPI / gastroprotective | Protects the stomach against side effects of other medications. | 1 tablet | Morning · empty stomach | 5 days |
| Cipro 500 mg Ciprofloxacin |
Antibiotic | Prevents infection during and after surgery. | 2 × 1 tablet, ~12 h apart | Morning & evening · with food | 7 days |
| Augmentin 1000 mg Amoxicillin + Clavulanate |
Antibiotic | Prevents infection during and after surgery. | 2 × 1 tablet, ~12 h apart | Morning & evening · with food | 7 days |
| Klamoks 1000 mg Amoxicillin + Clavulanate |
Antibiotic | Prevents infection during and after surgery. | 2 × 1 tablet, ~12 h apart | Morning & evening · with food | 7 days |
| Amoklavin 1000 mg Amoxicillin + Clavulanate |
Antibiotic | Prevents infection during and after surgery. | 2 × 1 tablet, ~12 h apart | Morning & evening · with food | 7 days |
| Trental 400 mg Pentoxifylline |
Vasodilator / circulation enhancer | Supports graft perfusion and healing. | 1 tablet | Daytime · with food | 5 days |
| Trental 600 mg Pentoxifylline |
Vasodilator / circulation enhancer | Supports graft perfusion and healing. | 1 tablet | Daytime · with food | 5 days |
| Parol 500 mg Paracetamol |
Analgesic / pain reliever | Manages post-procedure pain. Gentler on the stomach than NSAIDs. | 1 tablet (as needed) | Evening · with food | 5 days |
| Arveles 25 mg Dexketoprofen |
NSAID / pain reliever | Manages post-procedure pain. | 1 tablet (as needed) | Evening · with food | 5 days |
| Deksolex 25 mg Dexketoprofen |
NSAID / pain reliever | Manages post-procedure pain. | 1 tablet (as needed) | Evening · with food | 5 days |
| Coraspin 100 mg Acetylsalicylic acid |
Antiplatelet / blood thinner | Supports circulation — only take if specifically prescribed for you, and check for interactions with your other medications. | 1 tablet | Morning · with food | As prescribed |
| Fito 50 mg/g Cream Triticum vulgare extract |
Topical wound care | Supports healing of the donor or recipient area. Apply only to the area specified by your clinic. | Thin layer | As needed | As needed |
Long-term (per clinical advice)
Daily washing step by step.
The first wash is performed at the clinic using lukewarm water and no friction. Continue washing once daily until all scabs have been removed, unless our medical team gives you different instructions.
Steps for Days 2–9
Day 10: scab-removal wash
Constant rules
Protect your grafts, rebuild your routine.
Immediate care rules for the first days, activity timelines from your procedure date, and the full 18-month growth roadmap — everything you need for a smooth recovery.
Immediate care
Days 0–14How to sleep — the first 10 nights
Activity timeline
| Activity | Wait period | Clear from | Status |
|---|
Sun & environment
Weeks 2–12
Contact us if
- Fever above 38 °C
- Increasing redness, warmth or pain
- Persistent or worsening bleeding
- Discharge, pus or foul-smelling drainage
- Rapidly increasing swelling, especially if one-sided
- Any other unexpected concern
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest pain
- Fainting
- Severe facial or throat swelling
- Severe allergic reaction
18-month recovery timeline
Adhesion & scabbing
Redness, mild swelling, tightness and scabbing are normal. Scabs are normally removed or detach during the approved washing process by days 10–12.
Shedding phase
Transplanted hairs commonly shed. This is not graft loss — follicles remain intact under the skin. The scalp may look similar to pre-procedure during this time.
Early regrowth
New hairs emerge — initially thin, lighter, uneven or wiry. Asymmetry is normal at this stage.
Progressive growth and thickening
Density increases. Hairs become thicker and stronger. The crown develops more slowly.
Cosmetic maturation
Significant cosmetic improvement is visible. Final result continues to refine through month 12.
Continued refinement
Refinement continues, particularly in the crown, which typically completes its growth cycle latest.
Answers to common questions.
Search questions about your procedure, recovery, medications and long-term care.
Common questions
Everything you need near your hotel.
Curated for your recovery: comfortable, low-effort places to eat, food delivered to your room, easy shopping and getting around, plus staying connected and key practical info. All distances are from Izz Hotel Koşuyolu.
Eating
Tap to open in MapsAntebi
Adana Park Ocakbaşı Bekir Usta
Kaen Sushi
Kirpi Cafe
Wake N Bake — Intercontinental Gastro Club
Order
Groceries & food to your roomGetir — groceries & food, delivered
The easiest way to get snacks, drinks, groceries or a full meal brought straight to your hotel room — no need to go out while you're resting. Widely used across Istanbul, including Kadıköy and Üsküdar.
Shopping & getting around
Tap to open in MapsAkasya Mall
Emaar Square Mall
Bağdat Avenue
Pharmacy
Tap the address or phone numberSelenyum Eczanesi
Koşuyolu Mah., Alidede Sk. No:9/A, Kadıköy +90 216 550 05 05Gamze Eczanesi
Acıbadem Mah., Acıbadem Cd. No:103/A, Kadıköy +90 216 326 01 04Loading…
Overnight, Sunday and public-holiday pharmacies operate on a rotating duty schedule — call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Supermarket
Tap the addressFİLE Market
Macrocenter
Getting to historical Istanbul
Taxi apps
Book a ride from your phoneBiTaksi — Turkey's most-used taxi app
Matches you with the nearest licensed taxi and shows the driver and plate number before pickup, so there's no haggling and no need to flag one down on the street. You can pay in-app or in cash, and the interface is available in English.
Uber — familiar app, local taxis
In Istanbul, Uber dispatches licensed taxis rather than private drivers. Convenient if you already have the app and a payment method saved from home — your route and fare are tracked in the app, which is handy if you don't speak Turkish.
Stay Connected
eSIM data for your tripMobiMatter — eSIM data, ready before you land
An eSIM gives you mobile data the moment you arrive — no physical SIM card, no swapping out your home SIM, and no need to find a local shop. It's data-only (no local phone number), so keep using your usual number for calls or WhatsApp over wifi. Some international eSIM apps and websites can be restricted from within Turkey, so purchase and install your eSIM before travelling — but keep it switched off and activate it only after landing, unless your provider gives different instructions. We recommend MobiMatter, which follows this same install-ahead, activate-on-arrival approach for its Turkey data plans.
Signing up through this link may get you 50% cashback on your first purchase, up to a set limit.
Practical info
Looking for something specific?
Istanbul has a lot to offer, and not all of it is easy to find on a map. If there is something particular you would like to take home — Turkish coffee or tea, sweets, spices, ceramics, or a gift for someone — just ask us. We are glad to point you to the right place, or to help you arrange it if you would rather rest.
You are our guest here, not only our patient. Whatever you need during your stay, however small, message us and we will take care of it.