UK and Irish patients researching a hair transplant abroad often see the phrase “all-inclusive” used loosely. Sometimes it means the procedure only, sometimes it includes a hotel, and rarely is the full list spelled out before you book. Here is exactly what is and is not included in a Global Health Hair package, what the optional extras cost, what each day in Istanbul looks like, and how payment works, with nothing left for a “we’ll discuss it later” conversation.
Quick summary: The all-inclusive package costs €1,990 with Sapphire FUE or €2,175 with DHI, at a fixed price whatever the number of grafts. It covers the procedure by Dr. Merdan Çelik, MD, three nights in a premium boutique hotel next to the clinic, airport and clinic transfers, medication, an aftercare kit and 12 months of follow-up. Flights are not included. Optional extras are priced openly: comfort sedation €190, a companion in your suite €90, and extra nights from €85.
What’s Included in the €1,990 All-Inclusive Package?
- The procedure itself: led by Dr. Merdan Çelik, MD, start to finish. Sapphire FUE is the base package; DHI is available for €2,175.
- Local anaesthesia for the procedure.
- Pre-operative blood tests and hair analysis: a full blood test and a Trichotest hair analysis, done on arrival before the procedure is confirmed.
- PRP treatment (platelet-rich plasma), given at your check-up the day after the procedure.
- Hotel accommodation: three nights at a premium boutique hotel next to the clinic, with breakfast and a 24/7 team.
- Airport and clinic transfers: for the full duration of your stay, arranged around your flight times, with a private chauffeur available during your stay.
- A personal interpreter during your stay.
- Post-operative medication: everything prescribed after the procedure.
- Aftercare kit and hair-care product pack: specialist products to take home.
- Telephone assistance after the operation and 12 months of follow-up with the clinical team via WhatsApp and email as your hair grows in.
- A signed certificate stating the exact number of grafts implanted.
What’s Not Included in the Package?
The only cost not covered by the package is your return flight to Istanbul, which typically runs £80 to £250 depending on the airline and how far ahead you book. There are no hidden extras added once you land: no per-graft surcharges, no “premium technique” upsell, no surprise clinic fee. The optional extras below are agreed with you before you book, not after you arrive.
If you would rather have the flight arranged for you, the Premium Plus package at €2,390 includes a return scheduled flight up to a value of €400. If your fare costs more, you pay only the difference, and you are told the figure before you book.
What Do the Optional Extras Cost?
| Extra | Price |
|---|---|
| DHI technique, without shaving the recipient area | €185 on top of the Sapphire FUE price |
| Advanced comfort sedation, given by an anaesthetist | €190 |
| Companion sharing your suite, 4 days and 3 nights | €90 |
| Extra hotel night | €85 for one person, €105 for two, €150 for three |
| Return flight, if you want it arranged | Included up to €400 in the Premium Plus package (€2,390) |
Local anaesthesia is part of every package, so the sedation is an extra only for patients who want to be deeply relaxed throughout. It is combined with local anaesthesia and carried out under continuous medical monitoring.
What’s the Difference Between the FUE and DHI Packages?
Both techniques come with the identical package above. The only difference is the technique itself and the €185 price gap:
| Technique | All-inclusive price | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| FUE Sapphire | €1,990 | Procedure, hotel, transfers, medication, aftercare kit, 12-month follow-up |
| DHI | €2,175 | Same as FUE Sapphire, using the Direct Hair Implantation technique (no shaving of the recipient area) |
See the full breakdown of FUE Sapphire or DHI, or compare both directly on our FUE vs DHI page.
What Does Each Day in Istanbul Look Like?
The standard stay is four days and three nights. The clinic carries out the blood tests, the consultation with the doctor, the procedure, a PRP treatment, washing sessions, the medication and the aftercare advice during that time.
- Day 1, arrival: you are met at the airport after passport control by our driver with a sign bearing your name, and taken by private transfer to the hotel next to the clinic. The rest of the day is free to rest. There is no clinic visit on the first day.
- Day 2, consultation and procedure: early transfer to the clinic. Your first personal consultation with Dr. Çelik covers hairline design, how the procedure will be carried out, your questions and the Trichotest hair analysis. Pre-operative checks and blood tests follow, then the procedure. Its length depends on the case.
- Day 3, check-up and PRP: the doctor reviews you, prescribes your medication and gives the PRP treatment. The clinic explains how to look after the area.
- Day 4, last visit and return: a washing demonstration, guidance on the products to use, your documents, signed certificate and invoice, and the full list of aftercare instructions. You then fly home.
You do not need to return to Istanbul after the transplant: aftercare is done at home. Once you are back, you send the follow-up photographs the clinic asks for. If you want to see Istanbul, you have free time after the clinic visits, and you can add extra nights at the rates above.
Why Doesn’t the Package Price Change With Graft Count?
In short: the price is fixed per procedure. The all-inclusive price is €1,990 for Sapphire FUE or €2,175 for DHI whatever number of grafts you need, with no price per graft and no surcharge for a larger area. It covers up to nine hours of the doctor’s work together with a team of four specialists, which is the time estimated to transfer up to 5,500 grafts.
Unlike UK clinics, which typically price per graft so that your bill grows with the extent of your hair loss, Global Health Hair charges the same fixed price whatever your graft count. Dr. Çelik confirms the number of grafts you need during your free assessment, on medical grounds alone, and the price stays €1,990 (FUE) or €2,175 (DHI). To see how published prices compare across Europe, read our country-by-country price study.
How Does Payment Work?
A deposit of €450 on the Premium package reserves your place, and the remaining €1,540 is settled at the clinic. With the Premium Plus package, the deposit is up to €400 and corresponds to the flights. The balance can be paid at the clinic in cash (euros, US dollars or Turkish lira), or by card or bank transfer one week before you travel. The deposit is deducted from the total price; it is not an additional cost. Your bank may add a 1 to 3% foreign transaction fee on card payments, which is the only reason to check your card terms before travelling. More detail is on our payment page.
What Do You Need for the Trip?
- A valid travel document: your passport or ID card, whichever your country accepts, must be valid for more than six months after your travel date. Carry your passport as a back-up document where possible.
- Entry requirements: whether you need a visa depends on your nationality, so check with your embassy or foreign ministry before booking.
- Your flight confirmation: print the email text, without the attachments, and carry it to the airport, because you may need to show it at the airline desk.
How Do You Compare “All-Inclusive” Offers Fairly?
The same word can cover very different things, so put the same questions to every clinic:
- Is the price per graft, per band or fixed? A low per-graft price can become a high total.
- Who performs the surgery? Ask who makes the incisions, who extracts the grafts and who implants them. At Global Health Hair, Dr. Çelik personally performs the incisions, the extraction and the implantation, and treats a maximum of three patients a day.
- Which nights of hotel are included, and where is it? Ours is next to the clinic.
- Are medication and aftercare included, and for how long is follow-up? Ours is 12 months.
- What does the total trip cost? Add the flight and any extras to every quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the price the same whatever the number of grafts?
Yes. The price stays €1,990 (Sapphire FUE) or €2,175 (DHI) whatever number of grafts Dr. Merdan Çelik, MD recommends for your session, with no price per graft. It covers up to nine hours of his work with a team of four specialists.
Is the deposit part of the €1,990, or extra?
The deposit secures your surgery date and is deducted from the total price. It is not an additional cost. On the Premium package it is €450, and the remaining €1,540 is settled at the clinic.
Do I need to bring cash for anything once I arrive?
No. The procedure, hotel, transfers, medication and aftercare kit are all prepaid. The balance can be paid by card or bank transfer; your bank may add a 1 to 3% foreign transaction fee.
Can a friend or partner come with me?
Yes. A companion sharing your suite for the first three nights is a €90 supplement, and extra nights cost €85 for one person, €105 for two and €150 for three. Separate rooms are arranged with our team before you book.
What happens if I need more than one session?
This is confirmed during your free assessment, before you book. The final graft count and whether one session is sufficient are both discussed with Dr. Çelik directly, not decided after arrival.
How long do I need to stay in Istanbul?
The standard stay is four days and three nights: arrival, consultation and procedure, a check-up with PRP, and a last visit before you fly home. You can add nights if you wish.
Related reading: Full cost breakdown · How payment works · Europe vs Turkey price study · Get your free assessment
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