Hair transplantation in Istanbul: experience and recommendations

Many people are initially reluctant to undergo hair implantation surgery. The costs are very high in Germany. However, this does not mean that those affected have to live with hair loss. Instead, a veritable medical tourism industry has developed in Turkey in recent years.

This is where the world’s leading specialists in the field of hair transplants are based, who also offer the procedure at affordable prices. However, there is often a lack of trust in the treating doctors.

In many clinics, patients are not treated exclusively by the doctor in person. This task is often performed by a nurse or technician. This leaves the patient in the dark as to who is actually performing the operation and whether they are sufficiently qualified for the procedure.

When choosing the right clinic in Istanbul, the focus should therefore be on personal treatment by the (head) doctor. This should take place at all times and during all activities from the removal and implantation of the hair to the piercing of the recipient channels.

During extraction, the hair root is removed, also known as follicles or implants. These are later implanted into the channels. Both steps should be carried out by a doctor.

After all, they are what characterize a good doctor for hair transplants. They also largely determine the success of the procedure.

The result is considered good when a satisfactory density has been achieved, especially in the hairline area, bald patches and the receding hairline. It is also important that the result of the transplant looks natural.

Furthermore, the hairline should correspond to the patient’s natural hairline. And finally, the donor area, i.e. the area from which the hair was taken, must not appear thinned out. Adjacent hair follicles must not be damaged during the procedure, otherwise no healthy hair can be transplanted.

These crucial steps in hair transplantation should therefore be left to a specialist with the relevant experience. They should carry out these procedures themselves on a daily basis and not leave them to other medical staff.

One example of such a doctor is the FUE specialist Dr. Sevil Kara from the company Bank of Hair – Hairtransplant Istanbul.

She takes care of all the steps personally and, with almost 16 years of experience, is considered an expert in the field of hair transplantation.

She has now performed more than 10,000 successful FUE hair transplants performed. The FUE method (follicular unit extraction) is considered one of the best techniques for hair transplants. It guarantees excellent before/after results.

To date, there are no independent test reports and therefore no official test winner on the subject of hair transplantation in Turkey. Such testimonials are therefore important points of reference for those affected when choosing the right doctor.

Bank of Hair – Hair Transplant Istanbul wants to support patients in this choice in the best possible way. It therefore offers absolute transparency regarding the treatment by the head physician.

With quality providers, the doctor personally takes over the entire treatment and therefore only operates on one patient per day. Devran Yüksel, Managing Director of the Bank of Hair – Hairtransplant Istanbul agency, also looks after his patients on site. He is available as a caregiver and contact person.

Around 400 patients opt for the Bank of Hair service every year. The service takes care of the entire organization, from planning and booking through to the operation. The hotel stay and aftercare are also included. This makes the journey and stay as pleasant as possible for patients.

The 400 or so patients who come to the clinic each year report very positively, especially about the personal care and the competence of the doctor.

The costs are significantly lower than for a comparable procedure in Germany – despite the travel costs. Nevertheless, the quality of hair transplantation is in no way inferior. In fact, Turkish doctors are regarded as world leaders in this field.