Este Favor Saç Ekimi & Estetik — Istanbul, Turkey

Este Favor is a private hair restoration clinic in the Nişantaşı district of Istanbul. It opened in 1951 and works from a single dedicated building. The Ministry of Health has authorized the clinic, which focuses on advanced transplantation and aesthetic medicine.

Clinical Achievements and Accreditations

The clinic holds several international quality certifications and specialized medical accreditations. It is a JCI (Joint Commission International) accredited facility and carries the TEMOS and ISO 9001 certifications. This means it meets global standards for patient safety and clinical management.

Este Favor is widely recognized for its hair restoration results. In 2026, it was named the Most Successful Hair Transplant Center in Turkey. Reuters, Forbes, and USA Today have all featured the clinic's technical approach.

Hair Restoration and Surgical Techniques

The surgical department focuses on high-density hair, beard, and mustache transplantation. Dr. Serkan Aygın leads the medical team. His main focus is restoration for patients with alopecia. The clinic uses several specialized surgical methods:

• DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) – uses Choi implanter pens to place follicles directly, without pre-cutting channels.
• Sapphire FUE – relies on micro-sapphire blades for precise incisions that help the skin heal faster.
• Hybrid Tech – combines Sapphire FUE and DHI to maximize graft density and natural coverage.
• Eyebrow Restoration – applies DHI techniques for precise angle design and artistic facial contouring.
• Mustache Transplantation – achieves a 96% to 99% graft survival rate for facial hair restoration.

Every patient gets a blood analysis before surgery to confirm they are ready for microsurgery. After the procedure, a 12-month remote follow-up program tracks regrowth milestones.

Advanced Technologies and Safety Protocols

Este Favor uses several branded technologies to improve donor harvest and graft retention. One is AI Hair Mapping, which applies artificial intelligence to analyze and plan the donor area with millimeter precision. Surgeons follow a Doctor-Only Protocol, so an MD performs all surgical incisions.

The team stores follicles in nutrient-rich solutions chilled to 0–4°C. This keeps the grafts viable until implantation. The Comfort-In system delivers local anesthesia without needles, so patients feel less discomfort. During their visit, patients can watch a live view of sterilization protocols.

Aesthetic Medicine and Cosmetology

The aesthetic department offers non-surgical treatments for facial rejuvenation and skin health. Specialists use FDA-approved fillers with hyaluronic acid to contour the lips and face. Several specialized skin therapies are available:

• Exosome Therapy – uses cellular products to support tissue repair and hair follicle health.
• Fractional Laser – improves skin texture and rejuvenates the skin with controlled light energy.
• Fibroblast Healing System – applies cellular therapy to speed up recovery after microsurgical procedures.
• Paris Sparkle and Golden Needle – reduce wrinkles and revitalize the skin.

Free online consultations and digital imaging simulations help plan treatment before arrival. Specialists use them to decide how many grafts or how much filler each patient needs.

Services for International Patients

The clinic offers VIP medical tourism support for international patients during their stay in Istanbul. Translators are available in 20 different languages, including English, German, Russian, and Arabic. All-inclusive packages typically cover private transportation and VIP airport pickups.

Patients stay in luxury 4-star accommodations in central Nişantaşı, close to the clinic. Coordination staff remain their main point of contact throughout the one-year post-operative follow-up. If results don't meet the planned technical goals, the clinic offers a free revision.