Founded & led by surgeons
Smile Hair Clinic was founded by hair transplant surgeons Dr. Gökay Bilgin and Dr. Mehmet Erdoğan, who lead planning and operations personally.
TEMOS International — A-rated
Hair Transplant in Istanbul by Award-Winning Surgeons
Surgeon-founded Sapphire FUE and DHI hair restoration with all-inclusive packages, VIP transfers and full aftercare for international patients.
- Surgeon-founded clinic
- Transparent EUR pricing
- 40+ countries served
Sapphire FUE & DHI Istanbul, Türkiye
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TEMOS International — A-rated
First hair transplant clinic worldwide to receive it (Sep 2025).
40,000+
Patients treated · since 2018
6+
Years of practice
40+
Countries served
95%+
Patient satisfaction
Why Smile Hair Clinic
A surgeon-led clinic built around international patients
Everything we do — from your first online consultation to follow-up after you fly home — is designed to be transparent, clinical and reassuring.
Sapphire FUE & DHI
We focus on advanced extraction and implantation techniques, with hairline design tailored to your face and goals for natural-looking density.
All-inclusive, transparent
Fixed EUR package pricing covering hotel, VIP transfers, interpreter and aftercare — no hidden fees and no per-graft surprises.
Aftercare that continues
An aftercare kit, first wash and clear instructions before you fly home, plus 7/24 support and follow-up as your hair grows.
Meet the surgeons
Your hair transplant, led by the founders
Smile Hair Clinic is founded and led by surgeons. They plan your hairline, oversee your procedure and stay involved in your case.
Dr. Gökay Bilgin
Co-Founder & Hair Transplant Surgeon
4,000+ operations
- Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Medicine
- ISHRS Associate Member
Co-founder of Smile Hair Clinic, Dr. Gökay Bilgin specialises in Sapphire FUE and DHI hair restoration, with a focus on natural hairline design for international patients.
Dr. Mehmet Erdoğan
Co-Founder & Hair Transplant Surgeon
4,500+ operations
- Yeditepe University, Faculty of Medicine
- FUE Europe member (since 2020)
- SACREHDER President
Co-founder of Smile Hair Clinic and President of SACREHDER, Dr. Mehmet Erdoğan leads the surgical team and has performed thousands of FUE and DHI procedures.
Supported by a full surgical team
Surgeons supporting consultations, graft planning, extraction and implantation.
- Dr. Firdavs Ahmedov
- Dr. Ali Osman Soluk
- Dr. M. Reşat Arpacı
Patient results
Before & after, labelled honestly
Every case shows the technique, graft count and operating surgeon. Drag the slider to compare. Before/after photos are illustrative.
After
BeforeSapphire FUE · 3,800 grafts · Dr. Gökay Bilgin
Results vary from person to person. Consult your doctor before any procedure.
After
BeforeDHI Sapphire · 3,200 grafts · Dr. Mehmet Erdoğan
Results vary from person to person. Consult your doctor before any procedure.
Sapphire FUE4,100 grafts
Mid-scalp & crown
Dr. Mehmet Erdoğan
Beard Transplant2,600 grafts
Beard & moustache
Dr. Gökay Bilgin
Results vary from person to person. Consult your doctor before any procedure.
Techniques
Sapphire FUE and DHI, compared
Two advanced approaches to extraction and implantation. The right choice depends on your hair, donor area and goals.
- Smooth-edged sapphire blades for fine channels
- Supports dense, natural-looking placement
- A versatile choice for larger restoration areas
| Aspect | Sapphire FUE | DHI |
|---|---|---|
| Channel opening | Sapphire blades open fine recipient channels first | No pre-made channels — implanter creates and places in one step |
| Implantation | Grafts placed into prepared channels | Grafts loaded into a Choi pen and implanted directly |
| Angle & depth control | Defined by channel design | Adjusted graft-by-graft with the pen |
| Often used for | Larger areas, full-scalp restoration, density | Hairline detailing and denser packing where suitable |
| Shaving | Recipient area typically shaved | Can suit less-shaven approaches in selected cases |
Your surgeon recommends the most suitable technique for your case during consultation.
All-inclusive packages
Transparent, fixed pricing in EUR
All-inclusive pricing — no hidden fees. Choose the package that fits you — every option covers the procedure, stay, transfers, interpreter and aftercare.
Gold
Sapphire FUE
from€2,450
All-inclusive — no hidden fees.
- Sapphire FUE procedure
- 4★ hotel accommodation
- VIP airport & clinic transfers
- Interpreter during stay
- Aftercare kit & medications
- Post-op guidance
Platinum
DHI Sapphire
from€2,950
All-inclusive — no hidden fees.
- DHI Sapphire procedure
- 5★ hotel accommodation
- VIP airport & clinic transfers
- Dedicated interpreter
- Aftercare kit & medications
- PRP session
- 7/24 patient support
Diamond
VIP — DHI Sapphire
from€3,490
All-inclusive — no hidden fees.
- VIP DHI Sapphire procedure
- 5★ hotel accommodation
- Private VIP transfers
- Dedicated interpreter & host
- Premium aftercare kit
- PRP & mesotherapy sessions
- Priority 7/24 patient support
Final pricing depends on your assessment. Compare every inclusion in detail.
Compare all packagesPatient journey
From first message to flying home with a plan
A clear, supported path to Istanbul — consultation, travel, procedure and aftercare, with VIP transfers and a coordinator throughout.
Step 1
Free online consultation
Share photos of your hair and goals. Our team and surgeons assess your case and recommend a technique and graft plan.
Step 2
Travel & VIP transfer
We help plan your trip to Istanbul. On arrival you are met for VIP transfer to your hotel and the clinic.
Step 3
Procedure day
A pre-op check and hairline design with your surgeon, then your Sapphire FUE or DHI procedure with the surgical team.
Step 4
Aftercare & follow-up
First wash, aftercare kit and instructions before departure, plus 7/24 support and follow-up as your hair grows.
Istanbul, Türkiye
Our clinic
A private-hospital environment in Istanbul
Modern operating theatres, clean clinical spaces and a calm patient experience — designed to feel reassuring from arrival to discharge.
Tatlısu, Alptekin Cd. No:15, 34774 Ümraniye/Istanbul, Türkiye · Mon–Sat: 24 hours · Sun: closed
Visit & contactPatient stories
Trusted by patients from 40+ countries
Named patient experiences from our international community. Individual results and experiences vary.
“From the first online consultation to the airport transfer, everything was organised. The surgeons explained my hairline plan in detail and the team kept in touch after I flew home.”
James W.· United Kingdom
Sapphire FUE — 3,800 grafts
“I compared several clinics in Istanbul. What convinced me about Smile Hair Clinic was that the founders are surgeons and the package pricing was transparent with no surprises.”
Thomas K.· Germany
DHI Sapphire — 3,200 grafts
“The interpreter and 7/24 support made the whole trip easy. The clinic felt like a private hospital and the aftercare instructions were very clear.”
Khalid A.· United Arab Emirates
Beard & hairline — 2,600 grafts
Results vary from person to person. Consult your doctor before any procedure.
Accreditations & memberships
Recognised by international bodies
TEMOS International — A-rated
First hair transplant clinic in the world to receive TEMOS A-rated accreditation (announced 15 Sep 2025).
- Hair Transplant Clinic of the Year 2022
- Official Training Center
- ISHRS
- FUE Europe
- SACREHDER
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Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
The essentials about candidacy, techniques, packages and your stay in Istanbul.
After a free online consultation where you share photos of your hair, our surgeons assess your donor area, hair loss pattern and goals to recommend a suitable technique and graft plan.
Still have a question? Talk to our team.
Free consultation
Ready to plan your hair transplant in Istanbul?
Share a few photos and your goals. Our surgeons assess your case and recommend a technique and graft plan — with transparent, all-inclusive pricing and no obligation.
- Surgeon-reviewed graft plan
- Transparent EUR package pricing
- VIP transfers, interpreter & aftercare
Results vary from person to person. Consult your doctor before any procedure.