Best Afro Hair Transplant Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Murat Yaman is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He has performed over 1,500 rhinoplasties and 1,500 breast enlargements. Dr. Yaman also completed 500 facelifts and 1,000 liposuction procedures using VASER technology. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 10,000+ patients annually.

• Specializes in tummy tucks, body contouring, and facial feminization surgery.
• Treats 500–600 patients each year for cosmetic and reconstructive needs.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Reconstructive, Aesthetic, and Plastic Surgery.
• Member of the Association of Emergency Hand and Microsurgery.

Dr. Revnak Sahin is a hair transplant specialist at Quartz Hospital in Istanbul. She has performed thousands of procedures using FUE and DHI methods. She specializes in natural hairline design and scalp analysis. Dr. Sahin holds a Hair Transplant Certificate from the Medical Academy Center.

• Uses FUE and DHI techniques to ensure high graft survival rates.
• Performs hair mesotherapy and stem cell treatments for hair restoration.
• Holds a Mesotherapy Application Certificate from Health Sciences University.
• Treats over 6,500 international patients annually at the multi-specialty Quartz Hospital.

Dr. Md Merve Kaya is a key member of Este Favor’s personalized hair restoration program. She oversees treatment planning, donor area assessment, hairline design, graft distribution, and the overall procedure plan.

She prioritizes donor safety and efficient graft use. She uses AI Hair Mapping to define safe extraction zones, estimate graft capacity, and plan graft placement for current needs and possible future loss. Her approach focuses on natural hairlines and proper graft angles. She avoids overharvesting and tailors each plan to the patient.

Hakan Ikizoglu is a seasoned hair restoration expert at Dr. MED who specialises in the specific complexities of Afro hair textures.

• Uses the FUE and DHI methods to handle curly follicles with precision
• Expertise includes beard, moustache, and eyebrow transplants for male patients
• Holds advanced qualifications in health services management from Anadolu University
• Applies hybrid transplantation techniques to improve graft survival rates
• Trained at Uludag University and Preston University in surgical fundamentals

Dr Cengiz Yaylaci has overseen more than 20,000 successful hair restoration procedures. He pioneered oxygenated hair therapy at Hair Clinic to improve healing and reduce surgical pain.

• Developed a unique oxygenated system to reduce scarring and speed up recovery
• Oversees a specialist team performing 500 transplants every month
• Reports a 99% success rate for hair restoration procedures
• Won the Mood Award for Best Hair Transplant Clinic multiple times
• Previous experience at Acibadem Hospitals – a major Turkish healthcare group

Dr Mehmet Berki is the Chief Physician at Scala Polyclinic and previously served as the Responsible Manager for the well-known Cinik Hair Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex hair restoration cases in a hospital setting
• Former Education Planning Manager at Kadir Has University for medical certificate programmes
• Trained 250 fellow physicians in public health and reproductive awareness initiatives
• Completed his medical degree at Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
• Brings senior clinical leadership to hair transplant patient follow-up and care

Dr. Sadık Portakal is a hair transplantation and aesthetic medicine specialist. He has 25+ years of medical experience (since 2001). He has 10+ years focused on hair restoration and completed specialized training.

He works with FUE, Sapphire FUE, DHI, and the patented Arşimed method used at his clinic. He creates individualized plans based on hair loss pattern, donor capacity, hair structure, available grafts, and aesthetic goals.

His focus includes natural hairline design, balanced graft placement, precise follicle direction and angle, and donor area preservation. He provides personalized care for international patients. He also plans long-term restoration.

Dr Mehmet Erdogan has performed over 4,000 hair restoration procedures and co-founded the Smile Hair Clinic in Istanbul. He is an associate member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS).

• Specialises in Afro hair transplants using Sapphire FUE and Micromotor Graft extraction
• Uses meticulous donor area planning to protect sensitive follicles in Afro hair
• Customises hairline designs to match specific facial features and natural growth patterns
• Former Deputy Chief Physician at Medicana Health Group with medical administration expertise
• Certified in medical-aesthetic and hair transplantation surgery since 2013

Dr. Cemal Firat is a professor of plastic surgery at Medical Park Antalya. He focuses on microsurgery and complex reconstructive procedures. He treats nerve injuries, cleft palates, and skin tumors. Dr. Firat works at a facility that holds international health tourism certification.

• Specializes in maxillofacial surgery and breast reconstruction.
• Performs aesthetic procedures including rhinoplasty, facelifts, and liposuction.
• Researches clinical burn wound healing and nerve regeneration.
• Served as an education coordinator at Inonu University.

Metin Al has managed over 10,000 successful hair restoration cases and was a pioneer in bringing DHI and Hybrid techniques to Turkey.

• Specialises in Afro-textured hair using specialised FUE, DHI, and Hybrid methods
• Trained at major institutions including Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Provides advanced hair transplantation training to medical teams and doctors globally
• Background in anaesthesia and resuscitation ensures patient safety during long sessions
• Currently leads the hair transplantation and training programme at Estemarley Clinic

Dr Firdavs Ahmedov has performed over 3,500 procedures and completed advanced surgical training at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

• Specialises in Afro hair transplants using manual and micromotor extraction
• Uses sapphire blades for recipient sites to promote faster scalp healing
• Associate Member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)
• Expert in managing the complex root structures of curly hair types
• Earned a medical degree with honorary honours from Ege University

Dr. Hasbi Meral has performed 2,000+ successful plastic surgeries at his practice in Antalya. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS). This certification signifies his adherence to high European surgical standards. Dr. Meral specializes in facial rejuvenation, complex rhinoplasty, and body contouring.

• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
• Holds a specialized certification in reconstructive microsurgery.
• Expertise includes mommy makeovers, breast surgery, and reconstructive surgery for burns.
• Practices at Mert Meral Plastic Surgery, an ESAPS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Gökay Bilgin has performed over 4,000 hair restoration procedures and co-founded the Smile Hair Clinic in Istanbul.

• Specialises in Afro hair transplants using the Sapphire FUE technique for precise incisions
• Uses sapphire blades to promote faster healing and minimal skin trauma during restoration
• Fellow of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)
• Former Deputy Chief Physician at the Medicana Healthcare Group in Turkey
• Focuses on dense transplantation while maintaining a natural hairline through the TrueTM Philosophy

Dr. Zafer Çetinkaya is a hair restoration specialist with more than 10 years of experience. Since 2014, he has performed hair transplants for thousands of patients. His expertise includes FUE, DHI, Sapphire FUE, ICE FUE, and hybrid methods. He focuses on precise technique and thorough patient evaluation.

He graduated from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2011. He worked as an emergency physician from 2011 to 2013, then as an occupational physician from 2013 to 2014. In 2015, he completed the Mesotherapy Application Certificate Program at Istanbul Medipol University, focusing on mesotherapy and PRP. He worked in clinics from 2014 to 2020, at Vera Clinic from 2020 to 2022, and has been at EsteNove since 2022. He earned a Certificate of Achievement at the Ultra V Seminar–Workshop in February 2020 and attended the Medical Aesthetics Regional Meeting in March 2020.

Vedat Tosun serves as the Hair Transplantation Coordinator at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, a premium JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Specialises in Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) techniques for diverse hair types
• Completed advanced surgical hair restoration training at the Akdeniz FUE Workshop
• Manages hair transplant programmes at ISU LIV Bahçeşehir Hospital
• Former Hair Transplantation Coordinator at Istanbul University Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Expertise includes dermocosmetology from Medipol University Medical School

Professor Behruz Uysal leads the Hair Transplantation and Hair Health Department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital – a highly regarded medical facility in Turkey.

• Recognised specialist in hair restoration with training dating back to 2008
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Specialised in mesotherapy to support follicle health and growth
• Former head of hair transplantation at multiple major Istanbul clinics
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association