Hair Transplant Cost in Turkey

When considering hair transplantation, the cost factor plays an important role in the selection of a clinic and doctor. This is because price is a significant factor in choosing where to undergo the procedure. However, the variation in prices can be confusing for people. Just like in everything else, people want to get the best hair transplant at the lowest price or the most affordable cost. This is a natural and legitimate desire.

Just like in the rest of the world, there are several factors that influence hair transplant prices in Turkey. The most prominent of these factors are as follows:

1) Number of Grafts: The price increases as the number of grafts increases. For example, the prices of hair transplant procedures performed with 3,000 grafts will not be the same as those performed with 5,000 grafts.

2) Doctor’s Experience and Clinic’s Brand Value: Value: Hair transplant prices performed by experienced surgeons are generally higher. This is actually the same in every industry. The price of a branded garment sold in an original store is not the same as that of an imitation product sold in the market.

3) Technique Used: Hair transplantation procedures performed with the implanter pen technique are more expensive than other methods such as FUE and FUT. This is because the needle tips used in the pen method are disposable and quite expensive. Prices for the FUT method are relatively cheaper than FUE. However, the FUT hair transplantation method has been almost abandoned in our country.

4) Donor Area Type: Body hair such as beard and chest hair can be used as the donor area instead of the back of the head. Grafting from body hair is a special procedure that requires experience and may be more expensive.

5) Labor, Personnel, Tax, and Office Expenses: Expenses such as rent and personnel directly affect the total cost.

6) Geographical Location: There are significant differences in hair transplant prices between countries. Hair transplants in Turkey are cheaper than in other countries. Prices also vary between cities and neighborhoods within the country. This is because expenses such as rent are higher in luxury neighborhoods.

7) Transportation and Travel Expenses: If you are traveling to another city for hair transplantation, you should also consider expenses such as airfare, bus fare, and accommodation.

8) Who Performs the Procedure: Clinics where hair transplantation is performed by a doctor are always more expensive. In clinics where hair transplants are performed by technicians, prices are lower. It is estimated that over 3,000 hair transplants are performed daily in Turkey. As you can imagine, there are not enough doctors in Turkey to perform such a high number of hair transplants. Even if all the hair transplant surgeons in the world were to come together, their numbers would not be sufficient to perform that many procedures.

How much do hair transplants cost in the world and in Turkey?

In Turkey, hair transplant prices for 2025 range from an average of 50,000 TL to 250,000 TL. We explained the reasons for this difference above. Especially in large cities such as Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Antalya, where there is intense competition, the price range offered to you will also be wide.

The cheapest or most expensive clinic is not necessarily the best option. If you base your decision solely on price when choosing a clinic for hair transplantation, you are more likely to make the wrong choice.

In the table below, you can also review the average hair transplantation prices in Turkey and other countries in foreign currency.

Country	Price Range
Turkey	1500 – 10.000 USD
United Steter	7.000 – 25.000 USD
United Kingdom	7.000 – 17.000 Pound
Germany	5.000 – 15.000 Euro

As can be seen in the table, there is a significant price difference between Turkey and other countries. This has made Turkey a popular hair transplant destination for people all over the world.

What is the average price of FUE and DHI hair transplants?

Prices may vary depending on the type of procedure to be performed. In Turkey, hair transplantation is most commonly performed using the FUE and DHI methods. The FUT method is no longer widely used in Turkey, except by a small number of doctors.

Average price range (FUE)	Average price range (DHI)
1.250 – 6.000 USD	2.500 – 10.000 USD

As can be seen, hair transplant prices using the DHI method in Turkey are slightly higher than those using the FUE method. In fact, this difference is the same in all countries around the world. This is because the DHI method is more expensive. Additionally, it requires highly qualified hair surgeons and assistant technicians. However, it is more successful in terms of results.

At AHD Clinic, hair transplantation has been performed exclusively using the DHI method since 2010.

What is per graft pricing?

Many hair doctors in countries such as the United States offer prices per graft. This means you pay for the number of grafts implanted. However, most clinics in Turkey offer a single package price regardless of the number of grafts. Many clinics offer small, medium, and large packages based on the number of grafts.

At AHD Clinic, you can find both per graft pricing and package pricing options.

Experienced and reputable hair surgeons in Turkey also tend to offer per graft pricing. Generally, you can expect to pay between 1 Euro and 3.5 Euro per graft. As the number of grafts increases, the cost per graft may decrease. For example:

A hair surgeon offering 3 Euro per graft;

• For 2,000 graft hair transplantation –> You may need to pay 6,000 Euro. However:
• For 5,000 graft hair transplantation –> 10,000 -12,500 Euro may be requested

In Turkey, clinics that charge per graft may require payment in the range of 3,000–10,000 USD for 3,000 grafts. This wide range varies depending on the clinic.

In the United States, you pay between 4–10 USD per graft. Therefore, the cost for 3,000 grafts ranges from 12,000–30,000 USD. As can be seen, Turkey is much more advantageous when paying per graft.

Why do people come to Turkey for hair transplants?

Every year, millions of people travel thousands of kilometers from their countries to Turkey for medical treatment. At the top of the list of these treatments is hair transplant surgery. To see this for yourself, you need only observe the airports in Istanbul and Antalya, Turkey’s two most popular tourist destinations. You will inevitably come across many people waiting for their flights at the airport with bandaged heads after having undergone hair transplantation. According to 2023 statistics, more than half of all hair transplantation surgeries performed worldwide take place in Turkey. So, what could be the reasons behind this? Of course, there is no single reason.

Why do tourists from abroad choose Turkey for hair transplantation? Let’s take a look at these reasons.

1. Low prices
2. Advanced healthcare and tourism infrastructure
3. Highly equipped hospitals
4. Renowned doctors in their field. Turkey is home to many world-renowned hair transplant surgeons.
5. Competitive marketing techniques
6. Direct flights are available from many countries around the world to popular tourist cities in Turkey such as Istanbul and Antalya. Arabs prefer Istanbul, while Russian tourists prefer Antalya.
7. Strong promotion on social media platforms
8. In addition to various treatments, high-quality vacation opportunities at affordable prices. Because there are over 500 five-star hotels and resorts in Antalya alone. This number exceeds the total number of five-star hotels in all of Spain.

For these reasons, Turkey is considered the world capital of hair transplantation. According to 2023 data, more than 1 million tourists flocked to Turkey for hair transplantation. It has been reported that these tourists spent over 2 billion dollars on hair transplantation. It is estimated that the number of tourists will double in the next 6-7 years.

However, the significantly lower cost of hair transplantation compared to other countries makes Turkey the most important reason for choosing it.

Why are prices in Turkey cheaper than in other countries?

• Number of clinics: It is estimated that there are more than 500 clinics performing hair transplantation in Turkey. This number is very high when compared to other countries around the world. Therefore, the main target of these clinics has been people from other countries.
• Competitive pricing model: Such a high number of hair transplantation clinics has naturally led to competition in prices.
• Dollar/TL parity: The Turkish lira’s loss of value against the dollar has caused clinics to lower their prices in dollars. This is because there has been no decrease in their earnings in TL.
• Labor and other costs: It is estimated that an average of 2,000 hair transplants will be performed daily in Turkey in 2025. There are no countries in the world with enough hair surgeons to perform such a high number of hair transplants simultaneously. As a result, the active participation of technicians in surgeries has increased rapidly. Technicians’ labor costs are lower than in Europe and America. Additionally, costs such as taxes and office rent are cheaper in Turkey compared to other countries.

In fact, the reasons we have listed are directly related to each other. Demand triggers supply, and supply triggers demand. Hair transplantation in Turkey is particularly appealing to people with limited budgets. People who are aware of the high prices in their own countries are increasingly turning to more attractive price options in countries such as Turkey.

Maliyetin düşük olması kaliteyi düşürür mü?

Bu size teklif edilen operasyon fiyatıyla ilişkilidir. Türkiye içerisinde de bir saç nakli için kliniklere göre farklı fiyat aralığı bulunmaktadır. Saç ekiminde ün kazanmış cerrahların ücretleri dünyada olduğu gibi Türkiye’de de diğer kliniklere göre yüksektir. Çünkü operasyonu bizzat kendisi yapan saç cerrahlarıyla teknisyenlerin yaptığı operasyon fiyatları arasında fark vardır. Rekabetten dolayı aşırı şekilde düşürülen fiyatlar elbette kaliteyi azaltmaktadır.

Does low cost mean lower quality?

This depends on the price offered to you. Even within Turkey, there is a range of prices for hair transplants depending on the clinic. The fees charged by renowned hair transplant surgeons in Turkey are higher than those of other clinics, as is the case worldwide. This is because there is a difference between the prices charged by hair surgeons who perform the operation themselves and those charged by technicians. Prices that are excessively reduced due to competition inevitably reduce quality.

When we say “all-inclusive package,” it starts when you get off the plane and continues until you board the plane for your return flight. This means that you will not pay any additional fees other than the cost of the hair transplant operation. All package services provided to you are included in this fee.

The following free services will be provided by AHD Clinic along with your hair transplant operation.

• Transfer services: All transfer services from the moment you land until you board the plane are covered by AHD Clinic. This includes transfers between the clinic and the hotel where you are staying.
• Accommodation: You will be provided with accommodation at a 5-star hotel for 3 days. No payment will be requested from you for the 3-day stay. The accommodation costs for any family members or friends accompanying you will be your responsibility.
• Translation services: Regardless of the language you speak, you will not be charged separately for translation services.

Beware of black market clinics

We have previously stated that there are more than 500 hair transplant clinics in Turkey. According to sources, this number is more than eight times the number of hair clinics in the US. It is, of course, impossible for so many clinics to provide the same quality of service. In fact, some of these clinics do not comply with international standards. This is because many of them do not have legal licenses. Most of them perform hair transplants with technicians without doctors.

However, people expect natural and successful results from hair transplants. There are many people who are disappointed with the results of procedures performed by untrained individuals. These types of illegal clinics are competing to find customers for hair transplants by lowering their prices even further. Therefore, it is essential to be cautious about unlicensed, illegal clinics. Additionally, most of the unsuccessful results in hair transplantation stem from these black market clinics. This is because hair transplants performed by unqualified individuals may result in the following issues:

• Excessive graft harvesting from the donor area resulting in deformities and bald patches in the donor area
• Unnatural appearance due to incorrect hairline and graft placement angles
• Disappointment due to insufficient hair growth
• Risk of necrosis due to uninformed hair transplantation

However, it should be noted that these possibilities exist in every operation performed by an inexperienced hair surgeon and can be seen in every country around the world.

For these reasons, even experienced hair surgeons are affected by this negative situation. This is because some bad results have led to unfair propaganda such as “do not go to Turkey for hair transplantation.” This situation is well explained by the Turkish proverb, “When the dry tree burns, the green tree also burns.”

If you are considering having hair transplantation done in Turkey, we recommend that you research reputable and experienced Turkish surgeons. Otherwise, the likelihood of getting a poor hair transplantation result may increase. Additionally, correcting an unsuccessful result is more difficult and more expensive.

Things to consider when researching prices

People want to get the best of everything. They are even happier if they can get the best at a more affordable price. The same applies to hair. Of course, the price you pay for this procedure is important. However, this criterion alone is not sufficient. When researching prices in Turkey, you should also consider the following questions.

Hair transplantation is not an urgent procedure. Get price quotes from at least 4-5 places. Then compare the clinics you received quotes from based on the following criteria.

• How many years has the clinic or doctor been performing hair transplants?
• Does your doctor have any international memberships or certifications?
• What are the comments about the doctor or clinic on forum sites? Take into account the recommendations and complaints of those who have had hair transplants.
• How many hair transplants are performed in one day at the clinic? Unfortunately, quality decreases as the number increases.
• How many grafts were you told you need? If there is a difference in the number of grafts between clinics, how significant is this difference?
• Eyebrow transplantation and hair transplantation for women require special knowledge and experience.
• Does the doctor perform the hair transplantation themselves or do they only participate in consultations?
• Don’t fall into the misconception that the cheapest place is the best. Additionally, the most expensive place is not necessarily the best for hair transplantation. In addition to cost, be sure to consider criteria such as quality and international recognition.
• Stay away from places that say they will perform hair transplantation without even seeing you in person or seeing your photos.

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Why do people choose AHD Clinic for hair transplantation?

• Dr. Hakan Doğanay, founder of AHD Clinic, holds numerous international certifications. He is also one of the doctors who personally performs hair transplants.
• In addition to hair transplants, AHD Clinic also offers beard transplants, eyebrow transplants, scar revision, and correction of poorly performed transplants.
• From the moment you arrive in Antalya until you board your flight, you are our guest. Patients who come to AHD Clinic for hair transplantation feel right at home.
• At AHD Clinic, hair transplantation is never performed on individuals who are deemed unsuitable following consultation.
• Our primary goal in hair transplantation is for our patients to be satisfied with the results.
• For patients with a high number of grafts, we divide the procedure into consecutive days. Although this may be commercially disadvantageous, we adhere to what we believe is medically correct.
• A significant portion of our patients choose us because of our natural results.
• Our pricing policy is transparent, and no additional fees will be charged beyond the agreed-upon amount.
• You will never be alone after the procedure. We will remain in contact with you for at least one year. You can count on us for support in any situation.

You too can take the first step toward your hair transplant journey by scheduling a free consultation with AHD Clinic. AHD Clinic offers credit card and cash payment options.

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