Nearly a million documented hair transplantation operations happen around the world each year. Turkey has been a pioneering force in international medical tourism. Of course, this country has made a name for its quality in hair transplantation operations. Combining all the medical tourists, 1.1 million medical tourists have visited Turkey in 2017 based on estimates.
Mexico is relatively new in medical tourism and especially hair transplantation discipline. Clinics in Mexico are especially appealing to residents of the United States of America. Recently, people seeking health or cosmetic-related treatments are considering Mexico as an alternative option too. However, it is a relatively young market.
Meanwhile, our doctors at Gold City Hair in Turkey are experienced specialists of hair restoration alongside reconstructive and plastic surgery. We have been in this field for twenty years now as an institution.
- When a patient contacts us, the first thing we do is gather data about the patient’s medical history.
- Then we ask for pictures to evaluate the patient’s donor area to get a better idea of what is possible and what is not.
- With the data we get, we present our patients with a realistic potential outcome.
It is quite important that the patient has a realistic outlook towards this procedure. We believe that if they choose to get a hair transplant, they have the right to know what to expect out of it. This way, we ensure that they do not come across unwanted surprises.
Hair Transplantation Costs: Turkey vs Mexico
The cost of living in Turkey is significantly lower than the OECD average. This partly applies to Mexico too, but still, the cost of getting a hair transplant is 20 per cent to 30 per cent higher in Mexico. This, combined with our twenty years of experience in hair transplantation, makes Turkey a more appealing option for international patients.
Of course, if you are living in the United States of America, a flight to Turkey will be fairly expensive too. In that case, getting the operation in Mexico may prove more economical.
However, keep in mind that many people who travel abroad for medical tourism don’t just travel to get their operation. Many patients also like to get some time off from their work and take a vacation where they go. Istanbul is a perfect city for this; we put tourism in medical tourism.
The city is over three thousand years old, dating back to a time even before the common religions today. You can see traces from many different cultures here. With endless places to see and things to do, Istanbul attracts hundreds of thousands of people just for its touristic appeal. Our centre is fairly close to the main attractions around the city, and transportation from our centre to these places is quite easy. Book a consultation today to learn more about your options and what we can offer you.