Skipster

First I must make it clear that I am not a HT doctor and have not had a personal HT experience. Having said that, I will also say that I have never ever seen natural hair grow in a pattern like Lisco's grafts were placed. It left me with an extremely negative impression of Transmed's HUE work. I don't believe anyone who is being honest could honestly view Lisco's pictures and say that the graft placement appears to be natural looking, nor professional, high quality graft placement. Transmed, nor the doctor(s) themselves, have taken the opportunity to personally respond publicly on this forum, which is their prerogative, however, it IS damaging to Transmed's reputation and ultimately their business. I can only speak for myself, but I am seriously reconsidering my December HUE surgery with them after seeing Lisco's graft placement and Transmed's lack of public feedback on this issue. I guess that is one of the major benefits of a forum such as this: The opportunity to view "real world" examples of a HT clinics work, for better or worse, as opposed to a selected few before/after pictures from their own website. Thanks, Skip

Bill, thanks for responding and confirming that whilst Dr. Kulahci is recommended, Dr. Apaydin and Transmed are currently not recommended for FUE HTs. Having viewed the post-op photos of Lisco's HT, would you share your thoughts on the graft placement he received? I understand you feel Lisco shoud wait until the hair grows out before drawing any conclusion on the result, however, I feel it would be helpful and certainly appropriate for yourself and other members with experience (possibly some HT dcotors here on the forum?) to comment on the pattern and placement of Lisco's grafts, and whether that specific part of his HT would be considered high quality work, or not. In this case, the specific issue of whether the quality of grafts placement is of a high standard, or not, could well be the deciding factor in my own decision as to whether or not to proceed with a HT with Dr. Apaydin at Transmed. Any input by those "in the know" is encouraged and would be highly appreciated. Thanks, Skipster.

Bill, I posted in the topic because I am, or at least was, considering a FUE HT with Transmed in December. I have been consulting with them during the previous month, and I have been "lurking" on this thread during the same time frame. I wanted to ascertain whether a) the clinic had responded, and b) if a satisfactory outcome was received by the patient. Although Transmed made a reasonable initial impression on me, and their facility appears to be adequate, I was shocked to see the graft placement of Lisco's HT. Upon further research, I was able to determine that although Dr. Kulahci is recommended here, she does not perform FUE transplants. Based on the evidence of post-op photos by members here in the forum, clearly the graft placement work of at least one of Dr. Kulahci's colleagues, Dr. Apaydin, has come under serious scrutiny. I would be aghast if I received the same "stadium row" graft placement as Lisco. Transmed's patient liaison has informed me that if I choose to proceed, Dr. Apaydin will be perfoming my HT. You stated earlier in this thread that Transmed has been contacted and they intended to respond almost a month ago. As far as I am aware, this has not yet taken place. As a potential patient, I am sure you can understand my serious concern in this regard. Additionally, I posted earlier, to date with no response, enquiring as to the current recommendation status of Dr. Apaydin, and Transmed as a whole with regard to FUE HTs. (Thread here: http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/162842-problems-transmed-dr-melike-kulahci.html ) Is it correct to say that Transmed, and Dr. Apaydin are currently NOT recommended by this site for FUE HTs? Thanks in advance for your considered response, Skipster.

It's been over 2 weeks and there has been no response from the clinic published here. Was there a mutually satisfactory outcome to this case settled privately? @Lisco: Can you tell me the name of the doctor who did your FUE HT? I am havng second thoughts and am reconsidering having my HT done at Transmed. Skipster

I was told that I should wait 14 days after a FUE HT before sweating/working out. Is it the sweating that's the problem, or is there another issue? I think I'll go crazy if I can't swing a golf club for 2 weeks. Does golf count as excersize? Thx, Skipster.

I am/was very close to confirming an HT procedure at Transmed in December, however, I have noticed that there have been a few forum members citing issues with Transmed, and some of the post-op photos were quite eye-opening. I understand that Dr. Melike KULAHCI is a recommended HT surgeon, however, after consultation with Transmed, I was informed that Dr. KULAHCI only performs FUT method HTs. All FUE HTs are performed by one of five employees, none of whom are recommended here. I was told my "likely" surgeon would be Dr. Apaydin, and he was named here on the forum by a member who had a bad experience. Would it be fair to say that Transmed is NOT a recommended HT clinic for FUE transplants?` Thanks in advance, Skipster