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Elara Hair Institute

Istanbul, Turkey · Est. 2011

4.8(142 reviews)
✓ Surgeon On-Site Verified✓ Standardized Gallery✓ Afro Hair Specialist✓ Post-Op Excellence

Surgeon On-Site

✓

Verified

Trust Score (?)

9/10

True Total Est.

$4,200–$5,800 est.

platform-calculated

Patient Reviews

4.8

142 reviews

About This Clinic

Annual Procedures320
LanguagesTurkish, English, Arabic, French
AccreditationsJCI Accredited, ISO 9001:2015, Turkish Ministry of Health Licensed
Medical Tourism HubYes

Verification Provenance

How each trust badge was earned and verified.

✓ Surgeon On-Site Verified

Mystery Patient

Awarded

Oct 2024

Expires

Oct 2025

✓ Standardized Gallery

AI Photo Analysis

Awarded

Sep 2024

Expires

Sep 2025

✓ Afro Hair Specialist

Patient Audit

Awarded

Aug 2024

Expires

Aug 2025

✓ Post-Op Excellence

Patient Audit

Awarded

Jul 2024

Expires

Jul 2025

Your Surgical Team

Who Performs Your Procedure

We verify which procedures each surgeon performs directly — not delegates.

ℹSteps performed by this surgeon vary by procedure — see each procedure below
Dr. Ayla Demir, MD✓ Verified

LEAD SURGEON · 14 yrs hair-specific experience

ABHRS Diplomate ✦ ✓ISHRS Fellow ✦ ✓

✦ = Hair-specific certification

1 Published Research Papers

afro texturedfemale restorationeyebrowbeardrevision
ℹSteps performed by this surgeon vary by procedure — see each procedure below

ASSOCIATE SURGEON · 7 yrs hair-specific experience

IAHRS Member ✦ (self-reported)Turkish Medical Association ✓

✦ = Hair-specific certification

standard fuedhi

Procedure Fit & Pricing

What This Clinic Offers

FUE$1.60/graft

1,000 – 5,000 grafts

StraightWavyCurlyMaleFemale

Surgeon performs

Hairline DesignAnesthesiaExtractionGraft PrepSite CreationImplantation
DHI$1.90/graft

1,500 – 4,000 grafts

StraightWavyCurlyMaleFemale

Surgeon performs

Hairline DesignAnesthesiaSite CreationImplantation
Standard FUE PackageAll-Inclusive

True Total Est.

$4,200

Base: $3,200

vs. domestic equivalent
$14,000Save 70%
✓Hotel3 nights (FOUR STAR)
✗FlightsNot included
✓Airport TransferIncluded
✓TranslatorIncluded
✓Post-Op KitIncluded
✓Finasteride3 months
✓Minoxidil3 months
✓Follow-Up12 months
DHI Premium PackageAll-Inclusive

True Total Est.

$5,800

Base: $4,500

vs. domestic equivalent
$18,000Save 68%
✓Hotel4 nights (FIVE STAR)
✗FlightsNot included
✓Airport TransferIncluded
✓TranslatorIncluded
✓Post-Op KitIncluded
✓Finasteride6 months
✓Minoxidil6 months
✓Follow-Up12 months

Standardized Gallery

Verified Before & After Results

⬡ Standardization Verified

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FRONTAL
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AFTER 12MO
FRONTAL
12moPatient⬡ Std.

Months 1–3: Shock Loss Phase

Shedding is normal. Growth begins around month 4. Final results at 12–18 months.

BEFORE
FRONTAL
Clinic⬡ Std.
AFTER 12MO
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Your Recovery Journey

Before & After Your Procedure

Consultation TypesVIDEO, IN_PERSON
Consultation FeeFree
Assessment MethodTRICHOSCOPY
Blood Work RequiredYes
Independent Graft EstimateYes ✓
Wait Time4 weeks
Deposit required: 20% — Refundable. This deposit is deducted from your procedure cost.
Medication Pre-Op GuidanceYes ✓

Patient Experiences

From People Who've Been Through It

4.7

3 reviews

100%

would recommend

0

hidden cost reports

Booking VerifiedSPECIALIZED CANDIDATE12mo post-op
✓ No hidden costs reported

As a Black man with coily hair, I was nervous no clinic would have the right expertise. Dr. Demir explained every step in detail and her specialization in afro-textured hair was immediately obvious. 12 months in and I have density I haven't had since my 20s. The results photos on the platform matched exactly what I saw in person.

1/10/2025

Clinic Response

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Afro-textured hair restoration requires specific technique adaptations and we are proud to specialize in this. Wishing you continued great results.

Photo VerifiedPREVENTATIVE PERFECTIONIST9mo post-op
✓ No hidden costs reported

Extremely professional from start to finish. Dr. Demir personally performed every incision — I watched. The before/after photos I submitted are on the platform with correct angles. One minor point: the hotel room was a bit small, but that's not really a clinic issue.

11/5/2024

UnverifiedVALUE HUNTER6mo post-op
✓ No hidden costs reported

Good experience overall. Results look natural at 6 months. Waiting to see final results.

9/18/2024

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