Dr. Rasime Erkan
Dermatology Specialist, Hair Center of Turkey
Introduction
Dr. Rasime Erkan is a highly respected dermatologist with over 35 years of clinical experience in skin, hair, and aesthetic medicine.
At Hair Center of Turkey, she plays a crucial role in integrating dermatological expertise into every hair transplant procedure, ensuring both scalp health and optimal graft survival.
Professional Background & Credentials
Medical Education: Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1981.
Specialization in Dermatology: Completed dermatology specialization in 1988 at Istanbul University’s Department of Dermatology.
Chief Physician Role: In 1992, Dr. Erkan was appointed as Chief Physician at her hospital, serving in both leadership and specialist roles until 2005.
Private Practice / Clinic: In 1997, she founded Lazermed Beauty Center, where she practiced dermatology, aesthetics, and hair-related treatments.
Professional Affiliations: Member of Turkish Dermatology Association, Istanbul Dermatology & Venereal Diseases Association, and Aesthetic & Cosmetic Dermatology Association.
Role at Hair Center of Turkey
Dr. Erkan joined Hair Center of Turkey (formally since 2017) and works closely with founder Sinan Özer to build a dermatology-supported hair restoration protocol.
Her contributions include:
- Preoperative dermatologic diagnosis (scalp health, skin conditions, follicular environment)
- Oversight of scalp preparation, management of conditions like eczema, fungal infections, alopecia, etc.
- Postoperative dermatologic care and monitoring for complications
- Protocol development for safe and hygienic practices in hair transplant surgeries
- Mentoring and training fellow specialists in integrating dermatology with surgical hair restoration
From clinic sources, she is credited with supervising much of the medical side of over 5,000 hair transplant operations within the clinic.
Areas of Expertise & Services
Beyond her role in hair restoration, Dr. Erkan’s dermatological and aesthetic competencies include:
- Diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases: acne, eczema, scarring, pigmentation, fungal conditions, alopecia, etc.
- Medical aesthetic procedures: PRP, mesotherapy, botox, filler, anti-aging skin therapies.
- Application of dermatology knowledge to maximize transplant success ensuring that transplanted hair grows into healthy scalp tissue
Patient Feedback & Reputation
Dr Rasime Erkan has an overall rating of 5.0 on RealSelf; patients praise her professionalism, clear explanations and natural results.
One patient review states:
‘My treatment was carried out by Dr Rasime Erkan… The results look natural… The care and attention from her team were excellent.’
The medical supervision role at every stage of the procedure is also highlighted in the clinical press.
Mission and Philosophy
Dr Erkan’s clinical philosophy is based on holistic and evidence-based care:
He believes that hair transplantation is not merely a surgical procedure, but a dermatologically informed process; skin health is fundamental to long-term success.
His approach is patient-centred; safety, transparency and natural results are paramount.
He is committed to continuous learning and international best practices; he follows dermatology and aesthetic medicine conferences and scientific developments.
