Why Book Smile Hair Clinic with Medical Departures

Key Highlights
 

• Focused expertise: Medical team managed by Dr. Mehmet Erdoğan and Dr. Gökay Bilgin—specialists in modern FUE techniques.
• Location: Kadıköy, a lively district with cafés, hotels, and seaside promenades—ideal for recovery walks.
• Travel made easy: Packages commonly include airport–hotel–clinic transfers, 2 nights’ B&B in a 4★ hotel, and an aftercare starter kit.
• International support: Help with visa, interpreting, and step-by-step post-op guidance.

Treatments at a Glance
 

Surgical Hair Restoration

• FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair transplant (graft-based pricing also shown on the clinic page).

Typical Inclusions

• Consultation
• Pre-op blood tests (HIV, Hep B/C)
• Local anesthesia
• Medications
• PRP session
• Post-procedure check
• 24/7 helpline
• Transfers
• 2 hotel nights (B&B)
• “Smile Bag” post-op comforts (headband, hat, neck pillow, shampoo/foam, medicines)

Notes on Planning
 

A minimum of 2,000 grafts applies on standard packages. Optional hotel upgrades (e.g., Wyndham Grand Kalamış; DoubleTree by Hilton Moda) can be arranged by your coordinator.

What International Patients Can Expect

From your first message, a coordinator reviews your photos, shares a personalized graft estimate, and builds a clear itinerary. On treatment day, the team guides you through check-in, painless local anesthesia, and meticulous graft placement. Before you fly home, you’ll receive washing instructions, aftercare timelines, and scheduled remote follow-ups—kept simple, visual, and easy to follow.

Meet the Doctors

• Dr. Mehmet Erdoğan — Hair Transplant Surgeon (FUE). Medical team co-lead; thousands of procedures overseen.
• Dr. Gökay Bilgin — Hair Transplant Surgeon (FUE). Medical team co-lead; thousands of procedures overseen.

Location & How to Get There
 

Neighborhood: Kadıköy (Asian side)—well-connected, walkable, with ferries to the European side.
 

• From Istanbul Airport (IST): ~35–60 min by airport taxi or rideshare (Uber/BiTaksi). Havaist coaches connect IST to central hubs; continue by short taxi.
• From Sabiha Gökçen (SAW): ~25–45 min by taxi/rideshare; Havabus to Kadıköy or Taksim then a brief taxi.
   

Ask your coordinator about private transfers that are often included in Smile Hair packages.

Good to Know

• Languages: English support available; interpreter services on request.
• Comforts included: 2 hotel nights (B&B), round-trip transfers, aftercare kit, and 24/7 helpline (per package notes).
• Clinic hours & scheduling: Your itinerary will bundle consult, procedure, wash day, and follow-up before departure.

FAQs

1) Do hair transplants at Smile Hair Clinic come with a warranty or guarantee?

Short answer: Yes—procedure-specific aftercare and revision policies apply.

Expanded: Your coordinator will provide the written terms with timelines for check-ins and what’s covered if a touch-up is medically appropriate. Always review the guarantee letter in your quote before booking.

2) Where exactly is the clinic, and what’s the easiest way to reach it?

Short answer: Kadıköy (Asian side)—easy by taxi, Uber/BiTaksi, or included clinic transfers.

Expanded: From IST, take a taxi or Uber/BiTaksi (~35–60 min) or Havaist coach to a hub then short taxi. From SAW, taxi/Uber/BiTaksi (~25–45 min) or Havabus to Kadıköy then a brief taxi. Many Smile Hair packages include airport–hotel–clinic transfers; confirm your pickup point and time.

3) What payment types are accepted?

Short answer: Confirm in your written quote; card and cash are commonly used in Istanbul.

Expanded: Clinics typically settle cards in TRY (Turkish lira); some accept cash in TRY/EUR/USD. If using a bank transfer, send it ahead of your procedure and share the receipt with your coordinator.

4) Which languages are spoken at the clinic?
 

Short answer: English support is available; interpreter services on request.

Expanded: Let the team know your preferred language early so they can schedule interpretation for consults, consent, and discharge instructions.

5) How long should I plan to stay in Istanbul?

Short answer: Usually 2–4 days around a standard FUE procedure.

Expanded: Many itineraries include arrival day, surgery day, a next-day wash/check, and departure the following day. Your coordinator will set exact times.

6) Are airport and hotel transfers included?

Short answer: Often, yes—check your package.

Expanded: Standard inclusions list airport–hotel–clinic–airport transfers. Share your flight details and hotel choice (or request the clinic’s 4★ partner hotel) so drivers can be scheduled.

7) Can I choose graft-based pricing?

Short answer: Yes—per-100-graft pricing is listed, with a 2,000 graft minimum.

Expanded: Your plan can be quoted per package or per graft. The team will estimate grafts from photos and confirm the final number on exam day before you consent.

Last updated: October 1, 2025