Discover why hair transplant Turkey cost 2025 offers unmatched value with 90% savings compared to US and UK prices. MedArt Hair delivers world-class hair transplant procedures using advanced FUE and DHI techniques starting from $2,000. Our expert surgeons ensure natural-looking results with precision follicle placement, helping you achieve optimal hair density and restored confidence at affordable Turkish rates.
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Hair transplants in Turkey are world famous for offering the most advanced hair transplant techniques at an affordable price. Getting a hair transplant in Turkey is a short, stress-free process with excellent care, impeccable results, and safety.
We prepared this article as a source of information for those looking to get a hair transplant in Turkey but don’t know where to start. By the time you finish this article, we hope you will have no unanswered questions about hair transplants in Turkey.
In this article, we’ll talk about why people choose Turkey for hair transplant, how much hair transplant costs in Turkey and payment options, how the consultation process works, step by step explanation of the procedure, quality and safety standards for hair transplants in Turkey, why hair transplants are so popular, candidacy requirements for international patients, how you can book a hair transplant in Turkey, what you should do and avoid before coming to Turkey for the procedure, answer some FAQ’s, weigh the pros and cons, and give basic information on traveling to Turkey such as flight information and visas.
Key Points:
Hair transplant is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that involves moving thicker hair grafts from the “donor” area to the “recipient” zone, where the hair is thinning, to permanently treat hair loss.
Hair transplant surgery can help restore receding hairlines, fill in thinning or bald spots, and treat major hair loss, such as male and female pattern baldness.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with minimal downtime. The full results of a hair transplant can be seen in 6 to 12 months after the surgery.
There are two main hair transplant techniques: Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Direct Hair Implantation (DHI). FUE involves removing grafts from the donor area and implanting them into the recipient area, where incisions are made to receive the hair follicles. DHI also removes individual hair follicles, and a “Choi pen” is used to implant them directly into the recipient area without incisions.
| TECHNIQUE | AVERAGE COST | PRICE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| Sapphire FUE | $2,500 | $2,000–$5,000 |
| FUE | $2,000 | $2,000–$5,000 |
| DHI | $2,500 | $2,000–$5,000 |
| FUT | $3,000 | $2,000–$6,000 |
| Hybrid | $2,500 | $2,000–$5,000 |
| Long FUE | $3,500 | $3,000–$7,000 |
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Yes, our prices do include a guaranteed result. If you do not get the results you wanted, you can contact your medical assistant to see what kind of action is the best to take.
Yes, we do offer free consultations for hair transplant in Turkey. Our online consultations are completely free of charge. The in-person consultation with the doctor is included in the package price and is not charged separately.
Let’s look at how the hair transplant procedure works in Turkey, from consultation and hair analysis to pre-op tests, preparation, operation steps, and the follow-up care.
After this, the doctor will inform you of how the procedure will proceed and give you informed consent.
For pre-op tests, we conduct a simple complete blood count and an infectious disease panel for diseases that can be transmitted by blood. This allows us to see if you’re healthy enough to go through surgery and lets us know if you have any illnesses that can pass on to the operating staff. We also take an additional vial of blood to use during the surgery to apply PRP treatment.
In preparation for the surgery, our nurses guide you into a changing room so you can change into a surgical gown. Then, the donor area of the head is shaved with an electric trimmer to make all hair strands the same height. After shaving, you’re guided into the operating room for the administration of anesthesia.
We apply 2 rounds of local anesthesia: First, we apply a small dose with Dermojet Needleless Syringes, which are painless. When the painless application takes effect, we apply the proper dose of local anesthesia on the scalp.
We begin extractions on the donor area. We use a low-speed, modified micro-motor extraction tool to harvest the hair grafts. The modified device creates the least amount of stress on the donor area, allowing us to extract perfectly healthy grafts and helping the donor area heal faster. We keep the grafts in HypoThermosol® solution at 4° C (39.2° F).
After the grafts are harvested, our doctor creates incisions on the recipient area for the Sapphire FUE procedure. These incisions are placed deliberately to aim for the density you desire and the direction your hair grows in for the natural result. We apply PRP treatment to increase the healing potential. We carefully place the grafts inside these incisions.
For DHI, incisions are not needed, and the hair can be directly transplanted with a Choi Pen.
1 day after the operation, we do a follow-up to see your condition and change your dressings.
2 days after the operation, one of our nurses gives you your first hair wash in the clinic. You’re given instructions on how to care for your hair and scalp in the following weeks, along with products you should use.
Hair transplants in Turkey are good, if not better, compared to the rest of the world. In Turkey, the lower cost of a hair transplant does not equal a bad-quality hair transplant. Thousands of positive reviews and testimonials of patients talking about their experience or praising the service they received in Turkey to other countries speak for themselves.
The success rate of hair transplants in Turkey is between 90% and 99%. At Medart, our success rate is above 95%.
Yes, hair transplants in Turkey are considered safe when performed at reputable and accredited clinics that follow international medical standards. The Ministry of Health has put in place stricter regulations on medical tourism, particularly hair transplant procedures. These regulations were set in place to ensure that clinics adhere to high safety and ethical standards. Medical facilities, clinics, and hospitals are inspected on a regular basis to ensure compliance.
A new law regulating the operations and personnel of hair transplant clinics in Turkey was passed on March 6th, 2023. According to this law:
For your own safety, make sure that your clinic is compliant with these regulations.
Here are our top 6 tips to avoid getting a bad hair transplant in Turkey:
As of October 2025, 7,284 private practices, hospitals, and travel service providers are licensed to work with international patients in Turkey.
Here are our top 10 tips on how to choose a hair transplant clinic, doctor, or service provider in Turkey:
Here are 6 questions you can ask your representative at the clinic to see if it’s a good fit for you:
According to Dr. Servet Terziler, the president of the Turkish Health Tourism Association, approximately 1 million individuals visited Turkey in 2022 and spent an estimated $2 billion on hair transplant procedures.
The hair transplant clinics in Turkey handle large volumes of international patients either by working with multiple doctors or, unfortunately, turning into hair mills where doctors do not individually care for patients. In hair mills, a large group of nurses and hair transplant technicians handle the entire process for up to 100 patients daily. This can result in unfavorable outcomes and subpar care.
At Medart Hair, we are a boutique operation. We only take 3 patients at most in a given day. This way, our doctors, technicians, nurses, and medical assistants can be present with the patient throughout the entire process and provide the best care.
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If you fit the following criteria, you are an ideal candidate for a hair transplant in Turkey:
The best age to get a hair transplant in Turkey is above 18. We can perform hair transplant surgery on patients who are 18 at the minimum and 65 at the maximum.
You can get a hair transplant with thinning donor hair if the doctor determines your hair is in good condition during hair and scalp analysis.
We try our best to direct you to take high-quality photos that show your hair condition well. However, an expert doctor’s hair and scalp analysis is the only way to determine if the donor hair is viable for transplant.
Yes, you can get an afro hair transplant in Turkey. Expert doctors are familiar to working with wavy, curly, coily, or kinky hair types. We strive to provide the best hair transplant results for all hair types and ethnicities.
Yes, women can get hair transplants in Turkey. Most women prefer DHI hair transplants, which do not require shaving of the recipient area.
Yes, in Turkey. We do not discriminate against our patients on the basis of gender identity, and we are happy to provide a gender-affirming service to our trans patients.
We can perform hair transplants on patients who are Hepatitis B positive at an additional cost. The additional cost is there to cover the expenses of the safety gear and the single-use disposable equipment the surgical team will be using.
We, unfortunately, can’t perform hair transplants on patients who are HIV, Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis C positive.
To book a hair transplant in Turkey with MedArt, fill out the contact form or directly contact us via WhatsApp.
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Online consultations for hair transplants in Turkey can be conducted over any communication platform you’d like WhatsApp, e-mail, Zoom, Google Meet, SMS, etc. The consultations can be performed with text, voice memos, voice calls, or video calls, whichever you prefer.
Once you fill out our contact form or contact us via WhatsApp, one of our medical assistants will contact you. You can let the assistant know of your preferred communication methods and platforms.
After communication is established, our medical assistant will ask for some information to determine your individual treatment plan, pricing, and availability.
During an online consultation, our medical assistants will inform you in detail about which information to provide and how. In general, you can expect to send the following information:
Yes, it’s necessary to send pictures of your scalp in good lighting, where we can clearly see your hair density and hair loss areas. This way, we can make better recommendations for which technique to use and how many grafts you’ll need and make an accurate quote.
How far in advance you should book a hair transplant in Turkey depends on the time of year. Depending on the season and our availability, you can book your surgery a week in advance or a few months in advance. We will work out the best and closest time for you based on your schedule and our availability.
Here are 5 things you should do or avoid before coming to Turkey for a hair transplant:
Here are 11 things you should do or avoid after getting a hair transplant in Turkey:
Yes, you do need an in-person follow-up two days after the surgery before you leave. In this follow-up, we will give you your first hair wash and essential information on how to care for your hair and scalp in the next two weeks. We’ll also give you the necessary paperwork for your travels and medical records.
For your first hair wash after hair transplant, we will host you in our clinic, and a nurse will gently wash your hair. The nurse will also give you clear instructions on how to wash your hair in the next four weeks. The entire process takes about an hour.
Our treatment packages include the recommended shampoos and creams. Our Luxury treatment package also includes an 8-month supply of our best haircare products and supplements. You can also obtain the products you are interested in separately in our clinic.
Yes and no. We do provide our patients with the medications they should use after the hair transplant operation, such as Prednol (methylprednisolone, anti-inflammatory immunosuppressant), Cipro (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, antibiotic), and Parol (paracetamol/acetaminophen, pain killer). We advise our patients to avoid blood thinners for 3 days after the surgery.
If you’re taking any other medication, please inform the staff so we can give you proper directions.
You can fly home 2 days after getting hair transplant in Turkey once your first wash is performed and post-op instructions are provided.
You need at least 10 days of full recovery after your hair transplant in Turkey to get back to regular daily activities.
You can go back to work 2 days after getting hair transplant in Turkey.
If you work a physical labor job, you can go back to work after 10 days. If your work involves heavy physical labor and requires you to wear protective gear such as helmets, you can go back to work after a month.
No, you don’t need to come back to Turkey for a follow-up, but we are always eager and happy to see our patients once again. If you’re planning to visit Turkey for a follow-up, we’d be happy to arrange your stay.
Yes, you can see a local doctor in case of emergencies when you go back home from Turkey. We actually encourage our patients to seek immediate help in case of complications such as infections.
We offer free online follow-ups with your medical assistant until your hair transplant results are finalized (12 to 18 months) and you’re satisfied.
Here, we have answered 13 of the most frequently asked questions about getting hair transplant in Turkey, from operational questions, techniques, the number of grafts you can get, how many sessions you will need, results, and their longevity to what happens if you don’t like the results.
We perform a comprehensive hair and scalp analysis with our doctor. Afterward, we perform a Complete Blood Count to check your health and screen for infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis.
We use local anesthesia for hair transplant in Turkey. We do not offer sedation.
No, hair transplant in Turkey does not hurt. We use Dermojet Needleless Syringes to deliver a pain-free application of local anesthesia. [Watch Video]
Yes, we can combine Sapphire FUE and DHI techniques to provide a customized result with the hybrid hair transplant procedure.
Yes, you can change your treatment plan after you come to Turkey based on the doctor's recommendation and your hair analysis. We provide breathing room to our patients so they can carefully evaluate the doctor's opinion and decide which treatment will provide the best outcome.
In Turkey, we can transplant a minimum of 1200 grafts and a maximum of 5000 grafts in a single session. You can use our hair transplant graft calculator to estimate your graft count.
Some patients may need more than one hair transplant session if the hair loss is significant and a large area needs to be implanted.
After your hair transplant in Turkey, your scalp will be swollen for at least 3 to 4 days, and in some cases, the swelling can last up to 14 days.
You can clearly see 50% of the newly growing hair around 5–6 months after your hair transplant in Turkey. Your full and final result will be around 12 to 18 months after the operation. [Watch Video]
Yes, hair transplants in Turkey are permanent. Your hair transplant should provide satisfactory results for a long time. Even if you experience severe hair loss again, some of the transplanted grafts will survive.
If you're unhappy with your hair transplant results in Turkey with Medart, we are sorry to hear this. Please contact your dedicated medical assistant about your situation. At Medart, patient satisfaction is our top priority, and we take every matter seriously.
If you're unhappy with your hair transplant results, here's what you should do:
1. Contact your dedicated medical assistant so we can understand your situation. They will arrange a follow-up consultation to evaluate the results and suggest any necessary procedures.
2. Please keep in mind that the final results of the hair transplant may take 12–18 months to become apparent. During this period, your medical assistant will provide you with advice on aftercare.
We are dedicated to supporting you until you are happy with your progress.
Yes, a hair transplant in Turkey can give you natural results if that’s what you desire. A natural result is possible by transplanting the correct amount of grafts and shaping the hairline to fit your features. If you desire a denser look, that’s also possible. We strive to provide the best results according to our patients' wants.
We offer our services in English, German, Arabic, Italian, Spanish, and Turkish. Our medical assistants provide both written communication and simultaneous translation and assistance.
Here are 5 pros and 5 cons of traveling to Turkey for a hair transplant.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Affordable treatment and all-inclusive packages for first-class care | Cultural differences |
| Experienced surgeons who use advanced technologies result in high success rates | Need to travel abroad |
| Easy visa process, combine travel with vacation, and explore historical attractions | Longer recovery due to travel |
| Personalized treatment plans and the opportunity to get other cosmetic procedures at the same time | The stress of post-surgery travel |
| Short waiting times, short duration of stay, and supportive aftercare and follow-ups | Time off work needed |
Here are some before & after pictures of our patients at MedArt.
You can find reviews of Medart Hair on our website’s hair transplant Turkey reviews section, on Google Reviews, TrustPilot, YouTube, or Reddit.
Before traveling to Turkey for a hair transplant, you should know how long your stay will be, the best time of the year to travel and the best cities, important visa information, flight information, and what to do in an emergency, which we discuss below.
In addition, some basic things you should know about Turkey include the following:
A hair transplant in Turkey takes 3-4 days from arrival to departure. The first day is reserved for arrival, consultation, and pre-op tests. The second day is for the hair transplant surgery. If the patient arrives later than expected, we can perform the pre-op tests early in the morning and then schedule the operation. The 3rd day is for dressings and recovery. The 4th day is for the first wash and follow-up. Of course, we can arrange a longer stay if you’d like.
The best time of the year to get a hair transplant in Turkey depends on your preference. The climate in Turkey, and especially in Istanbul, is mostly mild throughout the year. However, the most popular time is between September and May. Patients prefer this time slot so they can start seeing results in the summer. Summer months are also popular for patients who’d like a vacation before a hair transplant.
The best city in Turkey for a hair transplant is Istanbul. Istanbul is home to some of the most popular and experienced clinics and doctors specializing in hair transplants. Additionally, Istanbul offers a wide range of cultural landmarks and activities, a large public transport system, diverse cuisine, and unique geography.
Other notable cities for hair transplants include Ankara, Izmir, Mugla, and Antalya.
You may need a visa to travel to Turkey for a hair transplant, depending on your location. Citizens of certain countries can travel to Turkey with an ID, an e-visa, or a visa. Please check the links below for more information about visas.
If your flight is delayed, contact your medical assistant as soon as possible. Depending on how late your arrival is, we can take you into operation as soon as you arrive or the next day. If this arrangement does not work out for you, we can reschedule your appointment for a better time. In unfortunate circumstances like this, we try our best to be accommodating to our patients.
You can choose the Istanbul Airport (IST) on the European side or Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) on the Asian side. We pick up our patients from both airports in designated meeting spots.
When coming to Turkey for a hair transplant, make sure you pack the following:
You can book the accommodation and airport services you desire with us. In our treatment packages, we offer VIP airport transfers for all levels. You can choose one of our packages, where we offer accommodation in a 4-star hotel or 5-star hotel.
Yes, you can bring a companion. It’s recommended patients come with a family member or a friend for emotional support and care.
In case of an emergency, you can call 112 for all health, fire, and law enforcement-related situations. You can also call 444 47 28 and get help in English, German, Arabic, Russian, French, and Persian for all health-related emergencies.
Stay in contact with your medical assistant, and contact them if you are experiencing any complications. Save the phone number and the address of your country’s consulate or embassy on your phone for any other emergencies.
Yes, you can combine a hair transplant with a vacation in Turkey. However, we strongly recommend you take your vacation before the hair transplant surgery, as you won’t be able to go into the sun or swim after the procedure.
No, you can’t go into the sun or wear a hat for 10 days after surgery. After that, you must protect your scalp with sunscreen or a hat and receive no more than 20 minutes of direct sunlight a day.
No, you can’t swim for the first 10 days after a hair transplant. After 10 days, you can swim without submerging your head underwater, and you can submerge your head underwater after a month.
Yes, you can get other treatments such as mesotherapy, dental procedures, or plastic surgery with a hair transplant. If you’re interested in any other procedures in addition to a hair transplant, please contact us for more information.
