Around 1 million folks got here to Türkiye and spent roughly $2 billion on hair transplants final yr, stated the pinnacle of the Turkish Health Tourism Association.
“Half of the $4 billion turnover in 2022 was obtained from hair transplantation services,” Servet Terziler advised Anadolu Agency (AA).
“If we assume that the foreign currency left by an average patient for hair transplantation is $2,000, we can say that 1 million people came to Türkiye for hair transplantation in 2022,” Terziler added.
According to Terziler, Türkiye additionally exceeded the $500 million turnover in dental providers and about $400 million in aesthetic surgical procedure.
Stating that overseas vacationers additionally confirmed large curiosity in spa tourism, he stated {that a} determine exceeding $10 billion had been reached with the revenue acquired from spa tourism.
Terziler stated the instant aim of the well being tourism sector is to achieve a determine of $20 billion.
Stressing that Türkiye had an excellent disaster administration expertise within the discipline of well being through the coronavirus interval, he stated: “Türkiye’s health infrastructure is very strong. We have increased quality to the highest level with our doctors and allied health personnel.”
Noting that they’re receiving “very serious demand” from European international locations, Terziler stated by making insurance coverage agreements between the states, efforts are made to make sure that foreigners obtain well being providers in our nation.
Türkiye’s largest metropolis “Istanbul is taking a firm step toward its goal of becoming the health tourism capital of the world,” he stated.
Noting the stagnation through the COVID-19 pandemic resulting from journey restrictions the world over, he stated that the demand collected at the moment triggered the density in 2022. “We are also very hopeful for 2023.”
Criticizing unregistered clinics, he stated that the Health Ministry has tightened its inspections.
According to Terziler, the unregistered clinics each defame the picture of Türkiye and “reverse the current positive wind. We see this a lot, especially in hair transplantation.”
He additionally talked about a bunch of people that go overseas to follow unlawful hair transplants.
“We started training through associations in order to increase the quality of service. Training processes continue in clinics and hospitals,” he stated.
Robotic hair transplantation has began to happen in Türkiye, he stated, including that Turkish clinics can enhance the standard of well being providers with know-how and innovation.
