Based in Istanbul, Turkey, Dr. Emrah Cinik is a physician who specializes in hair loss and hair transplantation procedures. In 2002, he obtained his medical degree from Uludağ University in Bursa, Turkey and afterward pursued a medical esthetician program. This led him to founding his medical aesthetic center in 2007, where he helps patients understand and correct issues relating to hair loss.

Hair is a source of pride for both men and women, and its appearance can ultimately affect the way we view ourselves. Unfortunately, hair can change due to age, certain medical conditions, and genetics.

“Beauty comes from within. However, sometimes we may not see this beauty,” says Dr. Cinik. “Whenever we look at the mirror, we criticize ourselves — our nose, facial structure, or skin imperfections. After a while, these flaws begin to affect psychology, and depression can turn into big problems, such as lack of self-confidence and isolation from society.”

Dr. Cinik explains, “It is my greatest happiness to see my patients rediscover their inner beauty and to see their self-esteem rise. I love that people feel happy when they look in the mirror after the hair transplant operation. It makes me happy to see they are at peace with themselves.”

At Dr. Cinik’s medical aesthetic clinic for hair loss in Istanbul, his goal isn’t to just see patients once and then never again. He and staff establish an ongoing, personal relationship with the people who walk through their doors. This authentic, trust-based care for his clientele has earned him recognition as Turkish Physician of the Year. He has also been a recipient of the Patient Service Award every year since 2015.

“I consult with all patients who step into our hospital. As with dreams, hair is individual. The hairline of one person is different from another,” he says. “My aim is to achieve the perfect result and to make our patients leave happy.”

Dr. Cinik is able to achieve exemplary results with his patients because of the relationships he builds with them, and also because of his expertise in the field. He and his staff are fully trained in the three primary procedures for hair loss and transplantation: Sapphire, FUE, and Manuel FUE.

Sapphire uses blades made of sapphire—a very sharp precious stone. Unlike traditional U-shaped steel blades, sapphire blades have a much sharper V-shape that allows a shorter healing process compared to other hair transplant operations.

“In the Manual FUE technique, follicular units are removed manually from the skin by rotating the punch by hand. It allows higher hair density and a higher survival rate of grafts,” says Dr. Cinik.

For the FUE method, Dr. Cinik explains that the donor area must be ideal in order to achieve excellent results. This technique provides a more natural, healthy, and high-density head of hair.

To determine the best treatment approach for your case and to begin your hair recovery journey, schedule a consultation with Dr. Cinik.