It Targets Pigment. That Is The Whole Limit.
The laser finds melanin in the hair shaft and destroys the follicle through it. Everything that works and everything that does not follows from that one sentence, including which hair it cannot treat at all.
Why It Needs A Course.
Only hairs in the active growth phase contain enough pigment for the laser to reach the follicle, and at any moment only a fraction of your hair is in that phase.
That is why a course is six to eight sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, and why a clinic offering permanent removal in two sessions is describing something the hair cycle does not allow.
Which Hair It Cannot Treat.
White, grey and very fine blond hair contain little or no melanin. The laser has nothing to target, and no device setting changes that.
If that is your hair, we will tell you at the consultation rather than selling a course that cannot work. Electrolysis remains the option that treats hair without relying on pigment.
Skin Tone And Settings.
Darker skin also contains melanin, so the settings that are safe change with skin tone. A device and a protocol suited to the skin in front of it is the difference between a clean result and a burn or a patch of pigmentation.
Sun exposure before a session raises that risk, which is why sessions are postponed after significant sun rather than performed with lowered settings.
Between Sessions.
- Shave, do not wax or pluck. The laser needs the follicle intact and the shaft short.
- Expect shedding for one to three weeks after each session; that is treated hair leaving, not new growth.
- Sun protection on treated areas throughout the course.
Most patients finish a course with a large permanent reduction and occasional maintenance sessions rather than absolute permanence, and that is the honest way to describe the outcome.
The Ones People Actually Ask.
How much do non-surgical treatments cost in Istanbul, Turkey?
At Swedish Clinic, Botox starts from €150 per area, dermal fillers from €250 per syringe and PRP from €200 per session. Mesotherapy, thread lift, laser hair removal and skin rejuvenation are priced after the examination, because the cost depends on the area, the mixture or the number of threads. You receive a written, all-inclusive figure before anything is booked.
Are injectable treatments in Turkey safe?
They are when the person holding the needle is a doctor. Every injection here is given by a board-certified dermatologist inside our licensed hospital, which has intensive care on site. We hold Temos international accreditation, an ISO 9001 (UKAS) certified management system and a Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate from the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health. Hyaluronidase, the enzyme that dissolves filler, is always on hand.
How many days do I need in Istanbul?
Most of these treatments are outpatient and fit into 1-3 days; a thread lift needs 2-3. The exception is anything that works as a course: laser hair removal takes six to eight sessions four to six weeks apart, and mesotherapy four to six. Those only make sense if you come to Istanbul regularly, and we say so rather than sell you a single session.
Who will actually do my treatment?
A dermatologist registered as a specialist with the Turkish Ministry of Health, never a nurse, beautician or technician. The same doctor examines your face, maps which muscles actually move it before injecting, and reviews the result with you at two weeks: in clinic if you are still here, or from photographs once you are home.
Is there any downtime after Botox or fillers?
After Botox, essentially none: pinpoint marks or mild redness for an hour or two, and we ask you to stay upright and skip the gym, the sauna and rubbing the area that day. Fillers can bruise and swell for a few days. A thread lift means two to three days of swelling, with no hard chewing or dental work for two weeks.
How do I know whether these treatments will work for me?
Some will not, and we prefer to say so early. Laser does nothing to grey or very fine blonde hair. PRP thickens hair that is still there but will not regrow a bald area, a graft is the honest answer. A thread lift lifts by millimetres, so advanced sagging needs surgery. Botox is not given during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do you help with hotel, transfers and translation?
Yes. We arrange airport transfers, a translator at every appointment and help with your hotel booking, with several hotels within ten minutes of the clinic. Because everything is outpatient, most patients keep their afternoons free, your coordinator plans appointments around whatever you want to see in Istanbul.