Dr. Serkan Aygın Hair Transplant—Insufficient Grafts & Unfair Pricing

I had a hair transplant at Dr. Serkan Aygın’s clinic three years ago, and my experience was disappointing from the start. My first procedure was done at a cheaper, mid-tier facility, and it was performed carelessly. While it wasn’t difficult to correct, I knew the hair transplant industry was full of risks, so I researched thoroughly before choosing this clinic.

Initially, I was told I would need two procedures depending on the doctor's assessment. The first transplant involved 3,775 grafts taken from my beard, nape, and chest, but I immediately noticed it wasn’t enough. I expressed my concerns, but the doctor insisted it would be sufficient. As expected, I was later told I needed a second transplant, during which 2,500 more grafts were implanted. Again, I warned them it wouldn’t be enough, but they dismissed my concerns and assured me the result would be satisfactory.

In June, I returned for a follow-up, and as I had predicted, the transplant was still inadequate. This time, the doctor finally agreed that another 2,500 grafts were needed. I was willing to pay for an additional procedure, even though they had not done the job properly the first time. However, the doctor left the room, and an assistant told me that if I wanted another procedure, I would have to pay €2,000—only in euros, not Turkish lira.

This double standard is unacceptable. I met foreign patients at the clinic, and it was clear they received much better treatment—likely because of the higher value of euros. When I first visited, prices were in Turkish lira, but now even locals are expected to pay in euros. Despite paying more than I should have, they still prioritized profit over quality.

My results aren’t terrible, but they are far from satisfactory—people can tell I had a transplant because the density is not enough. Now, I have to look for another clinic to fix it. A hair transplant costs money, time, and even physical discomfort, yet they do everything possible to extract more money rather than ensure a successful result. Other hair transplant experts I consulted confirmed that my results could have been much better if they had implanted more grafts.

Would I say this clinic is unsafe? No. Will they turn you into a botched case? Probably not. But is it worth the money? Absolutely not—unless you’re a foreigner paying in euros.