BIOGRAPHY

Smile Hair Clinic, founded by Dr. Mehmet Erdoğan and Dr. Gökay Bilgin, is a global leader in the field of hair transplantation in Turkey.
Based in Istanbul, the clinic is the first and only one in the world in the hair transplant sector to have obtained the prestigious TEMOS (A-Rated) international health accreditation.
It is recognized for its surgeon-led protocols, natural-looking results, price transparency, and all-inclusive packages, which make hair transplantation accessible to patients from all over the world.

Smile is one of the most important hair transplant clinics in Istanbul: surgeons oversee all operational processes, and every member of their team involved in the operation has received adequate medical training.
Thousands of procedures have been performed over the years on men and women from different countries, achieving satisfactory results and receiving positive reviews: to date, there are as many as 20,000 satisfied patients.

 

The Smile staff takes care of the patient’s health and is prepared for all possible complications, as the doctors have extensive experience in medical emergencies.
The entire medical team receives regular Basic Life Support (BLS) training, which is the first aid procedure that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation and a sequence of basic life support actions, according to the guidelines of the American Heart Association (AHA).

The clinic’s mission is to make patients feel at home, in a familiar environment and in a facility that guarantees hygiene and medical safety. Turkish hospitality, surgical expertise, and quality of service have been enviable features of the clinic since its foundation, ensuring a high level of satisfaction for all guests.
At Smile Hair Clinic, only a few procedures are performed each day, paying the utmost attention to patients and applying constant and impeccable sterilization to instruments and environments.

Dr. Gökay Bilgin, Dr. Mehmet Erdoğan, Dr. Firdavs Ahmedov, Dr. Ali Osman Soluk, and Dr. M.Reşat Arpacı monitor patients during all stages of the procedure and play a leading role in surgical consultation and incision. The operating tables are custom-made from high-density, non-deformable foam to ensure that patients feel comfortable during the procedure.

The official referral team offers exclusive advice to Italian patients on behalf of the clinic and is considered an established professional entity in hair surgery, working daily to support patients from the first to the last moment of their journey to undergo surgery.

THE DOCTORS

 

Dr. Mehmet Erdoğan, who received his medical degree (MD) from the Faculty of Medicine at Yeditepe University, is the co-founder of Smile Hair Clinic and a member of the ISHRS.
His first career began at the Acıbadem Health Group as a physician. He later decided to pursue his ambition in medical administration and transferred to the Medicana Health Group. His strong business acumen led to his appointment as Deputy Chief Physician and Director of the International Patient Center in 2013. Dr. Erdogan then became both a hair transplant surgeon and a cosmetic doctor. Since then, he has performed more than 4,000 procedures, greatly advancing his expertise in hair transplantation. His reliable skills and deep experience, combined with his understanding of international medical tourism management, led him to co-found Smile Hair Clinic in 2018.
His perfectionist perspective on aesthetics led him to seek advances in modern hair transplant techniques. Dr. Erdogan’s reputation for hair transplantation is now known worldwide.
In his procedures, Dr. Erdogan uses the latest versions of motorized punches and sapphire blades. He believes that the medical consultation is the most crucial step: studying the donor area, designing the hairline, and planning the surgery based on the patient’s facial features will ensure a natural result.

Dr. Gökay Bilgin earned his medical degree (MD) from the Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul-Cerrahpasa University. He is the co-founder of Smile Hair Clinic and a member of ISHRS.
Dr. Bilgin began his career at the Medical Park Health Group, one of Turkey’s most accredited healthcare groups. He explored developments in aesthetic procedures and obtained a diploma in Medical Aesthetics and Hair Transplantation. He joined the Medicana Healthcare Group as a hair transplant surgeon and was quickly promoted to Deputy Chief Medical Officer of the facility. Dr. Bilgin continued his work until he co-founded Smile Hair Clinic. Since then, he has completed over 4,000 hair transplant procedures. Today, Dr. Bilgin’s reputation in hair transplantation is known worldwide thanks to the happiness of his patients from all over the world.
He believes that day surgery hair transplantation should be understood as a comprehensive treatment for patients: they must receive medical and surgical care to achieve excellent and natural results through dedicated and professional surgery supported by proper planning. In his operations, he prefers to use motorized punches for extractions and sapphire blades for incisions using the FUE technique.

Dr. Firdavs Ahmedov is a hair transplant surgeon at Smile Hair Clinic and a member of the ISHRS.
His admiration for medical aesthetics was formed during his medical studies at Ege University. This passion, which grew exponentially, was crowned with an honorary degree in 2012. In order to maximize his practical skills, he gained extensive clinical experience in general surgery and emergency medicine at Ege University Hospital, one of Turkey’s most prestigious academic hospitals. He developed his advanced surgical techniques by training at various public and private healthcare institutions. He has performed important surgical procedures at Mount Sinai Hospital, the Recanati Miller Transplant Institute, and the James J. Peters Bronx Military Hospital in New York, USA.
Passionate about medicine and dedicated to continuous improvement, he began his career in hair transplantation and medical aesthetics in 2015 at the best medical facilities accredited by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey. His main area of expertise is FUE, DHI, and Revision hair transplant surgery in male and female patients. In addition to using a motorized punch, Dr. Ahmedov can also perform manual extraction; he makes incisions with sapphire blades. His priority is always to make his patients happy, so he performs procedures that can change the patient’s life. He has completed over 3500 hair transplant procedures.

Dr. M. Reşat Arpacı graduated in 2000 with a degree in Medicine from Dokuz Eylül University in İzmir and began his career as an emergency physician.
Since 2002, he has specialized in hair transplants, obtaining international certifications in FUT and Biofibre techniques. In 2006, he introduced the FUE technique into his practice, and in 2007, he patented an innovative FUE micromotor that allows for the use of the maximum number of grafts.

With advanced training abroad, including experience with Dr. Bessam Farjo, he has directed important centers in Turkey and founded a School of Beauty and Aesthetics accredited by the Ministry of Education.
Since 2010, he has worked in leading clinics in Istanbul, holding management positions in the hair transplant and health departments. Since 2025, he has continued his career as a surgeon at Smile Hair Clinic. His guiding principle is fairness: evaluating people without judgment, with balance and respect.

Dr. Ali Osman Soluk is a surgeon specializing in hair transplants at Smile Hair Clinic, where he offers his expertise to patients and guides them through personalized treatment plans.
After graduating in Medicine from Istanbul University, he began his career in home care services for the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, also holding senior management positions in healthcare with İSPER.

He contributed to the implementation of innovative healthcare projects for the city and represented Turkey at numerous international medical tourism fairs and events. At the same time, he enriched his education with a Master’s degree in Hospital and Healthcare Facility Management and a degree in Justice. His career path led him to collaborate with various facilities as a corporate and emergency physician, eventually developing a passion for hair transplantation and treatments. For two years, he assisted hundreds of patients with advanced methods such as laser, PRP, stem cells, and ACell PRP at Esteworld. He also completed training in ozone therapy, continuing to keep up to date with innovations in the medical field.

SERVICES OFFERED AND PRICES

Smile Hair Clinic offers a procedure that guarantees complete dedication to the patient from start to finish, with no time limits, harvesting as many follicular units as possible in proportion to the resources available in the donor area. The cost is calculated on a fixed basis, regardless of the number of follicular units transplanted.

There are three types of all-inclusive packages: the Gold package at €2390 (excluding flight), the Platinum package at €3290 (excluding flight), and the Diamond package at €5790 (excluding flight).

In the Diamond package

– the incisions will be performed by one of the clinic’s co-founding doctors, namely Dr. Mehmet Erdoğan, Dr. Gökay Bilgin, or Dr. Firdavs Ahmedov. You can indicate your preference among the three surgeons.
– the stay will be in a 5-star hotel

In the Platinum package

– the incisions will be performed by one of the Smile doctors: Dr. Ali Osman Soluk or Dr. M. Reşat Arpacı. It will not be possible to indicate a preference between the three surgeons.
– the stay will be in a 5-star hotel

In the Gold package

– incisions will be performed by the chief assistant surgeon (with many years of experience)
– accommodation is in a 4-star hotel

The guarantee of a satisfactory result is valid for all packages.

Here are the details of the offer:

TRAVEL SERVICES INCLUDED

1. All transfers between the airport, hotel, and clinic by minivan with driver
2. Stay in a 5-star hotel (Platinum Diamond) or 4-star hotel (Gold) for three days and two nights with breakfast included

MEDICAL SERVICES INCLUDED

First Day – Day surgery

Blood tests (HIV test, Hepatitis B test, Hepatitis C test) and verification of results.
Consultation for diagnosis and planning of the procedure, evaluation of the donor area, estimation of the number of follicular units to be transplanted, design of the hairline and recipient areas with one of the doctors
Provision of hospital clothing (disposable gown and slippers).
Complete shaving of the head.
Surgical Hair Transplant Surgery using the Sapphire MicroFUE technique under the supervision of one of the doctors
– Local anesthesia with injections or with a needless instrument in the donor area
– Removal of follicular units
– Qualification, division, and preservation of follicular units
– Local anesthesia with injections in the recipient area
– Incisions with sapphire blades performed by one of the doctors (Diamond/Platinum) or by the chief assistant surgeon (Gold)
– Lunch break (alternatively, this phase will take place at the end of the procedure)
– Grafting of the harvested follicular units
– PRP
– Bandaging of the donor area
– Surgical check-up by one of the doctors
– Post-operative consultation with one of the doctors

Day Two – Check-up

Check-up
Cleaning and replacement of bandages in the donor area.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES INCLUDED

1. Italian interpreter present during day surgery and on the day of the check-up.
2. Smiling Bag, a cylindrical leather bag containing:
– Hair washing and treatment products
– Medication for post-surgery therapy
– A neck pillow for sleeping while protecting the transplanted area
– Absorbent pads for the first two nights to place on a bed pillow
– A cotton fisherman’s hat that can be worn as directed by the doctor
– Post-operative handbook
– Surgery guarantee certificate
3. Customer Care WhatsApp for 12 months

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Phone: +90 533 465 80 72
Email: italia@smilehairclinic.com
Website: www.smilehairclinic.com/it