VIPMED Klinik is a medical center in Istanbul specializing in hair restoration and aesthetics. The team performs hair, beard, and eyebrow transplants for men and women. They use DHI and Sapphire FUE techniques to achieve high density. The clinic was founded in 2007 by Dr. Demet Askin, who trained at the University of Vienna.
Dr. Askin has practiced medical aesthetics for nearly 20 years. The clinic also offers advanced skin care, including stem cell therapy and Ultherapy. Reported success rate for hair restoration is 100%. International patients get VIP transfers, hotel stays, and translator support. Staff speak English, German, Russian, Arabic, and Turkish.
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Dr. Esra Çabuk Comert trains surgeons worldwide and has led more than 1,000 cosmetic gynecology surgeries. She performs a same-day 20-minute laser treatment at her Turkish Ministry of Health-licensed Dr. Esra Cabuk Comert's Clinic for around _offer_price_. The cost covers the consultation, procedure, and round-trip airport transfers. The clinic enjoys a 4.9/5 rating from international patients for this streamlined, single-day approach.
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Dr. Esra Cabuk Comert has managed over 20,000 cases in IVF and genital aesthetics. She is an obstetrician-gynecologist based in Ankara. Dr. Comert serves as the official lead trainer for Neuvia vaginal fillers in Turkey. She holds certification from the European Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery.
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Fotona TimeWalker® dual-wavelength technology delivers deep mucosal tightening with a documented comfort advantage over traditional CO₂ lasers. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra Ozbasli, an academician with multiple PubMed-indexed publications, performs this 20-30 minute, no-downtime procedure. The package costs around _offer_price_ and includes one laser session, VIP transfer, and a sightseeing tour at her private clinic Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra Özbaşlı OBGYN & Genital Aesthetics. For optimal results, a protocol of three sessions spaced 3–6 weeks apart is recommended.
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Dr. Esra Ozbasli is a board-certified OB-GYN and Genital Cosmetic Surgeon in Istanbul. She specializes in robotic surgery and women's aesthetic procedures. Dr. Ozbasli practiced as an academician at Acıbadem University for 12 years. She is also ECFMG-accredited for medical practice in the United States.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra Özbaşlı OBGYN & Women Genital Aesthetics is a private Istanbul clinic for gynecology, obstetrics, and genital aesthetics. The lead surgeon has over 20 years of experience and 10,000+ managed pregnancies. The clinic performs robotic surgery with the Da Vinci system.
This therapy tightens the vagina with lasers, enhancing muscle strength, easing urinary incontinence, and improving intimate sensation.
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As a result, 28,000 medical facilities provide excellent medical care in the country. About 50 centers have certificate of JCI (Joint Commission International), the international improver of healthcare quality and safety across the globe. The index of certificates obtained is the largest. To compare, Israel has 20 JCI-accredited facilities, and Germany — only 10 clinics of this type.
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| Best period for the trip | May-October |
| Language | Turkish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
| Visa | is not required for a trip of at least 30 days per visit |
| Time difference with Europe | 3 hours |
| Time difference with the USA | 8 hours |
| Capital | Ankara |
| Medical tourism center | Istanbul |
| Popular resorts | Alanya, Antalya, Kemer, Marmaris |
In 2020, the Republic of Turkey has visa-free agreements with 89 states. Some foreigners are exempted from obtaining entry visas, others are required to receive an electronic visa (e-Visa), and still others must apply for a visa at Turkish missions abroad.
What states need a visa for treatment in Turkey and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.
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In Turkey, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. The level of Turkish hotels is comparable to hotels in Tunisia, Morocco or Egypt. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
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