Postpartum Hair Loss
Excessive hair shedding 2-6 months after childbirth — usually temporary.
Primarily affects
women
About this condition
Postpartum hair loss (a form of telogen effluvium) affects up to 50% of new mothers, typically 2-6 months after delivery. Hormonal shifts cause many follicles to enter resting phase simultaneously, then shed together. Usually resolves within 12 months without intervention; supportive care speeds recovery.
Common symptoms
- •heavy shedding
- •thin spots
- •recent pregnancy
- •reduced volume
Recommended treatments
Evidence-based options used by specialists for postpartum hair loss.
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
Red light therapy caps/devices used to stimulate scalp follicles.
Learn moreMedication Consultation (Minoxidil / Finasteride)
Specialist consultation for FDA-approved hair loss medications.
Learn moreMesotherapy
Micro-injections of vitamins, minerals, and growth factors into the scalp.
Learn morePRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
Patient's own blood concentrated and injected to stimulate follicles.
Learn moreClinics specializing in Postpartum Hair Loss
These clinics highlight this condition as a clinical specialty.
Smile Hair Clinic
Istanbul · est. 2018
First and only hair transplant clinic worldwide with Temos A-rated certification. 5.0 Trustpilot with 4,044+ verified reviews.
€3,500 – €5,800
Sule Hair Transplant
Istanbul · est. 2016
JCI, ISO, TUV Rheinland, ISHRS accredited. Perfect 5.0 Trustpilot rating. 10,000+ operations.
€3,200 – €4,800
Other clinics treating this condition
General hair clinics that treat this condition as part of their practice.
HLC Hairline Clinic
Ankara · est. 2008
Premium Ankara clinic — manual FUE performed by surgeons only, no assistants. Doctor-led care.
€4,500 – €7,500
Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic
Istanbul · est. 2004
Established hair clinic since 2004, 22+ years experience. Dr. Aygin personally oversees every operation.
€3,000 – €5,000
Cosmedica Clinic
Istanbul · est. 2007
20,000+ operations over 16 years. Dr. Levent Acar internationally recognized for Micro Sapphire FUE.
€3,000 – €4,800
Sapphire Hair Clinic
Istanbul · est. 2017
Operates within Istinye University Hospital. Dr. Okan Morkoç, ISHRS associate member. Hospital A-License.
€3,200 – €5,000
ASMED Surgical Medical Center
Istanbul · est. 2007
FUE-exclusive clinic founded by Dr. Koray Erdoğan, ISHRS and ESHRS member. Known for Sequential FUE technique and KE-Bot donor planning system.
€4,500 – €7,500
Vera Clinic
Istanbul · est. 2013
40,000+ operations since 2013. 4.8 Trustpilot, popular among European patients with all-inclusive packages.
€2,500 – €4,200
MedArt Hair
Istanbul · est. 2018
Boutique clinic — maximum 3 patients per day. Limited-volume model with full surgeon attention.
€3,800 – €5,500
Now Hair Time
Istanbul
Ultra-Dense Hair Transplant specialist — up to 5,000 grafts in a single session. Patient-focused.
€2,500 – €4,000
Hair of Istanbul
Istanbul
High-density hair transplant specialist. Advanced FUE with high graft survival focus.
€2,800 – €4,500