Hair Transplant in Turkey: Trend or Trustworthy Choise?

It has become commonplace to see tourists who have undergone hair transplants while walking around central areas of Istanbul or at Istanbul Airport. It is an interesting issue that many patients from the UK, Spain, Italy and other European countries as well as America and Arab countries choose Turkey.
Before delving into this topic, let's begin with data from the Turkish Ministry of Health, Health Tourism Services Unit (UHSAS). According to the data of the Turkish Ministry of Health, Health Tourism Services Unit UHSAS, the number of health tourists coming to Turkey in 2022 was 1,387,807; while 1.5 million tourists preferred Turkey in 2023.
Along with hair transplant surgeries, dental treatments, cosmetic surgeries, orthopedic surgeries, and cancer treatments, the number of health tourists in Turkey is expected to reach 1.9 million by 2024.

Why Is Demand for Health Tourism Increasing in Turkey?
Dr. Resul Yaman has attributed Turkey's high demand in hair surgery to several key factors.
First, with over a decade of experience, Turkish hair surgeons and technicians have gained extensive expertise by treating a large number of patients from Arab countries, Europe, and the United States. This has allowed them to refine their skills and deliver better results. A simple search for hair transplant Turkey before and after can easily showcase the quality outcomes achieved.
Another significant factor is the Turkey hair transplant cost advantage. For example, the cost of a 2500-3000 graft hair transplant in Turkey ranges between $1000 and $4000, whereas in the U.S., it can range from $10,000 to $15,000.In the UK, it ranges from £8500 to £12,500, and in Europe, it can cost between €6500 and €10,500.
For 3500-5000 hair grafts, the cost in Turkey ranges from $2000 to $7500, while in the U.S., it can reach $20,000.
Turkey's full package services, including airport pick-up, accommodation, and hospital transfers, also enhance the appeal. These services ensure patients feel secure and comfortable during their stay, further boosting Turkey's medical tourism sector.

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What Are the Disadvantages of Getting a Hair Transplant in Turkey?
"In addition to all these advantages, there are also some disadvantages. Due to the fact that the inspections of the rapidly rising hair surgery sector cannot continue at the same pace, inspection problems have occurred. Therefore, patients should be careful in choosing a clinic, hospital or doctor.'' Dr. Yaman added.
Social media and online websites are very difficult areas to be controlled by the authorities. This has also brought along a great advertising competition. Counting social media accounts and websites, there are around 500 hair transplant clinics in Turkey.
However, some of these are only online. They present themselves as clinics but do not have an approved clinic or doctor.

How to Choose a Hair Transplant Clinic?
The first factor to consider when choosing a clinic is whether the Turkish Ministry of Health has awarded the hospital, medical center, or doctor a Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
Clinics that score 85 or higher in their evaluations receive this certificate. This certificate ensures high standards in staff, technology, and facility conditions. This certificate serves as a crucial indicator of quality.
Other factors to consider when selecting a doctor include international affiliations such as membership in the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons (IAHRS), Hair Transplant Network or the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). Additionally, patients should review hair transplant before and after photos from previous procedures and consider authentic reviews of the clinic.

Forums and Online Research for Hair Transplant Surgeons
A great way to learn about a hair transplant surgeon is by visiting forums. There, past patients share their experiences. Hair Restoration Social Network is one of the oldest and most reliable forums in English for researching hair clinics.
Social media, especially Reddit, has comments about individual hair treatment, hair growth, hair replacement procedures and surgery side effects. These comments can help people who are thinking about getting a hair transplant. However, it is necessary to be careful as these applications are difficult to control and open to fake comments.
Team-based operations are becoming more popular in Turkey and around the world. It is important to choose hair clinics where the doctor is actively involved in the surgery and has board certified.

Factors to Consider for a Successful Hair Transplant
The right age, the best hair transplant procedure, hair type, and healing process are important for anyone planning hair surgery. The best age for hair transplant depends on how far the person's hair loss has progressed and the effect of baldness on his psychology.
Also, the rate of hair restoration goes up in the late 20s. This happens as frontal hair loss increases, leading to a receding hairline and a larger forehead.
Dr. Yaman has 15 years of experience. In his study of 7,000 patients, he found that people in their 30s prefer hair transplants the most. The total rate for this age group is 39%. This includes 16.5% for those aged 30-35 and 22.5% for those aged 35-40.

Choosing the Right Hair Transplant Method
The choice of hair transplants techniques play a key role in the success of the procedure. The Choi implanter DHI hair transplant surgery is the most popular due to its faster healing time. Dr. Resul Yaman's Yaman Implanter DHI technique lets doctor place hair follicles at natural angles. This method offers higher density and faster healing.
Classic follicular unit extraction fue technique can produce good results. This is especially true for Afro-textured hair types. However, it is important that experienced technicians perform the procedure.

Is Your Hair Type Important When Choosing a Clinic?
Hair type is another important consideration for a successful surgery. Lighter, thinner hair usually needs more grafts to get the desired result. In contrast, thicker hair can achieve good results with fewer grafts.
Special tools are used to extract curly hair. This helps gather enough grafts for hair replacement. As a result, more Afro-American patients are seeking these operations lately.
The hair surgeon should be careful when he removes hair's Asian patients from donor area. He should not over-harvest their thick, straight hair. This can create visible gaps in the donor site. Ensuring the chosen doctor has experience with Asian hair types is crucial to avoiding undesirable results.
''Your hair type plays a crucial role in selecting the right clinic for a hair transplant. Different hair types, such as straight, wavy, or curly, may require specialized techniques to achieve optimal results. A clinic experienced with your specific hair texture can ensure a more natural-looking outcome and better overall satisfaction.'' Dr. Yaman said.

Women Hair Transplants
Women often first look into medical treatments or hair plugs for hair loss. However, hair plantations can also help women with a receding hairline or thinning hair at the temples. The success result of best hair transplant Turkey for men and women is the same.
Additionally, eyebrow transplants are becoming more popular, offering a permanent solution for thinning brows. Since this is a newer field, the experience of the hair clinic or specialist physician is especially important.

Is Choosing Health Tourism in Turkey a Risky Decision?
As a result, even though articles and news are published in the UK, USA and many European countries reflecting that Turkey is risky for health tourism and hair transplantation, this does not reflect the reality.
Many Americans, British, and Europeans often wait a long time to get health care in their own countries. They also find that health care costs are high. Patients in developed countries have discovered Turkey in recent years, which provide quality services.
The UHSAS data from the Turkish Health Tourism Services Unit shows that more patients are choosing Turkey each year. This is another indication of the high quality of healthcare services.
You can get permanent and natural hair by choosing the right hair surgeon and clinic in Turkey. It would be useful to publish more articles to raise awareness of prospective patients on Turkey hair transplant subject.

Dr Resul Yaman Hair Clinic
info@resulyaman.com
Hurriyet Mah. Ataturk Cad. No:45 Gunesli - Istanbul / Turkey
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Dr. Resul Yaman is one of Turkey's leading hair transplant surgeons. He made a name for himself by developing his own method of hair transplantation, the "modified low-speed micromotor" technique. This technique has made hair transplantation safer, more effective, and less damaging to the scalp, resulting in better results and faster recovery time.

Dr. Yaman started to gain interest in hair loss in his early 20s, as he was battling the problem of hair loss himself during his studies at the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. Like everyone suffering from premature hair loss, he too began feeling self-conscious, which sent him down the rabbit hole of searching for a solution.

Initially, he worked alongside his teachers. He also reviewed dozens of academic papers. In 2005, he graduated from medical school, and by 2007, he had lost all of his hair. In 2008, he began working as an assistant physician in a hair transplant clinic, and in 2009, he had a hair transplant surgery, which got him the hair he has today. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Yaman lives in Istanbul, is married, and has two children.