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You should compare todays pics, with pre-op pics. there is definitely some difference I can see.

So why did you say it's a bad result if you are aware that the final result will only appear in the 10th month? WOuldn't it be better to wait?

I can't decide between ASMED and Dr. Keser. I've been set on ASMED for the last 5 years... but Keser is impressive too.. What do u think?

thanks, definitely not interested in the FUT, as it leaves a scar, and I plan to wearing my hair short and faded on the sides! As far as researching surgeons that aren't well known? well, honestly, I really don't feel comfortable going to a surgeon that isn't well known. I will look into Demirsoy and the other Turkish ones! thanks)

Who is considered the top surgeon in Turkey? I've had my sights set on ASMED for over a decade, finally saving enough money for the procedure, and I'm ready to pull the trigger! but the past few months, seen a lot of members complain, not happy about their results in their 5th, 6th, and 7th months POST-OP... also the volume of patients Erdogan takes on, supposedly up to 7-8 per day has alarmed some people. I would like to spend my 8k EUROS very wisely... Which surgeon in Turkey is highly recommended and devotes the proper time to their patients during the procedure?? I'm based in USA, and doing the procedure here/Canada is not an option. I'm not paying $8 graft, don't care how good it looks. Don't want to go to India (had a bad business trip there. bad experience overall in the country). Any other locations abroad to Clinics ? please advise. thank you.

Looks like you are progressing quite well. You are a ray of hope in these times where several patients from ASMED 5-6 months in are showing very slow and poor growth rates. I'm thinking to send my deposit to ASMED any day now.. and your photos keep me optimistic. look forward in checking back.

Does anyone know the cause of delayed/slow growing hairs? Is it because they died, or is something inhibiting them from growing? trying to understand the physiology of it. I've saved up for this procedure for 8 years, and just this month, I've finally saved enough (about 8k euros) and just had an online consultation with ASMED, literally right now was about to send them my deposit and book flights... but then something in my instinct decided to pop in here and read the comments (haven't been to this forum in 3 years LOL) and to say the least, I WAS ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED. Up until 3 years ago, I haven't read a single bad result from ASMED, and I've placed them as in the top 3 clinics that I would give my business too.... I don't know what to do now LOL... Should I just hold off until you guys go thru the full 12 months? We aren't getting any younger.. hehe

hey Kingbilla, what is going on??? I've been literally following ASMED clinic for over a decade, paying attention to the results. I've finally got the online evaluation, and I'm ready to send the deposit, and book flights for my October surgery. Should I go ahead with this? If Not ASMED, I honestly don't know which clinic to go to that is better (for the price)... Even in my city of Los Angeles, I've seen several poor results, and the price is 3x more than ASMED clinic. What do you think went wrong??? did you not follow the post op regimen?

Thanks man that's very helpful info ! My main concern is that the way Erdogan drew my hairline.. My hairline never looked like that .. It's never been that full and round .. It was v shaped with a widows peak .. I can post some pics when I was 17 to show you what I mean. I definitely don't want a hairline that does t look like my original one.. I want a very understated subtle improvement. worst case scenario I will return and get a second one 10 years later.

my temples are not an area of concern for me, only the corners of the hairline.. The (Beehner) example you showed me has hair loss on the top of the head, which I don't have, also his hairline is a bit higher than mine.. the other example (Bisanga) the gentleman has a flat hairline, and is much higher than mine as well. is V shaped, so it's hard to compare.. can you send me the link to Erkso please. I can't seem to find it.

Thanks for the advice.. I don't have any balding in my family , but everyone is receding about the same as me .. Haven't taken any meds , but definitely will after the HT if recommended by the doc .. It's just too bad cause I had high hopes for ASMED , and it would be strange for me to try and bargain and convince them to do less grafts

4800 ? That's insane ? Why do you think he does that ? It's probably to make up for the price per graft difference of Europe and North America? Did you try to talk him down , or did you just go to another clinic .. I have a consultation at a local clinic , but they aren't as world reknown as ASMED, and are more expensive per graft .. So not quite sure what to do .. It will probably ended costing the same .. Getting 2000 grafts here in America, and getting 3500 in turkey ..

thanks for confirming my suspicions !! I definitely will consult with other clinics.. But ASMED is so highly regarded and the rates are excellent.. and really impressed by his work.. but don't think it's right for me to try and convince the surgeon that I need less grafts right?

Pics I sent for online consultation.

Hey guys, my first post. so Im in the market for HT.. been lurking for about 10 years in this forum.. So decided to send ASMED clinic some of my pics.. I always estimated I would need between 1500-2000 grafts to fill in my receding NW3 hairline. But according to Asmed/Erdogan they recommend a enormous 3500 grafts.. I've seen tons of before/after videos/photos from all sorts of clinics and 3500 grafts would be for someone who is a NW4/5 .. Honestly, if this is the case, then I will just come to terms with my hair loss. 3500 grafts is just too much to fill in my hairline in the corners. I've attached my pics and would like to get everyone's predictions of how much I would need. please be honest. I know ASMED/Erdogan is a extremely respected surgeon here, and I don't mean any disrespect, but 3500 I believe is a huge over-estimation. I've always had a widow peak and v shaped hair-line. have a look and see if I have a case! many thanks!