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Doctor 4.8
Facilities 4.7
Staff 4.8
Language assistance 4.7
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About the clinic

Smile Hair Clinic is a specialized hair transplant clinic in Istanbul, Turkey. It all started with Dr. Mehmet Erdogan and Dr. Gökay Bilgin's passion for advancing hair transplantation. With years of experience in FUE hair transplantation techniques, they established Smile Hair Clinic in 2018, setting a new standard in medical aesthetics.

Since then, Smile Hair Clinic has been a global benchmark for best-in-class hair transplantation clinics in the region. It has already served over 10,000 gentlemen. Many authorities, including the BBC Healthcare Tourism Documentary Series, have recognized the clinic's reputation.

The Smile Hair team utilizes the Micro FUE method to perform hair transplants of up to 4,000 grafts, leaving no scars on the skin. Patients from the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Spain, Italy, Germany, and the UAE choose this clinic for hair transplants.

Highlights

2018 Year of foundation
5 doctors
5000 patients per year
2000 Operations per year

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Treatments prices in the clinic

Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
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Licences

International health tourism authorization certificate for Smile Hair Clinic, Turkey

hospital accreditations of quality

Turkish Medical Association certificate for Smile Hair Clinic
Turkish Medical Association
TR, Turkish Medical Association certificate for Smile Hair Clinic
TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Smile Hair Clinic
TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation
DE, TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Smile Hair Clinic

Smile Hair Clinic: more details about the clinic

Turkey, Istanbul

Smile Hair Clinic is located in the financial district of East Istanbul. A team of 100+ well-trained staff members works in an elegant, high-tech 10-floor building. The quality and excellence of hair transplantation operations performed at Smile depend on intensive training procedures. Every team member at Smile is tested by TrueTM Philosophy success criteria.

Founders' top priority consists of three critical components:

  • aesthetics — extremely natural-looking hair is one of the top pursuits at the operations;
  • the ultimate comfort of the patient during and after the operation;
  • the total transformation of the patient in the long run.

Approach & Techniques

Up-to-date scientific advancements support aesthetic techniques. The first critical step is extracting correct grafts from the donor area. True Planning helps determine the exact number of grafts needed, select them carefully, and avoid over-harvesting. A common myth in transplantation is that extracting more grafts guarantees success. The Smile Hair team believes this is incorrect. The key principle at Smile Hair is planning the selection of the correct grafts from the donor area in the first place. True Planning also ensures that the donor area stays resourceful if the patient needs another transplantation operation in the long run. During extraction, specialists monitor the fractal rates to ensure the extracted graft is high-quality and healthy.

Another critical step is planning the transplantation area by arranging single, double, and triple grafts to sustain the natural and thick look. Scientific studies have shown that it's unnecessary to transplant large numbers in specific areas. Therefore, planning the correct angles and planting the correct grafts in certain areas is much more effective than merely increasing the number of grafts.

Considering that every patient has a unique facial structure and different skin tones, it is essential to plan according to their facial features. At this step, the canals' parameters are crucial for success. These parameters are the direction, angle, and depth of the canal. They should be in harmony with patients' existing hair. Determining the correct depth of the canal results in the healthy growth of new hair.

Hair transplantation surgery is all about sustaining a natural look, seamless transitions, and correct shading. Local experts combine this art with scientific principles, physics, and mathematics.

Highest Grade Medical Operation Standards

At Smile Hair Clinic, the patient's benefit comes first. Therefore, it never promises unrealistic results or creates unreachable expectations.

Smile Hair Clinic practitioners are there to understand the patient's expectations, find the best possible solutions, and be ready for all possible complications. According to the AHA (American Heart Association) guidelines, the entire team receives recurrent training on emergency life support.

Smile Gentle Care

Specialized Smile Hair assistants are assigned to patients when they first contact the clinic via Bookimed.com, and there's always someone to support them during the entire process. The services include translation in all languages, hotel reservations, airport pick-up and drop-off, visa consultancy, transfer, and comprehensive support on the operation day.

Step-by-step guide to the future journey:

  • Every hair transplant inquiry is assigned to Bookimed and Smile Hair Clinic case managers, who oversee the entire process.
  • The case manager sends a Medical Evaluation Survey to collect the patient's information and expectations, including photos.
  • The case manager and the surgeon overview the patient's demands and expectations, execute pre-planning, and prepare the Evaluation Report.
  • The case manager submits the treatment plan to the patient and finalizes the commercial agreement with the patient.
  • The case manager assists the patient with every step leading up to the operation day in Istanbul, including travel information, visa, booking, hotel, and transfers.
  • Operation day: bilingual guest relations specialists welcome the patient and guide them through each step of the process.
  • Pre-operation briefing: the doctor briefs the patient early in the morning about the procedures they will undergo.
  • True Planning: the hair transplant surgeon conducts hairline planning before the operation.
  • Operation: medical doctors and the healthcare team perform all operations at Smile Hair. 
  • Post-operation: the team controls the patient's final check-up.
  • After discharge, the patient is assigned to and introduced to a Smile patient care specialist who will be responsible for monitoring their hair growth over the next 18 months. These specialists are experts in hair growth observation and work closely with doctors to ensure healthy growth.

The Patient Experience Department manages the Smile Gentle Care Program under Smile Hair Clinic Corporate Management Standards. Smile Hair Clinic's patient-first attitude guarantees patients' satisfaction.

TrueTM Philosophy

Smile Hair Clinic has built its approach to hair transplantation around the TRUE Philosophy, which is based on the brand's core values: Analysis, Accomplishment, and Advancement. When the founders established Smile, they believed these values would help them become the region's most recognized hair transplantation clinic. These values have shaped Smile Hair Clinic's standards and philosophy for hair transplantation.

TrueTM Philosophy consists of four key aspects:

True Planning

At Smile, every procedure begins with analysis. The True Planning technique helps achieve natural-looking transplantation results. Examining the data before making a decision is a key step in hair transplantation.

During the True Planning stage, doctors thoroughly examine the donor area. Smile believes that defining the appropriate number of grafts for each patient depends on the doctor's skill and passion for hair design. After the donor area examination, the transplantation area is planned using the prior examination data. Then, the doctor draws the hairline with the help of special tools that ensure optimal and natural results.

True Hair Line Design

Hairline design is key for natural-looking hair transplantation results. The True Hair Line Design procedures prioritize placing single hair follicular units on the front lines to maintain aesthetic proportions and appearance.

The front-line drawing considers angles to ensure hair grows naturally, preserving the masculinity of the hairline. This approach includes sensitive calculations of facial proportions. Additionally, designing a hairline while considering the patient's age is essential. Aging is a natural process, so natural-looking hair transplantation should be in harmony with the patient's age.

True Execution

The operation day is a key milestone for a successful transformation. Smile Hair Clinic recruits, trains, and manages highly skilled medical experts, confirming that they meet ISHRS criteria.

True Innovation

Smile's medical experts and consultants are always searching for more effective ways to perform hair transplant operations. The inclusion of the Sapphire Transplantation technique in all operations is one of the brightest manifestations of True Innovation.

All team members at Smile Hair Clinic are trained following the TrueTM Philosophy and regularly tested by its success criteria. The three elements of the True Philosophy guarantee that all the processes at Smile conform to industry standards.

Additional services
Transfer
Airport to clinic
free
Clinic to airport
free
Language assistance
Available
free
Accommodation
Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily
Requirements for admission
Payment methods
Cash
Credit cards
Age
18 - 65

Patient reviews

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Nicholas Simon

Oct 8, 2025
My transfer to the clinic was really good, I like the fact that I got picked up from the airport and taken to the hotel, and texted instructions on surgery day about what time to be ready to get picked up. I liked that you guys picked me up on time and transfer me in the nice sprinter van with the star lights on ceiling and the ride was comfortable. The reception and paperwork process was really good and going into surgery the doctor looked at my hair and listened to my vision for my hair transplant and compromised with the best solution, the hand over to the other 3 women from the team that did my hair was nice and respectable and I felt at ease. The surgery was comfortable and pretty much painless and the surgery was done in a rapid time about 5 hours. I liked that the clinic stopped us for a lunch provided by the clinic, the food was good! And I let was nice to be with other patients getting the procedure done. I like that we came in the next day for a check up and it felt professional and like the team at the clinic really cared about me. I liked that your driver dropped me back to hotel and to the airport

Brandon Frank

Oct 9, 2025
I had my surgery with Dr. Bilgin in September 2024. I’d decided months earlier that I wanted to get a transplant in Turkey but wasn’t sure where. After a lot of research and reading tons of reviews, Smile stood out as the best option — and I was right! They were so communicative and helpful throughout the process, patiently answering every question I had with quick response times. Even when I had to tweak my travel plans (since I was on vacation in Europe before the surgery), they were able to accommodate the changes easily. Before my procedure, they reviewed my photos and asked about my vision and priorities for the front, middle, and back — which made me feel confident that they really cared about my input. Dr. Bilgin and his team were incredibly kind, welcoming, and professional. The hotel they arranged was also very nice, with the shuttle service (and if I remember correctly breakfast) included. I 100% recommend Smile — so, so, so much! My results have been amazing; even my childhood friends have noticed and commented on how natural it looks. I’m genuinely happier with my appearance and so glad I found a place I could trust. 5 stars and an A+ for the Smile team! Warm Regards, Brandon F

Bence Daru

Oct 3, 2025
I couldn’t be happier with my experience at the clinic. From the very beginning, everything was incredibly well-organized and professional. A private transfer was waiting for me at the airport, and a comfortable, high-quality hotel was included in the package, which made the entire trip smooth and stress-free. Every single staff member at the clinic was exceptionally kind, welcoming, and supportive, which made me feel completely at ease throughout the process. The procedure itself was far less painful than I had expected, and I always felt I was in good hands. It’s now been 10 months since my hair transplant, and although I haven’t yet reached the final result, I already feel like a new person. Seeing the progress so far has been life-changing — I actually look forward to going to the barber again! What impressed me most is that the support didn’t stop after the surgery. I’m still in regular contact with the clinic, and they check in with me every month to make sure everything is progressing as it should. I would especially like to thank Perin, who guided me through every step of the journey. Her communication, care, and attention made the entire experience smooth and reassuring from start to finish. Choosing this clinic was truly one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Erdal Tetik

Oct 13, 2025
Absolutely outstanding experience at Smile Hair Clinic. From the moment I arrived, I could tell that customer-first is not just a slogan here — it’s truly how they operate. The entire team is incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional. I’m usually very critical when it comes to service quality, but I have to say this clinic is top-notch in every sense. The doctors are highly skilled and genuinely take their time with you, patiently answering every question and listening to any feedback. You can really feel that they care about achieving the best possible result for each patient. If you’re looking for a clinic that combines expertise with genuine hospitality, Smile Hair Clinic is the place to go. Easily a 10/10 experience.

David Rocha

Jul 16, 2025
I had a wonderful experience at Smile Hair Clinic in Istanbul.  I'm 51 years old and I figured this was a great time to have this procedure done, in all honesty I wish I had done it sooner.  My procedure was on April 29, 2025.  Smile Hair Clinic really makes it easy for people coming from all corners of the world.  The clinic arranges all transportation and hotel booking; I booked the flights several weeks in advance of my appointment.  All communication is done in WhatsApp. I left the U.S. on Sunday evening and arrived in Istanbul Monday afternoon.  The clinic has a driver pick you up at the airport, he takes you to a 5-star hotel, the next day the driver takes you to the clinic where you'll meet with the medical team and you'll have your procedure that day.  The next day again, a driver drives you from the hotel to the clinic where you'll have your post-op appointment, then drives you afterwards to the airport to fly home.  At the clinic, I met guys from Russia, the Middle East, Europe, and the U.S.  Some people choose to stay an extra day or two, but in my case, I was only there for 3 days. It's been 11 weeks since my procedure and I'm very happy with the results so far.  After 6-9 months I'm sure the results will be even better.  We had only 3900 grafts to work with in my case, the other guys I spoke with, who were all younger I think, had a higher number of grafts than me, but everyone's different.  The medical team were very professional and excellent; communication was never a problem.  I was assigned to Dr. Ahmedov and he knows his stuff, he is very knowledgeable, he advised where my new hairline should be, and I agreed 100%.  Since I'm in my 50s I wanted something age appropriate. Smile Hair Clinic really takes care of you; they treat you like a VIP.  So don't worry about logistics because everything is arranged for you.  Best of luck!

Tatlısu Mah. Arif Ay Sok. No:3B Umraniye/İstanbul

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