Pulmonology: the real cost, itemised

The honest summary

A hair transplant in the UK costs an average £5,500 for a 4,500-graft session. The same procedure with a board-certified surgeon in Istanbul costs an average €1,800 all-in — including hotel, transfers and 12 months of aftercare. The gap is real, structural and not explained by inferior care. This breakdown shows you where every euro and pound actually goes.

Where the money goes

Both donuts below are based on the actual package quotes from our top-quartile partner clinics in each market. The structural difference is that UK clinics charge surgery as the dominant line item, while Turkey packages allocate substantial budget to aftercare and the hotel — because they're included.

By graft count

Most patients fall between 2,500 and 5,500 grafts. The price gap holds across the range; smaller cases narrow the absolute saving but maintain the percentage advantage.

Where real Turkey quotes land

Across 58 partner clinic quotes for a 4,500-graft case in the last 90 days, this is the distribution. The “average” of €1,800 obscures useful spread.

Hidden costs (and which ones we cover)

The “from £4,000” headline in UK private clinics typically excludes:

• Pre-op consultation fees (£150–£250 each, often two required) · usually included in our Turkey package
• Post-op kit (special pillow, foam, antibiotic shampoo, painkillers) · £80–£140 in UK · included in Turkey package
• Three follow-up appointments (week 2, month 3, month 6) · £450 in UK private · included in Turkey 12-month programme
• PRP injection sessions at month 3 and 6 · £200 each in UK · 1 included in mid-tier Turkey packages
• Revision surgery if needed · £2,500+ in UK · covered by GetClinic Care

Add it all up: the comparable “true” UK cost is closer to £6,400 for a fully managed 12-month care arc. Comparable Turkey cost: €1,800 — including all of the above.

Compare 4 markets

UK private is one anchor. Here's how three other commonly-considered destinations compare:

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