Heva Clinic - Istanbul

I had my hair transplant done at HEVA two weeks ago and now that I am home. I just want to write a glowing review about them. For some background, I have been dealing with traction alopecia for a while now. And if you have ever had this problem, then you know that wearing ponytails or even adding extensions becomes a thing of the past. Here is my story about HEVA: When I first spoke to my coordinator at the clinic, Bryan, we went through all the hair transplant options available for women. He also linked me up with the surgeon in charge of the procedure so we could square out all the details before I made my payment and traveled to Istanbul. Our conversations went well and I booked my appointment and prepared myself mentally for the needles – I hate needles but I hate thin hair even more! I was so overjoyed when I got to Istanbul. After a long flight with a very long layover, I was tired and grumpy, and the thought of another hassle was weighing on me. Imagine my joy when I walked out of the airport to see this lovely driver holding up a placard with my name. I felt like a real VIP, especially after I saw the sleek car that was waiting for me. I don’t know much about cars and have been driving the same one for years but I know this was a really nice model. The driver even offered me water and a snack as we weaved through the traffic to get to my hotel where I found that my room had an incredible view of the city! This started feeling like less of a surgical trip and more of vacation. The clinic was even better. Everyone was kind, the whole space was beautifully decorated by someone who obviously has taste, and the rooms were clean. The consultation and op rooms were also very private which I liked because I tend to be dramatic in the face of needles. While they worked on my head, I was able to watch my favorite shows and they had such a nice ambience in there that I felt calm enough to relax. Besides, I was not feeling pain. Before I left, they handed me a hot cup of Turkish tea, which was perfect for the winter, and talked to me about what to do in the coming days. I left feeling like a total queen. I know that my review is a bit premature as I am yet to see if the grafts will hold but everything so far has been so amazing that I could not wait months to tell you all about my experience.

My experience at Heva Clinic was nothing short of exceptional. What stood out to me was their incredible transparency online and in-person. During my consultation, my doctor recommended a slightly different approach to the hairline than I had in mind, explaining that it would look more natural and suitable for my age. The procedure itself went beautiful. The aftercare app was super helpful. Traveling all the way to Turkey was definitely worth it for this level of quality and care.

One of my biggest concerns when traveling to Istanbul for my hair transplant was the communication. I did not want anything to get lost in translation as I wanted to ensure that they did not shave my hair and that they worked on my part line to restore its density. When I expressed this to them, they told me I can take as long as I wish for the physical consultation to ensure that we understood each other. I felt like the whole team treated me like family and not just a patient. My results came great and I'd 100% recommend them!!

My surgery with Heva, which was three weeks ago, lived up to my expectations and then some. I had done a lot of research on hair transplants and had learned that the DHI was the best option if I wanted to achieve higher density while speeding up my recovery time. With a demanding job that requires me to interact with clients physically, these advantages were exactly what I needed. I talked to my surgeon about my options and he agreed that we could do this procedure. I also researched him after our conversation. He was the right person for the job. My experience in the operating room was just as I expected but what I did not expect were the attentive staff. They made sure I was comfortable, gave me many breaks, and kept me entertained during the procedure while still ensuring they were getting the job done. I can now see why people speak so highly of them.

The first thing I told my surgeon at Heva was that I did not want to end up looking surgical…you know the kinds of hair transplants I am talking about. So, we decided to go with a no-shave hair transplant because my issue was early thinning at the front. With this technique, I could go back to work within a week and would not look like I had been getting a hair transplant the week before. The team handled my care with world-class professionalism. Not only were they very private with my details, but I also appreciated how they handled other patients, and how they had created a system that ensured as few people in the clinic at a time as possible. 6 months in, and I am enjoying the results.

When I contacted Heva for a beard transplant, I knew exactly what I wanted and had even worked on the sketch myself. At the time, I was 33 but had such a baby face that it was affecting my work. Each time a client came in to ask for the manager, they would overlook me, expecting to see someone much older, forcing me to reassure them that I really was the one they were looking for. The skepticism was getting to me. I had already tried oils and rollers to no avail, so I decided to take matters into my own hands by literally designing my future. My surgeon understood the assignment and used my sketch to create the final outline which we both agreed on, and wow, what a difference! The beard fits my face so well that it looks like the most natural thing you can ever see on a man. I have a rugged look that has aged me over the months to the point that I now look like your everyday 30-year-old man. The best part is that because the surgeon used hair from the back of my head, it grows out incredibly fast, just like the hair on my head. My siblings even stopped calling me patches and they openly admire my beard now.

I got the female hair transplant done at Heva last year on my birthday, right after I got out of a very toxic situation. This might be TMI but I feel that it could help another woman out there. For years, I had given so much of myself in that relationship that I had let myself go. By the time I left and tried to go back to who I was with my sleek ponytails, I realized that my hair had thinned so much at my temples that my part line was looking huge. I felt terrible but decided to do something about it instead of wallowing in pity as I had done in the past. Heva’s team made me feel comfortable from our very first virtual consultation. I was all over the place and they were very patient with me. I think they could see that I was struggling with more than hair and I appreciated not being rushed, as some other clinics had done that. I liked their process and their rates, and how honest they were about what they could deliver. I flew to Istanbul a few weeks afterwards for my surgery. The team was just as kind to me in person and I really enjoyed my time with them as they were very attentive to my needs. It didn’t matter whether I was interacting with the receptionist, driver, or surgeon – they were all just very kind. The surgery itself was a bit of a shock. I expected it to be painful but it was pretty painless to the point that I caught up with podcasts as they worked on my hair. The whole experience made me realize that there was more for me if I was willing to stop accepting less. With my hair shedding behind me, my hairline is already showing progress and complementing my face. But after years of waiting, I am not hiding myself away as I await the full regrowth. I am out here living the life I have now as I make better memories with my newfound confidence. Thank you for being so gracious!

Traction alopecia was ruining my life as I was constantly feeling bad about my looks and was unable to put myself out there. But one FUE hair transplant later and my problems were gone. My surgeon used about 3100 graphs to restore my hairline and fill in the gaps in my temples. I know that they call it surgery but it didn’t really feel like one, coming from someone who’s had tons of cosmetic work. That’s my way of saying that it was almost painless. The only issue I had with it was the shedding in month 1 and the fact that I could not work out for 3 weeks after the procedure to avoid messing with the graphs.

I got a DHI hair transplant at Heva Clinic almost 9 months ago and cannot recommend them enough for their amazing work. What started out as a thinning hair is now full of thick hair that makes me feel like the easy-going person I was a decade ago. When I booked with them, I asked them to handle the logistics as I was coming in from the UK and had barely traveled internationally. They agreed and held my hand throughout the process and checked in with me at every stage. However, I had an issue at that stage. I had already booked a superior room as but the hotel gave me a standard room. I insisted that me room should have been a bigger one but they said they are booked out. This was the only negative part for my experience. Going back to the surgery, it was very painless and smooth. Even though it took several hours, I did not mind because the clinic was very clean and modern, the staff were very nice, and they provided me with a meal. I felt very at home during the appointment and even in the days following my surgery when I went in for my aftercare. This level of care spoke volumes about their attitude towards their patients and made me trust them even more. Except the hotel issue, I had a great experience and just wanted to leave this here for anyone who might be wondering if their services are as good as advertised.

On liaising with Brandon, my coordinator at Heva, I got to learn that I was eligible for the no-shave hair transplant since I did not have big bald spots and was only at Norwood 2 on the scale. As much as my temples had receded a lot, I could get the surgery done and avoid the shaven head, all while taking advantage of the short time window I had for my annual leave. My surgeon used donor hair from the back of my head to implant 2550 grafts between my hair. I was able to travel back home on day 3. I still had some swelling at the time and was starting to scab. But since I had not shaved my hair, it was not easy to tell that I had scabbing and was in the healing stage. I was even able to attend several Zoom meetings in those weeks of healing and was back to work at the end of the month without any obvious tell-tale signs that I had been worked on. Nine months in and my hairline looks very natural and thick and I often get compliments about it from my clients who are curious to know how I am yet to start balding despite being 44.