Flymedica Blog
Knowledge about treatment in Turkey explained in plain language.
Hair transplant, dentistry and aesthetic surgery: what the procedure looks like, what it costs on average, and what to check before you travel. The content is informational and does not replace a consultation with the clinic.
Hair Transplant
How to take photos for a hair transplant consultation
The seven required views, suitable lighting and the mistakes that can make new photos necessary.
Does hair grow back in the donor area after a transplant?
A fully extracted follicle does not regrow in the same place. Learn what heals after FUE and how donor-area density is protected.
Hair Transplant Cost in Turkey in 2026
How much does a hair transplant cost in Turkey in 2026? See what a DHI package includes, what changes the price and how qualification works.
Hair Transplant Step by Step — What the Trip to Istanbul Actually Looks Like
A hair transplant trip to Istanbul, step by step: qualification from photos, the procedure day, and what happens once you're back home.
Hair Transplant and Gray Hair — Is the Procedure Possible?
Gray hair alone does not rule out the procedure. What matters is the donor area, scalp condition and the clinic's review of the photos.
Who Qualifies for a Hair Transplant? Clinic Criteria
Hair transplant qualification: what the partner clinic's doctor assesses — donor area condition, type of hair loss, age and general health.
How to Choose a Good Hair Transplant Clinic in Turkey
What to look for when choosing a hair transplant clinic in Istanbul: methods used, aftercare, documentation, and guarantee terms.
Why Is Istanbul Popular for Hair Transplants?
Why is Istanbul a popular destination for hair transplants? We compare clinic experience, package scope and how a short trip is organised.
Is a Hair Transplant Permanent, for Life?
Is the result of a hair transplant permanent: what happens to the transplanted follicles, and what happens to your own remaining hair.
Hair Transplant in Women — How It Differs From the Procedure in Men
Hair transplant in women: when it's considered, how qualification looks, and how it differs from the procedure in men.
Hair Transplant Facts and Myths Before You Travel
Hair transplant facts and myths in Turkey: we check what is true and what is an exaggerated marketing promise.
FUE vs DHI — How Do These Hair Transplant Methods Differ?
DHI and DHI without shaving are the evolution of the classic FUE method. We explain the difference and which methods partner clinics use today.
Aftercare Following a Hair Transplant — the First Days and Weeks
What scalp healing looks like after a hair transplant and what general aftercare guidance the partner clinic provides.
PRP After a Hair Transplant — What Is This Treatment?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a supportive treatment after a DHI hair transplant — we explain what it involves.
LLLT Laser After a Hair Transplant — What Does It Involve?
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as a supportive treatment around a hair transplant — what it is and who decides to use it.
Graft, Follicle, Follicular Unit — What Do These Words Mean?
Graft, hair follicle, follicular unit — we explain the basic terms used to describe a hair transplant.
Beard Transplant in Turkey — Who It's For and How It Works
Beard transplant using the DHI method at a partner clinic in Turkey — who it's intended for and how it works, in brief.
Trichoscopy — What Does a Scalp and Hair Examination Look Like?
Trichoscopy is a non-invasive scalp exam and, at Flymedica, part of hair transplant aftercare — performed in Poland roughly 3 months after the procedure.
Dentistry
Dental implants in Turkey: one trip or two?
How many trips does dental implant treatment in Turkey require? Understand implant placement, healing and the final crown before booking flights.
How Much Does a Dental Implant Cost in Turkey?
How much does a dental implant cost in Turkey? See what the price includes, what changes it and how it compares with treatment in Poland.
Full-Jaw Dental Implants — How the Rebuild Works and What It Costs
Full-jaw implant reconstruction at a partner clinic in Turkey: when it's possible, how qualification works, and what affects the price.
Screw-Free Dental Implants — Does This Option Exist?
Alternative ways of attaching a crown to a dental implant — how they differ from the classic screw-retained approach.
Zygomatic Implants — Who Are They For?
Zygomatic implants for cases of significant jawbone loss — how they work and when a clinic considers them as an alternative.
Tooth Restoration: Crown, Veneer or Implant?
Crown, veneer or implant? We compare single-tooth restoration methods, indications and indicative costs at a partner clinic in Turkey.
What Is a Hollywood Smile and What Does the Treatment Involve?
Hollywood Smile at a partner clinic in Turkey: zirconium crowns or E-max veneers on visible teeth — what the package actually includes.
Does a Dental Implant Hurt? What to Expect
Is placing a dental implant painful: what anaesthesia looks like during the procedure and what typical discomfort follows it.
Veneers on Crooked Teeth — Is That Even Possible?
Veneers and misaligned teeth: when veneers alone are enough, and when a clinic will suggest orthodontic treatment first.
Do Veneers Damage Your Teeth? A Common Concern, Checked
Does getting veneers permanently damage a natural tooth — what tooth preparation actually looks like before the procedure.
Bonding or Veneers — What Actually Sets Them Apart
Composite bonding versus ceramic veneers: differences in durability, treatment time, and how much they improve smile aesthetics.
How Many Teeth Do Veneers Usually Cover?
Number of veneers — from a single tooth up to a full package of 20: what determines the scope of treatment at a partner clinic.
How Much Do Dental Veneers Cost in Turkey?
E-max veneer pricing at a partner clinic in Turkey: cost per tooth and the price of a 20-tooth package including a hotel stay.
Inlay and Onlay Dental Restorations — When to Use Which
Inlay and Onlay prosthetic fillings: the difference between them and the situations where a clinic suggests them instead of a filling or a crown.
Aesthetic Surgery
Breast implants and breastfeeding: what to discuss before surgery
Can you breastfeed after breast augmentation? Understand possible effects on milk supply, questions for your surgeon and support after birth.
Septoplasty — How the Deviated Septum Procedure and Recovery Work
Septoplasty at a partner clinic: who it's for, how the procedure works, and how long recovery from nasal septum surgery takes.
Otoplasty — How Correcting Protruding Ears Works
Otoplasty as a correction for protruding ears at a partner clinic — the procedure itself and what follows it.
How Much Does Breast Reduction Cost — Turkey or Poland?
Breast reduction: when it's considered and how to fairly compare the cost of the procedure in Turkey with treatment in Poland.
Is Breast Augmentation Really Cheaper in Turkey?
Comparing breast augmentation cost in Turkey and Poland — what's actually included in the package price versus what you'd add separately.
Anatomical or Round Breast Implants — Which Shape to Choose?
Anatomical and round breast implants: the difference in shape and outcome, and what determines the choice during consultation.
How Do Breast Implants Change Over the Years?
What happens to the breast and to implants over time — what's worth knowing before deciding on augmentation.
Breast Asymmetry — When It's Normal and When to See a Doctor
Breast asymmetry is natural for many women. We explain when it's simply a physical trait and when it's worth a doctor's consultation.
Do Breast Implants Need to Be Replaced After a Certain Number of Years?
Breast implant longevity — is there a fixed replacement date, and when might a clinic actually recommend it?
How Is Breast Implant Size Chosen?
Breast implant size is chosen individually during consultation — we explain what the doctor takes into account.
Tubular Breasts — How Is Correction Done?
Tubular breasts are a developmental breast condition — we explain what characterises it and what correction methods a doctor considers.
Small Breasts — What Determines Size and How It Can Be Changed
What determines breast size and what correction methods for small breasts are available at a partner clinic in Turkey.
Recovery After Breast Augmentation — the First Month, Step by Step
What the first month after breast augmentation looks like — swelling, post-surgical bras, and returning to activity.
Hair Loss — Knowledge and Prevention
Hair Loss — Causes and Common Care Habits
Hair loss: how much is normal, what the most common causes are (including alopecia areata), and what's said about aftercare — no medical advice.
Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men — How It Differs
Androgenetic alopecia, the most common cause of hair loss: how it progresses in men, how in women, and what approaches may be considered.
Telogen Effluvium — What Is This Temporary Type of Hair Loss?
Telogen effluvium: how it differs from androgenetic alopecia, what triggers it, and whether it's permanent.
Scarring Alopecia — a Rare but Serious Form of Hair Loss
Scarring alopecia: how it differs from other types of hair loss and why it needs fast dermatological attention.
Traction Alopecia — When a Hairstyle Pulls Too Hard
Traction alopecia results from long-term pulling on hair from tight hairstyles — we explain when it's reversible.
Receding Hairlines — Not Just a Men's Issue
Receding hairlines in men, women and teenagers — how they differ, and when it's simply a natural stage rather than a sign of hair loss.
DHT, 5-Alpha Reductase, Testosterone — How Hormones Connect to Hair Loss
How DHT, the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, and testosterone relate to androgenetic alopecia — the mechanism explained without medical recommendations.
Postpartum Hair Loss — How Long Does It Last?
Hair loss after pregnancy and childbirth: why it happens and how long it typically lasts before hair density returns to normal.
Hair Loss and Thyroid Conditions — What's the Connection?
Both underactive and overactive thyroid have been linked to hair loss — we explain the mechanism, without offering a diagnosis.
Stress and Hair Loss — What Is Psychogenic Alopecia?
How intense or chronic stress connects to hair loss, and when it's worth seeking support — explained informationally.
Why Are My Eyebrows Falling Out?
Eyebrow hair loss has different causes than scalp hair loss — an overview of the most common ones.
Why Does Hair Fall Out After General Anaesthesia?
Hair loss after a procedure under general anaesthesia is usually a form of telogen effluvium, a response to major physical stress.
Excessive Hair Loss — What Tests Might a Doctor Order?
What tests are typically considered when diagnosing excessive hair loss — the scope is always decided by the doctor.
Scalp Conditions and Hair Transplants — When Are They a Contraindication?
Some scalp conditions can temporarily or permanently rule out a hair transplant — why the assessment always belongs to the clinic.
Patchy Beard — What Determines Beard Density
What determines beard density and what options are considered for a patchy beard — explained informationally.
How to Speed Up Hair Growth and Increase Density?
What actually affects the speed and density of hair growth, and what care factors keep coming up in this context.
How to Care for Your Hair in Summer
Sun, chlorinated pool water and sea salt all affect hair condition in summer — a roundup of common care tips.
Hair Structure — What It Looks Like on the Inside
What hair and the hair follicle are made of — a short, accessible introduction to hair anatomy.
Proteoglycans and Hair Health — What Are These Substances?
Proteoglycans take part in the hair growth cycle — we explain what they are and why the topic remains mostly scientific rather than practical.
Finasteride and Dutasteride — What's Worth Knowing
Finasteride and dutasteride in the context of androgenetic alopecia: general information, without efficacy claims or dosage recommendations.
Minoxidil — What This Substance Is and Where It Came From
Minoxidil in the context of hair loss: how it ended up being applied to the scalp — general information, without efficacy claims.