Vanessa Monae's Hair Transplant Journey

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My 2 Days in Türkiye

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

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Day 1

Arrival & Welcome

I flew Turkish Airlines from Houston to Istanbul, a journey of about 12 hours. During the flight, we were served two meals, plus salad and dessert. After landing, I picked up my luggage and met my driver at the PLUS sign in passenger pickup. I was then taken to Selectum City Hotel, where breakfast is included. After checking in, I had dinner at the hotel and rested before my procedure the next day.

Day 2

Procedure Day

I was picked up from my hotel at 8:30 a.m. and taken to the clinic, where the team walked me through the process and reviewed my medical history. The doctor designed my hairline, then my blood was drawn, my head was shaved, and I completed red light therapy. The transplant began with the donor area, followed by lunch and sedation before work on the front of my scalp. Afterward, I received medications and an aftercare kit before returning to my hotel to rest.

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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Kartal, Türkiye

MetropolMED

MetropolMed is an Istanbul-based health tourism provider specializing in hair transplantation using advanced FUE and DHI techniques, including Sapphire and Afro-textured hair procedures. Accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Health and a registered TÜRSAB member, the clinic also arranges plastic surgery, dental treatments, and obesity surgery through its network of partnered hospitals. With a team of 100+ staff and interpreter support in 15 languages, MetropolMed offers international patients a seamless experience — from free consultations and personalized treatment plans to VIP airport transfers and 5-star hotel accommodation. Comprehensive aftercare and follow-up ensure lasting, natural-looking results.

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MetropolMED | Premium Package

$2,800

per procedure

Selectum City Ataşehir

$125

Per night

Flights

Kartal, Türkiye

Round trip

$941

Flight time

12 h

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VANESSA MONAE

TK34·IAH→IST

Departure

13 JUL 26

IAH

→IST

Medical

Hospital: KIRAC general hospital

6.08 mi

Hospital: Gundem General Hospital

14.28 mi

Pharmacy: Eczane Brandıum

0.08 mi

Pharmacy: Ataşehir İlaç Servisi

0.59 mi

Safety & Support

Police Station: Zabıta

0.62 mi

Police Station: Ataşehir Belediyesi Atatürk Mahallesi Zabıta Birimi

1.40 mi

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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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