5 Benefits of Getting a Hair Transplant in Turkey
Dr. Levent Acar, founder of Cosmedica Clinic, is one of the most renown hair transplant surgeons in Turkey
Over the past decade, Turkey has attracted medical tourists all over the world. In 2023 alone, over 1.8 million people visited Turkey for medical procedures. This success stems from Turkey's adoption of advanced surgical techniques like the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) method and the innovative DHI Sapphire method. These methods ensure minimal downtime and faster hair growth.
However, there are so many hair transplant clinics in Istanbul, Turkey. So many different methods and surgeons. How do we find the right one? Choosing a hair clinic is a very important decision. So, let's take a look in more detail at hair transplants in Turkey and explore the metrics that are important for you to make the right decision.
Is Turkey Good for Hair Transplants?
The question many patients ask is whether Turkey is truly worth considering for hair transplants. The answer largely depends on what a patient is seeking: affordability, quality of care, and effective results. So let's take a look at what Turkey offers:
1. High Quality Care
Medical tourism in Turkey is constantly growing due to the high quality care. High-value clinics like Cosmedica adopt a patient-centric approach. Which means, you not only get a state of the art hair transplant, the preoperative consultations, and postoperative care are also included. Although there are various methods for hair transplantation surgery, modern techniques can ensure optimal results. Clinics specialized in hair transplant in Istanbul like Cosmedica offer modern Follicular Unit Extraction or FUE method. The technique extracts donor follicles to transplant them into thinning areas.
2. Affordability
Hair transplant costs in Turkey can be significantly lower than in Western countries. Hair transplant costs mostly change based on the number of grants and the method used for the graft. A hair transplant in the USA can range anywhere from $10,000 to $20,000. But if we move away from the western countries and go to Turkey, the prices drop down significantly.
At Cosmedica, a transplant goes from $2,750 and $6,000 for 4,000 grafts. This includes even the most complex and innovative procedure. However, there is no compromise with quality. Because of low operative costs in Turkey, a high-quality surgery can be done for a fraction of a cost.
3. Experienced Surgeons
Experienced surgeons are at the forefront of hair transplant innovations in Turkey. Dr. Acar is the founder of Cosmedica Clinic and he has more than 16 years of experience as a hair transplant surgeon. He has invented a special DHI implanter pen for a more precise transplant of grafts. His technique has a 98% growth rate. A patient of Dr. Acar, Jacob Kolosov, recalls his experience with Dr. Acar very fondly, 'Dr. Acar is absolutely amazing. He makes you feel confident in the process. All my questions were answered. The staff is absolutely amazing as well. Everybody here knows what to do.'
4. Comprehensive Post-Operative Care
In Turkey, most hair transplant clinics offering comprehensive care also include postoperative consultations and instructions. Keiran Lee is a Los Angeles based british actor. He was very impressed by the comprehensive packages that Cosmedica offers, 'I have traveled to many many countries. I have to say, Istanbul is up there at the top of my list. Cosmedica picks you up from the airport in a limousine. The hotel was amazing. Cosmedica's facility was like stepping into the future.' Providers at Cosmedica always make sure the patient has comprehensive knowledge of how to take care of the transplanted hair.
5. All-Inclusive Packages
Clinics in Turkey, like Cosmedica, ensure that the patients have the best experience. They provide five-star hotel accommodation, transportation, and post-operative care. Cosmedica provides all these amenities in the transplant package cost. Charles McFarlane came all the way from Phoenix, Arizona and got 4000 grafts at Cosmedica, 'It's actually been an amazing experience. They are highly organized, picked me up at the airport. They put me in a really nice hotel, where I got a nice breakfast and picked me up on time for the consultation. They are highly organized and they do all the work for you.'
The Cosmedica Clinic Experience
Cosmedica is one of the leading hair transplant clinics in Turkey. Dr. Levent Acar is the founder of Cosmedica.. He has pioneered a cutting edge method called Micro Sapphire DHI. This revolutionary hair restoration technique has an outstanding 98% hair growth rate.
The Micro Sapphire DHI involves use of an ultra thin Micro Sapphire blade, which helps minimizing the damage to the hair follicles and reduces the scarring. Therefore, the newly transplanted hair has a healthier, natural looking appearance. Use of this innovative technique at Cosmedica resulted in numerous success stories. So, let's take a look at some of them.
Keiran Lee
English actor, Keiran Lee was very impressed by the comprehensive packages that Cosmedica offers, 'I have traveled to many many countries. I have to say, Istanbul is up there at the top of my list. Cosmedica was like stepping into the future.' He was also amazed at the lack of pain, 'The first time was like someone was flicking on the back of my head a little bit more than normal. After that, zero pain. I mean zero.'
Keiran Lee recalls his hair transplant journey as 'life-changing', 'I felt like a 25 year old Keiran again. It was unbelievable that I could look in the camera again and see my hair, flowing locks. It just looked perfect.'
Jacob Kolosov
Jacob is from Los Angeles, California. He found Cosmedica on Google. According to him, he conducted extensive research and decided on Cosmedica, 'I chose to come over here all the way from Los Angeles on a 13-hour flight.'
He recalls his experience with Dr. Acar very fondly, 'Dr. Acar is absolutely amazing. He makes you feel confident in the process. All my questions were answered. The staff is absolutely amazing as well. Everybody here knows what to do.' According to Jacob, if you are looking for the best results, Cosmedica is the place, 'After two days, I have my hair, my beard and I highly recommend this clinic. Its super high-tech.'
What Happens 10 Years After a Hair Transplant?
One of the most common concerns among patients is the longevity of transplants. Today, current FUE hair transplants are considered permanent. The transplanted follicular units blend seamlessly with natural hair. The Micro Sapphire DHI method at Cosmedica is known for its precision. The method ensures that transplanted hair grafts grow in a natural direction. The hair is taken from a donor area resistant to balding. As a result, the transplanted is quite unlikely to fall out. This long lasting outcome is another reason so many celebrities opt for Cosmedica. As Keiran Lee explained, 'It makes me feel younger.'
Conclusion
The hair transplant Turkey before and after transformations are remarkable. Under the guidance of Dr. Acar, Cosmedica offers the perfect blend of affordability and quality. Whether you want a hair transplant or just looking for some answers, Cosmedica can guide you towards the solution.
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