British man dies shortly after undergoing hair transplant surgery in Turkey

Friday, August 1, 2025 - A British man has di£d after having a hair transplant in Turkey. 

The 38-year-old from the UK had travelled to the country for the operation. 

He reportedly had the procedure at a private clinic called CINIK in Istanbul’s Besiktas area, according to Turkish outlet OdaTV. 

But shortly after the five-hour surgery, he became unwell. 

The man was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was taken to the intensive care unit, OdaTV reports. 

Despite medical treatment, he soon di£d. 

His body has been taken to the Forensic Medicine Institute for an autopsy before being sent back to the UK. 

An investigation has now been launched into the de@th, with officials looking into accusations of "reckless homicide." 

A spokesperson of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said: "We are supporting the family of a British man who died in Turkey and are in contact with the local authorities." 

Turkey has become one of the top destinations for cosmetic tourism thanks to lower prices.