Assessment before flying
Send clear front, top, side, hairline, and donor-area photos. The aim is to understand candidacy, donor strength, hairline goals, and whether Sapphire FUE or DHI is appropriate before travel is discussed.
Hair Transplant from the UK & Ireland to Istanbul
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Sapphire FUE, DHI, UK photo assessment, Istanbul travel coordination, and remote aftercare planning
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How does Hair Aesthetic Clinic support UK patients travelling to Istanbul?
Hair Aesthetic Clinic supports UK patients with photo-based assessment before travel, Sapphire FUE or DHI planning, realistic donor and hairline guidance, Istanbul airport transfer and hotel coordination, procedure-day support, and remote aftercare after the patient returns home. The final plan is shared after doctor review of photos, medical history, and treatment goals.
Hair transplant for UK patients
Sapphire FUE, DHI, hairline design, Istanbul travel planning, and UK aftercare support
Sapphire FUE hair transplant
A channel-opening technique planned around natural direction, donor preservation, and realistic density for UK patients travelling to Istanbul.
→DHI hair transplant
Direct implantation planning for selected cases where graft handling, existing hair, and placement control are the priority.
→Hairline design
Age-appropriate hairline planning that avoids an over-low or artificial look and considers future hair loss progression.
→UK photo assessment
Start from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, or anywhere in the UK with clear photos before booking flights.
→Travel and hotel coordination
Airport transfer, hotel stay, clinic timing, and return-flight planning are handled as one patient journey.
→Remote aftercare
After you return to the UK, follow-up continues with photo reviews, washing guidance, recovery checkpoints, and direct coordinator contact.
→UK Hair Transplant Knowledge Hub
Detailed guides for UK patients comparing hair transplant options in Turkey
These guides answer the questions UK patients usually search before contacting a clinic: suitability, cost factors, Sapphire FUE, DHI, travel planning, and aftercare after returning home.
UK to Turkey hair transplant guide
Assessment, Istanbul travel timing, clinic schedule, recovery planning, and what UK patients should confirm before booking flights.
Read guideTurkey hair transplant cost for UK patients
Understand what affects package scope and why cost should be reviewed with suitability, donor area, technique, travel, and aftercare.
Read guideSapphire FUE hair transplant in Turkey
A UK patient guide to Sapphire FUE, hairline direction, channel planning, donor management, and Istanbul travel flow.
Read guideDHI hair transplant in Turkey
A UK patient guide to DHI planning, candidacy, existing hair considerations, and how it compares with Sapphire FUE.
Read guideDHI vs Sapphire FUE for UK patients
A practical UK patient comparison of DHI and Sapphire FUE: suitability, donor planning, density, travel timing, and aftercare.
Read guideHair transplant aftercare after returning to the UK
Washing, sleeping, travel, swelling, photo updates, and what UK patients should monitor after an Istanbul hair transplant.
Read guideHairline design for UK patients
A UK guide to natural hairline design, age-appropriate planning, density, temple shape, and avoiding an artificial result.
Read guideCrown hair transplant for UK patients
A UK guide to crown hair transplant planning, donor limits, whorl direction, density expectations, and staged treatment.
Read guideHair transplant repair for UK patients
A UK guide to repair hair transplant planning after unnatural hairline, poor density, overharvesting, scars, or previous failed work.
Read guideFemale hair transplant for UK patients
A UK guide to female hair transplant suitability, diagnosis, donor planning, hairline lowering, traction loss, and realistic expectations.
Read guideDonor area management for UK patients
A UK guide to donor preservation, safe extraction, overharvesting risk, graft planning, and long-term hair transplant strategy.
Read guideFemale pattern hair loss
Diagnosis-first planning for UK women considering hair transplant surgery in Turkey.
Read guideMenopause hair loss planning
Guidance for menopause-era thinning, diagnosis, donor safety, and transplant suitability.
Read guideNo-shave FUE for UK patients
Privacy-focused guide to unshaven and partial-shave FUE trade-offs in Turkey.
Read guideAfro and curly hair transplant
Curly follicle extraction, CCCA screening, traction alopecia, and natural design.
Read guideDonor overharvesting repair
Repair options for UK patients with depleted, patchy, or scarred FUE donor areas.
Read guideSecond hair transplant session
Timing, donor reserve, density, crown priority, and repair planning after a first procedure.
Read guideCrown vs hairline planning
How UK patients should prioritise grafts between frontal framing and crown coverage.
Read guideHairline lowering vs transplant
Comparison of high-forehead correction, recession treatment, scarring, and donor trade-offs.
Read guideBeard transplant in Turkey
Patchy beard, moustache, facial angle planning, donor choice, and UK aftercare.
Read guideEyebrow transplant in Turkey
Precision guide to eyebrow shape, single-hair grafting, direction, trimming, and risks.
Read guideHair transplant suitability check
A diagnosis-first suitability guide for UK patients before booking surgery in Turkey.
Read guideMedical history before hair transplant
What UK patients should disclose before hair transplant travel to Turkey.
Read guideDiabetes and hair transplant
UK patient guide to diabetes, wound healing, infection risk, and Turkey hair transplant planning.
Read guideBlood pressure and hair transplant
Planning elective hair transplant surgery when UK patients have hypertension.
Read guideBlood thinners and hair transplant
Anticoagulant and antiplatelet planning for UK patients before Turkey travel.
Read guideLocal anaesthetic and allergy guide
Allergy, latex, antiseptic, and local anaesthetic planning for UK hair transplant patients.
Read guideFlying after hair transplant in Turkey
UK and Ireland guide to flying after hair transplant in Turkey: return-flight timing, swelling, DVT risk, airport comfort, and when to ask for medical advice.
Read guideWarning signs after returning to UK
Post-op warning signs and when UK patients should seek urgent local medical care.
Read guideFUE vs FUT: practical comparison for UK patients
How to choose between two donor-harvesting methods, based on density goals, recovery expectations, visible scarring, and donor preservation.
Read guideUK-to-Istanbul travel itinerary for hair transplant
A practical UK itinerary template: booking sequence, transfers, clinic timing, rest window, and return planning.
Read guidePost-op GP handover pathway for UK patients
A GP-ready handoff checklist to continue recovery care safely after returning to the UK.
Read guideHidden cost audit for UK transplant packages
A checklist to detect hidden travel, medication, and aftercare costs in hair-transplant packages so UK patients can compare clinics transparently.
Read guideClinic hygiene checklist for medical tourism surgery
What UK patients should ask in advance about sterile protocols, cleaning routines, and post-op infection prevention.
Read guideSunlight and swimming protocol after hair transplant
Practical UK guidance for UV exposure, chlorine, sunscreen and swim scheduling during the first months after surgery.
Read guideAnesthesia risk questions for UK patients
Key questions about local and sedation options, monitoring, fasting, and medication continuity before medical travel surgery.
Read guideReturn flight and jet lag planning after hair transplant
A recovery-safe return strategy covering hydration, sleep alignment, swelling control, and red-flag escalation during travel days.
Read guideScalp wash and shampoo protocol for UK patients
A simple UK-focused phase-based scalp cleansing sequence to reduce irritation while protecting graft zones.
Read guideDHI vs Sapphire FUE vs FUT for UK patients
A practical UK comparison of DHI, Sapphire FUE, and FUT by donor profile, density target, scarring preference, recovery logistics, and travel planning.
Read guidePhoto assessment checklist for UK patients
How to prepare clinic-ready photos for UK-to-Turkey hair transplant review: lighting, angles, donor views, timeline context, and medical disclosure.
Read guidePhoto documentation protocol for UK patients
A practical UK-ready checklist for medical photos before, during, and after Istanbul travel to support assessment, surgery-day planning, and transparent follow-up.
Read guideMedicine hold and restart plan for UK patients
A practical UK-first medicine management framework for hair transplant patients, including blood thinners, blood-pressure medication, supplements, and transfer-safe restart rules.
Read guidePre-op medical clearance checklist for UK patients
A practical UK-first pre-op clearance checklist for hair transplant planning, including GP communication, contraindication checks, blood pressure review, and surgery readiness.
Read guidePre-op lab and GP report review for UK patients
How UK patients should prepare blood work, ECG, thyroid, coagulation, and GP report reviews before hair transplant travel.
Read guidePre-op risk checklist for UK hair transplant travel
A practical UK-first decision list for clinical, travel, and continuity risks before hair transplant in Turkey, including medical red flags and timeline gate logic.
Read guidePre-op rebooking protocol for UK patients
A practical protocol for safely rebooking hair transplant travel when labs, insurance, documents, or health status changes before departure.
Read guideTravel document validity triggers for UK patients
A practical framework for passport, insurance, and medical document validity checkpoints before Istanbul treatment and during rebooking transitions.
Read guideTravel clearance timeout rules for UK hair transplant patients
A practical timing matrix for pre-op clearances, medication windows, and test validity before departure to Turkey.
Read guideInsurance contingency planning for UK hair transplant travel
A pre-op contingency framework for medical travel disruptions, cancellations, and treatment delays for UK patients.
Read guideRecent illness and symptom gate for UK hair transplant travel
A practical gate for fever, respiratory symptoms, skin changes, and health shifts before finalising hair transplant travel decisions.
Read guideInsurance timing for UK hair transplant travel
A practical UK-first decision framework for pre-travel insurance timing, cancellation windows, delay claims, and treatment-related exclusions before departure.
Read guidePre-op flight change framework for UK hair transplant patients
A decision framework for changing Istanbul flights before travel, with procedure timing gates, clinic thresholds, and continuity implications clearly mapped.
Read guideWhen UK patients should cancel before hair transplant travel
A practical cancellation-timing guide for UK patients balancing safety, legal timing, insurance windows, and continuity quality.
Read guideGP notification readiness for UK patients before hair transplant
A pre-op checklist to prepare GP-facing documentation, safety notes, and communication timing before travelling to Istanbul.
Read guidePre-op insurance proof readiness for UK hair transplant travel
A practical UK-focused checklist for what patients should prepare with insurers before a Turkey hair transplant, when policies accept elective surgery and post-op follow-up.
Read guidePre-op lab review delay protocol for UK patients
A structured protocol for handling delayed bloodwork or delayed lab review before Turkey hair transplant, including timing gates and safe fallback steps.
Read guideReturn flight fallback plan for UK hair transplant patients
Decision-ready fallback planning for post-op return disruptions, including transfer timing, medical thresholds, and local escalation readiness.
Read guidePre-op symptom gate protocol for UK patients
A decision-ready symptom checklist for UK patients before flying to Turkey for hair transplant treatment.
Read guideRoute disruption escalation for UK hair transplant travel
How UK patients should escalate flight delays, missed transfers, late arrival, and changed clinic timing before travelling to Turkey.
Read guideTravel companion handoff for UK hair transplant patients
A handoff checklist for patients travelling with a partner, friend, or family member for hair transplant treatment in Turkey.
Read guidePre-op lab retest trigger guide for UK patients
Clear triggers and decision rules for when UK patients should repeat blood work, ECG, and medication labs before hair transplant travel.
Read guideClinic handoff format pack for UK patients
Download-style planning pack structure for clinic-to-UK continuity, including procedure summary, red flags, medication timing, and escalation contacts.
Read guideUK travel surgery-day preparation for hair transplant
A practical day-of-surgery timeline for UK patients: arrival timing, medication steps, transport safety, and immediate post-op requirements in Istanbul.
Read guideFlight delay contingency planning for UK transplant patients
A pre-arranged delay plan for UK-to-Istanbul hair transplant patients covering missed connections, backup clinics transfers, and safe arrival window management.
Read guideUK medical handoff checklist after hair transplant
A practical checklist to transfer treatment details from Turkey to UK health services, including follow-up triggers, local GP instructions, and medication continuity.
Read guideUK-to-Istanbul travel route guide for hair transplant
Route planning for UK patients from London, Manchester, Birmingham, and regional airports with buffer timing, transfer options, and recovery-first arrival strategy.
Read guideReturn-to-work plan after hair transplant in Turkey
A practical UK return-to-work framework by role type: desk-based, public-facing, and physical roles with visibility, comfort, and safety milestones.
Read guideCross-border medical document checklist for UK patients
A practical documentation checklist for UK patients: prescriptions, medical history summary, travel records, post-op escalation plan, and local GP handover pack.
Read guideHow to evaluate hair transplant results and proof claims
A UK guide to reviewing before/after claims responsibly: timeline labels, donor-area visibility, consistency checks, and realistic expectations for growth evidence.
Read guideHair transplant deposit and payment safety for UK patients
A decision-stage checklist for UK and Ireland patients before paying a deposit for hair transplant travel to Turkey.
Read guideHair transplant growth timeline after returning to the UK
An honest month-by-month guide to shedding, shock loss, early growth, density change, and photo follow-up after Turkey hair transplant travel.
Read guideMedical review and source policy for UK hair transplant patients
How Hair Aesthetic Clinic structures hair transplant content for medical credibility, source transparency, AI citation, and patient-safety boundaries.
Read guideWhatsApp photo consultation for UK hair transplant patients
How UK and Ireland patients can send useful hair transplant photos, medical context, and goal notes before travelling to Turkey.
Read guideHotel recovery room checklist after hair transplant in Turkey
A practical hotel-room setup checklist for UK and Ireland patients recovering in Istanbul after a hair transplant.
Read guideAirport security after hair transplant in Turkey
What UK and Ireland patients should prepare for airport security, medicines, documents, hats, and return travel after hair transplant surgery.
Read guideUK city guides
City-specific planning for major UK departure points
London to Istanbul hair transplant
Planning guide for London patients comparing Turkey hair transplant options, flight timing, assessment, hotel stay, and aftercare.
Manchester to Istanbul hair transplant
Manchester patient guide for Turkey hair transplant planning, suitability review, travel schedule, hotel support, and aftercare back in the UK.
Birmingham to Istanbul hair transplant
Birmingham and West Midlands guide to Turkey hair transplant assessment, Istanbul logistics, procedure planning, and aftercare.
Glasgow to Istanbul hair transplant
Scotland-focused guide for Glasgow patients planning Turkey hair transplant assessment, travel, procedure choice, and aftercare.
Leeds to Istanbul hair transplant
Leeds and Yorkshire guide to Turkey hair transplant planning, GP-aware continuity, transfer planning, and aftercare.
Liverpool to Istanbul hair transplant
Liverpool and Merseyside guide to Turkey hair transplant planning, GP handover, transfer planning, and aftercare.
Bristol to Istanbul hair transplant
Bristol and South West guide to Turkey hair transplant planning, transfer contingencies, GP handoff, and remote aftercare.
Edinburgh to Istanbul hair transplant
Edinburgh and Scotland guide to Turkey hair transplant assessment, Istanbul travel planning, technique choice, and UK aftercare.
Cardiff to Istanbul hair transplant
Cardiff and Wales guide to Turkey hair transplant planning, remote assessment, travel routes, Istanbul stay, and aftercare.
Dublin to Istanbul hair transplant
Dublin patient guide for Turkey hair transplant planning, remote assessment, Istanbul travel timing, hotel coordination, and aftercare after returning home.
Cork to Istanbul hair transplant
Cork patient guide for Turkey hair transplant planning, remote assessment, Istanbul travel timing, hotel coordination, and aftercare after returning home.
Galway to Istanbul hair transplant
Galway patient guide for Turkey hair transplant planning, remote assessment, Istanbul travel timing, hotel coordination, and aftercare after returning home.
Limerick to Istanbul hair transplant
Limerick patient guide for Turkey hair transplant planning, remote assessment, Istanbul travel timing, hotel coordination, and aftercare after returning home.
Oxford to Istanbul hair transplant
Oxford patient guide for Turkey hair transplant planning, remote assessment, Istanbul travel timing, hotel coordination, and aftercare after returning home.
Cambridge to Istanbul hair transplant
Cambridge patient guide for Turkey hair transplant planning, remote assessment, Istanbul travel timing, hotel coordination, and aftercare after returning home.
Southampton to Istanbul hair transplant
Southampton patient guide for Turkey hair transplant planning, remote assessment, Istanbul travel timing, hotel coordination, and aftercare after returning home.
Aberdeen to Istanbul hair transplant
Aberdeen patient guide for Turkey hair transplant planning, remote assessment, Istanbul travel timing, hotel coordination, and aftercare after returning home.
Belfast to Istanbul hair transplant
Belfast and Northern Ireland guide to Turkey hair transplant assessment, travel planning, procedure selection, and aftercare.
Newcastle to Istanbul hair transplant
Newcastle and North East England guide to Turkey hair transplant planning, remote assessment, Istanbul stay, and UK aftercare.
Sheffield to Istanbul hair transplant
Sheffield and South Yorkshire guide to medical-travel planning, donor review, transfer readiness, and post-op continuity after treatment in Istanbul.
Nottingham to Istanbul hair transplant
Nottingham and East Midlands guide to medical clearance, transfer planning, procedure readiness, and continuity of care after Istanbul treatment.
Luton to Istanbul hair transplant
Luton and UK homebase patients should align airport flexibility, suitability review, and post-op continuity before fixing treatment dates.
Swansea to Istanbul hair transplant
Wales-based patients planning Istanbul treatment should align suitability timing, weather-aware transfer planning, and post-op GP continuity before travel.
Derby to Istanbul hair transplant
Derby and East Midlands patients should connect clinical suitability with route reliability, GP continuity, and post-op warning-sign escalation for safe travel.
Wolverhampton to Istanbul hair transplant
West Midlands patients should combine suitability-first planning with transfer reliability and local care continuity for cross-border hair transplant care.
York to Istanbul hair transplant planning
Remote suitability review, transfer scheduling, and practical continuity planning for York patients combining regional travel and return-home care.
Lancaster to Istanbul hair transplant route
A practical route-aware guide for Lancaster patients covering transfers, weather risk, treatment timing, and post-op continuity with UK-based escalation.
Exeter to Istanbul hair transplant planning
Exeter-focused planning notes for clinical suitability, route planning, and GP continuity for UK patients travelling to Istanbul.
Milton Keynes to Istanbul hair transplant plan
Route-aware planning for Milton Keynes patients: transfer reliability, travel timing, and continuity support from day 1 to day 14.
Coventry to Istanbul hair transplant
West Midlands patients planning Turkey hair transplant should align suitability review, transfer reliability, and post-op continuity before fixing travel.
Chelmsford to Istanbul hair transplant
East England-focused guide for Chelmsford patients: photo-based assessment, transfer planning, transfer-time risk control, and return continuity.
Dundee to Istanbul hair transplant
Scotland-focused guide for Dundee patients considering Turkey hair transplant: route reliability, suitability flow, transfer buffers, and return continuity.
Peterborough to Istanbul hair transplant
East Midlands planning guide for Peterborough patients: assessment sequence, transfer logic, and early-return aftercare continuity.
Hull to Istanbul hair transplant
East Yorkshire patients should start with clinic suitability, then travel and transfer planning, then UK continuity for early post-op review.
Chester to Istanbul hair transplant
Chester patients should coordinate assessment, route risk, and UK continuity before confirming a Turkey hair transplant itinerary.
Worcester to Istanbul hair transplant
Worcester and West Midlands patients should use route planning only after medical timing and aftercare continuity are confirmed.
Ipswich to Istanbul hair transplant
East Anglia patients should pair clinical suitability with transfer flexibility and GP continuity before confirming Istanbul treatment travel.
Northampton to Istanbul hair transplant
Northampton patient guide for Turkey hair transplant readiness, transfer planning, technique alignment, and post-op continuity after UK return.
Lincoln to Istanbul hair transplant
Lincoln-focused travel and clinical planning guide for hair transplant in Turkey, including scheduling, transfer fallback, and return aftercare continuity.
Bath to Istanbul hair transplant
Bath patients planning hair transplant in Turkey: medical suitability, clinical method matching, route planning, and aftercare continuity after return.
Derry to Istanbul hair transplant
Derry-based guide for hair transplant in Turkey with travel buffering, remote pre-op coordination, and post-op continuity for return to Northern Ireland.
Blackpool to Istanbul hair transplant
Blackpool patient guide for Turkey hair transplant planning: suitability review, route buffering, transfer timing, and aftercare after returning to Lancashire.
Stoke-on-Trent to Istanbul hair transplant
Stoke-on-Trent planning guide for Turkey hair transplant patients with pre-op suitability review, route timing, procedure planning, and UK follow-up.
Sunderland to Istanbul hair transplant
Sunderland patient guide for Istanbul hair transplant planning with transfer contingency, suitability review, and UK-side aftercare communication.
Wigan to Istanbul hair transplant
Wigan guide to Turkey hair transplant planning, including suitability, Manchester route timing, hotel transfer support, and remote follow-up.
Reading to Istanbul hair transplant
Reading and Thames Valley patients planning for Turkey should combine suitability-first assessment with transfer timing, medication continuity, and GP handoff readiness.
Bradford to Istanbul hair transplant
Bradford-based patients should combine clinical suitability, transfer planning, and post-op continuity before booking UK to Istanbul travel for hair transplant.
Bournemouth to Istanbul hair transplant
Bournemouth and Dorset guide to medical-travel planning, donor assessment, transfer timing, and remote aftercare for hair transplant in Turkey.
Norwich to Istanbul hair transplant
Norwich and East Anglia guide to practical hair transplant planning, route strategy, GP handoff, and post-op monitoring after Turkey travel.
Brighton to Istanbul hair transplant
A South Coast planning guide for Brighton patients: pre-assessment, flight timing, transfer coordination, and practical return recovery support.
Leicester to Istanbul hair transplant
Midlands-focused guidance for Leicester patients: assessment sequence, transfer timing, and aftercare continuity for UK return.
Plymouth to Istanbul hair transplant
South West planning guide for Plymouth patients: route options, assessment timing, procedure logistics, and return recovery continuity.
Portsmouth to Istanbul hair transplant
South Coast guide for Portsmouth patients: pre-assessment, transfer alignment, and aftercare continuity for UK return.
For UK patients
Hair transplant in Turkey, planned before you book your flight
UK patients usually want clarity before committing to travel: whether they are suitable, which technique makes sense, how donor capacity will be protected, what the Istanbul schedule looks like, and what support continues after returning home.
Written plan, not pressure
You should know the proposed technique, realistic graft range, stay length, included services, and recovery milestones before making arrangements from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, or elsewhere in the UK.
Istanbul logistics
Airport transfer, hotel coordination, clinic timing, interpreter support where needed, and return-travel planning are treated as one workflow rather than separate tasks for the patient to manage alone.
Aftercare back in the UK
Follow-up continues remotely with photo reviews and recovery checkpoints. Urgent or unrelated medical symptoms should always be handled through local medical services in the UK.
UK patient package
A structured Istanbul hair-transplant journey for patients travelling from the UK.
The clinic experience is planned from first photo assessment through airport arrival, hotel stay, procedure day, aftercare instructions, and remote follow-up after you return home.
UK photo assessment before travel
Sapphire FUE or DHI planning
Airport transfer in Istanbul
Hotel and clinic schedule support
Remote follow-up after returning home
The UK patient journey to Istanbul
- 1
UK Photo Assessment
Send clear photos from home so donor area, hairline goals, existing hair, and suitability can be reviewed before travel.
- 2
Written Treatment Plan
You receive guidance on Sapphire FUE or DHI, likely graft planning, schedule, travel timing, and what is included before booking flights.
- 3
Istanbul Travel & Stay
Airport transfer, hotel coordination, clinic appointment timing, and patient support are organised around your arrival and return plan.
- 4
Operation Day
Hairline design, donor management, extraction, channel or implantation planning, and aftercare instructions are handled in a coordinated clinical flow.
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Return to the UK & Follow-up
After returning home, photo updates and remote follow-up continue while urgent or unrelated symptoms are directed to local UK medical services.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. UK patients can start with clear front, top, side, hairline, and donor-area photos. The review focuses on suitability, donor strength, realistic density, possible graft range, and whether Sapphire FUE or DHI is more appropriate.
- DHI uses a more direct implantation workflow, while Sapphire FUE gives the team open control over channel design, density, and angle planning. The better option depends on donor quality, existing hair, target density, and hairline goals.
- Remote aftercare continues with photo reviews, washing guidance, recovery checkpoints, and coordinator communication. Any urgent or unrelated medical symptoms should be handled through local medical services in the UK.
- No. The safer sequence is assessment first, then written planning, then travel arrangements. This helps avoid booking flights before suitability, expected schedule, and recovery timing are understood.
- The process is built for patients travelling from across the UK, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol, and surrounding regions. Travel details are coordinated after the clinical assessment.