Turkey became the world capital of hair transplantation because of its surgeons, not its geography. Istanbul Care now brings that team to New York, so the part that decides your result travels — and you do not have to.
The surgeons, not the postcode
Hair transplantation is a manual craft: the result follows the team performing it, not the city on the letterhead. The surgeons operating in New York are the same ones who built Istanbul Care's reputation in Istanbul.
No flight, no time zone
The days after a transplant are the ones you least want to spend in an airport. Here there is no flight home with a fresh recipient area, no jet lag on top of a long day in the chair, and no time difference between you and the clinic when a question comes up.
One price, not per graft
A New York clinic will usually quote per graft, which is why a 3,000-graft case so often lands well above the first estimate. Ours is one fixed price whatever the graft count turns out to be, agreed in writing before you book anything.
Follow-up you can actually attend
This is the part medical tourism cannot offer. Your first wash, your review, and anything that needs a second look over the next year happen in person, at the clinic, with the team that operated on you.
What your fixed price covers
One fixed price, agreed in writing before you book anything. There is no per-graft surcharge.
Included
Consultation and hairline design with the operating surgeon
The procedure itself — FUE or DHI, decided at consultation
Pre-operative blood work
Needle-free local anaesthesia
Post-operative medication set and aftercare kit
First wash and follow-up review at the clinic
In-person check-ins through the first year of growth
Not included
Travel to and from the clinic
Accommodation, if you are coming from outside the city
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Why Patients Choose Istanbul Care
4.7/5Google rating from 1,179 reviews
AK-0396Ministry of Health authorisation
from$1,990fixed, all-inclusive price
Patients choose Istanbul Care for a hair transplant in Istanbul because every claim can be checked before booking. We hold Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health authorisation AK-0396, listed in the official Health Türkiye agency register, and our hair transplant prices are published rather than revealed after you send photos. Your doctor plans the hairline and graft count with you, patient coordinators support you in your language, and a 4.7/5 rating from 1,179 patient reviews shows how our patients rate the result.
Your doctor plans your hairline and graft count with you. Our hair transplant doctors include Dr. Asil B., Dr. Tuğba H., Dr. Ayşenur K. and Dr. Merve S., and each has a profile page you can read before you book.
Istanbul Care holds Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health authorisation AK-0396 for international health tourism. Our About Us page lists each document with its number, date and issuing authority, so you can check them yourself.
Our 4.7/5 rating comes from 1,179 reviews on Google, where patients post directly and we cannot edit or delete what they write. In the videos above, patients from the USA, the UK and Canada tell their own story.
Both techniques used in New York are follicular unit extraction methods: grafts are taken one by one from the donor area, with no strip and no linear scar. What differs is how the recipient site is opened and how the graft is placed. The choice is made at consultation, based on your hair characteristics and the area being covered — not decided in advance.
FUE
The is harder and holds a sharper V-shaped edge, so the surgeon can open micro-channels sized precisely to the graft. Because the blade glides with less vibration and tissue damage, patients typically notice faster healing: scabs shed sooner and redness fades within days rather than weeks. The tighter channels also allow denser packing.
DHI
DHI — direct hair implantation — places extracted grafts straight into the scalp with a Choi implanter pen, skipping the pre-made channel step. The pen is a fine, spring-loaded needle that opens the channel and sets the graft in a single motion. That one-step placement is what makes DHI the preferred technique for hairline work: the surgeon controls the exact depth, direction and angle of every follicle.
Which one is better?
Neither is universally better. DHI offers finer control over angle and density, which suits hairline refinement and smaller sessions. FUE covers larger areas in one sitting. The right answer depends on your donor area, the size of the region being covered and the density you are aiming for — which is what the consultation is for.
How it works
Step 1 — Free hair analysis
Send a few photos of your hairline and crown. The surgeon reviews them and comes back with a graft estimate, the technique they would use and a written price. No obligation.
Step 2 — Consultation at the clinic
Blood work and an in-person consultation, where the hairline is drawn and agreed with you before anything begins. Book it around your week rather than the other way round.
Step 3 — The procedure
A full day at the clinic, typically six to eight hours depending on graft count, under local anaesthesia. You are awake, and you can talk, eat and take breaks.
Step 4 — First wash and review
You come back in a few days. The dressing comes off, the first wash is done for you, and you are shown how to repeat it at home. The surgeon checks the grafts.
Month 1–12 — Growth
Shedding around week three is expected and normal. New growth starts around month three, and the final result settles between months nine and twelve.
The day itself
Istanbul Care patients on the day of their procedure, photographed at the Istanbul clinic. The surgeons operating in New York are the same team.
Results vary between patients; no medical outcome is guaranteed.
Inside the New York clinic
The clinic in Staten Island: reception and consultation area, and one of the treatment rooms. Consultation, the procedure, your first wash and every follow-up happen here — not in another country.
Reception and waiting areaTreatment room
Questions people actually ask
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Why a Turkish team in New York?
Because of who is operating, not where. Turkey leads this field on the strength of its surgeons, and this is that team — working in New York rather than asking you to fly to them.
How much does a hair transplant in New York cost?
One flat all-inclusive price, agreed in writing before you book anything. There is no per-graft surcharge.
How is it that much less than other New York clinics?
One fixed price instead of per-graft billing, and a team that does this volume every week rather than occasionally.
How much time do I need to take off?
Plan for the procedure day itself and a few quiet days after. Most patients are back at a desk within three to five days.
Which technique is used?
FUE or DHI, chosen at consultation based on your hair characteristics and the area being covered. Both are follicular unit extraction — no strip, no linear scar.
Can I get myself home afterwards?
You can travel home the same evening, but not driving yourself — the local anaesthetic and a long day in the chair make that a bad idea. Arrange a lift or a cab.
When can I go back to the gym, or out in the sun?
Direct sun on the recipient area, swimming pools and heavy exertion are all off the list for the first stretch. The clinic gives you exact timings at your review.
What if I need a second session later?
Discuss it at the consultation. Density expectations and whether a second pass is likely are set out honestly before you commit, not afterwards.
Istanbul Care New York
Hair transplantation in New York, performed by the Turkish surgical team behind Istanbul Care.
Address 1330 Rockland Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314, United States
Graft counts and results vary between patients; no medical outcome is guaranteed.
Reviews
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Abduuu Chb
2 days ago
I have been assisted by one agent who speaks darija explained everything From the beginning till the end and I choose İstanbul care for my plastic surgery and teeth treatment go a head and ask for the darija guy
Appreciate your help Abdel
HÜSNÜ Şimal
2 days ago
6 Months After My Hair Transplant
Six months after a hair transplant, the progress can be exciting to look back on. For patients considering Istanbul Care Clinic, seeing genuine before-and-after photos and hearing about the recovery process can make a real difference.
A useful six-month review should cover the initial consultation, the treatment experience, communication with the clinic, and visible hair growth. It’s also worth remembering that final results can take longer than six months to develop.
Bernardo Pascoal
a month ago
Very good, I was well received at the clinic, especially by the translator Elizabeth. I highly recommend it.
Oussa BEO
a month ago
It was a pleasant experience, although I was obviously apprehensive. But it went extremely well. Special mention to ZINEP who was attentive and took great care of me.
Raja Saleem
9 months ago
Heloo my name is Muhammad Saleem .today my transplant is complete I had a great experience with Istanbul care everything is perfect organised
I totally recommend this experience
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