Everything You Need to Know About Hair Transplant in Turkey - Part 1

Before starting a transplant, your surgeon sterilizes the area where the hair will be removed and numbs it with a local anesthetic. You can also request sedation in order to stay asleep for the procedure. This procedure is a microsurgical method and must be performed in a highly sterile operating room or operating room environment. At the same time, hair transplantation treatment should be determined specifically for each person and a natural hairline should be created.

How Much Does Hair Transplant Cost?

Hair transplants are cosmetic procedures, health insurance won’t pay for the procedure. The cost of hair transplant may be a decisive criterion to have the procedure or not for some patients. In most of the cases, hair transplant is not covered by insurance. Patients pay all the expenses themselves. For this reason, a high price of hair transplant operation forces people to look for cheaper options, often available overseas.

Best Hair Transplant Cost in Turkey 

According to International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ) reports, 750,000+ medical tourists from 144 countries choose Turkey for hair transplantation annually. The country attracts patients from all over the world with affordable prices, all-inclusive packages, and touristic attractions.

The cost of a hair transplant in Turkey is much cheaper than in other countries like the US and the UK. It is a cheaper alternative for medical tourists with the addition of plane tickets, hotel accommodation, transfer, touristic tours, and meal prices. Making hair transplant procedures in Turkey almost half the cost of transplantations in the UK and less than a third of the cost of transplantations in the US. For instance, the cost of the procedure in Turkey starts from $1,500, in South Korean — $3,900, in Germany — $4,500, in Switzerland — $9,100, in the US — up to $15,000.

Average Hair Transplant Cost Per Country

When comparing the average costs of hair transplantations by country, the price range is 14,298.49 USD. Canada has the highest average cost at 17,500.00 USD, with Australia closely following at 13,751.25 USD. Turkey had the lowest average cost at 2,675.61 USD.

Low prices are not the only secret of Turkey's success, because at the same time, Turkey is in an advantageous position in hair transplantation with its level of expertise and technological opportunities. Many Turkish surgeons contribute to various hair transplantation studies by conducting research abroad.

Also, as a patient it is important to ensure you are going to an accredited clinic which has been certified by medical associations like the ISHRS. Turkey is one of the highest number of accredited hospitals by The Joint Commission International.

In addition, many clinics in Turkey now offer “all-inclusive packages”. These packages often cover all additional costs besides the actual operation from flights to hotel costs. This simplifies the process for patients and makes Turkey an even more appealing alternative for residents in the UK.

The Two Most Preferred Methods for Hair Transplantation Today 

Follicular unit extraction (FUE) 

The most common hair transplant method today is FUE. In this method, hair follicles are collected one by one and transplanted as grafts. Each graft contains between 2 and 4 hair follicles, so the procedure time is shortened and the patients experience a comfortable process. For more info on FUE visit Tour for Cure related page.

DHI Hair Transplantation (DHT) 

One of the hair transplantation methods is DHI hair transplantation. In this method, the grafts collected after the extraction process are planted with a specially designed medical pen with a micro tip. In the DHI hair transplant method, the hair transplant phase is reduced to two. Collected grafts are planted directly without the grooving step. For more info on DHI visit Tour for Cure related page.

FUE or DHI Hair Transplant?

The choice between FUE or DHI procedure depends on several reasons such as the patient's hair loss classification, the size of the thinning area and quantity of available donor hair. Since hair transplant is a very personal treatment, it is believed that the technique that meets a patient's expectation the most is the one that gives best results.

Both FUE and DHI are different types of hair transplant techniques that can help you in achieving your desired look. However, there are certain differences between FUE technique and DHI technique. This is why it is important for an individual to know which of these hair transplant techniques would be the best solution for a satisfied look. Some of these differences can be listed as follows:

• The FUE method is ideal for covering large areas, whereas the DHI method provides a better possibility for achieving higher density. If the patient has severe hair loss and bald patches are too wide to be covered, even if the patient wants to undergo a one session hair transplant procedure using the DHI method, he/she will be a better candidate for the FUE technique. The reason for this is that the FUE technique enables to harvest higher amounts of grafts in a single session.

• The DHI method has a faster recovery period.

• In DHI the recipient site does not have to be shaved. Thus DHI is a more suitable procedure for people who wish to keep their hair long. Bearing in mind, the donor area does need to be shaved down, and will be done onsite, prior to the follicular unit transplantation.

In all cases your doctor will advise on which technique is suitable for your condition and the hair transplant technique that will deliver results to meet your expectation.