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No luck for updated pics?

You are going to have an amazing result mate! Congrats on getting it done. Did you have any worries about carrying all that money in cash form especially getting past security/customs points at the airport. Also did you have a say in how many grafts you would receive? I have been quoted something almost 50% more than yours but I don't know how much further I am compared to you. Here is my thread if you are curious: http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/188771-fue-graft-hairline-estimation-%2A%2Apics%2A%2A.html

You guys think its a sub-optimal result at 9 months. Isn't the 9-12 month the period of the most growth?

When I think of three months thats kinda what I picture. The ugly duckling phase and all that?

Oh ok well I am glad to hear that. You know what its so interesting you mention that about the hairline because I have noticed that with other cases from Dr Erdogan as well. Don't other docs throw like streaks over the hair line so it kinda mimics natural randomness of a hairline. I wonder if this is something one could request. Did you ever look into that?

How are the temples looking now? Properly filled in?

You have to carry the money with you? Aren't the customs authorities going to get suspicious. Can't you just get your family to Western Union you the money and then when you arrive in Turkey go to their location to withdraw.

I can't see a single before after photo on his website for some reason?

Wait I thought HT surgeons were super careful about not extracting from areas on the sides where the hair might thin (certainly not if it already is thinning). Isn't the whole point of the HT to pick hairs from the side that are likely resistant to DHT driven loss. I guess maybe the thinning hair they transplanted will take a while to fall out. But its a bit of a crushing realization for me because I had hoped after my 4000 graft FUE I would only need filling of areas where my old hair (not transplanted ones) would naturally fall out. Unless I am totally confusing the issue. In that case my apologies.

Thanks again for your responses guys. I really appreciate it. I am actually a very risk averse person believe it or not. Sensible use of donor area at the cost of a higher hairline is something I have always been comfortable with. In that old pic when I drew the more conservative hairline it was based on an estimate of 3000-3400 grafts which would have been fine. But now a year later the estimate I have gotten is 4000-4500. The customer service rep I have been talking to seems pretty adamant thats what I need. Of course in the end I will go with the opinion of the doctor. But anyways, if they are going to use that many grafts I felt the hairline should be lower or else where the heck are they going to put them? Mind you I haven't gotten a hairline estimate from ASMED so I will try to get that. But maybe now it seems like they feel the need to fill in a larger area of the scalp and not just the front peaks which is why I asked how much loss I had experience over the last year. Do you feel 4000-4500 is a risky approach for the future? Again keep in mind I am 30 taking Fin 2.5 mg which is keeping my hair stable...I am sure I continue to lose but maybe not at the rate before I started Fin. But this new estimate from the clinic created doubts in my mind about how much loss I might have experienced. After such an HT I guess I would roughly have 3000-2500 grafts left to work with assuming a standard donor capacity of 7000. I don't know if that is enough for future procedures I might need. Your opinion is greatly appreciated. EDIT: My mistake guys. I remember they did send me a rough mock up so here it is. It certainly seems more realistic and maybe a bit higher than what I drew. But I am an absolute amateur of course.

Are you relatively happy with the donor area now? Not going to lie your first few pics scared the hell out of me. I mean you can always keep the donor area short if the density is an issue. But it looked more like you were trading thinness up top for on the side...i mean thats the point of an HT, but it shouldn't in the end look like you are balding on the sides either. People will notice that. But it looks like your donor area has come a long way since the last few pics were taken. I hope your end result is absolutely stunning. I think I have hair very similar to yours and the loss might be similar too but I think your front was stronger than mine. I am in the process of working out a date with ASMED myself. This is my preliminary thread: http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/188771-fue-graft-hairline-estimation-%2A%2Apics%2A%2A.html

Hi Matt, Thanks you so much for your response. Would you say based on my pics from one year ago versus now I am still experiencing quite a bit of hair loss. Do you think 3500-4000 would be enough to create a hairline like that? I also have curly hair and though every patient is idfferent I was using this guy as my inspiration. https://www.hairtransplantfue.org/asmed-hair-transplant-result/results/dr-koray-erdogan-3214-grafts-fue-35 Cheers Jay

Hi guys, I am finally in a place physically and mentally to get an HT. I have been lurking on the forums for a few years now. I am thinking of going with ASMED because of the consistently great results and Dr Erdogan's expertise. This is a rough mock up of the hairline I am hoping for. Its an amateur MS paint job, but should give you a rough idea. Do you think this is a realistic placement if I am considering 3500-4000 FUE? Please note this is my creation NOT ASMED estimation. I am 30 years old on 2.5 mg finasteride. I am a little worried if I am still losing hair or if it is stable enough for such a hairline...I don't even know for sure but you can see pics below for a comparison from a year ago versus now. Assuming I have 7000 units total donor capacity I will have half or a little less left over to consider future procedures. My hair a year ago: My hair now: Your input is greatly appreciated.

any updates bro for the rest of us considering HT

Exactly my concern. That is why I asked for updated pics. Nothing so far.

Did you get an update on the case. Would be nice to see what it looks like now?

I have read nothing but positive things about him and the clinic. He seems to be relatively new on the scene (?) so while there are great examples posted by the clinic not many patient experiences from members on this forum. My communication has been very honest and clear with the clinic. Are there any reservations or things I should be aware of before I put down a non-refundable deposit? Including, why I may consider Bisanga over him. I am giving more weight to Lupanzula because he has less technician involvement compared to Bisanga in the actual surgery. If you aren't comfortable discussing it here publicly feel free to PM me. Your help is much appreciated.

Where do you put Dr Lupanzula in that order given that he is one of the few docs who does most of his work and not heavy involvement from the techs.

Horrible. Any updates?

All image links are broken...really should be using a better image hosting service.

May I ask specific reasons for why you are sticking to USA and not willing to travel?

Any updates?

Did u say the hairline is coming in on schedule or is that showing less than expected improvement as well? Furthermore, the doctor you chose, without disclosing their identity, is a well known/ISHRS approved and backs his results?

Did u start out completely bald on top? NW6? I would think otherwise 5600 grafts would give a rather impressive result. Did your doc not tell you how many you have left? In the planning phase of the surgery that would surely come up?

Shock loss is temporary no? I do agree that would be a reason to not go for an HT yet for the OP since still has very thick hair. Meds could really help preserve your hair OP. Sometimes it can take upto 2 years to see the effects so i would get on it asap. Without it you definitely need to wait till you are near 30 so you can see if HT is still a viable option. Getting an HT now near your hairline and realizing later you have aggressive AA would leave you with an odd appearance IMO.