Why St. Petersburg patients choose Hairmedico

Turkish Airlines and Aeroflot both operate direct flights from St. Petersburg to Istanbul, roughly 5 hours 20 minutes.

At Hairmedico, Dr. Arslan Musbeh — a full member of FUE Europe, accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Health, and lecturer at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 — performs every graft extraction and implantation personally, rather than delegating to technicians. The clinic sees one patient per day, so every procedure has his full attention.

Istanbul is also a short, direct flight from St. Petersburg — around 5 hours 20 minutes direct (Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot) — which means the trip adds only a few days to the process while giving access to internationally verifiable accreditation that is straightforward to check before booking.

Accreditation you can verify independently: FUE Europe membership and Turkish Ministry of Health accreditation are both checkable through their respective public registries before you travel — see our full clinic verification guide.

How It Works from St. Petersburg

Step 1 — Photograph assessment (free, remote)

Send 3–5 photographs of your front hairline, crown and donor zone via the consultation form or WhatsApp. Dr. Arslan reviews every submission personally and responds within 24 hours with a Norwood stage assessment, technique recommendation and all-inclusive quote.

Step 2 — Confirm date and book flights

Once you accept the quote, a deposit secures your surgical date. Flights from St. Petersburg to Istanbul take around 5 hours 20 minutes direct (Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot). The balance is paid on arrival at the clinic.

Step 3 — Istanbul (4 nights total)

Day 1: Arrive. VIP transfer to your 5-star hotel. Evening pre-op consultation with Dr. Arslan.
Day 2: Surgery — 6–8 hours, one patient only.
Day 3: First clinical wash, post-op assessment, travel home from Day 4 onwards.

Step 4 — 12-month follow-up (remote)

Monthly progress photographs reviewed by Dr. Arslan's team. WhatsApp access for any questions throughout the recovery period. See the full recovery timeline for what to expect at each stage.

Which Technique is Used?

Technique is determined by Dr. Arslan based on your photographs — not by package. Options include FUE, Sapphire FUE, DHI and Algorithmic FUE™ for complex cases. The technique is confirmed during the photograph assessment and explained fully before any date is booked.

Frequently Asked Questions — St. Petersburg Patients

Why travel to Istanbul when there are clinics in St. Petersburg?
Many patients choose Hairmedico specifically for international, independently verifiable accreditation — FUE Europe membership and Turkish Ministry of Health approval — combined with a surgeon who performs every graft personally rather than delegating to a team. The short flight time (around 5 hours 20 minutes direct (Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot)) makes this a practical option rather than a major undertaking.
Is payment possible for patients travelling from St. Petersburg?
Payment logistics are discussed directly during your consultation, since options can vary. Message our team via WhatsApp to confirm what works for your situation before booking travel.
Is it safe to have a hair transplant in Turkey?
Safety depends on the individual clinic, anywhere in the world. At Hairmedico, the surgeon performs every procedure personally, the clinic is Ministry of Health accredited, and Dr. Arslan holds full FUE Europe membership — all independently checkable. See our full clinic verification guide →
What if I have a problem after returning home?
The 12-month follow-up programme operates remotely via WhatsApp and email. Dr. Arslan's team reviews monthly progress photographs and responds to any questions throughout recovery.