New hair, New You
These are all my hair transplant clinic reviews in Turkey and around the world. All based on facts and unbiased scientific research
In this video we look at a hair transplants, that had a high risk of failure, but somehow succeeded
An interesting look at the factors that decided the success and failure of hair transplants
Pharmacist with special interest in hair loss and hair transplantation.
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Pharmacist with special interest in hair loss and hair transplantation.
Read my book on hair transplants in Turkey on Amazon:
https://track.more-info.co.uk/amazon/authorprofile
Since my last video on Vera clinic, a lot of people have been asking me for an update.
Fortunately, i had some people who consulted with me who have been to Vera.
And they gave me some valuable feedback about what is happening there in 2022.
I put all my findings in one video [below]
Pharmacist with special interest in hair loss and hair transplantation.
Read my book on hair transplants in Turkey on Amazon:
https://track.more-info.co.uk/amazon/authorprofile
The Private Clinic was established in 1983 and employs a team of GMC-registered surgeons.
The website for The Private Clinic features a modern, responsive design that works well on all types of devices.
A good website is non-negotiable in this day and age.
Visitors can easily navigate the site to explore the company’s services, clinic locations, and surgeons.
The sleek, professional website demonstrates the company’s dedication. The site includes a wealth of information on the various procedures offered, including a thorough encyclopaedia of commonly used terms.
The company’s phone number is visible on every page. You can also visit the “Surgeon & Doctors” page to learn more about the team and the “Our Clinics” page to find the nearest clinic.
The Private Clinic specialises in hair transplant surgery for men and women. The hair transplant services include Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) using the latest technology.
The clinics also provide a wide range of cosmetic procedures, including skin treatments and body sculpting. The experienced surgeons at The Private Clinic can also take care of vein removal and bunion removal.
So they are by no means a specialist company in hair transplants
The majority of the work displayed on the website is for Caucasian type hair. There is a broad range of ages from mid 20s to well into 50s.
So it is probably fair to assume the clinic has a strong track record with Caucasian type hair.
The website for The Private Clinic includes a detailed case study of a previous client.
The client suffered from a receding hairline and underwent an FUE hair transplant with 5,000 hair follicles.
The team at the clinic successfully restored the patient’s hairline. The results appear natural, with dense patches of hair in areas that were previously bald.
I particularly like the hairline which is angled and suitably high for the client’s age.
There is nothing worse than a 20 year old hair line on a 35 year old man!
Notice also how the hairline is quite fluffy at the edge. None of that “ken doll” pluggy look you see in some clinics.
The Private Clinic maintains a 4.2-star rating out of 5-stars with 179 total reviews on Google.
Most customers praise the quality of customer service and the results of their treatments.
On the platform Trustpilot, The Private Clinic has an excellent 4.6-star rating out of 1,204 customer reviews. Eighty-seven percent of customers awarded the clinic a 5-star review.
The cost of hair transplant procedures is based on the number of hairs transplanted. So it’s not a question that can be answered broadly.
The Private Clinic charges about £2.50 per graft at the London location, which is noticeably lower compared to the average price of £2.99.
The prices may vary slightly at the clinics in Leeds, Birmingham, Northampton, and Manchester.
Harley St Healthcare is a company with multiple hair transplant clinics throughout the UK, including its main clinic on Harley Street in London. Patients can choose from a variety of procedures, including FUT and FUE hair transplants.
The website for Harley St Healthcare includes the features you expect from a local business, including a responsive design and simple menu.
The about page offers a list of the various clinic locations and some background information on the company. Visitors can also view profiles of the hair transplant surgeons that work at the clinics.
The phone number and a contact form are available on most pages, allowing you to easily schedule a consultation.
So far, so good!
Harley St Healthcare specialises in hair transplant procedures.
The available procedures include FUE hair transplants, FUT hair transplants, eyebrow treatments, and beard treatments.
The services are available for both men and women.
The website includes a page dedicated to the latest hair transplant results completed by the surgeons at Harley St Healthcare. The photos on the page show a variety of before and after pictures.
Each set of photos lists the number of grafts and hairs transplanted and the type of procedure.
Most of the examples are of Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) transplants, which are minimally invasive compared to FUT transplants.
Many of the patients suffered from severe receding hairlines, which were easily corrected with the FUE procedure.
Harley St Healthcare has 98 Google reviews and 31 Trustpilot reviews, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 on both platforms. Ninety-seven percent of customers gave the clinic a 5-star review on Trustpilot.
The only negative complaint was related to a miscommunication regarding a COVID test and was not connected to the company’s hair transplant services.
Based on its online reputation, Harley St Healthcare is one of the most trusted sources for hair transplants in London.
Harley St Healthcare includes a breakdown of its costs for FUE procedures. The cost is based on the number of grafts.
For example, a minimal FUE procedure with up to 500 grafts costs £3.99 per graft. A mega FUE procedure with up to 2,000 grafts costs £2.99 per graft and the Giga FUE procedures cost £2.27 per graft.
The prices are comparable to the average prices in London.
Not to be confused with Harley St Healthcare, Harley Street Hair Clinic is another of the top clinics for reliable hair transplants and other cosmetic procedures.
The clinic was one of the first clinics in London to offer high-quality FUE hair transplants in the UK.
Harley Street Hair Clinic has a quality website with clear navigation and readily available contact information. The phone number and email address are always a click away at the top of the screen.
Visitors can also click on the “Book a Consultation” button to quickly schedule a consultation online.
The website includes detailed information on all the procedures available at Harley Street Hair Clinic, including a full range of hair transplant procedures.
The clinic offers FUE hair transplants, eyebrow reconstruction, scar repair, hair loss medication, and advanced pigmentation services.
Harley Street Hair Clinic 45 examples of past FUE hair transplant procedures. The patient gallery includes case studies for a long list of patients, including both male and female patients.
Each case study includes photos, customer quotes, and a short video containing a customer testimonial.
Most of the patients received FUE hair transplants to address receding hairlines and hair loss around the frontal areas of the crown.
The results are impressive, as they showcase the effectiveness of the procedures on patients of all ages and varying levels of baldness.
This client was probably a Norwood 4 with mostly frontal hair loss. The final result is excellent. The hairline is high and density is good.
However, on very close examination the hair can look slightly pluggy in places.
Harley Street Hair Clinic has a 4.3-star rating on Google out of 62 reviews. Customers overwhelmingly praise the quality of the hair transplant procedures. However, several customers have complained about the quality of customer service.
The clinic has a much better online reputation on Trustpilot. The company has a 4.8-star rating on Trustpilot out of 430 reviews.
The customers frequently mention the professionalism of the surgeons and their satisfaction with the outcome of the procedures.
The website includes a hair loss graft calculator to give prospective patients a more realistic estimate. You can select your age, ethnicity, and the areas where you have hair loss.
However, you need to submit your name, phone number, and email address to receive the estimate.
The estimated price is between £3000 and £8100 for 500 to 3000 grafts, which is slightly higher than the competition.
Pharmacist with special interest in hair loss and hair transplantation.
Read my book on hair transplants in Turkey on Amazon:
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According to the Genetics Home Reference of the U.S National Library of Medicine, half the men over 50 years lose their hair.
To combat this hair loss and restore the preferred aesthetics, many people are going in for hair transplant procedures.
While these might be expensive, especially in the US and UK, Turkey provides an alternative destination to get work done on your hair.
In this article, we take a closer look at the hair transplant industry in Turkey – peeling back the layers to examine the safety and viability of heading there to get your hair worked on.
Owing to its ideal location that links Europe and Asia, Turkey is shaping up as a top destination for those needing to restore their hair.
Even when political instability and other fears hurt the tourism sector, health tourism – hair transplants in particular – propped up boosted the industry.
Medical tourism rakes in $2.5 billion for the tourism industry. Of this, the hair transplant sector accounts for $1 billion.
This is no surprise given that, each month, 5000 people fly into the country to address their hair loss issues.
In an article about the industry published in Quartz, it was estimated that Turkish hair clinics completed about 100 to 150 hair transplant procedures in a single week.
So, why do people flock to Turkey for hair transplants? Let’s take a quick look.
As we have discussed in the previous section, throngs of people from Europe, Asia and other places on the globe prefer to go to Turkey to have their hair loss problems solved.
Here are a few reasons why:
Despite all these advantages, the situation can’t be all rosy. Read on; let’s paint you a more elaborate picture of the situation.
Are there any horror stories regarding the Turkish hair transplant industry?
Turkey offers plenty of positives when it comes to offering hair transplant options.
However, there have been some not so savoury stories emerging from the country. With such a large number of clinics, some of them might not follow the law.
Searching online, we happened upon a blog that detailed the experience of a one Sayeed from Saudi Arabia. He hadn’t properly researched the clinic of his choice.
The end result was a constantly bleeding scalp from what might have been a botched operation from the clinic.
In an article by the Daily Mail offering a peek into the boom Turkish industry, they featured a story about a man who visited an Istanbul clinic in 2016.
He had a bad experience, with the results differing greatly from what he had been promised. The donor area was over-harvested, leaving it patchy.
The new growth also didn’t achieve the required density.
Globally, hair transplantation was birthed in the hands of Dr Sasagawa in pre-World War II Japan.
The techniques and equipment were developed and refined over the years in Japan, the United States, Brazil and Australia plus the UK.
As the science and techniques of hair transplantation evolved, so did the equipment that was needed to perform the procedures.
Turkish biomedical engineers and surgeons have made numerous iterations of the pen-like follicle extractors and robots for other techniques.
Many Turkish clinics offer sapphire- and gold-tipped blades to reduce scarring during FUE.
The significantly cheaper price has also led to the booming hair transplantation industry, making Turkey one of the very big players in this field.
Several UK and US publications sling mud at the Turkish hair transplantation industry, claiming that the standards are subpar and the results even worse.
However, the majority of the clients are happy with the service that they receive.
Additionally, if the practices and standards were as bad as claimed, this particular arm of the Turkish medical tourism industry wouldn’t have thrived for over 15 years.
Several Turkish surgeons have always been on the bleeding edge in the hair transplantation field.
One of the most prominent names in Turkish hair transplant circles is Dr Koray Erdogan. Dr Erdogan is the Vice President of the World FUE Institute.
His groundbreaking work includes the development of:
Some other surgeons have contributed to the industry, starting out in the 90s and the early 2000s.
Some of these include:
With the cost-effective hair transplant procedures, many people leave their home countries to fix their hair in Turkey.
Consequently, clinics in countries like the UK and the US lose out on clients, affecting their bottom line.
By claiming that the clinics aren’t safe, they hope to take the wind out of the Turkish hair transplantation industry’s sails.
In my opinion, Turkey is a safe destination to have a hair transplant, provided you do your research properly.
It is clear the majority of clients have a safe procedure. Even if the results aren’t up their expectation, they at least have a safe procedure.
Clinics in other countries attempt to keep their clients by decrying the practices and standards in Turkey. And by pointing at some bad apples, they hope to dissuade people from opting for Turkish service.
However, there are plenty of qualified and well-meaning clinics that do a commendable job.
Many of the clients have been at the forefront of the field, developing techniques and tools that are accepted by other professionals across the world.
With all this in mind, we can confidently say that Turkey is a safe place for your hair loss queries. After all, if it wasn’t, it would have already been shut down.
Pharmacist with special interest in hair loss and hair transplantation.
Read my book on hair transplants in Turkey on Amazon:
https://track.more-info.co.uk/amazon/authorprofile