Hair transplant in Turkey?
Is it worth getting a hair transplant in Turkey and traveling abroad for the procedure? Is a hair transplant in Turkey cost-effective? In this short post, we will try to answer all your questions and clear up any doubts.
There are over 250 hair transplant clinics in Turkey. How can we be sure we are choosing the right one to help us address the effects of hair loss? Medical tourism—specifically for aesthetic procedures—has become very popular in recent years. The main drivers are the attractive pricing of hair transplant procedures available abroad and the quality of the services provided. A lower price does not necessarily mean lower quality; pricing depends on the local market, operating costs, and the uniqueness of the service.
Hair transplant prices in Turkey
If a hair transplant clinic launches in Europe offering a 3,000-follicle transplant for 4,000 EUR—while the average price is 8,000 EUR—it may raise suspicions regarding the quality of the service.
Hair transplant prices in Turkey have evolved over the years. As Turkish clinics compete on price, they sometimes offer their services at surprisingly low rates. When comparing offers, pay close attention to whether the doctor promoting the clinic actually performs the procedure personally and remains present throughout the entire operation. In many cases, having the doctor perform the procedure personally incurs an additional fee of at least 500 euros. It is also important to consider the number of procedures performed daily and the high-volume nature of the service.
No one wants to be treated merely as a statistic, yet one could easily end up being the third or fourth patient of the day. What if we happen to get the team that ranks fourth in terms of skill?
A hair transplant clinic should be located within a private hospital; this ensures easier access to laboratories and a higher level of sterility, while also guaranteeing that the patient is in a safe policlinic environment should any unforeseen situations arise.
Why is it worth getting a hair transplant in Turkey?
In response to the question, three arguments in favor of hair transplants in Turkey come to mind.
The first factor is price; the average cost of a hair transplant in Turkey is €3,500. This figure can vary depending on several factors, such as the clinic's experience, the transplant methods used, the success rate of the procedures, and whether the doctor actively participates in the operations.
Most of the low prices are due to the fact that the clinics are newly established; technicians working at other transplant clinics are deciding to start their own businesses..
A second factor is the experience of the transplant clinic and of the doctor performing the hair transplant procedure itself. By performing hair transplants on a daily basis, specialists gain experience in handling the most challenging cases—patients who would most likely be refused the procedure in Poland.
A final argument for undergoing a hair transplant in Turkey is the number of grafts (hair follicles) transplanted in a single session. Many Turkish clinics advertise procedures at a fixed price that include the transplantation of up to 6,000 grafts. This is a brilliant marketing ploy used by many transplant clinics; their goal is to attract clients and persuade them to undergo the procedure, rather than to inform patients about crucial details regarding the transplant itself.
The patient should be informed about the potential of their donor area and made aware of the quantity and quality of the hair at the back of the head. Not every patient requires or is a suitable candidate for the transplantation of 5,000 grafts.
I don't speak Turkish, how can I communicate?
Most Turkish clinics employ an English-speaking consultant, as technicians and doctors generally do not speak English fluently. At Aestepool Clinic, however, Dr. Altan communicates with patients in English. Our surgeon avoids complex medical jargon, so having a conversational command of English ensures there is no language barrier when speaking with him.
For our other patients, we offer the assistance of native-speaking caregiver. If you need native speaking caregiver, let us know at time you doing booking date.
We hope this brief post has dispelled any doubts about whether it is worth going to Turkey for a hair transplant.
See you soon.
