Around 1 million individuals got here to Türkiye and spent roughly $2 billion on hair transplants final 12 months, mentioned the top of the Turkish Health Tourism Association.
“Half of the $4 billion turnover in 2022 was obtained from hair transplantation services,” Dr. Servet Terziler advised Anadolu.
“If we assume that the foreign currency left by an average patient for hair transplantation is $2,000 dollars, 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 international vacationers additionally confirmed large curiosity in spa tourism, he mentioned {that a} determine exceeding $10 billion had been reached with the earnings acquired from spa tourism.
INDUSTRY’S TARGET OF $20B
Terziler mentioned the rapid 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 mentioned: “Türkiye’s health infrastructure is very strong. We have increased quality to the highest level with our doctors and assistant health personnel.”
Noting that they’re receiving a “very serious demand” from the European international locations, Terziler mentioned 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 mentioned.
Noting the stagnation through the COVID-19 pandemic on account of journey restrictions the world over, he mentioned that the demand amassed at the moment brought on the density in 2022. “We are also very hopeful for 2023.”
Criticizing unregistered clinics, he mentioned that the Turkish 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 observe unlawful hair transplants.
“We started training through associations in order to increase the quality of service. Training processes continue in clinics and hospitals,” he mentioned.
Robotic hair transplantation has began to happen in Türkiye, he mentioned, including that Turkish clinics can improve the standard of well being providers with expertise and innovation.
