Many people choose Turkey for hair transplantation because of its affordability and access to specialized hair transplant doctors. Thousands of people want to know about travel arrangements and accommodation when planning to have a hair transplant in Turkey. You can read on to find answers to questions such as how should I plan for a hair transplant in Turkey.
Here’s what you need to know before traveling to Turkey for a hair transplant:
When you fill out the form on our website or contact us by phone, our medical consultants will explain the hair transplant process to you in detail.
You will be asked to provide pictures of your hair to your assigned consultant to determine the best course of action on a personalized basis.
Based on the images, the surgical technique for hair transplantation in Turkey and the number of grafts that can be harvested will be determined.
If you opt for the procedure, you can secure your medical plan and let us start planning your trip.
After talking to our health consultants and arranging everything, your hair transplant procedure will be completed according to the date and time that suits you best. Esteworld team will meet you at the airport with VIP service and bring you to the hospital where the hair transplant procedure will take place.
Many countries, including Turkey, will require travelers to obtain a visa to visit the country.
UK citizens and some Europeans traveling for medical tourism do not need one. Citizens of the Republic of Ireland are required to apply for an e-visa.
The application can be filled out online. Once approved, the e-visa can be downloaded or printed out. The visa is also not a substitute for a passport. Patients should check the Turkish government website before traveling.
The app will also ensure that you have all the right documents to travel to Turkey for a hair transplant.
It is vital for dual citizenship holders to register the passport they intend to use. If the passport shown does not match the visa, the visa and its holder will be denied.
Here’s what you need to know before traveling to Turkey for a hair transplant:
It is recommended that you stay in Turkey for about a week after your procedure. You should therefore pack accordingly.
Keep an eye on the weather to determine what kind of clothes you should bring, but in general, Istanbul averages around 20-30°C in summer (April to October) and zero to below 24°C in winter (December to March). Therefore, pack appropriately.
Also make sure you have loose clothing as you will need to wear loose clothing on the day of surgery and afterwards. Remember to have all your necessary documents with you, such as your passport, consent forms, etc.
It is also important to follow these instructions before the operation:
You will be met at the airport the day after your arrival in Turkey. You will be picked up by our VIP vehicles and taken to the hospital. Your medical consultant will act as a central point of contact for every appointment during your stay in Turkey and will also provide translation services for your meeting with your surgeon.
First, you must register with the clinic as this is a mandatory requirement of the Turkish Ministry of Health. Next, you will have a blood test to be checked for infectious diseases. Your blood pressure will also be checked to make sure the surgery is safe for you.
You will then have a consultation with your surgeon. This will include an examination to determine whether you are healthy enough for the procedure. During this initial consultation with your surgeon to discuss your post-operative expectations in more detail, the surgeon will also draw the post-operative hairline and show you how you will look.
It will be useful to prepare a list of questions in advance so that you do not miss any details. Your hair will be shaved before surgery and you will be asked to sign the treatment plan forms.
The hair transplant procedure will vary depending on the technique chosen (FUE, DHI, Sapphire) but in all cases you will be given local anesthesia. The procedure can take up to eight hours, depending on the size of the transplant area. You will be provided with food and emergency personnel will be on hand.
Your surgeon will support your recovery process due to the nature of the procedure by recommending rest for a few days after surgery.
Hair transplant patients will only need to attend two appointments; the first at the clinic or hospital, followed by a follow-up appointment in the following days. At this point, the surgeon will check the grafts and make sure everything is in order.
They will also give you postoperative instructions, including lotions, shampoos and other care products you can use to wash the scalp and protect the implanted hair.
As Esteworld, which has more than 25 years of experience in hair transplantation, we provide services at international standards with our up-to-date technology and expert staff. We provide solutions to the hair loss problems of thousands of patients at home and abroad every year. As an award-winning hospital specializing in hair transplantation, every patient is special to us and customer satisfaction is very important to us. For this reason, we perform our hair transplantation and hair treatments in a hygienic environment with specialist hair transplant doctors in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health. You can contact our specialist hair transplant doctors to achieve effective and permanent results in hair transplantation.
As Esteworld Health Group, Turkey’s plastic and aesthetic surgery-focused service provider, we have been offering aesthetic services at high medical standards for more than 25 years with the motto ‘Healthy beauty!
