What to pack for your hair transplant trip to Turkey

Packing checklist

Packing for a hair transplant trip is a little different from a regular vacation: you balance recovery with travel comfort. This list covers what to bring, and what the clinic already provides.

Clothing

Typical guidance — the clinic's written instructions come first.

• Button-up shirts (3–4): nothing pulled over the head for the first days; zip hoodies and cardigans work too.
• A loose hat: avoid tight caps. A loose bucket hat or wide-brim hat keeps the sun off without pressing on the grafts.
• A comfortable travel outfit: sweatpants and slip-on shoes for the flight home.
• A travel pillow: you'll sleep with your head raised for the first nights.

Documents

• A valid passport (no visa needed for US citizens, up to 90 days)
• Your written quote and schedule from me
• Travel insurance documents
• A card and some Turkish lira for everyday spending
• A list of your prescription medications

Electronics

• Phone and charger (WhatsApp is how I stay in touch with you)
• A power adapter (Turkey uses type C/F European plugs)
• Headphones for the 6–8 hour procedure
• A tablet or e-reader for the rest days

Medications and health

• Your current prescription medications, in their original bottles
• Any allergy medications you use regularly
• Sunscreen for later (not on the grafts until the clinic clears it)

What the clinic provides

• Your post-op medications, as prescribed
• The aftercare kit (contents confirmed by the clinic)
• Bandages for the donor area

Don't buy medications or aftercare products in advance; the clinic provides what you need.