Our Surgeons: Dr. Yaşar Okan Alkan & Team

Meet Dr. Yaşar Okan Alkan and his medical team

Every Estemoon hair transplant is planned and carried out by one dedicated team. Dr. Yaşar Okan Alkan leads the treatment plan, and the medical team around him looks after each patient from the first consultation to the weeks after they fly home.

Dr. Yaşar Okan Alkan with his medical team at Estemoon: Büşra, Faruk, Oğuzhan Üre, Elif and Ceren

Büşra
Medical Team

Faruk
Medical Team

Dr. Okan
Lead Doctor

Oğuzhan Üre
Medical Team

Elif
Medical Team

Ceren
Medical Team

Meet each member of the team below. For Dr. Okan's background and approach, see his full profile.

Our doctors

Know who plans your hairline

Every procedure is planned by a named doctor. Meet them before you book.

Lead Doctor

Dr. Yaşar Okan Alkan

“The name of the technique matters far less than the plan behind it.”

Dr. Yaşar Okan Alkan leads the hair transplant team at Estemoon. Each plan begins with a careful look at hair structure, donor capacity and facial proportions, so that the result looks natural and suits the patient's face. He oversees the treatment plan for every patient, discusses the right technique with them openly, and works closely with his medical team so that each step, from consultation to aftercare, is clear.

Treatment planning · DHI & Sapphire FUE · Natural hairline design

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How Dr. Okan plans a hair transplant

From the Dr. Yaşar Okan Alkan × Estemoon collaboration posts.

Meet Dr. Yaşar Okan Alkan: Dr. Yaşar Okan Alkan × Estemoon collaboration post — Dr. Yaşar Okan Alkan plans every procedure around your hair loss pattern, your donor capacity and the proportions of your face, so the result looks natural today and in the years ahead.

Dr. Yaşar Okan Alkan: the name of the technique matters far less than the plan behind it — “The name of the technique matters far less than the plan behind it.” FUE or DHI? Both can give natural results when the plan is right: your hair loss pattern, the size of the area and your donor capacity come first.

Three things Dr. Yaşar Okan Alkan plans before every hair transplant: hairline design, donor capacity and a long-term plan — Before every hair transplant, Dr. Okan plans three things: the hairline design, shaped by your facial proportions and age; the donor capacity, harvested evenly so the donor area stays natural; and a long-term plan that thinks ahead to how hair loss may progress.

A natural result starts with the right plan: Dr. Yaşar Okan Alkan at Estemoon — A natural hair transplant result starts with the right plan. Dr. Yaşar Okan Alkan of Estemoon plans every procedure around your hair loss pattern, your donor area and your face: FUE and DHI, with a natural hairline in mind.

Dr. Okan's medical team

Oğuzhan Üre

Oğuzhan works side by side with Dr. Okan in the operating room. He helps keep each procedure well organised and running at a steady pace, so the doctor can focus completely on careful, precise work.

Patients get to know him on the day of their procedure, when he checks in on them and makes sure they are comfortable through every stage.

Procedure assistance · Operating room · Patient comfort

Dr. Okan's medical team

Faruk

Faruk supports the team from preparation to the final stage of each procedure. He works closely with the doctor during the operation and pays attention to the details that make a long day easier for the patient.

He is a calm, familiar face in the clinic and is always ready to answer a patient's questions about what is happening and what comes next.

Procedure support · Preparation · Patient questions

Dr. Okan's medical team

Büşra

Büşra helps prepare each patient on the day of their procedure and stays close by throughout, so they feel comfortable and know what is happening at every step.

Before patients leave the clinic, she takes them through their aftercare instructions so they go home knowing how to look after their new hair.

Procedure day support · Patient care · Aftercare guidance

Dr. Okan's medical team

Elif

Elif is part of the team that looks after Dr. Okan's patients during their treatment. She assists during the procedure and helps keep everything ready, so the team can work carefully and without interruption.

She also checks in with patients throughout the day, answers their questions and helps make the experience calm and well paced.

Procedure assistance · Patient support · Clinical preparation

Dr. Okan's medical team

Ceren

Ceren supports Dr. Okan's patients from the moment they arrive for their procedure. She works alongside the doctors during the operation and keeps a close eye on the patient's comfort.

After the procedure she helps with the first checks and post-procedure care, and makes sure every patient leaves with a clear picture of the recovery ahead.

Procedure support · Post-procedure care · Recovery guidance

Ceren, Dr. Okan's medical team at Estemoon

Why Estemoon

Why should you choose us?

Choosing where to have your hair transplant is a big decision. Here are the questions patients ask us most often before they travel to Istanbul.

Is Estemoon authorised to treat international patients?

Yes. Estemoon Sağlık Turizmi ve Danışmanlığı A.Ş. holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate under the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health.

Who will plan and carry out my hair transplant?

Dr. Okan leads your treatment plan, and his medical team supports you from the consultation to the procedure day and aftercare.

Which technique will I have?

The technique is chosen after your hair and donor area are assessed. Estemoon performs DHI and Sapphire FUE, and your plan explains which one suits you better.

How is my safety looked after?

Estemoon Medical Tourism has been recognised with an Excellence in Clinical Safety certificate and as a Certified Medical Tourism Provider in Turkey.

Smiling Estemoon patient on the day of the hair transplant

Our certificates

The certificates behind these answers:

International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
Certified Medical Tourism Provider in Turkey
Excellence in Clinical Safety

Patient questions

Your questions, answered

Travelling abroad for a hair transplant raises a lot of questions. Here are clear answers to the ones international patients ask us most.

Who actually performs my hair transplant?

Dr. Okan personally plans your treatment: your hairline, graft count and technique. His medical team, whom you can meet on this page, supports him at every stage of the procedure day. You will know before you travel who is responsible for your plan, and you are welcome to ask about each person's role at your consultation.

Why is hair transplantation cheaper in Turkey?

The lower price comes from Turkey's lower operating costs, exchange rates and the experience its clinics have built over many years, not from lower standards. Estemoon holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate under the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, so you are treated by a clinic officially authorised to care for international patients.

How many grafts do I actually need?

It depends on the area to be covered, the density of your donor area and the look you want. Dr. Okan reviews photos of your hair before you travel and confirms the plan in person on the day. The goal is the best possible coverage while protecting your donor area for the future, not simply the highest number.

How long until I see my final results?

In the first weeks the transplanted hairs shed while the roots stay safely in place. New growth usually appears around months three to four, the change becomes clearly visible around month six, and the final result settles at around 12 to 18 months. Every patient's timeline is a little different, and the team checks in with you along the way.

How many days should I stay in Turkey?

Most patients stay around three days: arrival and consultation, the procedure day, then the first wash and a final check before flying home. Your coordinator plans the schedule with you, including transfers and accommodation, so you always know what happens next.

Estemoon patient giving a thumbs up on the day of the procedure

Hair transplant basics in short stories

Short visual guides from Dr. Yaşar Okan Alkan and Estemoon. Swipe through them, or tap a story to open it full size.

Explained step by step

Meet Dr. Yaşar Okan Alkan: your hair journey at Estemoon, from the first message to the final result

Hairline design: your new hairline is drawn and checked with you before anything starts

FUE in three steps: extract, open, implant

FUE or DHI: how the two techniques differ

Donor area: grafts are taken evenly from the back and sides of the head

Final result: most of the change shows between months 4 and 12, the full result at 12 to 18 months

Aftercare: your first 10 days after a hair transplant

Beard transplant: single grafts placed one by one

Online assessment: start with four photos of your hair

Myth or fact? Quick questions

Quick question 1 of 5: when does new hair start to grow?

Answer 1 of 5: new hair usually appears around month 3 to 4

Myth or fact 2 of 5: transplanted hair falls out for good

Answer 2 of 5: a myth, the roots stay and grow new hair

Quick question 3 of 5: where is the donor area?

Answer 3 of 5: the back and sides of the head

Myth or fact 4 of 5: you can hit the gym the day after

Answer 4 of 5: a myth, light walks come first

Quick question 5 of 5: how many hairs does a scalp hold?

General information, not medical advice. Your own plan is confirmed at your consultation.

Watch our patients

Short videos from Estemoon patients. Tap a video to play it.

Happy patients: cover of an Estemoon patient video — Happy patients

Patient stories: cover of an Estemoon patient video — Patient stories

What our patients say

Reviews on Google are posted directly by patients. Here are a few five-star reviews from Estemoon patients.

4.8 ★ Google rating · more than 1,400 patient reviews · Read all reviews on Google

★★★★★

“I recently had a hair transplant procedure at Estemoon, and I couldn't be happier with the entire experience. From the initial consultation to the post-op follow-ups, the team was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely …”

Silviu C. · Google review

★★★★★

“My case manager Eni was very helpful and guided me completely through booking the transplant to the end of the prodcedure and was very quick to reply and considering the time difference of Canada and Turkiye. She made it simple and organized.”

Naveen H. · Google review

★★★★★

“I have finally found myself to do hair transplant in turkey Istanbul at Estemoon Hair Transplant Center. From the day I have arrived to the airport to the hotel they welcomed me so kindly and so friendly. …”

Yacob N. · Google review

★★★★★

“I had my hair transplant here and im very happy for my experience. The transportation was well organized the clinic on top. I highly reccommend to all of you guys. Can't wait for the final results.”

Raja S. · Google review

Results from our team

A selection of hair transplant results from Estemoon patients treated by Dr. Okan's team. Each result depends on the patient's hair structure and donor area, and individual results vary.

Hair transplant case 01, before – Estemoon

Hair transplant case 01, after – Estemoon

Hair transplant case 02, before – Estemoon

Hair transplant case 02, after – Estemoon

Hair transplant case 03, before – Estemoon

Hair transplant case 03, after – Estemoon

Hair transplant case 04, before – Estemoon

Hair transplant case 04, after – Estemoon

Hair transplant case 05, before – Estemoon

Hair transplant case 05, after – Estemoon

Hair transplant case 06, before – Estemoon

Hair transplant case 06, after – Estemoon

Dr. Okan with Oğuzhan and Büşra of the medical team

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