Dr Hakan Clinic Review

In January 2024 I had a hair transplant at Dr. Hakan Clinic in Istanbul, and I can’t say enough good things about the entire experience. From start to finish, everything was absolutely amazing.

First off, the clinic arranged for my pick-up from the airport, which set the tone for the seamless service that followed. One of my main concerns was the ease of getting to and from the clinic, but this was taken care of beautifully—Dr. Hakan’s clinic is conveniently located in the same building as the Marriott Executive Apartments Istanbul Fulya, where I stayed. This hotel was fantastic—great staff, an amazing atmosphere, and a prime location. But the best part was that it’s right in the same building as the clinic! This made it incredibly easy for me to attend follow-up appointments and post-surgery care sessions without needing to worry about taxis or transportation.

The hair transplant staff at the clinic was wonderful. While not all of them spoke English, the main contact person did, and they were very helpful throughout the entire process. I stayed in Istanbul for two weeks, and during that time, the clinic took excellent care of me. They handled all of my post-surgery care, including washing my head daily until day 10 and helping with the removal of scabs. By the time I flew back, my head looked great—no signs of an open wound, which made the journey home much more comfortable.

If you’re considering getting a hair transplant in Canada or the US but are hesitant to try one in Turkey due to some horror stories you’ve heard, I can confidently say you won’t regret choosing Dr. Hakan Clinic. For a fraction of the price you’d pay in Canada, you can experience a first-class treatment: from the flight to the hotel, and most importantly, the hair transplant itself.

I’m writing this review 8 months post-surgery because I wanted to wait until my results were in, and I couldn’t be happier. I now have a full head of hair that looks completely natural. I highly recommend Dr. Hakan Clinic if you’re considering a hair restoration procedure in Istanbul. With so many options out there, it can be overwhelming, but this clinic truly stands out.

Don’t hesitate—Dr. Hakan and his team are simply the best!

Good doctor, highly recommended

Hakan clinic de yapılan saç ekimi operasyonumda 6 aylık sürecin vermiş olduğu sonuçlara dayanarak çok memnun kalmış bulunmaktayım. Özellikle ilgili ve güler yüzlü ekibinde dolayı teşekkür ederim. Operasyon sonrası aynı ilgi ve alakayla yardımcı olmaları ve süreci takip etmeleri işlerinde ne kadar özverili olduklarının en iyi göstergesi olduğunu düşüyorum. Büyük araştırmalar sonucu gitmiştim ve çok memnun kaldım teşekkür ediyorum.

Lovely team they are very kind and helpful

I have good experience and I am satisfied

Date of experience: April 10, 2024

Date of experience: April 10, 2024

Amazing team and clinic

Amazing team and clinic

Cannot recommed Wimpole highly enough. A fantastic service from start to finish with everything made clear. I was made to feel very comfortable and well looked after all the way through the procedure.

Cannot recommed Wimpole highly enough. A fantastic service from start to finish with everything made clear. I was made to feel very comfortable and well looked after all the way through the procedure.

Let me start with the most important thing … the final result. I had my surgery in June 2023, and it’s now March 2024. Nine months have passed, and I am more than excited about the result. I had 3600 grafts implanted at the front and temples, and it looks really great. The shape of the hairline looks natural and the spacing and angle of the individual hairs are good. I’m blond and have very fine hair – and I was told that I didn’t have as many double and triple grafts as people with thicker hair, but that doesn’t seem to have made a difference for the result. My hairdresser (who’s French and gay haha) thinks it’s turned out really well. So I take that as a compliment.

As for my time in Istanbul, I have noting put praise for the team. Dr Hakan and Koray Gur, his assistant, were very friendly and always made me feel safe and comfortable. The team who did the actual surgery were all very professional too. I’m not going to lie, parts of the 7 hour surgery were painful … especially the anaesthetic. But all worth it in the end. The team also supplied medication for the healing period, as well as Finasteride for 9 months.

I did the package with 4 nights at a top hotel + the aftercare package with shampoos and serums etc. I don’t know if the care package was strictly necessary. You can find equally good products individually, but it was good not having to think about it. It was great having 4 nights in Istanbul. I never felt rushed, and felt I had time to heal. I didn’t leave the hotel after the surgery (it was summer and very hot). But room service was great, and there was a shopping centre in the basement of the hotel.

The followup has also been beyond expectations. Koray has been available on WhatsApp whenever I needed him over the last 9 months to answer questions. He’s also reached out now and then to check the progress. It was especially nice to have his support through the first few weeks and months when you shed the hair, and it all feels a bit scary.

I did several months of research before I chose Dr Hakan and chose him from a shortlist of around 10 clinics. His focus on natural looking hairlines, as well as the overall package were the some of the deciding factors. I came across the clinic here on Trustpilot, so I hope my review can be helpful for others.