New Zealand's Original
Hair Transplant Clinic
FUE hair restoration performed by a specialist plastic surgeon — with the anatomy expertise, surgical precision, and ongoing aftercare that a hair-only technician or GP simply cannot offer.
ISHRSFull Member
FEBOPRASEuropean Board
NZAPSNZ Plastic Surgeons
ASAPSAesthetic Surgery
ISAPSIntl Aesthetic
ANZBCPSBoard Certified
A Hair Transplant is Surgery. Treat it Like One.
Many hair transplant providers are not surgeons. Bülent Yaprak is a specialist plastic, reconstructive and hand surgeon — certified by the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (FEBOPRAS), the qualification recognised by the Medical Council of New Zealand as equivalent to FRACS.
That depth of surgical training changes what's possible. Understanding how tissues heal, how nerves respond, how skin behaves under different tensions — these are plastic surgery fundamentals. They're what make the difference between a hair transplant that looks natural and one that doesn't.
- Deep knowledge of facial anatomy means hairline design is natural, not formulaic
- Surgical tissue-handling skills preserve graft survival rates
- If complications arise, Bülent can manage them — a hair technician cannot
- You are treated and followed up by the same surgeon throughout
- MCNZ-registered and accountable — the same standard as any specialist surgeon
Thinking About Turkey or India? Read This First.
Overseas hair transplant packages look attractive — but there's a well-documented problem that thousands of patients discover too late. The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery launched a global campaign specifically to warn patients about what's really happening in many overseas clinics.
- ⚠Surgeon switching — the doctor you see online may never enter the room
- ⚠General anaesthetic used so you can't see who's performing your surgery
- ⚠Overharvesting — too many grafts removed, permanently damaging your donor area
- ⚠No local follow-up, no NZ legal recourse, ACC unlikely to cover complications
- ✓At Yaprak Hair Clinic — Bülent performs every graft personally, under local anaesthetic, with 12 months of included follow-up
Before & After — Hamilton NZ Patients
Natural-looking outcomes from procedures performed at Yaprak Hair Clinic. Individual results vary.
How the Process Works
From your first enquiry to your final result — here's what to expect at Yaprak Hair Clinic.
Send Your Photos
Complete our contact form and attach photos of your hair loss (front, top, sides, back). Bülent reviews them personally and gives you an honest estimate of how many grafts you'd need — and whether you're a good candidate. No cost, no obligation.
Face-to-Face Consultation — $267
Meet Bülent in Hamilton. He examines your scalp, donor area, and hair characteristics in person, then finalises your hairline design and graft plan. You leave knowing exactly what's possible and what it will cost. No pressure to proceed.
Procedure Day — A Full Day
Arrive 8:30am at 83c Tristram Street. You'll be face-down for extraction, then on your side, then sitting up for implantation — typically finishing 4–6pm. Lunch is provided. Movies on. Local anaesthetic only. Bülent's team are with you the whole day.
Follow-Up & Growth
Bülent's nurse checks your grafts the morning after. Keep your head elevated for the first week, avoid activity for 10–14 days while grafts settle. Results build from 4–6 months — full result at 12 months. Local follow-up included throughout.
What Does a Hair Transplant Cost in NZ?
We believe in being upfront about cost. Every patient is different — the number of grafts needed depends on your degree of hair loss, donor hair availability, and your goals.
After your photo review we'll give you a personalised estimate. There are no hidden fees — your quote covers the surgeon, nursing team, facility, and all follow-up appointments.
Full Pricing Details →All quotes confirmed after personal assessment. Pricing includes surgeon fee, nursing team, facility, and follow-up care. No payment plans — exact cost provided before any commitment.
Bülent Yaprak — Specialist Plastic Surgeon
Bülent trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Istanbul University — one of the world's highest-volume plastic surgery programmes — under twelve internationally recognised professors. He later completed hand surgery and plastic surgery fellowships in New Zealand, and served as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Waikato Hospital for over a decade, including two years as Clinical Director.
In 2015, he founded Yaprak Hair Clinic — New Zealand's first dedicated hair transplant clinic. He became the first surgeon in New Zealand to achieve Full Member status with the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). He continues to attend ISHRS conferences and international surgical observerships each year to stay at the forefront of the field.
Hair transplantation is a secondary specialty alongside his plastic surgery practice — which means every hair transplant patient benefits from a surgeon whose primary expertise is in operating on the human body at the highest level.
Hair Transplant FAQ
More questions answered on our full FAQ page.
Ready to Find Out If You're a Candidate?
Send us photos of your hair loss and Bülent will give you an honest, personalised assessment. No obligation. Just clarity.
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