Gaze around Istanbul Airport and you are almost certain to spot a male traveler with a shaved head and a bandaged, bloody scalp.
NEW YORK — Gaze around Istanbul Airport and you are almost certain to spot a male traveler with a shaved head and a bandaged, bloody scalp. Some travel in groups or pairs, while others are alone. But they’ve all trekked to Turkey in pursuit of one thing: hair.
Many Americans and medical tourists from other countries are today flocking to Istanbul, which has gained a reputation as a premier destination for hair transplantation and restoration. Generally, the process involves implanting healthy hair follicles into a patient’s scalp in bald areas and along a desired hairline, resulting in natural-looking results over time.
Turkey offers procedures that are also widely available in the U.S., but for a fraction of the price, according to patients who elected to undergo the surgery abroad. Many patients also attest to the high quality of care available in Turkey, including the deep bench of doctors experienced in this type of cosmetic operation.
The doctors, not surprisingly, agree.
Thinking of a hair transplant? Here’s where many Americans are heading.
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