ASMED Surgical Center (Dr. Koray Erdogan)
An independent clinical review of ASMED Surgical Center: Dr. Koray Erdogan's sequential FUE approach, KE-Bot 3D robotic diagnostics, per-graft pricing structure, and international reputation.
About Dr. Koray Erdogan & ASMED
Dr. Koray Erdogan graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine and founded ASMED in 2001. Widely considered one of the foremost global authorities in Follicular Unit Extraction, Dr. Erdogan co-founded the World FUE Institute (WFI) and has authored numerous peer-reviewed clinical papers on graft preservation and donor management.
ASMED operates from a purpose-built surgical hospital in Ataşehir on Istanbul’s Asian side. Unlike high-volume package clinics, ASMED operates on a strictly disciplined per-graft model with physician-centered involvement in every case.
Pioneering Technologies & Methods
- Sequential FUE (Manual Micro-Punch): Extraction is carried out with manual or low-speed oscillation micro-punches under optical magnification, minimizing follicular transection rates to below 2%.
- KE-Bot Robotic 3D Scalp Scanner: A robotic imaging arm scans the patient’s head in three dimensions, mapping donor density per square millimeter, calculating individual hair diameter, and calculating exact coverage requirements mathematically.
- K.E.E.P. (Koray Erdogan Embedding Placer): A proprietary placement instrument designed to guard the root and sheath during manual insertion.
Pricing Model & Inclusions
Unlike budget package clinics offering "unlimited grafts for a flat fee," ASMED charges on a transparent per-graft basis:
| Tier | Pricing Structure | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Koray Erdogan Direct Incisions | €2.50 to €3.00 / graft | Dr. Erdogan personally calculates donor capacity, designs hairline, and executes all incision channels |
| Associate Doctor Program | €1.50 to €1.90 / graft | ASMED trained and certified associate surgeon performs surgical phases under Dr. Erdogan's supervision |
Example: A 3,000-graft restoration with Dr. Erdogan costs approximately €7,500 – €9,000, placing ASMED in the luxury, artisan tier of Turkish hair surgery.
Pros and Considerations
Key Strengths
- World-renowned pioneer and WFI founding president
- KE-Bot robotic 3D donor calculations eliminate human error
- Strictly limited daily patient count ensures utmost focus
- Hospital-grade luxury facility in Ataşehir
Important Considerations
- Significantly higher cost than standard Istanbul all-inclusive packages
- Long waiting lists for Dr. Erdogan’s personal calendar (often 3–6 months)
- Located on the Asian side (Ataşehir), further from European historical tourist sites
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