Hair Restoration

A transplant suits people with enough healthy donor hair, usually at the back and sides of the head, and hair loss with a clear pattern. It may not be advisable if the loss is still progressing quickly at a young age, if thinning is diffuse across the whole scalp, or if a medical cause such as thyroid disease, iron deficiency or alopecia areata has not been ruled out. In such cases, medical treatment may come first.

Send clear photos in good light of the front hairline, the top, the crown, both sides and the back of the head, with hair dry and combed away from the thinning areas. Add your age, how long your hair has been thinning, any treatment you use such as minoxidil or finasteride, medical conditions and medicines. The partner specialist uses these to judge your donor area and suggest a realistic plan for your hairline and density.

Ask before you book, because practices differ. In a responsible plan, a qualified doctor designs the hairline, gives the local anaesthesia and is responsible for the procedure, while trained assistants may help with steps such as preparing grafts. Ask the partner clinic to name the doctor, explain which steps they perform themselves and say how many procedures are scheduled on your day. Your written plan should state the technique and the doctor responsible.

Many people fly home a day or two after the procedure, once the clinic has checked the scalp and shown you how to wash it. Expect redness, scabbing and some swelling in the first days. Avoid knocking the grafts, and wear a loose hat on the journey if needed. Many return to desk work within about a week, although visible signs can last longer; your specialist advises on your case.

Most transplanted hairs shed within the first weeks, which is normal, and new growth usually starts after a few months. The full result often takes around a year or longer to show. Follow the clinic’s washing routine, avoid direct sun and heavy exercise for as long as advised, and ask whether medical treatment is recommended to protect your existing hair. A family doctor or dermatologist at home can check anything unexpected.

Treatment in Türkiye often costs less than private treatment in countries such as the US, Canada, the UK and much of Western Europe, mainly because of lower operating costs. Med World Türkiye does not set medical pricing — fees are quoted by our independent partner hospitals and clinicians in a written, itemised quote after they review your case.

If you want, your coordinator arranges airport pickup, transfers and a hotel near the partner hospital for your stay. What is included is listed in your written quote, so you can check it item by item before you travel.

You can contact us in any of the site's ten languages: English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Arabic and Greek. Interpreter support for hospital appointments can be arranged; ask your coordinator which languages are available for your dates.

Med World Türkiye works with JCI-accredited partner hospitals. JCI (Joint Commission International) is a widely recognised international accreditation for healthcare quality. Treating physicians are licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health.

Follow-up after you return home is arranged with the treating team, for example by scheduled video appointments, and your written quote states how long it lasts and what it includes. Clinical decisions remain the responsibility of the treating physician.