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Hi folks, Whilst i continue documenting everything in detail on my web blog, here are a few pics for you so you can see the progress so far. It's now 2 weeks since the transplant and i have seen minimal hair loss, no shock loss, no swelling, no pain (only minor discomfort) and redness is rapidly fading. Post transplant treatment consists of daily body lotion on the recipient area for 30 mins, to keep the skin soft, 10 mins laser therapy with a 21 laser cold, low level handheld laser and i am now washing my hair normally, using Alpecin caffine shampoo. Medication now is just 1 painkiller a day and 1 'hair skin and nails' vitamin tablet to keep everything as strong as possible. Hope you find this information useful and the pictures helpful too. Any questions, please feel free to ask.. Many thanks Rob

Hi folks, I had my FUE transplant 2 weeks ago in Istanbul and am very pleased with the results. So far i've had no swelling, no shock loss, no pain and the recovery has been very quick. I have captured a day by day timeline of the progress and also got pictures of the surgery (they kindly took pictures for me) and have put them into a blog i have set up. The blog/site is in the early stages as i have to fill in all the text, but please feel free to go and take a look and i am happy to answer/discuss any items you wish. The web address is in my profile. Hope it helps those who are wanting to go through the process. It's a daunting thing, but i have no regrets, so if i can help others then that's great Thanks Rob

Well, I have just returned from a week in Istanbul where I had just short of 3000 FUE by Dr.Eser Ayadogdu and her team of fantastic surgeons. Very pleased with the high level of knowledge, skill, professionalism and service I received whilst there. Great care and attention was taken to ensure everything was 100% with natural results. I will be setting up a blog detailing the whole process from start to finish (and continuing it over the next 12 months to show progress) so anyone interested can follow my progress. For now though, it's time to apply my scalp lotion and get an early night. Pics and details to follow. Thanks everyone Rob

Thanks Rod and all, Yes, i agree on the research and planning, so i am flying out to Istanbul next week to meet with them, meet the surgeon, visit the hair transplant hospital, see patient cases and look at her techniques. Only then will i make an informed decision. She is not the cheapest by far, but everything i have seen, read and watched on-line of her seems very good so far. My only concern is that about 6 years ago she worked with Dr.Pistone, who i know has had a bad reputation in the early years. I will be questioning her about this work when i see her. Thanks again for all your support Rob

Hi Hairiri Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything in particular that makes you think she isn't a good surgeon? She seems to have worked on a lot of male models, has done many videos on youtube (which are in Turkish so i can't understand them) and i have found no negative posts about her on various forums and google searches. Just wondered what it is that puts you off? Is it her list of skills? Many thanks Rob

Hi Rod Yes, she has been in the cosmetic surgery field for many years and has been doing hair transplants for around 6 years. I'll keep doing research but a lot of the info is in Turkish so i will need to translate it. Many thanks all for any information on this. Kind regards Rob

no, definitely Dr Eser Aydogdu, unless they are the same person?? Thanks Rob

no, definitely Dr Eser Aydogdu, unless they are the same person?? Thanks Rob

Hi All Firstly, i am new to this forum so i apologise for my unfinished profile. When i get a better opportunity i will put up photos and more details. I'm 35yrs old and have been slowly receding for over a decade and feel it's not time to have something done about it. I have researched the various methods and have decided to go with the FUE process. I have friends i can visit in Istanbul where i believe the pricing is very favorable over UK/US prices. With that in mind, cheap flights and free accommodation, i would like to make arrangement to have my FUE done there. I have looked at Transmed and heard various reviews so i won't use them, but a bit of internet research has brought up what appears to be a very experienced female surgeon called Dr.Eser Aydogdu. Do any of the surgeons on here in the region know of her? (she has videos where she appears to be on Turkish TV etc), or has anyone had a HT from her? I've searched on here and can't find any reference to her, though her qualifications seem very good I'm very keen to find out more about her before making contact. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks Rob Here are the details i've found about her and who she has worked with....... Dr Eser has studied Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Hospital in Istanbul Turkey. The State continued the task of Yalova State Hospital. For two years she worked in a private plastic surgery clinic. Dr Eser lived and worked in New Jersey and trained by Dr Gregory Pistone for hair transplantation. Dr Eser also worked Facial surgery unit of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia found the clinical observer. Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital in the United States after completing her education continued his work as a specialist in plastic surgery. 11 international and five domestic publications and oral presentations and nine poster presentations at congresses in the 9 Op. Dr. Eser Aydogdu, scientific work is still ongoing. National Education , Erciyes University Medical Faculty ■ ■ Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic in Istanbul ■ Istanbul University, Capa Medical Faculty of Hand Surgery ■ Istanbul University, Capa Medical Faculty Plastic Surgery Oncologic Study Abroad ■ Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Clinical Observer ■ Hair Transplant Clinic, New Jersey - (Dr.Gregory Pistone) Hair Transplant Education ■ Children Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Surgery departement of Craniofasial, Clinical Observer Experiences in Yalova State Hospital ■ ■ F & F and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic ■ Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital Attended Courses ■ EURAPS Breast Surgery Course, May 2006, Istanbul, Turkey ■ Course in Breast Surgery, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Congress, Istanbul, 2006 ■ Maxillofacial Surgery and Distraction Course, Hacettepe University, 2003 ■ Aesthetics Non-invasive methods; Gureba Hospital ■ Microsurgery International Symposium and Workshop, Mersin, 2001 ■ Workshop Maxillofasyal Surgery GATA, Ankara, 2003