The real total cost of a hair transplant in Istanbul
Understanding the true total cost requires accounting for every component — not just the surgery price. For a patient travelling from the UK or Western Europe to Hairmedico Istanbul:
| Component | Hairmedico (all-inclusive) | UK clinic equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery (3,000 grafts) | Included in package | £8,000–£12,000 |
| 5-star hotel (2 nights) | Included | Not applicable |
| Airport/clinic transfers | Included | Not applicable |
| PRP therapy | Included | £300–£600 extra |
| Aftercare kit | Included | £50–£150 extra |
| 12-month follow-up | Included | Often not included |
| Return flights (London) | £80–£180 (EasyJet/Ryanair) | £0 |
| Total | ~£2,500–£3,200 | £8,500–£13,000+ |
How payment works at Hairmedico
The Hairmedico payment process is straightforward and transparent:
- Free WhatsApp assessment: Send 3 photographs. Receive graft estimate and a personal quote within 24 hours. No charge, no commitment.
- Booking deposit: A refundable deposit (typically €200–€300) is required to confirm your surgery date. This is deducted from the total package price.
- Balance on arrival: The remaining balance is paid upon arrival in Istanbul before surgery begins. Payment is accepted in EUR, GBP, USD and TRY.
There are no hidden fees. The price quoted at consultation is the total price. No additional charges are applied for extra grafts within the agreed range, for the PRP session or for the follow-up programme.
External financing options by country
United Kingdom
Chrysalis Finance and Aesthetic Finance both offer 0% and low-interest payment plans for cosmetic surgery. These are arranged directly between the patient and the finance company, not through the clinic. The amount borrowed covers the total procedure cost including travel.
United States
CareCredit offers healthcare-specific financing with promotional 0% APR periods. Medical credit lines can be used for any medical procedure including international travel. As with all financing, compare total repayment cost carefully.
Europe
Most major European banks offer personal loans that can be used for medical travel. Given the cost differential (saving €5,000–€12,000 vs home-country clinics), a personal loan taken at 3–5% interest over 24 months still leaves the patient significantly ahead financially.
The simplest approach — direct saving
For many patients, the most practical approach is to save directly. The Hairmedico all-inclusive package for a 3,000-graft procedure is quoted on request including everything. Adding return flights from London, Paris or Frankfurt (€80–€200 on budget carriers), the total is approximately €2,600–€3,100.
At €250–€300 per month of saving, this total is reached in 9–12 months. During this time, beginning Finasteride (if indicated) protects native hair and may reduce the graft count needed when the procedure eventually takes place.
The free WhatsApp assessment can be requested at any stage — including before saving is complete. The graft estimate and price quote are valid indefinitely and help patients plan the exact saving target.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hairmedico all-inclusive: price on request — tailored to graft count, technique and package.
Yes. Transplanted follicles are DHT-resistant and grow permanently for the patient's lifetime.
Desk work: 5–7 days. Scabs shed by Day 10–14. New growth from months 3–5. Final result months 12–14.
Dr. Arslan Musbeh personally performs every extraction and canal-opening. In VIP he also places every graft himself; in Silver and Gold, his trained team places the grafts under his direct supervision. One patient per day.
Yes, with an accredited surgeon-led clinic. Verify FUE Europe membership, Ministry of Health registration, and confirm the surgeon personally operates.
- NHS. Hair loss — overview. National Health Service. 2023. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hair-loss/
- MedlinePlus (NIH). Hair transplantation — clinical overview. U.S. National Library of Medicine. 2024. https://medlineplus.gov/hairtransplantation.html
- Onda M et al. Follicular unit extraction: A systematic review. J Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2019.11.006
- Bernstein RM, Rassman WR. Follicular unit transplantation: 2005. Dermatologic Clinics. 2005. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.det.2005.01.007
All references are peer-reviewed medical literature or official health authority publications. No commercial sources included.
Dr. Arslan Musbeh
- ✓ FUE Europe — Full Member
- ✓ Ministry of Health accredited
- ✓ 17+ years · 3,000+ cases
- ✓ One patient per day
- ✓ All-inclusive packages