"I previously used Clinic Center in September 2024 for 24 dental crowns with good results, and later recommended them to my wife, whose treatment also went smoothly. With that trust, I booked a FUE hair transplant for April 2025. Unfortunately, this experience was completely different\u2014and very disappointing.\r\n\r\nI was quoted \u00a31,590 for 4,000 grafts, told I\u2019d be in Istanbul for just two days (arrive Tuesday, procedure Wednesday, fly home Thursday), and assured I was a good candidate for full coverage in one session. Based on this, I booked \u00a3220 flights, paid a \u00a3100 deposit, and even grew my hair out for a month\u2014which was uncomfortable but necessary.\r\n\r\nDespite being told aftercare was included, I was later messaged by my \u201ccoordinator\u201d Alara trying to sell me a \u00a3350 six-month product bundle. I queried this, and only then was I told only 14 days\u2019 worth was included\u2014something never disclosed up front.\r\n\r\nWhen I arrived in Istanbul, the transfers and hotel were great, but the issues began at the clinic. During the consultation (with a translator and consultant), I was suddenly told I would need two procedures to get the full result. This was never mentioned beforehand, and it was a deal-breaker\u2014I have a young family and work in a job that requires wearing a helmet (which affects recovery time). I made it clear I wouldn\u2019t proceed.\r\n\r\nFrom that moment, their tone changed drastically. They demanded \u00a3400 from me\u2014despite it being their misinformation that led to my decision not to go ahead. I refused. Alara began messaging me on WhatsApp pressuring me to change my mind, promising a \u201cgood deal\u201d on the second session and free aftercare. I still refused.\r\n\r\nLater that day, I was told to pay \u00a3240 or leave\u2014again, I refused. Eventually, they forced me to pay \u00a3140, threatening to remove me from the hotel. At that point I paid, feeling intimidated and vulnerable in a foreign country.\r\n\r\nI\u2019ve spent the last two weeks trying to resolve this, requesting a refund due to the misleading consultation. Their only response is to insist they told me a second procedure might be required\u2014which is not true. I asked clear questions and was assured one session was enough.\r\n\r\nBottom line: their customer service is terrible. Once they know they won\u2019t get your money, they turn cold and pushy. This isn\u2019t patient-focused care\u2014it\u2019s just a sales pipeline. They misled me, wasted my time, pressured me for money, and left me feeling vulnerable abroad.\r\n\r\nIstanbul is a fantastic city and I\u2019d recommend the trip\u2014but go with literally anyone other than Clinic Center."
"I previously used Clinic Center in September 2024 for 24 dental crowns with good results, and later recommended them to my wife, whose treatment also went smoothly. With that trust, I booked a FUE hair transplant for April 2025. Unfortunately, this experience was completely different\u2014and very disappointing.\r\n\r\nI was quoted \u00a31,590 for 4,000 grafts, told I\u2019d be in Istanbul for just two days (arrive Tuesday, procedure Wednesday, fly home Thursday), and assured I was a good candidate for full coverage in one session. Based on this, I booked \u00a3220 flights, paid a \u00a3100 deposit, and even grew my hair out for a month\u2014which was uncomfortable but necessary.\r\n\r\nDespite being told aftercare was included, I was later messaged by my \u201ccoordinator\u201d Alara trying to sell me a \u00a3350 six-month product bundle. I queried this, and only then was I told only 14 days\u2019 worth was included\u2014something never disclosed up front.\r\n\r\nWhen I arrived in Istanbul, the transfers and hotel were great, but the issues began at the clinic. During the consultation (with a translator and consultant), I was suddenly told I would need two procedures to get the full result. This was never mentioned beforehand, and it was a deal-breaker\u2014I have a young family and work in a job that requires wearing a helmet (which affects recovery time). I made it clear I wouldn\u2019t proceed.\r\n\r\nFrom that moment, their tone changed drastically. They demanded \u00a3400 from me\u2014despite it being their misinformation that led to my decision not to go ahead. I refused. Alara began messaging me on WhatsApp pressuring me to change my mind, promising a \u201cgood deal\u201d on the second session and free aftercare. I still refused.\r\n\r\nLater that day, I was told to pay \u00a3240 or leave\u2014again, I refused. Eventually, they forced me to pay \u00a3140, threatening to remove me from the hotel. At that point I paid, feeling intimidated and vulnerable in a foreign country.\r\n\r\nI\u2019ve spent the last two weeks trying to resolve this, requesting a refund due to the misleading consultation. Their only response is to insist they told me a second procedure might be required\u2014which is not true. I asked clear questions and was assured one session was enough.\r\n\r\nBottom line: their customer service is terrible. Once they know they won\u2019t get your money, they turn cold and pushy. This isn\u2019t patient-focused care\u2014it\u2019s just a sales pipeline. They misled me, wasted my time, pressured me for money, and left me feeling vulnerable abroad.\r\n\r\nIstanbul is a fantastic city and I\u2019d recommend the trip\u2014but go with literally anyone other than Clinic Center."
"I previously used Clinic Center in September 2024 for 24 dental crowns with good results, and later recommended them to my wife, whose treatment also went smoothly. With that trust, I booked a FUE hair transplant for April 2025. Unfortunately, this experience was completely different\u2014and very disappointing.\r\n\r\nI was quoted \u00a31,590 for 4,000 grafts, told I\u2019d be in Istanbul for just two days (arrive Tuesday, procedure Wednesday, fly home Thursday), and assured I was a good candidate for full coverage in one session. Based on this, I booked \u00a3220 flights, paid a \u00a3100 deposit, and even grew my hair out for a month\u2014which was uncomfortable but necessary.\r\n\r\nDespite being told aftercare was included, I was later messaged by my \u201ccoordinator\u201d Alara trying to sell me a \u00a3350 six-month product bundle. I queried this, and only then was I told only 14 days\u2019 worth was included\u2014something never disclosed up front.\r\n\r\nWhen I arrived in Istanbul, the transfers and hotel were great, but the issues began at the clinic. During the consultation (with a translator and consultant), I was suddenly told I would need two procedures to get the full result. This was never mentioned beforehand, and it was a deal-breaker\u2014I have a young family and work in a job that requires wearing a helmet (which affects recovery time). I made it clear I wouldn\u2019t proceed.\r\n\r\nFrom that moment, their tone changed drastically. They demanded \u00a3400 from me\u2014despite it being their misinformation that led to my decision not to go ahead. I refused. Alara began messaging me on WhatsApp pressuring me to change my mind, promising a \u201cgood deal\u201d on the second session and free aftercare. I still refused.\r\n\r\nLater that day, I was told to pay \u00a3240 or leave\u2014again, I refused. Eventually, they forced me to pay \u00a3140, threatening to remove me from the hotel. At that point I paid, feeling intimidated and vulnerable in a foreign country.\r\n\r\nI\u2019ve spent the last two weeks trying to resolve this, requesting a refund due to the misleading consultation. Their only response is to insist they told me a second procedure might be required\u2014which is not true. I asked clear questions and was assured one session was enough.\r\n\r\nBottom line: their customer service is terrible. Once they know they won\u2019t get your money, they turn cold and pushy. This isn\u2019t patient-focused care\u2014it\u2019s just a sales pipeline. They misled me, wasted my time, pressured me for money, and left me feeling vulnerable abroad.\r\n\r\nIstanbul is a fantastic city and I\u2019d recommend the trip\u2014but go with literally anyone other than Clinic Center."
"I previously used Clinic Center in September 2024 for 24 dental crowns with good results, and later recommended them to my wife, whose treatment also went smoothly. With that trust, I booked a FUE hair transplant for April 2025. Unfortunately, this experience was completely different\u2014and very disappointing.\r\n\r\nI was quoted \u00a31,590 for 4,000 grafts, told I\u2019d be in Istanbul for just two days (arrive Tuesday, procedure Wednesday, fly home Thursday), and assured I was a good candidate for full coverage in one session. Based on this, I booked \u00a3220 flights, paid a \u00a3100 deposit, and even grew my hair out for a month\u2014which was uncomfortable but necessary.\r\n\r\nDespite being told aftercare was included, I was later messaged by my \u201ccoordinator\u201d Alara trying to sell me a \u00a3350 six-month product bundle. I queried this, and only then was I told only 14 days\u2019 worth was included\u2014something never disclosed up front.\r\n\r\nWhen I arrived in Istanbul, the transfers and hotel were great, but the issues began at the clinic. During the consultation (with a translator and consultant), I was suddenly told I would need two procedures to get the full result. This was never mentioned beforehand, and it was a deal-breaker\u2014I have a young family and work in a job that requires wearing a helmet (which affects recovery time). I made it clear I wouldn\u2019t proceed.\r\n\r\nFrom that moment, their tone changed drastically. They demanded \u00a3400 from me\u2014despite it being their misinformation that led to my decision not to go ahead. I refused. Alara began messaging me on WhatsApp pressuring me to change my mind, promising a \u201cgood deal\u201d on the second session and free aftercare. I still refused.\r\n\r\nLater that day, I was told to pay \u00a3240 or leave\u2014again, I refused. Eventually, they forced me to pay \u00a3140, threatening to remove me from the hotel. At that point I paid, feeling intimidated and vulnerable in a foreign country.\r\n\r\nI\u2019ve spent the last two weeks trying to resolve this, requesting a refund due to the misleading consultation. Their only response is to insist they told me a second procedure might be required\u2014which is not true. I asked clear questions and was assured one session was enough.\r\n\r\nBottom line: their customer service is terrible. Once they know they won\u2019t get your money, they turn cold and pushy. This isn\u2019t patient-focused care\u2014it\u2019s just a sales pipeline. They misled me, wasted my time, pressured me for money, and left me feeling vulnerable abroad.\r\n\r\nIstanbul is a fantastic city and I\u2019d recommend the trip\u2014but go with literally anyone other than Clinic Center."
"I previously used Clinic Center in September 2024 for 24 dental crowns with good results, and later recommended them to my wife, whose treatment also went smoothly. With that trust, I booked a FUE hair transplant for April 2025. Unfortunately, this experience was completely different\u2014and very disappointing.\r\n\r\nI was quoted \u00a31,590 for 4,000 grafts, told I\u2019d be in Istanbul for just two days (arrive Tuesday, procedure Wednesday, fly home Thursday), and assured I was a good candidate for full coverage in one session. Based on this, I booked \u00a3220 flights, paid a \u00a3100 deposit, and even grew my hair out for a month\u2014which was uncomfortable but necessary.\r\n\r\nDespite being told aftercare was included, I was later messaged by my \u201ccoordinator\u201d Alara trying to sell me a \u00a3350 six-month product bundle. I queried this, and only then was I told only 14 days\u2019 worth was included\u2014something never disclosed up front.\r\n\r\nWhen I arrived in Istanbul, the transfers and hotel were great, but the issues began at the clinic. During the consultation (with a translator and consultant), I was suddenly told I would need two procedures to get the full result. This was never mentioned beforehand, and it was a deal-breaker\u2014I have a young family and work in a job that requires wearing a helmet (which affects recovery time). I made it clear I wouldn\u2019t proceed.\r\n\r\nFrom that moment, their tone changed drastically. They demanded \u00a3400 from me\u2014despite it being their misinformation that led to my decision not to go ahead. I refused. Alara began messaging me on WhatsApp pressuring me to change my mind, promising a \u201cgood deal\u201d on the second session and free aftercare. I still refused.\r\n\r\nLater that day, I was told to pay \u00a3240 or leave\u2014again, I refused. Eventually, they forced me to pay \u00a3140, threatening to remove me from the hotel. At that point I paid, feeling intimidated and vulnerable in a foreign country.\r\n\r\nI\u2019ve spent the last two weeks trying to resolve this, requesting a refund due to the misleading consultation. Their only response is to insist they told me a second procedure might be required\u2014which is not true. I asked clear questions and was assured one session was enough.\r\n\r\nBottom line: their customer service is terrible. Once they know they won\u2019t get your money, they turn cold and pushy. This isn\u2019t patient-focused care\u2014it\u2019s just a sales pipeline. They misled me, wasted my time, pressured me for money, and left me feeling vulnerable abroad.\r\n\r\nIstanbul is a fantastic city and I\u2019d recommend the trip\u2014but go with literally anyone other than Clinic Center."
"I previously used Clinic Center in September 2024 for 24 dental crowns with good results, and later recommended them to my wife, whose treatment also went smoothly. With that trust, I booked a FUE hair transplant for April 2025. Unfortunately, this experience was completely different\u2014and very disappointing.\r\n\r\nI was quoted \u00a31,590 for 4,000 grafts, told I\u2019d be in Istanbul for just two days (arrive Tuesday, procedure Wednesday, fly home Thursday), and assured I was a good candidate for full coverage in one session. Based on this, I booked \u00a3220 flights, paid a \u00a3100 deposit, and even grew my hair out for a month\u2014which was uncomfortable but necessary.\r\n\r\nDespite being told aftercare was included, I was later messaged by my \u201ccoordinator\u201d Alara trying to sell me a \u00a3350 six-month product bundle. I queried this, and only then was I told only 14 days\u2019 worth was included\u2014something never disclosed up front.\r\n\r\nWhen I arrived in Istanbul, the transfers and hotel were great, but the issues began at the clinic. During the consultation (with a translator and consultant), I was suddenly told I would need two procedures to get the full result. This was never mentioned beforehand, and it was a deal-breaker\u2014I have a young family and work in a job that requires wearing a helmet (which affects recovery time). I made it clear I wouldn\u2019t proceed.\r\n\r\nFrom that moment, their tone changed drastically. They demanded \u00a3400 from me\u2014despite it being their misinformation that led to my decision not to go ahead. I refused. Alara began messaging me on WhatsApp pressuring me to change my mind, promising a \u201cgood deal\u201d on the second session and free aftercare. I still refused.\r\n\r\nLater that day, I was told to pay \u00a3240 or leave\u2014again, I refused. Eventually, they forced me to pay \u00a3140, threatening to remove me from the hotel. At that point I paid, feeling intimidated and vulnerable in a foreign country.\r\n\r\nI\u2019ve spent the last two weeks trying to resolve this, requesting a refund due to the misleading consultation. Their only response is to insist they told me a second procedure might be required\u2014which is not true. I asked clear questions and was assured one session was enough.\r\n\r\nBottom line: their customer service is terrible. Once they know they won\u2019t get your money, they turn cold and pushy. This isn\u2019t patient-focused care\u2014it\u2019s just a sales pipeline. They misled me, wasted my time, pressured me for money, and left me feeling vulnerable abroad.\r\n\r\nIstanbul is a fantastic city and I\u2019d recommend the trip\u2014but go with literally anyone other than Clinic Center."
"I previously used Clinic Center in September 2024 for 24 dental crowns with good results, and later recommended them to my wife, whose treatment also went smoothly. With that trust, I booked a FUE hair transplant for April 2025. Unfortunately, this experience was completely different\u2014and very disappointing.\r\n\r\nI was quoted \u00a31,590 for 4,000 grafts, told I\u2019d be in Istanbul for just two days (arrive Tuesday, procedure Wednesday, fly home Thursday), and assured I was a good candidate for full coverage in one session. Based on this, I booked \u00a3220 flights, paid a \u00a3100 deposit, and even grew my hair out for a month\u2014which was uncomfortable but necessary.\r\n\r\nDespite being told aftercare was included, I was later messaged by my \u201ccoordinator\u201d Alara trying to sell me a \u00a3350 six-month product bundle. I queried this, and only then was I told only 14 days\u2019 worth was included\u2014something never disclosed up front.\r\n\r\nWhen I arrived in Istanbul, the transfers and hotel were great, but the issues began at the clinic. During the consultation (with a translator and consultant), I was suddenly told I would need two procedures to get the full result. This was never mentioned beforehand, and it was a deal-breaker\u2014I have a young family and work in a job that requires wearing a helmet (which affects recovery time). I made it clear I wouldn\u2019t proceed.\r\n\r\nFrom that moment, their tone changed drastically. They demanded \u00a3400 from me\u2014despite it being their misinformation that led to my decision not to go ahead. I refused. Alara began messaging me on WhatsApp pressuring me to change my mind, promising a \u201cgood deal\u201d on the second session and free aftercare. I still refused.\r\n\r\nLater that day, I was told to pay \u00a3240 or leave\u2014again, I refused. Eventually, they forced me to pay \u00a3140, threatening to remove me from the hotel. At that point I paid, feeling intimidated and vulnerable in a foreign country.\r\n\r\nI\u2019ve spent the last two weeks trying to resolve this, requesting a refund due to the misleading consultation. Their only response is to insist they told me a second procedure might be required\u2014which is not true. I asked clear questions and was assured one session was enough.\r\n\r\nBottom line: their customer service is terrible. Once they know they won\u2019t get your money, they turn cold and pushy. This isn\u2019t patient-focused care\u2014it\u2019s just a sales pipeline. They misled me, wasted my time, pressured me for money, and left me feeling vulnerable abroad.\r\n\r\nIstanbul is a fantastic city and I\u2019d recommend the trip\u2014but go with literally anyone other than Clinic Center."
