Author / Medical Reviewer
Dr. Zafer Ulusan
Internal Medicine Specialist · Co-founder
MD
Dr. Zafer Ulusan graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1983 and completed his specialization in internal medicine in 1989. His professional background includes hospital management. In 2004, he began training and work in medical aesthetics and hair restoration through Ulusan Private Health Company. He co-founded the clinic with Dr. Sibel Ulusan.
Role at the clinic
Dr. Zafer Ulusan carries out consultations, medical assessments, treatment planning and hairline design. He oversees the clinic’s medical operations, technology and work on current supportive treatments.
Articles written or medically reviewed
What Is the Best Age for a Hair Transplant?
There is no single perfect age for a hair transplant. Learn why surgeons often approach patients under 25 cautiously and how hair-loss stability, donor quality, and future progression determine the right time for surgery.
Can Low Iron Levels Cause Hair Loss?
Low iron stores may contribute to diffuse hair shedding, particularly in people with telogen effluvium. Learn how ferritin relates to hair loss, when testing makes sense, and why iron supplements are not appropriate for everyone.
How hair transplant techniques evolved: FUT, FUE and today's tools
How hair transplant techniques evolved, what FUT and FUE mean, and where DHI, sapphire blades, robotics and PRP fit into treatment.
In My 20s. How Should I Deal With Hair Loss?
Hair loss can begin in your twenties, but early thinning does not always mean permanent baldness. Learn how to identify the cause, protect existing hair, and decide when treatment or transplantation may be appropriate.
Is Shaving Needed for a Hair Transplant?
Shaving is not always mandatory in hair transplantation; depending on the technique to be applied, the number of grafts, hair structure, and individual expectations, shaved, partially shaved, or unshaven methods can be preferred.
Why Is PRP Used During Graft Implantation in a Hair Transplant?
Learn why PRP may be used during hair transplant graft implantation to support early graft recovery, healing, and hair growth.
Can Zinc Deficiency Cause Hair Loss?
This article explains how zinc deficiency may affect hair, which types of hair loss can be associated with low zinc levels, and why identifying the underlying cause of hair loss is essential before starting supplements.
Is Local Anesthesia Safe for Hair Transplant?
Discover how local anesthesia is administered during hair transplant, what you will feel during the procedure, and what factors are evaluated before the surgery.
Stem Cell Therapy for Hair: Clinical Insights
Stem cell therapy is a promising, but still researched, regenerative approach for androgenetic alopecia that aims to regenerate hair follicles and promote hair growth.
Can You Take Blood Thinners After a Hair Transplant?
Learn when it is safe to resume blood thinners after a hair transplant, why medication timing matters, and how coordinated medical care supports a safe recovery.
When Is Safe to Exercise After Hair Transplant
Learn when it is safe to return to the gym after a hair transplant and how to protect your newly transplanted grafts during recovery.
Which Is Better: Oral or Topically Applied Minoxidil?
Low-dose oral minoxidil is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to topical minoxidil, but which option offers the best results, safety, and ease of use in treating hair loss?
Can SMP Help with Hair Loss?
SMP is a non-surgical procedure that camouflages hair loss, provides a denser hair appearance, does not stimulate hair growth, but offers aesthetic results.
What Are the Genetic Causes of Hair Loss?
Genetic factors in hair loss, particularly in conditions like androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, play a crucial role in accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment planning by influencing the risk, age of onset, progression, and response to treatment.
Usefulness of Ozone Therapy in Hair Transplant
Ozone therapy, used as an adjunct in hair transplant, is notable for its potential to increase tissue oxygenation, reduce inflammation, and promote wound healing.
Does a Hair Transplant Hurt During the Procedure?
Hair transplantation is generally painless thanks to local anesthesia, and any minor postoperative discomfort usually disappears within a few days for most patients.
Why Is Local Anesthesia Preferred for Hair Transplant Procedures?
Local anesthesia used in hair transplantation offers a safer procedure while keeping the patient awake, and improves results by promoting healthy graft retention.
What Does “Hair Mill” Mean in Hair Restoration?
While hair mill clinics focus on low cost and high volume, surgeon experience, patient safety, and personalized care are critical for quality hair transplantation.
How Aging Affects Hair Loss?
Can Pumpkin Seed Oil Improve Hair Growth?
Pumpkin seed oil may offer modest support for hair growth in patients with early-stage androgenetic alopecia, particularly as a natural adjunct to evidence-based medical treatments.
Psychological Symptoms of Finasteride
How to Prepare for the Hair Transplant Operation
Rosemary Oil for Hair: What Do We Know About Its Effectiveness?
Although rosemary oil has shown potential to promote hair growth in some studies, hair transplantation remains the most reliable and permanent solution for advanced hair loss.
Biotin for Hair Growth: Is it Useful?
Biotin can support hair health in cases of deficiency, but for hereditary hair loss, hair transplantation is usually the most effective treatment option for permanent results.
Trichotillomania: Can Hair Transplant Be a Solution?
Trikotillomani sonrasında saç ekimi, saç yolma çıkışını kontrol etmek, kalıcı saç kaybı doğal ve kalıcı sonuçlarla onarmaya yardımcı olabilir.
What Is Post-Finasteride Syndrome and Is Finasteride Safe for Hair Loss Treatment?
How Smoking Impacts on Hair Loss
Smoking can accelerate hair loss by reducing blood flow to hair follicles and increasing inflammation; however, early intervention and treatment can help protect hair health.
What’s the Link Between Vitamin D and Alopecia Areata?
What Does the Hamilton-Norwood Scale Tell Us About Hair Loss?
What are the Causes of Hair Loss?
Exosome Therapy in Hair Loss: How It is Administered?
What do we know about PRP
How Do Experts Design a Natural-Looking Hairline?
Minoxidil and Hair Transplant
Minoxidil is a commonly used treatment for hair loss that can help promote regrowth and slow thinning; however, understanding its benefits, limitations, and long-term role is crucial when considering hair restoration options.