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BradenLeeStevens

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Basic Information

  • Gender
    Male
  • Country
    United Kingdom
  • State
    AL

Hair Loss Overview

  • Describe Your Hair Loss Pattern
    Receding Hairline (Genetic Baldness)
  • How long have you been losing your hair?
    In the last 10 years
  • Norwood Level if Known
    Norwood II
  • What Best Describes Your Goals?
    Considering Surgical Hair Restoration

Hair Loss Treatments

  • Have you ever had a hair transplant?
    Yes
  • Other hair restoration physicians
    getfue
  • Current Non-Surgical Treatment Regime
    None
    Propecia (Finasteride)
    Generic Minoxidil 5% for Men
    Hair Replacement Systems

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  1. Without a doubt I'll continue to post about it as they seemed a really nice company and treated me so well but I guess the proof will be in the end results and will continue to post updates as now it's been only 5 weeks I've had so many messages regarding help from people on Facebook and it's really nice to be there for people something I never had and one guy is even going with the same company next week and I've asked him to keep me updated too
  2. Honestly I was turned away from so many compiled because of it in turkey made me feel so dirty yet I didn't get it how most people do. But newest were happy to take me on and didn't do anything different as they had a letter from my dr saying I was undetectable and healthy. I got turned away from turkey yesterday aswel when requesting another cosmetic procedure even newest won't do it
  3. It's been 5 weeks still happy. Some hairs fallen out as you can see with pics but I just cover up using hair fibers when out. Tell me are all the hairs suppose to fall out before they regrow? As only some have of mine and the ones that are still there from my transplant seem to be growing
  4. Thank you. I'm all new to this but have been looking in here for months to try and get some general knowledge of it all
  5. Well it's been 2 weeks. I'm happy with results but when I look down it does look very noticeable and thin I don't know if this is normal as I said its only 2 weeks so I'm not judging it as I know I have that shedding stage and maybe some have came out already
  6. I had my HT 12 days ago pretty pleased so far and all scans nearly off Was wondering if there was any aftercare products people would suggest to aid the hair growth or to help stimulate the hair after the shock loss (which I'm dreading) At the moment I put a lotion on for 40 minutes wash it off then use the shampoo the clinic gave me. And I've been putting on forever livings aloe Vera gel to aid the itching and it has kind of helped and it's really reduced the redness and I hardly have any.
  7. I had mine done with getfue/BHT but the clinic was newest and so happy with the service I had there and here's my 5 day progress
  8. Ok so it's been 5 days since my HT that I'm thrilled with so far. Yesterday I woke up with a swollen face and eye and it was stinging, my first thought was that I was allergic to the medication the clinic gave me so I went to A&E and spent 3 hours there. When I was seen by the doctor he aid this is normal after a HT and have to let the anesthetic go out my system and that its traveling down my face. Is this normal. Can't believe I'm going to post a pic I feel like the elephant man
  9. Ok so I saw "GetFue" on Facebook a few months ago and been in contact with Kristina via email and did google the place and saw people's results and was happy with what I was seeing. For the last 12 months I have been wearing a hair piece and it made me even more self conscious to a degree I wouldn't go out with friends. So I thought a transplant is the best way to go about it. After emailing Kristina we were ready to sort out a booking when I noticed they required a blood test and I had to tell her I only found out I caught HIV 3 years ago due to a bad operation I had when I was a child but was classed as undetectable. I was dreading her next email as I had a feeling she would say no sorry or I wouldn't hear off her again I got the email and I was correct she did say that "getfue" haven't got the right equipment to deal with people in my situation but that BHT have a new hospital that will take me on and I emailed her saying yes I know it was bad I didn't even want to ask any questions I was desperate to get this done. Anyway she said they had an app Jan 28th I took it and booked my flight and I got a email off BHT and I googled the company and I got bad reviews and I was so nervous and worried and was even going to cancel. But I had this gut feeling these bad reviews expected to come out looking like Rapunzel. Anyway I arrived in turkey after an amazing flight on Turkish Airlines and I was alone as everyone was so worried for me I was picked up in a lovely posh car with water and sweets. The journey took over an hour in the car as I was staying in the Asia area. We got to the hotel (Ramada Asia) and the staff were amazing and catered for all my needs they even got my a dominoes pizza when I arrived. Anyway that evening I met with Oguz who was looking after me during my stay. He got me Turkish tea which was lovey and gave me lots of information and put me at ease. He was a nice guy and said I could contact him any time of day! The next day was surgery day and it was only 1 minute walk from the hotel. The surgery took place at "Newest plastik surgery Istanbul" it was clean, moden, and I felt a relief I wasn't in a backend room. They gave me a drink and I was so nervous at this point. I met the 2 people who were performing my treatment and was relieved they spoke English. So they shaved my head. And it was time for the anestetic. And I have to say nothing in the world could of prepared me for the pain and agony those needles are I actually thought I was going to pas out. Was the worse pain I have ever experienced in my life. After 30 minutes I didn't feel a thing and they started to harvest the back hairs got to say the sounds you hear in your head are not pleasant at all. Then we had a break and I had a lovey lunch prepared for me. Then it was time for my hairline. And that awful anestetic again. It was worse than the first time around. I wanted to just forget it and walk out lol but I got thru it in the end. . It's very personal and invasive surgery but I just switched off. They started to plant my hair and I just watched the tv they had on with music. They did ask me if I wanted to change channel I said no it was taking my mid off it even though I never understood a single word they were singing. We had another break for Turkish tea and cake and to give me a breather. The they finished off my hair. And I was amazed I loved it it was the worse 7 hours of my life but it was so worth it. I had my hairline back. They went over my medication and what to do for the next few weeks and months and gave me a instruction sheet to take home with all my shampoos and meds and a pillow. I got back to my hotel and I passed out asleep as I was in so much pain I woke up the next day pillows full of blood. I got dressed and had breakfast and a car picked me up to take back to the airport Now I'm home and about to do my first hair wash I'm really happy so far. Will post pictures with my progress. If anyone needs phone numbers and email details then message me. Cost me €2900 for 3000 grafts , hotel, airport pick up, food, operation , aftercare
  10. For months now I've been messaging these company's and decided to go with "get fue" Anyway I booked my ticket to go next week and she says I'll pass your details on to my client in Instabul. Then I get the confirmation email and it's a total different company and information. And when I googled "best hair turkey" I don't get any results. Now I really don't know what to do and kinda worried. The other company I was speaking to said they have a space in February for me so I don't know if to just not go to the one next week and go to "Hair Of Instabul" they say they have the following doctors for me and the clinic name is Elit ?zel Klinik. Our doctor name is Op. Dr. Beyhan Kanmaz and expert Adem K?se Can anyone help me please
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