Last updated: October 31, 2026 · Written by Juan · Researched using the clinics’ own websites and press releases, a professional society directory, news reporting and RealSelf cost data (linked below)
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Turkey has become one of the world’s main destinations for hair transplants. Hürriyet Daily News reported in 2025 that around 750,000 international visitors travelled to Türkiye for hair transplants in the previous year, while noting that precise figures are hard to obtain. But “Turkey” is not one clinic. It is hundreds of them, from surgeon-led practices to high-volume operations where much of the work is done by technicians.
This guide looks at clinics that appear often in patient discussions and coverage of the industry. For each one I describe what I could confirm from a named source, what the clinic says about itself, and what to ask before booking. I left out clinics whose key claims I could only find on directory or advertising pages.
Quick comparison
| Clinic | In Istanbul since | Techniques it promotes | Published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vera Clinic | Not stated in the sources I checked | Sapphire FUE, DHI | From €3,200; about €3,200 to €5,990 for up to 4,000 grafts |
| ASMED (Dr. Koray Erdoğan) | Not stated in the sources I checked | FUE, with a focus on donor management | Quoted individually |
| Dr. Serkan Aygın Clinic | 1996, according to the clinic | FUE, Sapphire FUE, DHI, Long DHI, unshaven | Quoted individually |
| Cosmedica (Dr. Levent Acar) | 2011, according to the clinic | FUE, Sapphire FUE, DHI, FUT | Quoted individually |
| Este Medical Group | Sources differ (see below) | DHI, including Robotic DHI | Quoted individually |
Package prices usually bundle the procedure with hotel, transfers and an interpreter, but what is included varies. Get an itemized quote, and see our guide to what Turkish packages include.
How I compared these clinics
Many “top 10 hair transplant clinics” lists online are published as sponsored or contributor content, so the top spot is not always earned. That does not make them wrong, but it is worth knowing. For this guide I looked for:
- A named surgeon with checkable credentials, and whether the clinic says who performs or supervises the surgery.
- The techniques offered, and whether the clinic explains which patients each one suits.
- Price transparency: whether package contents and prices are published.
- Where each claim comes from: the clinic itself, a professional body, or independent reporting.
The clinics one by one
Vera Clinic
Vera is an Istanbul clinic with a large online presence. On its statistics page it states that it holds Turkish Ministry of Health licensing and promotes a proprietary diamond surgical blade it calls Vector-10. Its cost page gives packages from €3,200, and about €3,200 to €5,990 for up to 4,000 grafts, including hotel and transfers. These are the clinic’s own claims.
Ask before booking: who will perform your surgery. Gökhan Vayni, often associated with the clinic, is described on Vera’s own site as its founder and medical coordinator, a management role. Our Vera Clinic vs Este Medical comparison covers this in more detail.
ASMED, Dr. Koray Erdoğan
Dr. Erdoğan’s clinic biography lists publications focused on evaluating and preserving the donor area, the main limit in larger and advanced cases. It lists memberships of the ESHRS and IAHRS and his role as president of the World FUE Institute, and states that he was an ISHRS member from 2007 to 2015.
Worth considering for: patients with advanced hair loss who need careful long-term donor planning. A surgeon-led model usually means fewer procedures per day, so expect longer waiting times. See our guide to advanced baldness.
Dr. Serkan Aygın Clinic
According to the clinic’s own website, Dr. Aygın has performed hair transplants since 1996, which would make his one of the longer-running practices in Turkey. The site focuses on FUE and DHI and also lists Sapphire FUE, a “Long DHI” method and unshaven transplants. The clinic is in Şişli, Istanbul.
Ask before booking: as with any well-known name, confirm in writing which surgeon will perform your procedure and which steps are done by the team. Our guide to unshaven FUE explains what that option involves.
Cosmedica, Dr. Levent Acar
Cosmedica’s profile of Dr. Acar says he founded the clinic in Istanbul in 2011 after studying medicine at Istanbul University, and lists DHI, FUE (including sapphire variants) and FUT among its treatments. The page lists his attendance at several ISHRS congresses but does not say he is an ISHRS member, and it does not say how much of each procedure he performs himself.
Ask before booking: how much of your procedure Dr. Acar will perform personally, since the clinic’s marketing emphasizes his involvement but the details are not published.
Este Medical Group
Este Medical Group operates clinics in the UK and abroad. According to a 2024 press release, its Istanbul facility for DHI procedures is in Etiler, Beşiktaş, and a later press release says its Turkish operation has completed 20,000 hair transplant procedures in ten years. A 2021 chamber of commerce report, on the other hand, says the business was established in Turkey in 1994, so the dates depend on which part of the company is meant. It has also announced Robotic DHI surgery at its Birmingham clinic in the UK.
Ask before booking: where your procedure will take place and who will perform it. Many unrelated businesses use “Este” in their name, so make sure you are reading Este Medical Group’s own site and reviews.
What drives the price
In its cost page, Vera Clinic estimates that Sapphire FUE in Turkey generally costs about €2,000 to €4,500 and DHI about €3,000 to €6,000. That is one clinic’s view of the market, but it is in line with the packages above. For comparison, RealSelf reports an average US price of $7,250 (based on reviews up to March 2022). The main factors that move a Turkish price are:
- Technique. Standard FUE is usually cheapest; Sapphire FUE and DHI usually cost more.
- Graft count. Most packages are priced per session, but large sessions often move into a higher tier.
- Who does the work. Clinics where the named surgeon performs more of the procedure generally charge more.
- What is bundled. Hotel, nights, transfers, interpreter and the number of follow-up checks included in the first year.
Our cost by country guide and Mexico vs Turkey comparison go further.
Red flags before booking any clinic
- The clinic will not name the surgeon or share credentials. If you have to ask twice for the name and qualifications of the person performing your surgery, treat that as a serious warning sign.
- Reviews appear only on the clinic’s own website. Check platforms the clinic does not control.
- A very low price with no itemized breakdown. Extra grafts, medication or travel can be added later.
- Before/after photos without context. Ask for cases that match your hair type and stage. See our guide to spotting misleading photos.
- Pressure to book within a day or two. A permanent surgical decision should not come with a countdown.
Our guide to choosing a clinic safely covers the full checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Is a hair transplant in Turkey as good as one in the US or UK? Quality varies by clinic in every country. Turkey’s advantages are price and the sheer number of procedures performed, not a guarantee of better results.
Why is it so much cheaper? Lower running costs and very high patient volumes let Turkish clinics offer full travel packages for less than a typical US procedure alone.
How do I know whether a “top 10” list is trustworthy? Check whether it discloses any relationship with the clinics, whether it names surgeons rather than just brands, whether it links to sources, and whether it points out trade-offs instead of calling every clinic the best.
This article is for information only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified, licensed surgeon and confirm all current details directly with any clinic before making any decision about surgery.
Sources consulted: Hürriyet Daily News: Istanbul hair transplant boom (2025); Vera Clinic: Statistics; Vera Clinic: Hair transplant cost; ASMED: Dr. Koray Erdoğan biography; Dr. Serkan Aygın: About; Cosmedica: Dr. Levent Acar; Este Medical Group: DHI in Istanbul (2024); Este Medical Group Turkey: 10 years and 20,000 procedures; RealSelf: Hair transplant cost.