In the last ten years, Turkey became one of the most popular centers for health tourism around the world. Every year thousands of foreigners come to Istanbul to undergo a FUE or DHI hair transplantation.
Turkey is known for performing hair transplant operations for lower prices compared to other developed countries. However, this does not mean that clinics in Turkey provide poor-quality services. On the contrary, reputable clinics in Turkey offer advanced hair transplantation techniques at affordable prices.
Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic will explain the benefits of having a hair transplant in Turkey and why hair transplant prices are so convenient compared to other countries.
Why Choose Turkey for a Hair Transplant?
Turkey has gradually become one the best countries in the medical tourism field, and thanks to government incentives and support, the number of health tourists is widely increasing every year.
The use of the latest technologies, the vast experiences of doctors, and its affordable prices are just some of the reasons why Turkey became the best option for patients around the world.
Let’s examine in detail the elements that make Turkey the best option for your hair transplantation.
Medical team with years of experience
The rise of Turkey’s popularity in the hair restoration field has pushed surgeons and the medical team to improve their knowledge and improve transplant techniques.
Dr. Serkan Aygin was one of the first pioneers in Turkey and with his 25 years of experience in the hair surgery field, and thus had a big impact on Istanbul’s world reputation as the hub of medical tourism.
Competitive prices
The average cost of a hair transplant in Turkey is way cheaper than in other countries in the EU and USA. The Turkish government is aware of the importance of health tourism for the reputation and economy of the country, and for this reason, is helping the hair clinics with tax exemptions and new investment subsidies.
Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic offers all-inclusive hair transplant packages in Turkey including accommodation, transfers, a private translator, and after-care products, to make your experience personalized and unique.
Effective health care services
Many clinics have operated exclusively on the hair transplantation method over the last two decades, improving and developing the latest technique in the field of hair restoration.
Turkey offers affordable prices with the latest technology and up-to-date facilities and services.
Turkey is among the few countries in the world where all health care services are provided to all individuals under the State’s guarantee, facilitating the opening of new hospitals and care facilities. The high demand for doctors in the hospital brought many people to start medical school. According to the 2019 OECD report, with an average rate of 13,1 per 100,000 inhabitants, in Turkey, there are more med school graduates than in USA, Greece, New Zealand, France. Furthermore, the interest and investment of the National Government in the health sector increased over the past two decades, promoting activities for health tourism.
According to the latest data offered by the USHAŞ, Turkey, in 2023, will reach “1.5 million health tourists and 10 billion dollars health tourism income”
Tourist friendly environment
Istanbul is the hub of hair transplant and health tourism in the world, and every year hosts millions of tourists. For this reason, at Dr. Serkan Aygın Clinic, you will be able to hear our staff members speaking many languages. We are proud of our international team and native speakers who can provide translation services to smooth the process for our patients.
Why are hair transplants cheaper in Turkey?
People may think that due to the lower prices, the services offered in Turkey would be inevitably poor compared to other countries in Europe.
But, before drawing some conclusion, people should also consider several aspects:
Exchange rate differences
As the value of the Turkish lira is lower than the dollars and euros, the cost end expenses in Turkey are cheaper than in other countries. Currency exchange rates are one of the reasons why you can get excellent hair service in Turkey at very affordable prices.
Price policy
The costs of many goods and medical services in Turkey are much cheaper than in the USA or other European countries. This results in medical procedures being accessible and affordable for everyone.
Competition
In Istanbul, there are hundreds of hair clinics, most of them are trying to gain more patients by offering more affordable prices and all-inclusive package services. Of course, chasing the lowest price is not always the best decision, even in Turkey a price too low can hide some inconveniences, for this reason before planning your trip to Istanbul, please search the history clinic, read the reviews and comments of past patients and check the before and after pictures, to avoid mistrustful clinics.
What Affects the Hair Transplant Cost in Turkey
There are hundreds of clinics in Istanbul, and most of them are offering all-inclusive packages that include a complete set of services. Generally, Turkish clinics provide the following services:
Transfers airport/hotel/clinic Accommodation Personal Interpreter Hair transplant operation Post-operation service.
The Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic offers a wide variety of services tailor-made to each client’s needs. The hair transplant surgeons specialize in performing both DHI and Sapphire FUE hair transplants. These two methods offer a quicker recovery to patients, as well as stunning long-term results.
Of course, the price list may differ based on the technique used and the number of sessions required by the patient (based on their bald patterns).
DHI
In the DHI transplant, the extracted follicles are directly inserted in the Choi implanter pen and placed under the skin without making incisions, minimizing the trauma and bleeding, while ensuring a faster recovery time.
However, the DHI cost per graft is more expensive compared to other techniques, due to the intensity of efforts and expertise required for a successful result.
Sapphire FUE
Thanks to the Sapphire blades’ sharpness and antimicrobial component, the risk of complications such as scalp damage tissue, scarring, or infections are diminished. This innovative technic ensures higher density for patients with predominant hair loss, giving them a natural hair look.
The cost of a Sapphire FUE hair transplant may vary depending on the country where the operation is performed, the experience of the doctors, the hair transplant technique, and the number of sessions (based on the baldness pattern).
You can check Hair Transplant before and after results at Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic to understand the number of grafts you may need.
If you are considering undergoing a hair transplant operation in Turkey, contact us for a free hair transplant consultation and package quote. You can either call or email our team.