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Dr. Balwi | Elithairtransplant

Price Range: Below $3,000
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Clinic Details

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Dr. Balwi completed his medical studies at Ege Üniversitesi in 2010. Memberships in professional associations and a residency are not known. He has been working in the field of hair surgery since 2011. With other partners, Dr. Balwi founded Elitehairtransplant in 2016. Hair transplants are performed at Istinye University Hospital. Elitehair offers the FUE method. DHI is also possible. The prices of Elithairtransplant are all-inclusive packages with hotel and transfer included.

  • Founded:2016
  • Video consultation:No
  • Location:Istanbul, Turkey
  • Languages:English, Turkish

Methods and Prices

FUE

$2,050 - $2,400

Procedure

  • No big scar
  • Minimally-invasive
  • More time-consuming than FUT
  • Head must be completely shaven

Pros and Cons

  • No big scar
  • Minimally-invasive
  • More time-consuming than FUT
  • Head must be completely shaven

Duration & Aftercare

  • 3 - 8 hours depending on the hair loss degree.
  • After the FUE surgery periodic check-up with the doctor are advisable but often not necessary.

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7.0
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Dr. Balwi | Elithairtransplant
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7/10
Donor Management
7/10
Hair Line Aesthetic & Design
7/10
Density & Result
7/10
Procedure & Hygiene
7/10
Consultation
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After Care & Recovery
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4.8/10
Jo.K78
Oct 23, 2022
United Kingdom
The procedure was below standard
The procedure was below standard

The aftercare and donor management were the worst. Some transplanted hair follicles were almost dislodged during combing. To make it worse I did not receive the head massages and there was confusion about which medication I was supposed to be given. The clinic needs to really master how to conduct hair transplants.

The aftercare and donor management were the worst. Some transplanted hair follicles were almost dislodged during combing. To make it worse I did not receive the head massages and there was confusion about which medication I was supposed to be given. The clinic needs to really master how to conduct hair transplants.

Hair Transplant
6.7/10
Miki78
Jun 2, 2022
Germany
Hairline design not what I wanted
Hairline design not what I wanted

The best part of the procedure is seeing my hair become dense again after years of thinning and falling off. However, the hairline design did not come out the way I wanted and the donor area has taken longer than usual to heal. I’m just hoping for the best.

The best part of the procedure is seeing my hair become dense again after years of thinning and falling off. However, the hairline design did not come out the way I wanted and the donor area has taken longer than usual to heal. I’m just hoping for the best.

Hair Transplant
7.3/10
Lars7
Aug 1, 2022
Austria
Aftercare and donor management need improvement
Aftercare and donor management need improvement

Dr. Balwi is the best when it comes to consultation and the hairline aesthetic and design. However, the other stages of the procedure like the aftercare and donor management are still lagging behind a bit. All in all, I am happy with the results.

Dr. Balwi is the best when it comes to consultation and the hairline aesthetic and design. However, the other stages of the procedure like the aftercare and donor management are still lagging behind a bit. All in all, I am happy with the results.

Hair Transplant
7.3/10
Paol56
Aug 23, 2022
United Kingdom
The best decision I've ever made
The best decision I've ever made

I opted for the FUE hair transplant procedure in 2020 and I had just turned 42 years then. Looking back now, this is one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. I had lost so much hair on my frontal head that I needed 4000 hair grafts from the back. The results show it was all worth it.

I opted for the FUE hair transplant procedure in 2020 and I had just turned 42 years then. Looking back now, this is one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. I had lost so much hair on my frontal head that I needed 4000 hair grafts from the back. The results show it was all worth it.

Hair Transplant
Method: FUE
Age: 44
Grafts: 4000
Donor: Back of head and sides
Medication: Minoxidil
Gender: Male
7.2/10
Anonymous
Jul 11, 2022
United Kingdom
Benefit of doubt paid off
Benefit of doubt paid off

Even though I was not completely sold out during the consultation, I decided to go ahead with the procedure because I badly needed it having lost a lot of hair. I’m glad I gave it the benefit of doubt. The results are satisfying.

Even though I was not completely sold out during the consultation, I decided to go ahead with the procedure because I badly needed it having lost a lot of hair. I’m glad I gave it the benefit of doubt. The results are satisfying.

Hair Transplant
7.0/10
ScottKLD
Oct 29, 2022
Germany
Looking forward to the procedure
Looking forward to the procedure

I have been on many hair treatments to try and grow my hair back but all to no avail. A hair transplant is my last hope and this is why I visited the clinic. I am happy with how the consultation went on as the doctor wanted to understand my medical history so that he can check if there is anything that may disqualify me from having one. Having been cleared, I look forward to the set date for the procedure.

I have been on many hair treatments to try and grow my hair back but all to no avail. A hair transplant is my last hope and this is why I visited the clinic. I am happy with how the consultation went on as the doctor wanted to understand my medical history so that he can check if there is anything that may disqualify me from having one. Having been cleared, I look forward to the set date for the procedure.

Consultation
8.0/10
ScottKLD
Apr 14, 2022
Germany
Consultation opened my eyes
Consultation opened my eyes

After watching a certain video on the internet I was motivated to pursue my own journey of hair transplant. I began with a consultation that further opened my eyes and convinced me that I could regain the look I wanted even after extensive hair loss.

After watching a certain video on the internet I was motivated to pursue my own journey of hair transplant. I began with a consultation that further opened my eyes and convinced me that I could regain the look I wanted even after extensive hair loss.

Consultation
10/10
El mannani
May 6, 2024
France
Deux opérations à 3 ans d'intervalle, et le succès était au rendez-vous.
Two operations within 3 years of each other, and they were a resounding success.

Toutes les démarches et les promesses sont respectées à la lettre, et le résultat est au delà de mes attentes, je suis ravi.

All the steps and promises are respected to the letter, and the result is beyond my expectations, I’m delighted.

Consultation
10/10
Sercan
Aug 12, 2024
Germany
Meinung nach 2 Jahren - TOP ERGEBNIS
Opinion after 2 years - TOP RESULT

Ich war vor 2 Jahren dort und das war alles super. Bin mehr als begeistert. 4 Freunde von mir waren auch dort. Alle haben ein Top Errgebnis.

I was there 2 years ago and everything was great. I was more than thrilled. 4 friends of mine were also there. They all had top results.

Hair Transplant
Method: DHI
Donor: Back of head and sides
Medication: No
Gender: Male
10/10
Sebastian
Aug 15, 2024
Germany
Top Klinik für die Haartransplantation
Top clinic for hair transplantation

Ich war vor knapp 2 Jahren bei Elithair in Istanbul. Da ich schon mehrere Jahre davor unter Haarausfall gelitten habe, wollte ich endlich was dagegen tun. Vorab einige Kliniken verglichen aber am Ende fiel meine Wahl auf Elithair. Die Beratung vorab war super und mir wurde der gesamte Ablauf sehr gut erklärt. Vor Ort muss ich sagen, dass ich sehr überwältigt war von der Klinik – so modern und groß hatte ich es mir nicht vorgestellt. Alles auf ganz hohem Niveau. Die Haartransplantation ansich verlief reibungslos, dauerte allerdings schon mehrere Stunden. Auch zum Nachsorgegespräch kann ich mich nur positiv äußern. Insgesamt kann ich die Klinik jedem empfehlen, der unter Haarausfall leidet. Sehr professionell und zufriedenstellend.

I went to Elithair in Istanbul almost 2 years ago. As I had been suffering from hair loss for several years, I finally wanted to do something about it. I compared several clinics beforehand but in the end I chose Elithair. The consultation beforehand was great and the whole process was explained to me very well. On site, I have to say that I was very overwhelmed by the clinic – I hadn’t imagined it to be so modern and large. Everything was of a very high standard. The hair transplant itself went smoothly, although it did take several hours. I also have nothing but positive things to say about the aftercare consultation. Overall, I can recommend the clinic to anyone suffering from hair loss. Very professional and satisfactory.

Hair Transplant
Method: DHI
Age: 33
Grafts: 3400
Donor: Back of head and sides
Medication: No
Gender: Male

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