Dr. Cinik Hair Hospital

I'd highly recommend Dr Cinik to anyone considering a hair transplantation. Everything is looked after, from the amazing hotel to transportation it's all sorted before you get there and runs like clock work.

Slight confusion at the start of trip, in my instructions I was told my driver would be waiting for me after collecting baggage and exiting. However you need to go to meeting point 3 and to a car rental company who will then call a driver. After a short wait my driver came and brought me to The Elysium Hotel Istanbul, it's a beautiful 5* hotel with friendly staff. I received a text from the clinic with my collection time for the consultation happening the following day. Day 2 my driver was waiting at the pick up time and we drove the short distance to the hospital, depending on traffic 10-15 minute drive. I was greeted at the hospital by their amazing staff, all friendly and welcoming. Every step is explained in detail. I had bloods taken, then a 1:1 consultation with Dr Cinik, we discussed the procedure in more detail and he drew the hair line. Before photos were then taken then I provided payment. After a short wait my hair was shaved then it all starts. I was brought into one of the rooms and got into scrubs. Local anesthetic was provided to the donar area, then extraction started with 2 of their friendly nurses. I didn't feel pain and fell asleep for most of this. Dr Cinik then opened the canals and then after a short break, the nurses started the transplantation. At the start I didn't feel pain, near the end it became a bit uncomfortable. Overall it was manageable though and the staff constantly checked up to make sure I was ok. From start to finish the whole procedure was great, I had no issues. All staff were amazing, friendly and top class service. I was bandaged up, we discussed after care, received all medications and arranged follow up consultation for the following day. Day 3 I went back to the hospital and bandages were removed. Dr Cinik checked over everything to make sure it was ok. Some more photos were taken and you can discuss purchasing their recommend supplements. I bought a small amount but you can purchase a years supply if needed. Day 4 was showing how to clean the head and final check up. I'd highly recommend Dr Cinik to anyone considering a hair transplantation. Everything is looked after, from the amazing hotel to

transportation it's all sorted before you get there and runs like clock work. I was nervous going on my own, but I met a lot of other people doing the same in the hotel and airport, we had great fun getting to know each other and talking about our experience. Everything was great and you kept in contact every step of the way. Just the confusion with the driver when I landed caused a bit of stress as I had no idea I had to go to a certain meeting point and it took me around 1 hour to figure this out when a friendly local called the clinic for me. Apart from that, everything was amazing, thank you. Show more

I went to Dr Cinik as it was a recommendation from a good mate who had it done there, the bit I did research I did backed this up and speaking to people out here he has a very good reputation.

I went to Dr Cinik as it was a recommendation from a good mate who had it done there, the bit I did research I did backed this up and speaking to people out here he has a very good reputation. Summary of my experience: I arrived in Istanbul, picked up in a swanky merc, got a private call from the doctor to welcome me which was a nice touch. I was dropped off at hotel Elysium a perfect 5* hotel which had everything that I needed and more. I was picked up the next morning at 8:00, taken to the clinic met by my personal assistant / translator for the day. They took blood which is then used later in the operation to encourage growth (platelet rich plasma). Then I met the doctor who talked me through everything and draw a mutually agreed hairline. He also said how many graphs I would need and where from. I had 3200 all from the back of the head but amount and where from depend on how much hair you have. Some people had graphs taken from their beard, chest, back or even upper pubic area... I then had pre-photos, followed but the shave. Then the operation. 3 stages. Stage 1) taking the graphs from the donor area, the local hurts like hell, but only for a second, take takes a few hours, Stage 2) opening the channels, again the local hurts, I paid extra to get the head doctor to do this (about 500 euros) again a few hours then stage 3) putting in the graph, another 2 hours… I slept a bit, watched TV a bit, listened to music for a bit during the procedure. You leave with the recipient area open, very red and a bit bloody / scabby. The donor area is banged up. Everything ran perfectly smoothly and everyone from at qunomedical, the driver, photographer, technicians, hair cutters, translator and doctor were amazingly helpful, patient and caring. The personal consultation with Dr Cinik was excellent, he answered all my questions and ticked every box. During the operation I was checked on regularly and walked through the process. Day twos aftercare followed a similar process. I was met again by the same translator / assistant who made me feel at ease straight away. They offered a ‘aftercare kit’ but there was no hard sell at all, they offered to let me take photos to check

getting the stuff online but went with their kit anyway. Dr Cinik and whole of his team are perfect professionals and made what was a very new and slightly nervy experience go without a hitch. Overnight you sleep sitting up and pretty much everyone will bleed on the pillow. It is sore but not too bad when the local wears off. Sleeping sitting up for up to a week is not idea and interrupts your sleep somewhat. But it is not for long and you get used to it. Day 1 after the operation they take off the back bandage, give you a band to keep the swelling from your eyes and you start taking lots of drugs, stuff that thins the blood, reduce the redness, antibots, stuff to simulate growth etc. It was about 15 or so the first day reducing to about 12 now and they finish after 15 days. Day 2 after the operation they do the first wash. Very gentle at first and after 7 days you can start rubbing rather than dapping the head. Qunomedical did a great job coordinating up frint, the information pack and communication was great. They followed up to make sure I was OK and so far have been quick to answer any questions I had. Show more

There is nothing to worry about & you will come away feeling fantastic. This was one of the best decisions of my life. The experience was perfect & very personal. I felt like I was dealing with a friend who had my best interests at heart.

I heavily researched having a FUE procedure for about a year & really obsessed over it. If you get a good result then that is fantastic but if you want to save money or take your research lightly then you could potentially mess up your hairline indefinitely. I decided to go with Dr.Cinik as he is a truly world renown hair transplant expert & I wanted the best outcome from who I consider to be one of the best in the world. The price quoted in my home country was almost 10 times more than the price of getting this procedure done in Istanbul. During my research I came across Qunomedical who were also involved with Dr.Cinik, I initially thought why go with them instead of Dr.Cinik directly but based on other reviews I decided to make contact with Qunomedical. It actually ended up that I got a better price through them than going directly with the clinic. I initially began talking with Nicolas & there was no pressure or hard sell, just a conversation with a genuinely nice person. We conversed a lot & he was always prompt with his replies & certainly went the extra mile. I was really impressed so I decided to go with Qunomedical. So it took me 28 hours to get to Istanbul, everything was prepared perfectly, including the transfers, hotel etc. On the day of the surgery I was met with a big smile by Dr.Cinik, he immediately put me at ease & I knew that I was in good hands. We talked for a while & he drew an outline. I preferred something slightly different & he explained that a ""natural hairline"" was the best outcome. We agreed on a slightly revised outline & then it all started to happen. The outline looked incredible. I did not find the injections particularly painful, just be aware that they are brief & discomfort only lasts a few seconds. So the operation began & progressed very smoothly. The staff communicated well & it was evident that they were experts at what they do. Hair was grafted from the donor area then Dr.Cinik made the incisions on the recipient area. After a few hours it was all done & I was left thinking that it was one of the simplest things that I had ever been through medically. Easier than a dentist visit. I was given medication

for my aftercare & then had my hair washed at the clinic each day. The facility is very modern, clean & impressive. Staff are simply amazing. Nothing was too much trouble & I could not fault a single part of the experience. I wanted to go to a Turkish football match & I told Nicolas from Qunomedical about this. He made contact with staff at Dr.Ciniks business & arranged for a staff member to take me to a game. I purchased 2 tickets so that one of the staff could take me there. This was a big ask but not a problem at all. The staff member (Meder) accompanied me in his own time. He was such a great guy & I got to see a bit of Istanbul during that day. To sum up, don't worry, you will be in great hands & you will save yourself a small fortune by having the procedure done here. There is nothing to worry about & you will come away feeling fantastic. This was one of the best decisions of my life. I highly recommend Qunomedical & Dr. Cinik. The experience was perfect & very personal. I felt like I was dealing with a friend who had my best interests at heart. Show more