Laviva Clinic: Smile & Dental Trip in Istanbul

"As a female patient, I was concerned about the embarrassment of shaving my head, so during my consultation the clinic recommended Long DHI—a surgical technique specifically designed for patients with long hair. While this approach clearly increases the complexity of the procedure, it offered the discretion I was looking for. After several weeks of careful research, I chose Dr. Serken Aygin Hair Transplant Clinic because of its outstanding reputation in this field. I decided to schedule the surgery during my short Christmas break, combining the procedure with a visit to this beautiful city. From the moment I arrived, the clinic provided thoughtful airport and clinic transfer services, making the entire experience seamless. From pre-operative planning to the surgery itself and post-operative care, the team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care. Communication with the customer service representative was smooth and efficient, and the treatment schedule was extremely well organized. Thanks to the surgical team’s excellent skills, the procedure was efficient and went very smoothly. There was virtually no pain during the surgery, and with my long hair covering the area, it was almost impossible to tell that the donor and recipient areas had just undergone treatment. Starting the day after surgery, I wore the cap provided by the clinic and spent several days exploring the city with complete confidence. This experience allowed me to enhance my appearance while also enjoying famous local attractions, making the trip truly worthwhile. Long DHI is truly a blessing for female patients—the recovery is remarkably fast. After approximately six hours of surgery, aside from mild swelling-related discomfort during the first two days, I was able to move freely and felt comfortable going out in public. When I returned to work after the New Year, I’m confident no one suspected I had undergone surgery. I sincerely thank the medical team at Dr. Serken Aygin Hair Transplant Clinic for their outstanding surgical expertise, as well as the service team for their patience and attentiveness. I look forward to seeing even better results over time."

— Lan

"I was honestly nervous about traveling abroad for dental work, but IST Smile exceeded all expectations. From the airport pickup to the final result, everything was smooth and professional. My new smile looks amazing — thank you to the whole team"

— alyaa basheer

"I had a fantastic experience. Coming from the US, I reached out to a few well rated clinics. Aksu was extremely responsive and quickly answered all my questions. I was a bit pressed on time and the clinic worked with my travel schedule. Dr. Haydar was excellent, honest, gave straight forward feedback and was concerned with overall dental health as well as cosmesis. My results are superb. So natural and beautiful and elegant. I’m so happy."

— James G