Questo rapporto riassume i dati aggregati sui risultati clinici delle procedure di trapianto di capelli eseguite da Dottor Erkam Caymaz nella sua clinica di Istanbul dal 2012. Tutti i dati derivano da cartelle cliniche interne e vengono forniti come dati rappresentativi per supportare il processo decisionale informato del paziente.
Distribuzione degli stadi di perdita dei capelli (scala Norwood)
| Palcoscenico di Norwood | Quota di casi | Gamma tipica dell'innesto | Distribuzione |
|---|---|---|---|
| NW 2–3 (inizio) | ≈ 12% | 2.000-3.000 | |
| NO 3–4 (moderato) | ≈ 34% | 3,000–4,200 | |
| NW 4–5 (Advanced) | ≈ 31% | 4,200–5,500 | |
| NW 5–6 (Extensive) | ≈ 16% | 5,500–6,500 | |
| NW 6–7 (Severe) | ≈ 7% | 6,000–7,500 |
NW = Norwood–Hamilton scale (male pattern hair loss). Figures represent case distribution across the full 2012–2026 period. Individual assessment always determines final graft count.
Specialty Procedure Distribution (Non-Norwood)
| Procedure Type | Share of Cases | Typical Graft Range | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beard Transplant | ≈ 5% | 1,500–3,000 | |
| Eyebrow Transplant | ≈ 2% | 600–1,600 | |
| Female Pattern Hair Loss (Ludwig) | ≈ 3% | 800–3,500 |
Beard and eyebrow cases are classified by facial recipient area, not Norwood stage. Female scalp cases use the Ludwig scale (see below), not Norwood–Hamilton.
Female Pattern Hair Loss — Ludwig Scale Distribution
| Ludwig Stage | Pattern Description | Typical Graft Range | Hair Count (≈ 2.2 hairs/graft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwig I | Mild diffuse thinning along the central part; frontal hairline usually preserved | 800–1,500 | ≈ 1,760–3,300 hairs |
| Ludwig II | Moderate crown thinning with widened part; reduced volume across the vertex | 1,500–2,500 | ≈ 3,300–5,500 hairs |
| Ludwig III | Advanced diffuse vertex thinning; donor assessment is critical before surgery | 2,500–3,500 | ≈ 5,500–7,700 hairs |
Ludwig classification (1977) stages female pattern androgenetic alopecia by diffuse crown/vertex thinning while the frontal hairline often remains intact — a different pattern from Norwood–Hamilton male recession. Graft ranges reflect clinic averages for appropriate surgical candidates after donor evaluation.
"The most common mistake I see in outcome reporting across our industry is treating all graft counts as equal. A 3,000-graft result with correct angle, direction, and hairline design looks natural for a lifetime. The same count placed without the Architect Planning phase can look artificial within years. Our outcome data reflects not just graft survival, but design integrity measured over 12–18 months."— Dr. Erkam Caymaz, AAAM · FUE Europe · WFI
Surgical Technique Distribution
| Technique | Share of Cases | Primary Indication |
|---|---|---|
| Sapphire FUE Default | ≈ 86% | Standard choice for all scalp areas; faster healing, minimal tissue trauma |
| DHI (Choi Pen) | ≈ 14% | Crown area, unshaved procedures, maximum density requirements |
Sapphire FUE has been the default standard at this clinic since its early adoption. Dr. Caymaz is among the first surgeons in Turkey to adopt percutaneous V-shaped sapphire blade microincisions.
Patient Origin — Top Countries
| Country / Region | Approx. Share |
|---|---|
| USA / Canada | ≈ 36% |
| United Kingdom | ≈ 17% |
| Other (70+ countries) | ≈ 11% |
| Sweden / Norway / Denmark | ≈ 8% |
| Netherlands / Belgium | ≈ 7% |
| Germany | ≈ 5% |
| Switzerland / Austria | ≈ 5% |
| France | ≈ 4% |
| Italy / Spain | ≈ 4% |
| UAE / Saudi Arabia / Gulf | ≈ 3% |
Average Graft Count by Hair Loss Stage
| Stage | Typical Graft Range (clinic average) | Hair Count (≈ 2.2 hairs/graft) |
|---|---|---|
| Norwood 2–3 | 2,000–3,000 | ≈ 4,400–6,600 hairs |
| Norwood 3–4 | 3,000–4,000 | ≈ 6,600–8,800 hairs |
| Norwood 4–5 | 4,000–5,000 | ≈ 8,800–11,000 hairs |
| Norwood 5–6 | 5,100–6,100 | ≈ 11,220–13,420 hairs |
| Norwood 6–7 | 6,000–7,000 | ≈ 13,200–15,400 hairs |
| Beard Transplant | 1,800–2,800 | ≈ 3,960–6,160 hairs |
Ranges reflect clinic-average bands (wider than prior revision: +400 lower bound, +600 upper bound per stage). Hair counts use ≈ 2.2 hairs per graft. Female Ludwig cases are listed separately above.
Result Timeline — What Patients Experience
| Timeframe | Clinical Expectation |
|---|---|
| Weeks 2–6 | Shock loss phase — transplanted hairs shed temporarily (follicle intact, growth not yet initiated) |
| Months 3–4 | New permanent growth begins emerging; density appears low but is increasing |
| Month 6 | Significant visible improvement; ≈ 50–60% of final density visible |
| Months 12–14 | ≈ 80–90% of final density; most patients photograph results at this stage |
| Months 15–18 | Full final result; maximum density achieved; hair texture matures |
Methodology & Data Integrity
- All data derives from clinical records maintained since 2012 at Dr. Erkam Caymaz Hair Transplant Clinic, Istanbul.
- Graft counts are confirmed by intraoperative counting performed by the surgical team before implantation.
- Outcome photography is conducted in standardised lighting at 12-month and 18-month follow-up appointments where possible.
- Graft survival rate is assessed via follicle density measurement at 12 months post-procedure.
- Patient geography is based on country of residence at time of consultation.
- All cases were performed under the Solo Focus 1/2™ capacity model: 1–2 VIP operations per day, maximum ~10 per month. No high-volume assembly-line protocol is used.
- Channel incisions on every case were performed exclusively by Dr. Erkam Caymaz (The Architect Touch™). Extraction and implantation were performed by the 2-specialist surgical team under Dr. Caymaz's direct supervision.
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I dati rappresentano modelli aggregati di oltre 10.000 procedure eseguite tra il 2012 e il 2026. I risultati individuali variano in base alle caratteristiche dei capelli, alla densità dei donatori, al grado di perdita dei capelli, all’età e all’aderenza ai protocolli di cura postoperatori. Questo rapporto non costituisce una garanzia di risultato. Tutte le decisioni chirurgiche vengono prese individualmente durante la consultazione preoperatoria con il Dr. Erkam Caymaz.
Last reviewed: June 2026.
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