Dr. Mehmet Erdoğan, co-founder of Smile Hair Clinic, has performed over 4000+ hair transplant surgeries. His journey began at Acıbadem Health Group, followed by Medicana Health Group, where he honed his skills in medical administration. Dr. Erdoğan specializes in Micromotor Graft Extraction and Sapphire FUE techniques, emphasizing meticulous planning and natural-looking results. His passion for innovation and perfection in aesthetics led him to co-develop the True™ Philosophy, ensuring the highest standards in hair transplantation.
“Super happy with my results! The staff were kind, the clinic was spotless, and the whole process was smooth and painless. Highly recommend!” “Fantastic service and friendly team! The clinic was clean, and the results were better than I expected. I feel so much more confident with my smile now. Highly recommend!”
Excellent experience with Smile Hair Clinic. Everything is well organized to make things easy for the patient. Doctor Erdogan and his team have been wonderful, kind and professional.A case manager follows the patient before and after the hair transplant, communication is easy and fast via WhatsApp.
Dr Erdogan and his staff are amazing. You cannot go wrong with Smile Hair Clinic in Istanbul. The facilities are immaculately clean and I was amazed with the professionalism and attention to detail of the staff
After conducting extensive research for nearly a year, I decided to trust Dr. Mehmet Erdo?a with my hair transplant surgery, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve made. His reputation in the field of hair restoration is stellar, backed by years of experience and an unwavering commitment to professionalism. Dr. Erdo?an’s expertise isn’t just in the technical aspects of the procedure but also in his personalized approach, taking the time to understand each patient’s unique needs and concerns. His history in the industry speaks volumes—having successfully performed countless surgeries with natural-looking results that have transformed the lives of many. The more I looked into his work, the more confident I became in his ability to deliver not only a skillful procedure but also a compassionate and transparent patient experience. His clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and his team is supportive, which further solidified my decision. Overall, I felt completely reassured by his knowledge, dedication, and the positive reviews of countless others who have gone through the same process with him.Smile Hair Clinic made the entire experience seamless from the start by picking me up from the airport and ensuring I was comfortable throughout the journey. The ride to the hotel was smooth and relaxing, with the driver making sure I felt at ease after my long flight. The level of care and attention they provided right from the airport made a lasting impression, and it set the tone for the exceptional service I would continue to experience throughout my visit. It was a great introduction to what would be an overall smooth and stress-free process.When I arrived at Smile Hair Clinic, Ceren, the guest representative, made everything incredibly smooth and stress-free. She guided me through every step of the process, answering any questions I had and ensuring I felt comfortable and well-informed. Once I was taken to the operating room, Dr. Mehmet Erdo?an came in, and the first thing he did was draw my hairline with great precision. He then walked me through the entire procedure, explaining how everything would unfold, which gave me a sense of confidence and reassurance. Throughout the process, his assistance team was highly professional, assisting with every detail while making sure I felt at ease. The entire experience was well-organized, and their level of care and professionalism exceeded my expectations.The entire process with Dr. Mehmet Erdo?an and his team was incredibly professional from start to finish. During the surgery, I didn’t feel any pain at all, which truly amazed me. Dr. Erdo?an took great care in explaining everything and even showed me the hairline he had designed, which gave me confidence in the procedure. The next day, I went back to the clinic for the post-op wash, and once again, everything went smoothly. Dr. Erdo?an personally examined my hairline and reassured me that everything looked great. I also had a consultation with him, where he carefully examined my scalp, confirming that everything was progressing well. Beyond the clinic visits, the online team at Smile Hair Clinic has been exceptional as well. Every time I sent them pictures for updates, they responded promptly and with clear guidance. I’m genuinely glad I chose Smile Hair Clinic and put my trust in such a professional team.
Well what can I say from the moment arriving at the clinic I was welcomed with such kindness and professionalism, on to the procedure what a fantastic experience from the consultation all the way through getting my transplant done with Dr Mehmet Erdo?an and his experience team around him working so hard they really do care about you nice music to listen too while getting it done they put a blanket on me incase i got cold and the lunch break was outstanding food and it is just a general all round very clean and professional environment I'm so glad I chose to have the V.I.P package because I really did feel like a V.I.P thankyou again Smile hair clinic outstanding work looking forward to seeing my results anyone wanting to get a hairtransplant done this is the place to go AMAZING!!!
Mi sono trovato molto bene, la clinica è stata super professionale sia prima dell’operazione che durante, e tutto è stato gestito nel migliore dei modi. Il dottor Erdogan si è impegnato molto ed ha dedicato il suo tempo per spiegarmi ogni aspetto dell’operazione. Lo consiglio!
Dr. Erdogan was knowledgeable and clearly laid out the plan, considerations and his guidance that was tailored to my case. I appreciated his attention, friendliness and thoroughness throughout the process. Highly recommend Dr. Erdogan
The experience with Dr mehmet Erdo?an was a fantastic one ,I am currently at 9 months of my hair transplant. The rate of success and growth has been excellent. I couldn't have chosen a better clinic . I am glad I chose smile . Thank you doctor mehmet and to his team
Excellent and highly professional. Very organized clinic and great people working there. All the set up works well and all the information you receive ist trustable and you do not need to worry. Would use the same clinic again
I had my hair transplant 6 months ago, and already impressed by the results. Still got a while to go for the final results, and can’t wait to see the density increase on the mid scalp and crown. Would definitely recommend anyone going to Smile Hair clinic, as the facilities and the whole process was first class. I paid to have Dr Erdogan carry out the procedure and it was worth it. Always remember you need to give it time for results. But so far so good.
If the transplant was in the forehead and temple area, it is advisable not to touch the grafts for the first 7–10 days — even a soft fabric such as a bandana can disrupt their fixation or cause friction. During this period, the skin is still healing, and any contact can cause harm. But after 10 days, when the scabs have fallen off and the skin looks calm, you can carefully put on a loose, non-pressing bandana, the main thing is that it: does not rub against the hairline and temples, does not squeeze the head, is easy to remove without touching the skin. By the way, if you have slightly longer hair on top, this is a great way to cover the transplant line. Just let it fall freely forward without fixing it with gel or a comb, and it will gently cover the desired area without harming the grafts. So, yes, wait a little while, and then you can cover it with either your hair or a neat piece of fabric.
Based on photos, you're currently at approximately Norwood level 6, which means full restoration would typically require 8,000–9,000 grafts over 2–3 sessions. However, your donor capacity appears limited, and we estimate that around 3,000 grafts could be safely harvested in the first session. With that number, we could focus on reconstructing your hairline and frontal zone. Future surgeries (sessions 2 and 3) would depend entirely on how your donor area looks one year later, but realistically, coverage of the midscalp and crown would remain difficult due to your donor limitations. Beard or chest hair could potentially be used as supplemental sources in the future, but they don’t offer the same quality or yield as scalp grafts, and the cosmetic result is generally less predictable.Generally, patients with Norwood 6 hair loss and a weak donor area are usually not ideal candidates for full restoration. But — if your expectations are realistic, and you’re not aiming for ultra-dense coverage or a full head of hair — we can still create a natural-looking frontal hairline and rebuild the "hair frame" of the face. It’s not about perfection, but it can absolutely be about strategic improvement.
If you’ve already been on dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, and even HRT, and still aren’t seeing improvement — then something’s off, and it might not be about the meds themselves. Here’s what could be going on: Maybe it’s not androgenetic hair loss.Everyone assumes it is, but if it's actually something like chronic telogen effluvium, autoimmune alopecia, or even a mild scarring condition, DHT blockers won’t help. Some types of hair loss just don’t respond to these meds.For example, diffuse shedding from stress or hormones might need a different approach — sometimes even just time. Your body might be missing key support.Things like low ferritin, zinc, vitamin D, thyroid issues — if one of these is off, no amount of dutasteride will fix it. Inflammation on the scalp.If your scalp is oily, itchy, or irritated, that underlying inflammation could be limiting how well treatments work. Maybe it’s just too early.These meds don’t work overnight. Dutasteride especially can take 6–12 months — or longer — to really show effect. Bottom line? If you're on everything and still not seeing a difference, it might be time to stop throwing treatments at it blindly and go back to basics: clear diagnosis, blood work, and scalp check.
A female hair transplant won't give you more hair overall, because the procedure redistributes existing hair follicles — usually from the back or sides of the scalp (donor area) — to thinning areas, like the hairline or crown.However, if the underlying cause of your hair loss isn’t addressed, the non-transplanted hairs may continue to thin over time, potentially affecting the overall result.
Good question — and actually very common. Even after 3 PRP sessions, some shedding can still happen because hair grows in cycles, and PRP mainly helps strengthen and extend the growth phase. Shedding is often just part of that natural renewal before stronger hairs start coming in. But before expecting PRP alone to “fix” hair loss, we have to go back to basics: the type of hair loss, your gender, age, medical history, and a few other factors all matter. If the root cause is androgenetic alopecia or another ongoing condition, PRP alone usually isn’t enough to stop shedding. In such cases, a full treatment plan is needed. This might include medications like finasteride, minoxidil, or additional therapies like exosome injections, vitamins, minerals, biotin, and even hair transplant surgery— all depending on your diagnosis and condition. So it’s not that PRP isn’t working — it’s that hair loss needs a more personalized, multi-step approach.
