I recently traveled for a hair transplant procedure, opting for the "Diamond" package at Heva Clinic, and I must say, it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The decision to venture abroad for a procedure like this felt daunting at first, but with the right preparation and support, it turned out to be a fantastic choice. The clinic itself was top-notch. Heva Clinic provided an exceedingly professional atmosphere, with friendly staff who made me feel comfortable from the moment I arrived. The expertise of the surgical team was impressive, which eased my nerves significantly. They took the time to explain every detail of the procedure, ensuring I knew what to expect. The care didnt stop once the procedure was over; the aftercare provided was thorough and personalized, making the recovery process seamless and worry-free. The only negative part was that they didnt let me record on my phone while I was in there. There was a specific nurse that borderline screamed at me for including her in my shot. Doctours played an essential role in making this journey stress-free. They coordinated all aspects of my trip, from airport pickups to scheduling my appointments. Their communication was excellent, always keeping me informed and checking in regularly. While the ground transportation was generally good, they made me wait in the airport for 30 minutes, but overall, the support from the Doctours team made me feel confident and well taken care of throughout my stay. As for my accommodation, I was absolutely impressed. The hotel was comfortable and conveniently located, making it easy to explore the area when I had some downtime. The overall experience exceeded my expectations, combining expert medical care with a supportive travel environment. I wholeheartedly recommend both Heva Clinic and Doctours for anyone considering a hair transplant abroad. You wont be disappointed.

it’s been 3 and half months post op growth been kinda nuts 😂 it’s like i woke up to a new hairline haven’t cut my hair at all yet my native hair however keeps on breaking. naturally my hair is brittle but is this all part of the shedding process? everytime i rough up my hair my broken hair strands are in my palm or all over my floor i’m not on any meds. i don’t want to take any as the mental health side effects scare me more than reduced labido. i need to calm down with sex anyway i have too much.

2 weeks post op. Had 1700 grafts transplanted for forehead reduction (no hair loss) at HEVA clinic in Istanbul with no complaints.

I was originally going to go to Asli Tarcan Clinic but ultimately chose HEVA. I will tell you I do not regret that decision whatsoever so ever, I had such a great experience and the professionalism throughout all levels of the service was top notch. Surprisingly once it was the operation day, everything was quick and straightforward. Fill out paper work, make payment, draw hairline (the doctor gave me the option to design it myself or let them do it), cut hair then on to the procedure. I knew that if I was given the option to draw my hairline I would make it too low and straight, so I allowed the doctor to do it, and everyone, I am not kidding when I say I was so impressed with her design not only did she draw one I loved but she also captured the exact shape of my original hairline. I tried to hide how excited I was and just told them “I like it” 😂. Their English was very good at all so there wasn’t much words I could use to describe my excitement to them. After the design it was on to the operation (which was at a mother location about 3 min away). The operation was about 7-8 hours total, and as far as pain, there were only two instances of them: lots of needles of anesthesia to the back, and to the front of the scalp, with the latter being the worse (8/10 on the pain scale) but after about 5 min the scalp became completely numb and everything was smooth sailing. Tbh, the worst part was just how uncomfortable it was laying in all the different positions for so long. The extraction and insertion part was done by the techs, but the creation of the channels was done exclusively by the doctor. Also during the whole procedure the doctor would drop in to inspect their work from time to time. After the long procedure, they proceeded onto to the prp session, which involved them injecting the plasma into the transplanted area. The anesthesia was still in effect so there wasn’t any pain at all. After wards, I went back to the lobby area and met up with some of the other patients. We all compared our results and we were all excited and taking pictures. Most I would assume had about 3000-4000 grafts while only few needed less or more work. Only one guy had sedation while the rest of us (there was about 7 guys total) so we all complained about how uncomfortable and painful it was. lol. But, nevertheless, we were happy with the results. You can just feel the difference in confidence from the start to the end. After that, I went back to my hotel, took some of the medication they gave me, and struggled through the night to sleep. 😴 The next day, was the first wash. At first I was excited to was my hair and get the bandages removed, but I was in for a surprise with how uncomfortable it would be. They make you sit down and lay your head back in a hair-wash station that is very uncomfortable and the water pressure they used to clean was unexpectedly very strong 😮‍💨 it’s possible that some grafts might dislodge (in my case) so they will replace them back into the channels, which i didn’t feel at all. Another person was bleeding a bit so the doctor gave them a shot of blood thinners. This was pretty much the end of all the pain and procedures, next was just them explaining how to use the after care kit which is a month worths while also trying to upsale you on a larger 3 month or 6 month kit that came with even more care products. I ended up going with the 3 month kit 😅 After that I just went back to my hotel, ate, took the meds they gave me and tried to squeeze in as much sleep before waking up to catch my 7am flight back home. So far the recovery process has been pretty good, no swelling, pain nor itching. Just the usual having trouble sleeping in the recommended position. I’ve been sticking faithful to the medication, and have been applying the hair care products as instructed, I’ve also been applying cortizone with aloe to my donor area to prevent any inflammation and itching. So far it’s been working well. Overall great experience with the clinic, and so far the recovery is going well, I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is considering it.

Heva clinic (Istanbul), I was operated on by Dr. Seda. 3500-4100 grafts.

Hi, I went to get a transplant Sep 25 at Heva, I managed to get progress pics, albeit sporadically, Im satisfied with healing, scabs came off around day 10/11

Very impressed with my results this far at month 7. Really glad I picked Heva clinic after a year of researching. Honestly, once you’ve done your research pull the trigger. I started topical fin/min and derma roll. Use batana oil and non SLS shampoo and conditioners. Still try to maintain a clean diet and cut out smoking and only drink on rare occassion. Obviously this is not a necessity, but I rather do what I can to get my best results at 12-18 months.

4K grafts- Heva clinics- after month 7 - 2,5 oral min + 1,5 mg oral fin. Happy with the result after a slow start. Meds worked in my favor. Keep positive! I found the 1 year journey pretty challenging haha.

Very satisfied so far with my results. Hoping for more density, but can live with current density. Right side is a little thinner than left side is, but was that way prior to transplant. Hair texture is different in recipient area, hope it will correct itself in time. I had 3,200 grafts transplanted, not on any meds, wasn’t bald just born with a naturally recessed hairline.

I got a HT at the end of November at Heva clinic and so far I’m at day 18. Had roughly 4500 grafts put in and the only side effect I’ve been feeling is slight itchiness in the donor area.

WARNING: Heva Clinic Destroyed My Smile and My Trust — A Complete Dental Nightmare DO NOT GO HERE FOR DENTAL TREATMENT! I write this with deep regret, physical pain, and emotional distress. What was supposed to be a convenient, all-in-one treatment at Heva Clinic turned into a horrific experience that left me with ruined teeth, permanent gum damage, and thousands of euros in losses. I chose Heva because I knew the owner personally. He promised me I’d be treated by a highly experienced dentist with 25+ years of experience. I trusted him. I was also planning a hair transplant, and the idea of doing everything under one roof sounded ideal. That trust was a huge mistake. THE RED FLAGS STARTED IMMEDIATELY: When I arrived, I was told there were electrical problems at the clinic — and my dental work would be done elsewhere. Strange, but I went along. But from the first appointment, everything felt rushed, chaotic, and unprofessional. Here’s what was missing: ❌ No proper consultation ❌ No X-rays ❌ No 3D scan ❌ No digital smile design or CEREC imaging ❌ No time to discuss anything Without asking meaningful questions, the dentist simply numbed my mouth and began shaving down my teeth. The only thing she asked me was, “You want a Hollywood smile, right?” — before aggressively grinding down my natural teeth in under 2 hours. I was in shock. It felt more like a dental factory, not a clinic. 💉 RUSHED WHILE STILL DIZZY FROM SURGERY The next day I had my hair transplant — which, to be fair, went well. But only 40 minutes later, still dizzy from Xanax, I was dragged back to try on temporary crowns. I was in no condition to evaluate anything. What they gave me was awful: Bulky, oversized, and pushed far too forward. I showed reference photos and asked for a balanced, natural design — they nodded, pretended to understand, then ignored everything. Each version after that got worse: Too wide. Too big. Too far forward. I rejected design after design, and they kept insisting, “It looks beautiful — trust us.” I had to physically stop them multiple times from cementing the wrong crowns. NO CHOICE ON THE FINAL DAY By Saturday — my last day in Turkey — they gave me no real choice. I was out of time, and the dentist said, “This is one of my best works.” Under intense pressure, with no backup plan, I gave in. As soon as the crowns were cemented in, I knew it was all wrong. My bite was misaligned The crowns were too wide They pushed my front teeth too far out I was chewing on a canine I couldn’t even eat properly I begged them to fix it, but they dismissed me. I messaged the owner in a panic. I was told, “It’s Sunday, the dentist doesn’t work.” Only after begging did they agree to a final check — where the dentist looked in my mouth and said, “Everything is perfect.” It was NOT. BACK HOME: DENTAL EXPERTS WERE SHOCKED Once back in the Netherlands, multiple dentists examined my mouth and were horrified: My bite was completely off Crowns were poorly positioned Gums were damaged Crowns had no proper texture or grip Everything had to be redone I contacted Heva and asked for X-rays and medical files — they claimed they had lost them. That’s not just careless. That’s unethical and possibly illegal. TOTAL COST: THOUSANDS OF EUROS + PERMANENT DAMAGE To fix what Heva destroyed, I now need: Full laser gum treatment All 19 crowns removed A complete mouth reconstruction from a real specialist When I asked Heva for a refund, they refused. The owner said I should just come back and “let them fix it.” Why would I trust the same people to fix what they destroyed? He stopped replying. I posted an honest review — only then did he reach out, not to apologize, but to beg me to remove the review to “protect the clinic’s reputation.” I took it down, hoping he’d make things right. He didn’t. Eventually, he blocked me. I used to trust this man. Five years ago, he was a humble consultant I recommended to others. I even sent him his first clients when he launched Heva. Now? He’s changed into someone who only cares about money and image, not patients. ❌ WHAT HEVA CLINIC REALLY OFFERS: ❌ No proper diagnostics or planning ❌ No dental aftercare ❌ No skilled specialists for follow-up ❌ No accountability when things go wrong ❌ No patient safety — just sales tactics ⚠️ FINAL WARNING If you care about your teeth, your health, and your sanity — AVOID HEVA CLINIC. They are NOT qualified to place crowns or perform complex dental work. I now have to pay a second full treatment cost to undo their damage — and there’s a chance I may even lose my natural teeth permanently. This was not just bad service — it was dental malpractice. Don’t make the same mistake I did. Don't believe what they say in there respond! THEY ARE LIARS!!!

I had a hair transplant with Heva Clinic (Istanbul) in November 2024 which left me with permanent damage. Before surgery, I signed their “maximum grafts” form on the clear understanding — based on what the clinic told me in consultation and what their own website stated at the time — that no more than 1,000 grafts would ever be taken from my beard. I was told 200–500 grafts was realistic. No proper inspection of my beard donor area was ever performed. Nobody touched, examined, or checked the density of my beard before extracting grafts. Instead, around 1,750 grafts were extracted — almost double the stated maximum — leaving my beard visibly scarred, patchy, and permanently disfigured. The grafts placed into my crown barely grew (less than 20% survival). Beard grafts were also extracted before scalp grafts — the reverse of accepted medical protocol — which likely reduced survival even further. On the day of surgery there was also a supposed “power cut” where patients were left waiting 1.5 hours while staff disappeared, raising serious concerns about graft handling and survival. When I raised concerns afterwards, Heva admitted to “beard overharvesting” and even offered me a free “repair,” as well as a refund on the condition I removed my negative review. After my case, they quietly changed their website to increase the beard graft maximum from 1,000 to 2,000 — moving the goalposts after the damage was already done. This was supposed to be a confidence-building procedure, but instead it has devastated my life. My donor area is depleted, and the harm is irreversible. Patients deserve proper assessment, honesty, and transparency. I did not receive that. UPDATE: 1. Consent Form & Privacy: Yes, I signed a consent form — but that does not give a clinic permission to overharvest outside of safe ranges. “Maximum grafts” still has to be within medical safety standards and not cause permanent disfigurement. My consent was based on what was explicitly agreed: a maximum of 1,000 grafts from under the chin. Instead, Heva took almost 1,750 grafts — nearly double that agreement. I am not sure why Heva felt it was appropriate to upload my handwritten consent form publicly. That is a breach of my privacy and does not change the fact that the agreement was for a maximum of 1,000 grafts. 2. Consultation & Agreement: In both consultation and WhatsApp discussions, I was clearly told that beard extractions would be 200–500 grafts, with 1,000 being the absolute maximum. I never agreed to the excessive number they actually extracted. This is not “regret” as Heva claims — this is a breach of agreement and informed consent. 3. Not a Primary Donor Site: I never asked for my beard to be the “primary donor,” as Heva keeps repeating. That is false. My scalp donor was visibly strong and was also used. The beard was never supposed to be the main donor source. 4. Website Contradictions: Heva say their website “has not changed,” yet I hold archived screenshots showing that at the time of my surgery their own website capped beard grafts at 1,000. After my case, this limit was quietly changed to 2,000. I even sent them their own screenshot back immediately after surgery, proving it was genuine. 5. Growth Rates & Graft Survival: I am not expecting 100% growth — no one reasonably does. However, less than 20% of the beard/body grafts implanted have survived, whereas the typical survival rate for body grafts is 50–70%. The fact that survival is less than a third of what would be expected strongly suggests Heva do not know how to properly extract, store, or handle body grafts. This further underlines my concern that the procedure was carried out without due care or proper expertise. 6. Regret vs. Reality: Heva claim in their reply: “we cannot be held responsible for personal decisions followed by regret, expressed through defamatory or misleading reviews.” That is not the case. I have all the evidence to show this is not “personal regret.” If anyone wishes to see the photographic proof and screenshots, please check my review, since unfortunately does not allow photo uploads. This is not a matter of regret — it is a matter of Heva harvesting almost double the safe maximum we had agreed. 7. Repair & Refund: Heva’s own staff used the word “repair” when offering me a corrective procedure — which is an admission that damage was caused. They also offered me a refund on the condition that I remove my review. That is not patient care; that is an attempt to silence me. This is not “defamation” or “misleading” as they claim. These are facts, supported by evidence.

Since they keep flagging my comment for almost every word several times a week, they eventually managed to have it removed. Because of that, I’m forced to rephrase some parts and post it again. I travelled to Turkey on October 7th after being in contact with the clinic for several months. My main contact person who was polite and responsive to all my questions. Based on this, I decided to go ahead with the clinic for dental crown treatment, as I wanted to replace 20 crowns I wasn’t satisfied with from a previous clinic. Before travelling, I clearly explained that I wanted to be involved in the process and that I didn’t want to repeat the mistakes from my former clinic. I was promised that this time would be completely different — that I would be included in every step and that I would leave 100% satisfied. Unfortunately, that did not happen. After the payment was made, communication changed completely. I was not listened to, and important parts of what had been promised were not delivered. The temporary teeth I received were the ugliest I have ever seen. I couldn’t even eat properly and lost 3 kg in 6 days because of them. We had several trial fittings of the crowns, but the dental technicians they use are not professional and could not make teeth that matched my preferences or even looked natural. In the end, I had no choice but to accept the final teeth because I had a flight to catch a few hours later. The clinic now uses that as an excuse, claiming that I “accepted” the result and therefore they refuse to help. That alone says a lot about their professionalism when a clinic chooses profit over pride in their work. I first wrote a detailed review where I mentioned that I have full documentation for anyone interested. Instead of responding or offering help, the clinic reported my review to have it removed. That’s why I am rewriting it here, with the same facts — just without that sentence. When I first read another 1-star review describing almost the same situation, it made me uncomfortable, but I decided to give the clinic the benefit of the doubt. Now, after my own experience, I can confirm that what that person wrote was absolutely correct. My bite is now incorrect, I have constant headaches, and I’ve been advised that I need to reverse the entire treatment — which will cost a significant amount of money. I was thoroughly misled. Important note: Do not pay in cash. The clinic pressures patients to withdraw money and pay cash, or to make “alternative” payments, just so you can’t make a Visa claim later. If you choose this clinic, pay the full amount with your Visa card — that’s the only protection you have. Don’t make the same mistake I did, no matter how much they insist on “cash discounts” or “card fees.” My bite and jaw are not aligned. I need to correct all the dental work that was done. Save your money and time and choose another option, otherwise you will definitely end up paying twice. EDIT! My previous reviews were removed because I attempted to share supporting documentation and explain how interested readers could contact me for additional context. This is the sole reason they were flagged. There were no threats, and no conditions attached to the review being published or removed. I did not remain with the final crowns because I was satisfied. I remained because I had a scheduled return flight. It is not realistic to expect a patient to leave a dental clinic without teeth if the alternative is missing an international flight. Accepting a temporary or final placement under such circumstances should not be interpreted as confirmation that the result was functionally correct. At no point did I demand or request a refund. My intention after returning home was to understand what options existed to address the functional problems I was experiencing and to find a reasonable solution. No such solution was offered. The clinic has stated that I threatened to post negative reviews unless a refund was provided. I categorically deny this. If such statements exist, I welcome the clinic to publish the full correspondence in context. My review would have been written regardless, as my sole intention has been to share my experience and inform others. This review reflects my personal outcome and ongoing issues following the treatment. It is not written to pressure the clinic, but to provide an accurate account of what I experienced.

About a year ago my dentist in Toronto advised me to have my teeth crowned since they were badly worn out. Since it was very expensive to do it in Toronto, I decided to go to Turkey for this procedure. After some back and forth correspondence, I decided to go to Istanbul to have a total dental crown (28 crowns) in April 2025 with HEVA clinic. Although they promised me a good service with a good result, I received a very bad service: · I was in constant and never ending pain in my jaws and teeth · One of my crowns was broken and another one was cracked just a few days after the procedure and as a result, my gum on the left side was swollen and bleeding constantly · They made my crowns 2 or 3 attached to each other instead of making them individually (as they were supposed to be) and this caused me extra pain and discomfort. I realized this fact after my crowns were made and the dentist was testing them for the first, When I asked her that I wanted individual crowns, she responded that it requires too much time and she prefers 2-3 of them to be attached so the procedure can be done quickly!! At that point it was too late for me to stop the procedure besides I really didn't know how important this issue was. · There was not a proper gap between my teeth for flossing and hygiene I contacted the HEVA representatives many many times asking them for advice but I was either ignored or received no proper answer. My pain was so severe that I couldn’t use my left side for chewing food so I visited 3 well known dentist (including my own dentist) in Toronto for advise and all of them confirmed that the job was done very poorly and the best remedy was to remove these crowns and replace them with new individual crowns. Again I contacted HEVA but received no answer. Since it was very expensive to do the procedure in Toronto, I decided to go back to Istanbul again and this time, go to a better clinic. Finally, I did the procedure for the second time in October 2025 with another clinic in Istanbul for which I had to pay much more. One of the reasons for the higher cost was because they had to remove the previous crowns first which is a very difficult, time consuming and of course painful procedure. I have evidence and documentation for all of my claims in case they try to dismiss it . Update December 5, 2025 And today I received a response to my review which is not addressing any of my comments and just tries to misguide the readers: 1- I contacted HEVA clinic more than 10 times before I decided to go to another clinic. I made several complaints about the issues I had with my crowns (which none of them would exist if they had done the job professionally in the first place) but I received no response and they never mentioned that I could go again there for a free replacement or correction of the crowns. Only when they made sure that I'm in Istanbul again and had my crowns removed by another dentist (because I sent them a photo), then they said you could come to us instead! 2- The crowns were supposed to be placed individually as any dentist I consulted with emphasized, but their dentist made them 2 or 3 attached to each other to "save time" as she expressed herself! and this was one of the main reasons that I had to redo the procedure. And they never provided an answer to this in their response. 3- Worse of all, after consultation with other dentists, I discovered that not all my teeth needed crowns and at most I needed 10 crowns (at that point, unfortunately it was too late), but their dentist advised me to have 28 crowns. I know this was one of the worse decisions I made in my life and that is why I take my time to tell other people not to rush and also not to believe in false promises. If you need your teeth to be crowned, you should do more research before final decision and go to a more experienced and more conscious clinic/dentist.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: it was an absolute pleasure using Doctours to get my hair transplant.

My experience was great overall. From arrival to departure, everything was seamless and completely stress-free.

The whole process was so easy and worth it—I finally have the forehead shape I always wanted.

Best decision I've ever made- the confidence boost is priceless.