Smile Hair Clinic is a hair transplant clinic in Turkey and was established in 2018 by two hair transplant surgeons, Dr Mehmet Erdoğan and Dr Gökay Bilgin, after many years of experience in the hair transplantation field.
The seven-floor clinic in Turkey has a team of over 100 trained and friendly staff who are on hand to help advise anyone who is interested in getting a hair transplant in Istanbul, where Smile Hair Clinic is based.
Hair transplants have become a popular form of treatment for those who may be suffering from different types of hair loss or hair thinning issues. Dr Erdoğan and Dr Bilgin offer different types of hair transplant techniques at the clinic and an initial free consultation can help patients determine which method is the correct one for them.
As a form of invasive cosmetic procedure, hair transplants are not to be performed on anyone under the age of 18 years old. You should always seek independent medical advice before undergoing any medical procedure.
The type of technique used to perform the hair transplant surgery can depend on various factors, such as where the hair loss is occurring and the number of grafts that might be needed to complete the operation.
Prices may vary depending on the certain factors affecting which hair transplant you might choose to undergo, but prices at Smile Hair Clinic can typically range from £2,000 to £6,000 depending on the treatment.
The price of a hair transplant in Istanbul at places such as Smile Hair Clinic can be more affordable than the cost of a similar procedure in the UK. This can be down to a number of reasons, such as competitive prices.
As many different cosmetic surgery clinics offer similar forms of hair transplant treatments, the price can be more competitive than in the UK, because there are a larger number of clinics competing for the same business. It is because of the more affordable prices that getting a hair transplant in Turkey is becoming more popular.
Hair transplant packages
Smile Hair Clinic works under its True Philosophy criteria, which puts the patient at the heart of everything done. It is because of this reason that the clinic offers its patients a hair transplant package as part of the overall price.
The hair transplant packages at Smile Hair Clinic include:
Transfers to and from the airport, hotel and clinic
Accommodation in a hotel near the clinic
Any medication needed before, during and after surgery
A personal translator
Online aftercare services
Whether you choose to undergo a hair transplant at Smile Hair Clinic or not, the first step is a free consultation with a hair transplant surgeon. During this consultation, the surgeon can discuss with you any concerns or questions you may have, talk you through the procedure that is the correct one for you, and also help you design a new hairline.
If you choose to have a hair transplant done at Smile Hair Clinic, you should understand everything that your surgeon has discussed with you and you should be aware of exactly how much you will have to pay for the procedure.
Hair transplant techniques
At Smile Hair Clinic, there are two main types of hair transplant methods used: Sapphire FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and DHI (Direct Hair Implantation).
The steps to performing a Sapphire FUE transplant are:
The grafts (hair follicles) are extracted from the donor area using a micromotor. This is where the hair grows thickest on the scalp and is usually the back of the head or neck.
The grafts are prepared outside of the scalp ready for implantation into the recipient (balding) area.
A Sapphire blade is used to open channels in the recipient area of the scalp. The use of a Sapphire blade instead of a regular steel blade can help the surgeon open the channels at the desired angle, which can help them aim for a more natural-looking regrowth pattern.
The grafts are implanted into the recipient area and the hair transplant is complete.
After the operation has taken place, your surgeon who carried out the transplant should discuss with you how the operation went and give you information about how to care for your scalp in the days after the surgery, as well as provide you with any products needed for you to do this.
Differing slightly from the Sapphire FUE method, the DHI technique is carried out in the following steps:
The grafts are extracted from the donor area using a special tool known as a Choi implanter pen.
The grafts are then implanted directly into the recipient area of the scalp. The use of the Choi implanter pen can help with reduced scabbing and scarring in most cases.
Once all of the grafts have been implanted, the hair transplant is complete.
The hair transplant Turkey before and after results from any hair transplant may vary depending on the age and health of the person. After the initial growth, the transplanted hair may fall out. This is known as shock loss and can occur in most patients.
Between 16 to 24 weeks after the transplant has taken place you can begin to expect to see the first results, with full results from the transplant being shown from 12 to 18 months after.
To find out more about a hair transplant in Turkey, visit the Smile Hair Clinic website here.
