Nicole Ethridge

Nicole,

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My 3 Days in Türkiye

Here's how my journey really unfolded — from touchdown, to transformation, to takeoff.

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Day 1

Arrival

I landed feeling both nervous and excited. Doctours had already arranged my airport pickup, and the driver was waiting with a sign. I was taken straight to my hotel, which was modern, clean, and just minutes from the clinic. That first evening I settled in, had dinner nearby, and prepared myself for the big day tomorrow.

Day 2

Procedure

This was the day I’d been waiting for. The surgery itself was long, but I felt comfortable throughout. The team made sure I was never in pain, and even kept checking if I needed breaks. By the end, I was bandaged up and taken back to the hotel with aftercare instructions. I felt tired but relieved — and honestly proud that I’d gone through with it.

Day 3

Aftercare

My final checkup went smoothly. I did my first wash, the doctor gave me my medication, detailed aftercare instructions, and reassurance that everything was healing exactly as it should. With my transfers and flight already arranged, I felt completely looked after from start to finish. I left Istanbul grateful, confident, and excited to see the full results over the coming months.

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If you’re thinking about getting your procedure abroad, I'm happy to share exactly what it was like — the travel, the recovery, and everything in between. I'll give you the real story, answer your questions, and share the tips I wish I'd known before going.

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Where I went and what it cost

Here's a full breakdown of what I got, where I went, and how much it cost.

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Ümraniye, Türkiye

Heva Clinic

Heva Clinic is a leading hair transplant clinic based in Istanbul, Turkey, renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care. The clinic’s medical team combines years of experience with the latest techniques in FUE, DHI, and Sapphire hair transplantation to achieve natural and lasting results for every patient.

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Heva Clinic | Silver Package

$3,000

per procedure

Park Inn by Radisson Istanbul Atasehir

$100

Per night

Flights

Ümraniye, Türkiye

Round trip

$1,004

Flight time

10 h

Possible with Doctours

Boarding Pass

TK80·IAD→IST

Departure

22 AUG 25 00:00

IAD

→IST

Medical

Hospital: KIRAC general hospital

8.39 mi

Hospital: Gundem General Hospital

16.61 mi

Pharmacy: Pelin Eczanesi

0.14 mi

Pharmacy: SAİT ECZANESİ

0.23 mi

Safety & Support

Police Station: Şehit Salih Sevgican Polis Merkezi

1.53 mi

Police Station: Ataşehir Belediyesi Atatürk Mahallesi Zabıta Birimi

1.80 mi

What I Packed

Here's everything I packed for my trip. Having these essentials made the experience so much smoother.

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Clothing

Loose Button-up shirts
Comfy Joggers
Slides

Hair Care

Neck pillow
Silk scarf
Soft pillow cover

Essentials

Passport
Charging adapters
Pain killers (Advil)

Comfort Items

Airpods
Blanket
A book

My Progress

Every stage of recovery felt like a small victory. From swelling to new growth, watching my hair come back day by day reminded me exactly why I did this.

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