{
  "id": 13610146,
  "title": "I couldn't afford a $13,000 hair transplant in the US. So I flew to Turkey and I love the results.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/i-couldnt-afford-a-13-000-hair-transplant-in-the-us-so-i-flew-to",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-11T01:39:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/hair-transplant-turkey-woman-hair-loss-wigs-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nicole Ethridge, a 39-year-old finance professional and influencer from Southern Maryland, sought a solution for her thinning hair after the birth of her daughter in 2007. Initially, she wore wigs to mask the hair loss, but she eventually opted for a more permanent fix - a hair transplant in Turkey. The procedure, costing $2,600, was significantly cheaper than the $13,000 price tag in the US. The medical team in Istanbul performed the transplant, extracting individual follicles from the back of Ethridge's head and transplanting them to the thinning area. She shaved her head beforehand to ensure a sterile environment and to make the process more comfortable. Despite initial nervousness, Ethridge found the treatment to be painless, mainly involving injections to numb her scalp. Within four months, she began seeing results, and at the six-month mark, the difference was significant. Ethridge, who is getting married next year, is thrilled with her new hair, feeling confident and happy with her appearance.",
  "summary": "Nicole Ethridge was self-conscious about her alopecia. She traveled from the US to Turkey to have a hair transplant. A bride-to-be, she is delighted.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nicole Ethridge, 39, sought hair transplant after daughter's birth",
    "Procedure in Turkey cost $2,600, US cost $13,000",
    "Ethridge happy with results, feeling confident for wedding"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}