About this clinic
A practical overview
A hair transplant clinic in Ümraniye on Istanbul's Asian side, founded and led by surgeons Dr. Mehmet Erdoğan and Dr. Gökay Bilgin, with three further hair transplant surgeons named on the site. It offers Sapphire FUE, DHI and manual FUE techniques as all-inclusive packages that the clinic states include hotel accommodation, transfers, a PRP session and one year of aftercare. In 2025 the clinic announced an A-rated accreditation from TEMOS International, which it describes as a first for a hair transplant clinic; it maintains one of the largest review footprints of any Istanbul hair clinic across Google, Trustpilot and ProvenExpert.
Published treatment specialisms
- Sapphire FUE hair transplant
- DHI hair transplant
- Manual FUE / manual punch
- Unshaven hair transplant
- Long FUE
- Body hair transplant
- Beard, moustache and eyebrow transplant
- Female hair transplant
- PRP, mesotherapy and exosome therapy
Evidence at a glance
What the public record shows
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Indicative pricing
Clinic published
An indicative price is published: from US$1,500.
Smile Hair Clinic website · checked
Named clinician
Clinic published
5 clinicians are named in the source: Dr. Mehmet Erdoğan, Dr. Gökay Bilgin, Dr. Firdavs Ahmedov, Dr. Ali Osman Soluk, Dr. M. Reşat Arpacı.
Smile Hair Clinic website · checked
Accreditation evidence
Clinic published
1 accreditation claim is published; none is shown as register verified.
Smile Hair Clinic website · checked
Routine aftercare
Clinic published
Routine aftercare information is published: Package includes 1 year of aftercare with English-language support. Published post-op protocol: daily hair washing for 1 month with a special shampoo, Panthenol spray for ~15 days, provided cap worn for 10 days, no exercise for at least 1 month.
Smile Hair Clinic website · checked
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Legal entity
Legal entity: research status has not yet been confirmed from the legacy record.
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How this row was classified
- Legacy field
legalEntity- State source
- Conservative legacy inference
- Method
- No explicit evidence classification is present.
Facility licence
Facility licence: research status has not yet been confirmed from the legacy record.
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How this row was classified
- Legacy field
facilityLicence- State source
- Conservative legacy inference
- Method
- No explicit evidence classification is present.
Named clinician
5 clinicians are named in the source: Dr. Mehmet Erdoğan, Dr. Gökay Bilgin, Dr. Firdavs Ahmedov, Dr. Ali Osman Soluk, Dr. M. Reşat Arpacı.
Published by the clinic; not independently verified by Medical Destinations.
Smile Hair Clinic website · checked
How this row was classified
- Legacy field
clinicians- State source
- Conservative legacy inference
- Method
- Matched the legacy field source to the clinic's website domain.
Accreditation evidence
1 accreditation claim is published; none is shown as register verified.
These are clinic-published claims and are not presented as certification seals or independent register verification.
Smile Hair Clinic website · checked
How this row was classified
- Legacy field
accreditations- State source
- Conservative legacy inference
- Method
- Matched the legacy field source to the clinic's website domain.
Indicative pricing
An indicative price is published: from US$1,500.
Published by the clinic; not independently verified by Medical Destinations.
Smile Hair Clinic website · checked
How this row was classified
- Legacy field
priceFrom- State source
- Conservative legacy inference
- Method
- Matched the legacy field source to the clinic's website domain.
Routine aftercare
Routine aftercare information is published: Package includes 1 year of aftercare with English-language support. Published post-op protocol: daily hair washing for 1 month with a special shampoo, Panthenol spray for ~15 days, provided cap worn for 10 days, no exercise for at least 1 month.
Published by the clinic; not independently verified by Medical Destinations.
Smile Hair Clinic website · checked
How this row was classified
- Legacy field
aftercarePolicy- State source
- Conservative legacy inference
- Method
- Matched the legacy field source to the clinic's website domain.
Complication cover
Complication cover: research status has not yet been confirmed from the legacy record.
The legacy record does not establish whether this field was checked, absent, inapplicable or not imported.
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How this row was classified
- Legacy field
insuranceCover- State source
- Conservative legacy inference
- Method
- No explicit evidence classification is present.
Emergency escalation
Emergency escalation: research status has not yet been confirmed from the legacy record.
The legacy record does not establish whether this field was checked, absent, inapplicable or not imported.
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How this row was classified
- Legacy field
emergencyPathway- State source
- Conservative legacy inference
- Method
- No explicit evidence classification is present.
Refund and cancellation terms
Refund and cancellation terms: research status has not yet been confirmed from the legacy record.
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How this row was classified
- Legacy field
refundPolicy- State source
- Conservative legacy inference
- Method
- No explicit evidence classification is present.
UK follow-up
UK follow-up: research status has not yet been confirmed from the legacy record.
The legacy record does not establish whether this field was checked, absent, inapplicable or not imported.
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How this row was classified
- Legacy field
ukPatientInfo- State source
- Conservative legacy inference
- Method
- No explicit evidence classification is present.
People and credentials
Named clinicians
Names and credentials are shown only where they were present in the public clinic record. Ask who will personally perform your procedure before booking.
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Dr. Mehmet Erdoğan
Co-founder, hair transplant surgeon
Medical aesthetics physician; clinic states FUE Europe membership since 2020
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Dr. Gökay Bilgin
Co-founder, hair transplant surgeon
Medical aesthetics physician
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Dr. Firdavs Ahmedov
Hair transplant surgeon
Clinic states ISHRS associate membership
View public source -
Dr. Ali Osman Soluk
Hair transplant surgeon
View public source -
Dr. M. Reşat Arpacı
Hair transplant surgeon
View public source
Questions to ask Smile Hair Clinic
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- What is the clinic's exact registered legal entity, registration number and current company-register entry?
- Which current healthcare licence covers the exact facility where my treatment would take place, and where can I check it?
- Where can I verify each accreditation claim on the accreditor's own current register?
- Is any complication cover included, who provides it, and can I read the full terms before paying?
- What is the written emergency escalation route if I become unwell while in-country?
- Can you send the written deposit, cancellation and refund terms, including if I am found unsuitable?
- What follow-up is available after I return to the UK, and who should my NHS or private clinician contact?
- Who can I contact outside normal hours, and is that contact clinically qualified?
- Can you send the written revision policy, including eligibility, time limits and who pays each cost?
- Who is responsible for arranging and paying for treatment if I develop a complication?
- If I cannot fly home on time, who arranges and pays for extra accommodation?
- If my return travel must change for medical reasons, who arranges it and who pays?
- What insurance or financial protection applies, and what costs remain my responsibility?
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Aftercare and complications
Plan for the journey home
Routine aftercare, an emergency pathway, financial responsibility and UK follow-up are separate questions. Get each answer in writing.
Published routine aftercare
Package includes 1 year of aftercare with English-language support. Published post-op protocol: daily hair washing for 1 month with a special shampoo, Panthenol spray for ~15 days, provided cap worn for 10 days, no exercise for at least 1 month.
Review aftercare and complication evidence 9 practical checks, each with its evidence state
Routine aftercare
Routine aftercare information is published: Package includes 1 year of aftercare with English-language support. Published post-op protocol: daily hair washing for 1 month with a special shampoo, Panthenol spray for ~15 days, provided cap worn for 10 days, no exercise for at least 1 month.
Published by the clinic; not independently verified by Medical Destinations.
Smile Hair Clinic website · checked
How this row was classified
- Legacy field
aftercarePolicy- State source
- Conservative legacy inference
- Method
- Matched the legacy field source to the clinic's website domain.
Out-of-hours contact
Out-of-hours contact: research status has not yet been confirmed from the legacy record.
The legacy record does not establish whether this field was checked, absent, inapplicable or not imported.
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How this row was classified
- Legacy field
outOfHoursContact- State source
- Conservative legacy inference
- Method
- No explicit evidence classification is present.
Emergency escalation
Emergency escalation: research status has not yet been confirmed from the legacy record.
The legacy record does not establish whether this field was checked, absent, inapplicable or not imported.
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How this row was classified
- Legacy field
emergencyPathway- State source
- Conservative legacy inference
- Method
- No explicit evidence classification is present.
Revision policy
Revision policy: research status has not yet been confirmed from the legacy record.
The legacy record does not establish whether this field was checked, absent, inapplicable or not imported.
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How this row was classified
- Legacy field
revisionPolicy- State source
- Conservative legacy inference
- Method
- No explicit evidence classification is present.
Complication treatment responsibility
Complication treatment responsibility: research status has not yet been confirmed from the legacy record.
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How this row was classified
- Legacy field
complicationResponsibility- State source
- Conservative legacy inference
- Method
- No explicit evidence classification is present.
Accommodation extensions
Accommodation extensions: research status has not yet been confirmed from the legacy record.
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How this row was classified
- Legacy field
accommodationExtensions- State source
- Conservative legacy inference
- Method
- No explicit evidence classification is present.
Return-travel implications
Return-travel implications: research status has not yet been confirmed from the legacy record.
The legacy record does not establish whether this field was checked, absent, inapplicable or not imported.
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How this row was classified
- Legacy field
returnTravel- State source
- Conservative legacy inference
- Method
- No explicit evidence classification is present.
UK follow-up
UK follow-up: research status has not yet been confirmed from the legacy record.
The legacy record does not establish whether this field was checked, absent, inapplicable or not imported.
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How this row was classified
- Legacy field
ukPatientInfo- State source
- Conservative legacy inference
- Method
- No explicit evidence classification is present.
Insurance or financial protection
Insurance or financial protection: research status has not yet been confirmed from the legacy record.
The legacy record does not establish whether this field was checked, absent, inapplicable or not imported.
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How this row was classified
- Legacy field
insuranceProtection- State source
- Conservative legacy inference
- Method
- No explicit evidence classification is present.
Contact and accountability
Public contact route
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Clinic websiteWhere it is
Location
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Istanbul, Turkey
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Sources and research history (2 public sources)
Public sources used
- Smile Hair Clinic website · checked
Supports: Named clinician, Clinician credentials, Accreditation evidence, Routine aftercare
- Smile Hair Clinic website · checked
Supports: Indicative pricing, Patient languages
Research record
Last substantive update:
Profile status: Publicly researched; not claimed by the clinic
Compiled from public sources; the clinic has not claimed this profile.
Providers may correct factual errors and submit evidence for missing fields. Internal reviewer notes are never published.
Methodology and correctionsUsing this profile
Common questions about Smile Hair Clinic
Is Smile Hair Clinic accredited?
TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation (A rating) is self-reported by the clinic and not yet independently verified. Accreditation status can change — confirm it is current with the issuing body before booking.
Who performs procedures at Smile Hair Clinic?
The public record names Dr. Mehmet Erdoğan (Co-founder, hair transplant surgeon), Dr. Gökay Bilgin (Co-founder, hair transplant surgeon), Dr. Firdavs Ahmedov (Hair transplant surgeon), Dr. Ali Osman Soluk (Hair transplant surgeon) and Dr. M. Reşat Arpacı (Hair transplant surgeon). Named clinicians in a record are not a guarantee of who treats you — ask which clinician will personally perform your procedure and get the answer in writing.
How much does treatment at Smile Hair Clinic cost?
The clinic has published an indicative price of from US$1,500 (stated 2026 range US$1,500–$4,500 for packages incl. surgery, 2–3 nights hotel, transfers, PRP, blood tests and 1-year aftercare; clinic site, Jul 2026). Treat this as a starting point, not a quote — your written quote will depend on your case and the exchange rate, so confirm the full price and exactly what it includes directly with the clinic.
What aftercare does Smile Hair Clinic provide?
The clinic's published routine aftercare is: Package includes 1 year of aftercare with English-language support. Published post-op protocol: daily hair washing for 1 month with a special shampoo, Panthenol spray for ~15 days, provided cap worn for 10 days, no exercise for at least 1 month. Routine aftercare is only part of the picture — get the emergency pathway, complication responsibility and UK follow-up arrangements in writing too.
Where is Smile Hair Clinic and what does it offer?
Smile Hair Clinic is in Istanbul, Turkey. The profile covers Hair transplant. This is an independent research profile compiled from public sources — it is not a recommendation, and clinics cannot pay to change how they appear.
How does Medical Destinations choose which clinics to show?
We curate a small number of profiles rather than listing everyone, and we structure every profile the same way: accreditations, named clinicians, years operating, what a quote includes, aftercare arrangements and languages spoken. Where a trust signal is self-reported by the clinic and not yet independently verified, we say so. A listing is information to support your research — it is not a recommendation, and we do not rank clinics by who pays.
Will the NHS look after me if something goes wrong?
The NHS will treat you in an emergency, as it would for anyone. But it is not designed to provide routine follow-up or revision surgery for planned private treatment carried out abroad, and waiting times apply. This gap — between emergency care and the aftercare a planned procedure actually needs — is exactly why specialist insurance for treatment abroad exists.
Is anything on this site medical advice?
No. Medical Destinations is a research tool. We help you understand options, compare visible trust signals and find specialist insurance — we are not clinicians, and nothing here replaces a consultation with your GP or a qualified specialist. Whether a procedure is right for you is a clinical question; please take it to a clinician.