Travelling from Canada for hair transplant is well-trodden — Turkey treats large numbers of Canadian patients every year. The surgery is the same wherever you start; what differs is the logistics. Here's the Canadian patient view.
| Detail | Typical in Turkey |
|---|---|
| Price range | €1,500 – €4,000 |
| Procedure time | 6–8 hours |
| Anaesthesia | Local |
| Downtime | 2–3 days |
| Recovery | 10–14 days |
| Stay in Turkey | 3–5 days |
Getting there
- ✓Flight time: ~10–11 hours from common hubs (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver (usually via a European hub)).
- ✓Entry: Canadian passport holders need an e-Visa or to confirm current entry rules.
- ✓Currency: CAD ($).
Recovery and flying home
Plan to stay in Turkey for the full recovery window given the long flight home. Plan your stay around the surgeon-recommended recovery window (3–5 days for hair transplant) rather than the cheapest flight.Follow-up back home
Provincial health plans do not cover elective cosmetic surgery abroad or its complications. Confirm local follow-up options before travelling and keep your records. Keep your operative notes and a remote check-in with your Turkish clinic.Plan the money properly
Hair Transplant typically costs €1,500 – €4,000 in Turkey. Add flights (often not in the package), accommodation beyond the included nights, and a contingency for follow-up at home in Canada.About Hair Transplant in Turkey
A hair transplant is a procedure that moves hair follicles from a donor area (usually the back of the head) to thinning or bald areas. The two most common techniques are FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and DHI (Direct Hair Implantation), both offering natural-looking, permanent results.
Turkey performs over 500,000 hair transplants annually, making it the undisputed world leader in this field. Istanbul alone has hundreds of specialized clinics, and Turkish surgeons have developed advanced techniques that minimize scarring and maximize density.
The procedure takes 6-8 hours and is performed under local anesthesia. You can return to normal activities within 2-3 days, though the transplanted hair will initially shed before new growth begins at 3-4 months. Full results are visible at 12-18 months.
