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Dear Future HT Doc

 

I am VERY upset by what you've written here. This is not the 1st time that moderators of this forum show a very partial behaviour. Now you are clearly telling us, that it is not allowed to share real details, real pictures, because Maral's clinic is not a "recommanded clinic" on your website yet ? So it means as long as a surgeon refuse to pay your site and have a commercial deal with you, you consider that the real results, real pictures of the dozen of real patients here, are not welcome, and now not even authorized ?!

I think every people discovering this forum, with the hope to find objective / independant information, testimonies, help and advice, should be very upset too, by these impartial rules on this site.

I endorse this. MikroFUE did not open a new thread to promote Dr. Maral's clinic, he just shared additional images (wasn't that what the trolls here keep asking for?) on an existing topic of a real patient. It is in the interest of the readers to have access to relevant information, photos, etc. to make informed decisions. If you are censoring posts by non-paying clinics, that means that you are afraid that they might take the business from the big clinics and that Dr. Maral's clinic is on par with their results.

Oh dear. That definitely looks larger than 0.9 mm. I am so sorry for you and I agree that the Dr. should have given you a choice. Taking grafts outside of safe zone, not completing the hairline, the huge punches--it all looks incredibly irresponsible for a reputed doctor. How did it even happen?

I hope your healing is going well and that your recipient grows well. With the area covered, I'd say that there are still good chances for a very decent result. But definitely change the doctor for the second HT...

I like how a small clinic in Turkey made all the big fish furious, like the Romans and the Gaul village Right now Turkey is the place to go for HT, there are dozens of small clinics and they have the know how. FUE essentially removed the requirement for a surgeon to perform any part of the procedure, as the anatomy of hair follicles is simple and the whole process is safe and harmless (unlike FUT, which is a different story) and it can be performed by an experienced technician. Of course, a surgeon must be there to distribute assignments and to manage and oversee the operation. That way, as more and more guys realize they don't have to decide between car and hair thanks to reasonable prices in Turkey, the bizarrely expensive Western clinics are losing $$ and will of course do anything to sabotage their opponents. I vouch for Dr. Maral and hope that all those vultures who pay people to troll on forums will either have to lower their prices or go out of business.

Thanks Home1212,

Yes I am very happy. I was telling twinspark in other post that today I bought myself a new comb

Ha, can I relate to that. I almost cried when I first used hair conditioner after 15+ years. Hair products got so much better in the meantime

I am Dr. Maral's patient and I am completely satisfied with my results. For one surgery, I believe my results are more than good. I am posting as detailed images as I can and I take them when I have time, I have nothing to hide from anybody. But I do dislike the tone of some people here whose intentions I question, and who seem eager to prove that my results are poor. They are not. After only one surgery, I have completely changed my looks and people's perception about me. Yes it is thin on the crown, so what? Do you know a surgeon who could return me a full head of hair from NW 7, even a "recommended" one? I would like to see that. It is important to be realistic--you will never have a hair like you did when you were 18, but that will not happen with overpriced doctors either. Transplanted hair is always an optical illusion but the important things is that it works--not as good on a beach when my hair is wet and the sun is right above me, but quite well when I stand in front of people in daily situations who perceive me more positively now because I am not "that bald guy." After seeing so many dirty campaigns on this forum, I am now supporting and recommending Dr. Maral even more than before.

I am also very satisfied with everything and recommend him warmly. I just checked and the English and German site is really down (strangely), but you can find the contacts, including email address, on the front page if you just google "Maral Klinik."

I have only the best words for Dr. Maral and his entire team. I was a NW6+ and most doctors didn't even want to operate on me. Dr. Maral's clinic changed my life for the better and I will be forever grateful to them. I am going for a second procedure as soon as I find some time to travel.

It would normally be a "New Thread" button on any subforum, but I think new members need some time until they get all the privileges (private messaging, posting threads, etc.), obviously to avoid too easy advertising. There is a topic somewhere called "Private Messages" or something similar, where you can ask the moderator to speed up the process. It took me several weeks too.

Oh yes, they definitely know their job. My recipient area is perfect now, no pitting or cobble-stoning whatsoever.

You did well to disappear, I tried leading normal life a couple of days post-op and it ended up terribly. Take your time to heal. And get yourself a nice collection of hats as your hair is going to look like sh.t for the next 3 months or so.

Hmmmm... That Have you asked the doctor? The recipient area is very sensitive and red and looks weird post op, but it fixes itself after a couple of months. Can you post a pic?

Hey, welcome back. Your progress looks perfect! Don't squeeze the pimples though, just clean them with some perox or alcohol and let them dry by themselves. You are heading for some great results my friend.

After the initial side effects, I resumed taking it a few weeks later, and now I'm in month 7. I see the results and the sides are gone, so I don't see myself stopping it any time soon. If there is a risk I am willing to take it.

I went to Dr. Quatela last July (of 2013) to receive what was about my 5th procedure. I went to Bosley previously and decided to go to Quatela in Rochester, NY based on a recommendation on this site. First of all, I regret the day I first decided to get a transplant. That was the worst decision of my life. I wish I had simply shaved my head, but now I can't do that due to the awful appearing scars. Anyway, I was told within 6 months I'd start to see hair growth. It's now almost been 8 months and I haven't seen a single new hair grow. I am very concerned for I took out a loan to pay for this procedure. It was money I wouldn't have minded spending if the promises by the surgeon had been kept. I am at a loss at this point on how to proceed. I cannot bring myself to receive any more surgeries filled with claims that simply can't come to fruition. I now see too many horror stories on the net about the same experiences which makes me wonder if anyone has ever had a positive experience and the ones who claim they do may not be true. I am very displeased with the lack of results and the expense of Dr. Quatela.

I am so sorry man. Yes, HT is a huge risk and sites like this should help us all realize that. I also went to Bosley for a consultation (they said they were offering free Toppik with each visit, which they didn't) and I was shocked at their ruthless selling tricks and exorbitant costs. It felt like being a guest in a shopping channel talk show. I went to Turkey instead. If you are having very poor growth you should at least consult as many of the best clinicians in the field as you can and hear what they have to say. Also keep in mind that European surgeons tend to be more ethical than the Americans.

Sure. I think applying a disinfectant cannot hurt and in my experience that is a pretty efficient way to fight inflamed skin. Good luck

Hmmmm... Sounds like a good question for a dermatologist. I did have some ingrown (or let's say, hindered) hair that used to cause similar big cysts, but they would fade away after a month or so. My--very risky and completely inadequate--method was to squeeze/rub it a bit and clean it often with alcohol or hydrogen, with the idea that that might somehow help the struggling follicle find its place and fight the surrounding infection. But I have NO medical knowledge and please don't do what I did. Ask a specialist.

Yes, please! I am considering doing a second FUE and my main questions are:

1. How to avoid transection in the crown area? Is it a big issue?

2. Can I lower my hairline a bit? I asked for the highest possible hairline and now I realized that I should have listened to the doctor...

Or better yet, own it and proudly tell people?

That won't work as desired I'm afraid.

I don't know why is there so much animosity about Dr. Maral. It is one of the cheap--or let's say affordable--HT clinics, among many, in Turkey. Maral's technicians provide decent work, especially compared to the money paid. My experience with them was great and I warmly recommend his clinic. There is an economic logic behind their low prices and I hope Turkey will help lower the generally overblown prices in the industry. Let us also not forget that, while there are many top notch surgeons recommended on this site, there are also others (I have noticed Dr. Maras in Cyprus and Dr. Humayun in Pakistan) who consistently produce subpar results, way below what you get with Dr. Maral, but they are paying their fees, so they are never criticized.

Lastly, I really dislike bashing this guy for his results. Having a HT is a major decision and all of us who went through it know how vulnerable one can get until the results stabilize. Please guys, let us support each other and remain civil. Everyone is free to make their own decisions and take responsibility for them.

Absolutely, yes. But read the previous replies for small print.

As said, Rogaine (Minoxidil) is over-the-counter, and there should be no problem whatsoever, unless you have some serious skin condition.

Finasteride on the other hand is a serious drug and no matter its status in your country you should by all means consult a doctor. Also, the dosage for hair loss is 1 mg daily. I'm really not sure 1 mg every seven days would have the desired effect--and that is another reason to see a doctor.

Congrats BaldCoot! Did they tell you the graft count? Looking really nice -- and very much in line with both my experience & expectations.

Good luck and happy growth!

Hesediel, no! Don't pay attention to hate messages, don't even waste your time reading them! Instead, please keep sharing your experiences.

Instead of popping the zits get some disinfectant (alcohol, peroxide etc.) and apply a small amount when they appear. That way they'll dry up faster and bacteria will not spread. The same applies to touching, if you happen to pop them with your nails (it happens to all of us) clean them afterwards so they heal faster and cleaner.

As for the flaky skin, I've been using pyrithione zinc-based shampoo (Head&Shoulders and such) and it fixed me wonderfully. But it all depends on your skin type, that's a good question for a dermatologist.

Hang on there! The first 3-4 months are tough, but you'll be surprised at what happens afterwards

Almost 5 months in with Finasteride, I still keep shedding up to 10 miniaturized and semi-miniaturized hair every day. I do hope they will come back

I don't remember having any noticeable shed from Rogaine, although my hair was very short back then so I wouldn't have noticed anyway.

The hair growth cycle is about 3 months, so you'll see very little difference before that. Patience is gold

Really? That's interesting.