The cost factor has an important place in the choice of clinic or doctor for people who want to have a hair transplant. As in the rest of the world, there are several important factors affecting hair transplantation prices in Turkey. These are
- Number of grafts: For example, the price of a hair transplant of 2000 grafts and 5000 grafts is not the same.
- Type of operation : The cost of the Dhi method is higher than the FUE method
- Clinic and Doctor Selection: Operation prices of well-known and licensed doctors are higher everywhere.
- We can countlabor, tax and office expenses.
There are also serious differences in hair transplantation prices according to countries.
Why do people go to Turkey for hair transplantation?
Every year millions of people come to Turkey, which is thousands of kilometers away from their countries, to have their medical treatments. The most prominent of these treatments is hair transplant surgery. For this, it will be enough to observe at Istanbul and Antalya airports, Turkey’s two favorite cities in tourism. You will definitely encounter many people who come to the airport to return to their country after hair transplantation and wait for their plane with their head bandaged. Because according to the statistics of 2023, more than half of the hair transplant operations performed all over the world take place in Turkey. So what could be the reasons for this? Of course, there is no single reason for this. Let’s take a brief look at the reasons why tourists, especially from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and Arab countries, prefer Turkey for hair and other health treatments.
- Cheap price advantage
- Developed health and tourism infrastructure
- Highly technologically equipped hospitals
- Famous doctors who have made a name in their field. There are many hair surgeons in Turkey who have become worldwide brands in hair transplantation.
- Competitive marketing techniques
- From many countries around the world, there is a single non-stop flight to Turkey’s favorite tourism cities such as Istanbul and Antalya. Arabs mostly prefer Istanbul and Russian tourists prefer Antalya.
- Strong promotion on social media platforms
- A variety of treatments as well as high quality vacations at affordable prices. Because there are more than 500 5-star hotels and resorts in Antalya alone. This number is more than the number of 5-star hotels in the whole of Spain.
For these reasons, Turkey is seen as the capital of hair transplantation in the world. Because according to 2023 data, more than 1 million tourists have flocked to Turkey for hair transplantation. It has been announced that these tourists paid more than 2 billion dollars for hair transplantation. And it is estimated that the number of tourists will double in the next 6-7 years. However, among the reasons for preference mentioned above, the fact that the cost of hair transplantation in Turkey is much cheaper than in other countries is seen as the most important reason.
How much do hair transplants cost in Turkey and around the world?
In the table below you can see the average hair transplant prices in Turkey and some other countries.
| Country | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1500 – 10.000 USD |
| United States | 7.000 – 25.000 USD |
| United Kingdom | 7.000 – 18.000 Pound |
| Germany | 5.000 – 15.000 Euro |
As seen in the table, there is a significant price difference between Turkey and other countries. This has made Turkey a popular hair transplantation country for people all over the world.
How much are Fue and Dhi hair transplant prices?
Prices will also vary according to the type of operation to be performed. In Turkey, most hair transplants are performed with the FUE and dhi method. FUT method is no longer practiced in Turkey except for a very few doctors.
Average price range
| FUE | DHI |
|---|---|
| 1.250 – 6.000 USD | 2.500 – 10.000 USD |
As you can see, hair transplantation prices in Turkey with the dhi method are slightly higher than FUE. In fact, this difference is the same in all countries of the world. Because the cost of the dhi method is higher. It also requires highly qualified hair surgeons and assistant technicians. But it is more successful in terms of results.
AHD clinic has been practicing hair transplantation only with the dhi method since 2010.
What is per graft pricing?
Hair doctors in many countries, especially in the United States, offer a per-graft price offer. In other words, you pay as much as the number of grafts transplanted. In most clinics in Turkey, on the other hand, a single package price is given regardless of the number of grafts.
At AHD clinic, you can find fee per graft and package price alternatives.
Experienced and reputable hair surgeons in Turkey also offer a fee per graft. Generally, you can get a price offer between 1 Euro – 3.5 Euro per graft. As the number of grafts increases, the fee you pay per graft may decrease. For example
A hair surgeon who offers 3 Euros for 1 graft;
For 2000 grafts of hair transplantation -> you may have to pay 6.000 Euros. However:
For a 5000 graft hair transplant -> 10.000 -12.500 Euros may be requested.
In Turkey, you can pay between 3.000 – 10.000 USD for 3000 grafts in clinics that charge per graft. This wide range varies according to the clinics.
In the United States, you pay between 4 – 10 USD per graft. This means a cost of 12,000 – 30,000 USD for 3,000 grafts. As can be seen, Turkey is much more advantageous in terms of payment per graft.
Why are prices cheaper in Turkey?
- Number of clinics: It is estimated that there are more than 500 hair transplant clinics in Turkey. This number is very high compared to other countries in the world. Therefore, the biggest target of these clinics has been people in other countries.
- Competitive pricing model: Such a high number of hair transplant clinics has normally brought competition in fees.
- Dollar / TL parity: The depreciation of the Turkish lira against the dollar has caused clinics to reduce prices in dollar terms. Because there has been no decrease in their earnings in TL.
- Labor and other costs: For the year 2025, it is estimated that an average of 2000 hair transplants will be performed daily in Turkey. The number of hair surgeons who can perform such a high number of hair transplants at the same time is not available in any country in the world. Therefore, the active participation of technicians in surgeries has increased rapidly. Labor costs of technicians are lower than in Europe and America. In addition, costs such as taxes and office rent are cheaper in Turkey compared to other countries.
In fact, these reasons are directly related to each other. Demand has triggered supply and supply has triggered demand. Especially for people with limited budgets, having a hair transplant in Turkey seems to be a very attractive idea. People who know the high prices in their countries are increasingly turning towards more attractive price options such as Turkey.
Does lower cost reduce quality?
This is related to the operation price you are offered. There are different price ranges for a hair transplant in Turkey according to the clinics. The fees of surgeons who have gained a reputation in hair transplantation are higher than other clinics in Turkey as in the world. Because there is a difference between the hair surgeons who perform the operation themselves and the prices of the operation performed by technicians. Of course, excessively reduced prices due to competition reduce the quality.
All-inclusive package price for hair transplantation
This is a practice in almost all Turkish clinics and it is actually the right thing to do. Because you are coming to a foreign country and you don’t have much idea what to do from the moment you get off the plane at the airport. There is nothing more natural than clinics helping you with this.
When it is called an all-inclusive package, it starts when you land from the plane and continues until you board the plane in the return process. In other words, you do not pay any other fee other than the fee you will pay for the hair transplant operation. All package services you will be given are included in this fee.
The free services that will be provided to you by AHD clinic together with the hair transplant operation are as follows.
- Transportation services: The AHD clinic will pay for your transfer from the plane until you get off and board the plane. This includes transfers between the clinic and the hotel where you are staying.
- Consultation: Consultations before the operation or up to 1 year after the operation are free of charge.
- Accommodation: You will stay in a 5 star hotel for 3 days. For 3 days, no payment is requested from you. The accommodation fee of your relatives who will come with you belongs to you.
- Translation service: No matter which language you speak, you will not pay separately for translation services.
Beware of black market clinics
We have already mentioned that there are more than 500 hair transplant clinics in Turkey. According to sources, the number of these clinics is more than 8 times the number of hair clinics in the USA. Of course, it is not possible for so many clinics to provide the same quality service. Some of these clinics do not comply with international standards. Because most of them do not have a legal license. Most of them perform hair transplantation with technicians without a doctor. However, people expect a natural and successful result from hair transplantation. The number of people who are disappointed as a result of procedures performed by untrained people is not small. Such illegal clinics are in a race to find customers for hair transplantation by lowering the prices even further. Therefore, it is necessary to be careful against illegal unlicensed clinics. In addition, the majority of unsuccessful results in hair transplantation are also due to these black market clinics. Because as a result of hair transplants performed by untrained people, there is a possibility of encountering the following situations.
- Deformity and balding areas in the donor area as a result of excessive graft harvesting from the donor area
- Unnatural images as a result of incorrect hairline and placement of grafts at wrong angles
- Frustration due to insufficient hair growth
- Risk of necrosis due to unconscious hair transplantation
But this should be well known. The possibility of encountering these possibilities exists in every operation performed by an inexperienced hair surgeon and can be seen in every country in the world.
For these reasons, experienced hair surgeons are also affected by this negative situation. Because of some bad results, unfair propaganda is made in the form of “do not go to Turkey for hair transplantation”. The Turkish proverb known as “the wet tree burns next to the dry tree” explains this situation very well. But keep this in mind. By an inexperienced hair surgeon
If you are thinking of having a hair transplant in Turkey, we recommend that you seek reputable and experienced Turkish surgeons. Otherwise, your chances of getting a bad hair transplant result may increase. It is also more difficult and costly to correct a failed result.
Things to consider when researching hair transplant prices
People want to get the best of anything. At the same time, if they can get the best at a more affordable price, they are even happier. The situation is actually the same with hair. Of course, the price you pay for this operation is important. But this criterion alone is not enough. When doing price research in Turkey, you should also pay attention to the answers to the following questions.
- How many years has the clinic or doctor been doing hair transplantation?
- Does your doctor have international memberships and certificates?
- What are the comments about the doctor or clinic, especially on forum sites? Take into account the recommendations and complaints of those who have hair transplantation.
- How many hair transplants are performed in the clinic in 1 day? Unfortunately, the quality decreases as the number increases.
- Does the doctor do the hair transplantation himself or does he only participate in the consultation?
- How many grafts were you told you needed? If there is a difference in the number of grafts between clinics, how much is this difference?
- Do not fall into the misconception that the cheapest place is the best. Also, the most expensive place does not necessarily mean the best hair transplant clinic. In addition to cost, be sure to consider criteria such as quality and international recognition.
- Stay away from places that say “we can do hair transplantation” without even seeing you live or your pictures.
CONCLUSION: Examine the results before and after hair transplantation on different platforms. If possible, make a video consultation via WhatsApp or similar communication tools. Do this research with at least 3-4 different clinics and compare the clinics. Also, review the comments about the clinics you are considering to have surgery on your forum sites. Be sure to pay attention to the recommendations or complaints about the doctor. Ultimately, we believe that you will make the best and right decision for yourself.
Why do people prefer AHD clinic for hair transplantation?
AHD Clinic has been providing hair transplantation services in Antalya, the tourism capital of Turkey, since 2003. You have the opportunity to come to Antalya from many countries of the world without a transfer. Let’s list the reasons why our patients prefer us.
- AHD clinic founder Dr. Hakan Doğanay is one of the doctors who performs hair transplants himself as a doctor with international certificates.
- In addition to hair transplantation, beard transplantation, eyebrow transplantation, scar revision and correction of bad transplants are also performed in AHD clinic.
- You are our guest from your arrival in Antalya until you board your plane. Those who come to AHD clinic for hair transplantation feel at home.
- In AHD clinic, hair transplantation is never performed on an unsuitable person after consultation.
- Our main goal in hair transplantation is that our patients are happy with the result.
- We divide the operations of our patients with high graft count into consecutive days. In fact, although this situation is against us commercially, we apply what we know medically.
- A significant number of our patients prefer us because of our natural results.
- Our fee policy is clear and no money other than the fee agreed with you is requested.
- You are never alone after the operation. We will always be in contact with you for at least 1 year. You can see us as your support in all kinds of possibilities.
You can also step into the adventure of hair transplantation by having a free consultation with AHD clinic.
Credit card and cash payment options are available at AHD clinic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide a warranty certificate for hair transplantation?
We briefly answer no to this question. Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure. There is no warranty certificate in any surgical procedure. The documents given under the name of warranty certificate for hair transplantation in Turkey have no legal validity. Please discuss this with your lawyer. At the end of our operations, we give a document stating that hair transplantation has been performed. This document contains information about the person, the date of the operation, the number of grafts and information about the operation. However, the title of this document does not say “guarantee certificate”.
Which is the best hair transplant clinic?
If you ask us this question, of course we would say AHD clinic. Clinics that do not sell you dreams and give you realistic information are candidates to be the best hair transplant clinic for you.
Is it worth going to Turkey for hair transplantation?
For example, for half the price you would pay for hair transplantation to a reputable hair surgeon in your country, you can have this procedure done by reputable surgeons who have made a name for themselves in Turkey. It is even possible to get much better results.
Is hair transplantation covered by insurance?
Hair transplantation is a cosmetic surgical procedure and insurance companies do not pay this fee. In some countries, insurance companies cover the treatment fee for trauma-related hair loss such as burns and surgical scars.