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Lead Physician: Dr. Levent Acar
About Cosmedica Clinic
Cosmedica Clinic, located in Istanbul, Turkey, was founded by Dr. Levent Acar. With over 16 years of experience in the field, the clinic has established itself as a prominent destination for hair transplantation, having performed over 20,000 successful procedures. This extensive experience has allowed Cosmedica to refine its techniques and services, catering to an international clientele. The clinic has garnered significant recognition for its work, receiving the WhatClinic Award for seven consecutive years, from 2014 to 2020. In 2020, it was also honored with the Patient Clinic Award as the best hair transplant clinic in Istanbul. These accolades, coupled with positive patient reviews, have solidified Cosmedica's reputation as a leading institution in the hair restoration industry.
Patient Rating
Based on 3 verified reviews
Doctor-Led
Doctor performs procedures
Available Techniques
FUE
Sapphire FUE
Micro Sapphire DHI
Affiliations
- ISHRS
- FUE Europe
How We Score
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| Procedure | Per Graft | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| FUE | $0.73 | Consultation, Anesthesia, Aftercare |
| Sapphire FUE | $0.73 | Consultation, Anesthesia, Aftercare |
| Micro Sapphire DHI | $0.73 | Consultation, Anesthesia, Aftercare |
| Starting Price All Procedures | From $2,907 | |
Packages
Cosmedica Clinic - MICRO SAPPHIRE DHI
- ✓ Up to 4000
- ✓ Micro Sapphire DHI
- ✓ 5-Star Hotel (3 nights)
- ✓ VIP Airport Transfer
- ✓ Translator included
- ✓ Not explicitly included in the package.
- ✓ 2 Month Hair Power Boost Pack, full aftercare package with assistance hotline and essential scalp care products.
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Financing options available. Contact clinic for payment plans.
Result Visualizations (6 Cases)
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2500 Grafts Hair Transplant Results – Natural Before & After Outcome
3000 Grafts Hair Transplant Results – Natural Before & After Outcome
3500 Grafts Hair Transplant Results – Natural Before & After Outcome
4000 Grafts Hair Transplant Results – Natural Before & After Outcome
4500 Grafts Hair Transplant Results – Natural Before & After Outcome
5000+ Grafts Hair Transplant Results – Natural Before & After Outcome
Dr. Levent Acar
Istanbul, Turkey • 19+ Years Experience
Personally places grafts: Yes — doctor performs graft placement
Dr. Levent Acar leads the team at Cosmedica Clinic, specializing in FUE, Sapphire DHI, Laser Therapy, Medical Aesthetic, Mesotherapy, Filler, Cosmetic Gynecology.
🎓 Medical School: Istanbul University Capa Medical Faculty
🏥 Residency: Laparoscopic and Oncology Surgery for Women, Turkish Health Ministry
Board Certifications & Memberships
- ISHRS
- FUE Europe
- World FUE Institute
- USHRS
3 reviews
Patient Reviews (3)
FUE • 2500 Grafts • 6mo post-op
Great results, minor hiccups
Overall very pleased with my FUE at Cosmedica Dr. Levent Acar. Dr. Dr. Levent Acar personally handled everything and was incredibly skilled. Got 2500 grafts and the results at 6 months are looking really good. The hairline design is natural and the density is building nicely. My only complaints are minor — communication via email was sometimes slow. But honestly, these are small things compared to the outcome. Cost me $4,100 which I thought was very fair for the quality.Would I do it again? Absolutely. Would I recommend Cosmedica Dr. Levent Acar? Yes, with the caveat that make sure to follow the aftercare instructions exactly.
Pros
- + Detailed consultation
- + Realistic expectations set
FUE • 1800 Grafts • 5mo post-op
Disappointing experience
I had high hopes for Cosmedica Dr. Levent Acar but was left disappointed. The lead surgeon was very experienced and took time to explain each step. The FUE procedure (1800 grafts) itself was okay, but the consultation felt rushed and I don't think the hairline design was optimal. At 5 months post-op, results are below what was promised. Growth has been patchy in some areas. The clinic has been somewhat responsive to my concerns but I feel like I need a revision. Would not recommend without doing extensive research first.
Pros
- + Realistic expectations set
- + No visible scarring
- + Natural hairline design
Cons
- − Aftercare instructions could be clearer
- − Some numbness for weeks
- − Phone support hours limited
FUE • 3200 Grafts • 6mo post-op
Average experience overall
I'll be honest — Cosmedica Dr. Levent Acar was neither terrible nor amazing. Dr. Dr. Levent Acar personally handled everything and was incredibly skilled. The procedure itself (3200 grafts, FUE) was professional. But I felt a bit rushed during consultation and the recovery instructions could have been clearer. 6 months in, growth is coming along but slowly. Some areas seem thinner than expected. Paid $4,300 for the procedure.I'm still hopeful the final result will be good since I know full results take 12-18 months. Would rate higher if communication was better.
Pros
- + Detailed consultation
- + Painless procedure
Cons
- − Shedding phase was stressful
- − Some numbness for weeks
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From their site
Cosmedica Clinic is known for its high-quality hair transplant procedures performed by renowned surgeon Dr. Levent Acar, with a focus on modern techniques including Micro Sapphire DHI.
Techniques offered
fue · dhi · sapphire-fue
Pricing
$0.00–$0.00 per graft
$2,450–$3,190 package
Surgeons
Dr. Levent Acar
Languages
english
Services & procedures on their site
| Service | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)scalp | hair-transplant-fue | — |
| Direct Hair Implantation (DHI)scalp | hair-transplant-dhi | — |
| Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)scalp | hair-transplant-fut | — |
| Free Consultation | consultation | — |
| Hair Transplantscalp | hair-transplant-fue | starts from $2750 |
| Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT)scalp | hair-transplant-fut | — |
| FUE Hair Transplantscalp | hair-transplant-fue | from $2,750 |
| DHI Hair Transplantscalp | hair-transplant-dhi | — |
| FUT Hair Transplantscalp | hair-transplant-fut | — |
| Free Hair Analysis | consultation | — |
| FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) | hair-transplant-fue | — |
| DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) | hair-transplant-dhi | — |
| FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) | hair-transplant-fut | — |
| Hair Transplant | other | — |
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