It's always good to know what's getting buzz in the hair industry and today we can share that Turkey is promoting itself as an option for hair transplants.
One of the world’s most popular holiday destinations, Turkey is known for its beaches and rich historical heritage. But in recent years, officials report that it has also carved out a niche in medical tourism thanks to the wide expertise of its medical professionals.
Nowhere has this been more apparent than in the global hair-transplantation market, which is forecast to reach a total value of $30.13 billion per year by 2031.
“Thousands of people from all over the world visit Turkey for top-notch and competitively priced hair-transplant procedures,” says Dr. Ekrem Keskin of Istanbul’s Capital Hair Center. “This has served to make Turkey a leader and provided Turkish doctors with unrivaled experience.”
Dr. Keskin is a plastic surgeon who performs hair transplants. He received his training in aesthetic surgery at Cleveland Clinic Plastic and Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department in the USA.
Along with their wide-ranging expertise, officials say that Turkish clinics are also known for employing the latest hair-transplantation methods, including scalp analysis and anesthetics to ensure pain-free transplantation procedures.
Capital Hair Center offers patients cutting-edge ozone therapy, which boosts the survival rate of transplanted hair grafts and accelerates the recovery process. “This means patients can return to their daily routines relatively quickly,” Dr. Keskin says.
Aesthetic considerations, meanwhile, also represent a crucial component of hair-transplantation. “Patients’ primary motivation is to look younger, healthier and more attractive,” says Dr. Keskin, who has received extensive training in facial aesthetics.
"After performing a scalp analysis, the center’s experienced staff can determine how many hair grafts are needed, and where." Dr. Keskin explains, “Then we select the placement, frequency and direction of grafts based on a patient’s unique facial type.”
In the last two years, nearly two million foreign tourists came to Turkey for health services. Health expenditures in Turkish tourism increased by 121.5 percent in Q2 in 2022. This is largely because Turkey offers more affordable prices than other leading destinations.
“Those visiting Turkey for hair-transplant procedures can also enjoy its historical, cultural and natural attractions,” says Dr. Keskin, “which together make for a total holiday experience.”