Istanbul, Turkey November 15, 2024 –( PR.com )– It has become commonplace to see tourists who have undergone hair transplants while walking around central areas of Istanbul or at Istanbul Airport. Interestingly, 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 (https://www.ushas.com.tr/en/saglik-turizmi-verileri/), 1,387,807 health tourists came to Turkey in 2022, while 1.5 million tourists preferred Turkey in 2023.
Experts expect the number of health tourists in Turkey to reach 1.9 million by 2024, driven by hair transplant surgeries, dental treatments, cosmetic surgeries, orthopedic surgeries, and cancer treatments.
Why is the Demand for Health Tourism Increasing in Turkey?
Dr. Resul Yaman has attributed Turkey’s high demand for hair surgery to several vital factors.
First, with over a decade of experience, Turkish hair surgeons and technicians have gained extensive expertise by treating many patients from Arab countries, Europe, and the United States. This vast experience has allowed them to refine their skills and deliver better results. A simple search for Turkey hair transplant before and after can easily showcase the quality outcomes achieved.
Another significant factor is the cost advantage of hair transplants in Turkey. 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 £7500 to £10,000, and in Europe, it can cost between €6000 and €8000.
The cost of 3500-5000 hair grafts in Turkey ranges from $2000 to $7500; in the U.S., it can reach $20,000.
Turkey’s complete package services, including airport pick-up, accommodation, and hospital transfers, enhance the appeal. These services ensure patients feel secure and comfortable during their stay, further boosting Turkey’s medical tourism sector.
What Are the Disadvantages of Getting a Hair Transplant in Turkey?
“In addition to all these advantages, there are also some disadvantages. Because the inspections of the rapidly rising hair surgery sector cannot continue at the same pace, inspection problems have occurred. Therefore, patients should be careful when choosing a clinic, hospital, or doctor,” Dr. Yaman added.
Social media and online websites are challenging areas for the authorities to control. The lack of oversight in these spaces has also created intense advertising competition. Social media accounts and websites show around 500 hair transplant clinics in Turkey.
However, some of the entities listed online are only virtual operations. They present themselves as clinics but do not have an officially 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 scoring 85 or higher in their evaluations receive this certificate, demonstrating their commitment to high standards in staff, technology, and facility conditions.
Other factors to consider when selecting a doctor include international affiliations, such as membership in the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons (IAHRS) 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 clinic reviews.
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.
Some social media platforms feature comments about individual hair treatments, hair growth, hair replacement procedures, and the side effects of surgery.
These comments can help people who are thinking about getting hair surgery. However, it is necessary to be careful as these applications are challenging to control and open to fake comments.
Team-based operations are becoming more popular in Turkey and around the world. Choosing hair clinics where the doctor is actively involved in the surgery and is board-certified is essential.
Factors to Consider for a Successful Hair Transplant
Anyone planning hair surgery must consider the right age, the best hair plantation procedure, hair type, and the healing process. The best age for a hair transplant depends on how far the person’s hair loss has progressed and the effect of baldness on his psychology.
The rate of hair loss increases in the late 20s due to the increase in frontal hair loss, which creates a receding hairline and a large forehead.
Dr. Yaman has 15 years of experience. His study of 7,000 patients found that people in their 30s prefer hair restorations the most. The total rate for this age group is 39%. The breakdown of this percentage includes 16.5% for those aged 30-35 and 22.5% for those aged 35-40.
Choosing the Right Hair Plantation Method
The choice of hair transplant techniques is crucial to the procedure’s success. 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 the doctor place hair follicles at natural angles. This method offers higher density and quicker healing.
Classic follicular unit extraction fue technique can produce good results. These results are especially notable for Afro-textured hair types.
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 extract curly hair, which helps gather enough grafts for hair replacement. As a result, more Afro-American patients have been seeking these operations lately.
The hair surgeon should carefully remove hair from Asian patients’ donor areas. He should not over-harvest their thick, straight hair, as over-harvesting 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 replacement operation. 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 consider 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. Hair transplants in Turkey have the same successful results for men and women.
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 significant.
Is Choosing Health Tourism in Turkey a Risky Decision?
Many media outlets in the UK, USA, and across Europe publish articles claiming that Turkey is risky for health tourism and hair transplants, but these claims do not reflect reality.
Many Americans, British, and Europeans wait a long time to get health care in their own countries and find that healthcare costs are high. In recent years, patients in developed countries have discovered Turkey, which provides quality services.
The UHSAS data from the Turkish Health Tourism Services Unit show that more patients choose Turkey each year, which indicates 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 helpful to publish more articles to raise awareness of prospective patients on hair transplants in Turkey subject.
Contact Information:
Dr Resul Yaman Hair Clinic
Dr Resul Yaman
+90 545 600 12 34
Contact via Email
www.resulyaman.com
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