Henesis Clinic Medical Team

Dr. Nora Derin, MD

Senior Hair Restoration Physician at Henesis Clinic

Dr. Derin’s clinical work focuses on DHI and unshaven implantation strategies, female hair restoration, diffuse thinning assessment, preservation of existing hair, and case-specific donor planning.

Henesis Clinic · Istanbul, Türkiye

  • Medical title Licensed Medical Doctor (MD)
  • Clinical role Senior Hair Restoration Physician
  • Clinical focus DHI · Unshaven · Female Hair
  • Languages Turkish · English
  • 12+Years

    Medical Experience

  • 10+Years

    Hair Restoration Experience

  • 44

    Published Henesis Cases

Profile overview

At a Glance

Current role
Senior Hair Restoration Physician, Henesis Clinic
Medical experience
12+ years
Hair restoration experience
10+ years
Clinical focus
DHI, unshaven DHI, female hair restoration, diffuse thinning, crown planning and existing-hair preservation
Published Henesis cases
44 documented clinical cases
Languages
Turkish — Native · English — Professional Working Proficiency (C1)

Medical profile

About Dr. Nora Derin

Dr. Nora Derin has worked as a physician since 2014 and in hair restoration since 2016. At Henesis Clinic, her clinical work focuses on DHI, unshaven workflows, female hair restoration, crown planning and donor preservation.

Her work with female pattern hair loss and diffuse thinning begins with suitability assessment and careful candidate selection. Donor stability, existing hair, likely progression and non-surgical considerations are reviewed before transplantation is recommended.

Her approach combines case-specific donor planning, direction and distribution control, preservation of existing hair and long-term donor management rather than maximum-graft targeting.

Doctor-led care

Clinical Responsibilities at Henesis Clinic

For cases assigned to Dr. Derin, she is responsible for medical assessment, donor and existing-hair evaluation, treatment planning, recipient-area design, recipient-site creation and final clinical review. Graft extraction and placement are performed by trained technicians under physician supervision, while anaesthesia is administered by an anaesthesiologist.

  • 01Pre-operative medical assessment
  • 02Donor-area and existing-hair evaluation
  • 03Treatment planning and approval
  • 04Hairline or recipient-area design
  • 05Recipient-site creation
  • 06Medical supervision of graft extraction
  • 07Medical supervision of graft placement and the DHI implantation workflow
  • 08Post-procedure clinical review

Treatment authority

Areas of Clinical Focus

Treatment methods are selected after individual assessment and according to clinical suitability.

Diffuse Thinning & Existing-Hair Preservation

Assessment before surgery, with particular attention to non-transplanted hair and future progression.

Crown Restoration

Directional mapping, visual coverage planning and donor-demand management.

Donor Preservation

Long-term donor planning rather than maximum-graft targeting.

Special clinical interest

Approach to DHI, Unshaven DHI & Female Hair Restoration

DHI and unshaven approaches require precise distribution, direction and angle planning while working around existing hair. No-shave suitability depends on recipient access, donor strategy, the patient’s existing hairstyle and the requirements of the individual case.

For female pattern hair loss and diffuse thinning, candidate selection comes first. Existing-hair preservation, donor longevity and future progression are considered before a surgical plan is recommended.

10+ Years of DHI Experience8+ years with unshaven DHI workflows · 8+ years with female hair-restoration and diffuse-thinning cases

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Medical background

Education, Training & Credentials

Dr. Derin’s medical education and subsequent training include formal medical education in Türkiye and dedicated practical training in cutaneous techniques, DHI implantation and unshaven workflows.

Medical Education

  • Ege University Faculty of Medicine
  • MD · Turkish Medical Program with English Preparatory Year · 2014
  • Dr. Derin graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 2014 after completing the Turkish medical curriculum with an English preparatory year.

Postgraduate Clinical Training

  • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
  • Post-Graduate Certificate Program in Cutaneous Micro-Surgical Techniques & Aesthetic Dermatology · 2014–2015
  • A one-year postgraduate clinical training and practical certificate program focused on cutaneous microsurgical techniques and aesthetic dermatology.

Hair Restoration Training

  • London Hair Restoration Academy (LHRA)
  • Advanced DHI & Micro-Surgical Implantation Hands-On Masterclass · 2016
  • Advanced practical training in DHI implantation workflows, micro-surgical graft handling and recipient-area placement strategies.

ECAMS Training

  • European College of Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery (ECAMS)
  • Certified Training in Advanced Unshaven DHI Techniques & Follicular Unit Placement · 2018

Professional standing

Professional Memberships

Istanbul Medical Chamber

Active Member

Turkish Medical Association

Active Member

European College of Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery (ECAMS)

Active Member

Clinical career

Professional Experience

  1. Henesis Clinic, Istanbul

    Senior Hair Restoration Physician

  2. Acıbadem Healthcare Group, Istanbul

    Senior Hair Restoration Physician · Clinical focus: DHI & unshaven workflows

  3. Anadolu Medical Center, Kocaeli & Istanbul

    Aesthetic Physician & Clinical Researcher

  4. Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, İzmir & Istanbul

    Physician / General Medical Practitioner · Compulsory public medical service

Documented treatment results

Patient Cases Treated by Dr. Nora Derin

Explore representative DHI, female hair-restoration, and unshaven cases from Dr. Derin’s documented case library. Individual results vary.

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Medical review

Medical Content Reviewed by Dr. Nora Derin

4 current pages are attributed to Dr. Derin for review of medical accuracy, responsible treatment information, and appropriate patient guidance.

Clinical philosophy

Precision Begins With Suitability

Clinical planning for female thinning and unshaven DHI procedures should prioritize existing-hair preservation, precise angular insertion and donor longevity over aggressive graft-count targets.

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