In the global field of hair implants, Turkey is shining a bright light.
According to statistics, about 1 million foreigners traveled to Turkey for hair transplant surgery in 2024. Business Insider previously reported that this year alone, these people spent about $2 billion on hair implants. Why does Turkey attract so many people?
The first is price advantage. The price of hair transplant in Turkey is significantly lower than in Europe and the United States. Currently, the average cost of a hair transplant in Turkey is $3,500. In the United States, the average cost is between $4,000 and $15,000. One American consumer, Nick Kavilishvili, said he was quoted $30,000 for surgery in the United States, but only $4,000 to $10,000 in Turkey.
Secondly, Turkey’s hair transplant technology is advanced and the success rate is high. Local doctors and medical professionals are highly qualified and mostly use advanced hair implants such as FUE (hair follicle unit extraction) and DHI (direct hair implantation). These methods have small wounds and less bleeding, and the success rate of hair transplantation is as high as 98%.
Moreover, the supporting services are perfect. Many hair transplant agencies will provide translation and transport services for consumers, and arrange “day trips” to Istanbul. Institutions like Smile Hair Clinic also offer a package of services including treatment, accommodation, transportation and more.
In addition, Istanbul is ideally located. Within a few hours’ flight from most European countries, consumers can also visit attractions such as the Bosphorus and the Blue Mosque while getting hair implants.
However, Turkey’s hair transplant industry has its problems. A large number of unqualified doctors and clinics entered the industry, poor competition and inadequate regulation, resulting in a mixed market. Some clinics employ unqualified personnel to perform surgeries, and some large medical institutions put inexperienced medical staff in charge of some surgical procedures.
Experts call on consumers to choose their agency carefully when traveling to Turkey for hair implants to ensure that the procedure is safe and effective.
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