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/Photo= Business Insider Reporter Spencer McNaughton Instagram Turkey is attracting global attention as a mecca for missing people.
On the 11th (local time), Business Insider reporter Spencer McNaughton revealed his experience, saying, “I got a hair transplant in Istanbul, a holy place for bald men.” Spencer underwent hair transplant surgery last year in Istanbul, the Turkic capital, on the recommendation of an acquaintance. According to the Türkiye Tourism Association, in 2022 alone, about 1 million people visited Türkiye for hair transplants, and they spent about $2 billion (about KRW 2.736 trillion). Hair transplantation has become a big global business in Turkiye over the past 20 years, and there are predictions that its value will reach $11 billion (about 15.048 trillion won) by the end of the year this.
Spencer said, “Until now, many drugs and hair loss treatments have been released on the market, but they have not surpassed terminal hair transplantation.”
Spencer became aware of hair loss in 2015 when she was 24 years old, when she noticed a spot on her head in a Snapchat video posted by a friend. “Like other men, my self-esteem declined,” Spencer said. He then revealed that he used topical minoxidil (Rogaine) and oral finasteride (Propecia) approved by the US FDA to treat hair loss, and that he also tested an oral version of minoxidil, a blood pressure medication that used in dermatology. Spencer admitted, “These medications helped to some extent, but I didn’t use them regularly. As time went by, the hair loss became noticeable. I felt sad about my hairline that was ‘ decline, so I took antidepressants.”
He said, “Even after the decision to get a hair transplant in Turkey, my head was filled with worries about the 10-hour flight, the surgery in a foreign country, the surgery itself , and the side effects of the hair transplant,” he said of the situation at the time.
Spencer said he had a 15-minute consultation at the hospital about the desired transplant area and hairline, and after waiting, he got the transplant right away. “The worst part was starting to give fentanyl to relieve pain and calm me down,” Spencer said, “They stuck a needle into the back of my head for 30 minutes to anesthetize do to me.” He explained that the procedure lasted 8 hours and that hair follicles were taken out and put in. Spencer said, “After the whole operation was done, my dopi and beard were sticky and there was blood flowing, so I had to sleep with my head and neck together, but I didn’t feel much pain.” “I continued to take hair loss medicine to keep my hair even after the tar -put,” he said. “After four months, I’m recovering now on my hairline every day. “I feel more confident,” he said happily. He continued, “The doctor in charge said two surgeries are needed for a perfect transplant.
Spencer cited low costs as the reason Türkiye has become a mecca for hair transplants. It costs about $10,000 (about 14 million won) to $20,000 (about 28 million won) hair transplant in the US, but Türkiye spends about a third of the cost in the US, giving its -includes surgery, post-treatment, hotel accommodation, and airfare It’s level 1. This is due to the sharp decline in the value of the lira and the low cost of living and low wages for workers in Turkey.
In addition, medical tourism has increased by more than 50% since 2019 as Turkiye health authorities have given tax breaks and subsidies to hospitals to attract medical tourists.
Kim So-yeon, Hankyung.com reporter sue123@hankyung.com
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