Craig2412

10 day update Here are some photos since I’ve reached 10 days since my procedure. The scabs only came off within the last 2 days through washing my hair for longer and using my fingertips while washing which the clinic recommended. Lol not looking forward to losing the new hairline but hopefully everything turns out ok months down the line.

Good luck with your procedure. I’ve just got back from Asmed and everything went well for me so far. The clinic and staff especially are world class and amazing.

Ratio 2.01 hair/graft 963 singles 3094 double 913 triple 43 quadruple 0 quintpule 2 sextuple

Thank you 🤞🏻 Can anyone advice on realistic expectations for density in the hairline? My natural hair isn’t thick so I know I need to be realistic. I had 2800 grafts in the hairline and side temples. I’ve attached some photos and hope these help. Hair thickness: 55 microns Thanks

Thanks mate, I’m still amazed at how much 1000 grafts made a difference in the hairline. Dr Erdogan said he wanted 500 grafts to lower the hairline more and 250 grafts each side for the temples. I literally went with the hairline and side temples the Doctor recommended and didn’t change at all where I was so happy with them in the first place. I’ve attached a couple of photos from the drawn hairline and day 3 after surgery.

Hope these help. This is my donor area dry at home and wet at the clinic. Yes I’ll keep my thread updated as I’m sure I’ll need advice over the next 6-12 months.

Thanks Guys, I’m still amazed at how much 1000 grafts made a difference in the hairline. Dr Erdogan said he wanted 500 grafts to lower the hairline more and 250 grafts each side for the temples. I’m trying my best to follow all the after op instructions. The hardest and most difficult thing I’m finding at the moment is sleeping at night, but I did buy a memoryfoam neck pillow which is more comfortable then the standard ones I’ve found. I would also like to know in terms of people’s hair regime, how much of a difference supplements etc make based on your own experiences? I’m taking Finasteride but undecided if I should start high doses of Biotin and will that make much of a difference. Cheers guys

I would like to share my recent HT experience at Asmed as this forum played a deciding factor in helping me discover and choose Dr Erdogan, so believe it’s fair to try and give something back based on my own experiences. I’m 31 from the UK and have thought about getting a HT for around 6 years. My hairline started receding from my early 20’s and from around 28/29 I noticed my hair on top was very much starting to thin so knew the time to do something about it was approaching faster then I had anticipated. I actually had 3 consultations in the UK over the space of a couple of years in my late 20’s but when I turned 31 and realised my hair on top was deteriorating quiet rapidly, I realised it was time to do something about it and also be open to having surgery abroad. I contacted a few clinics in Turkey, Cyprus and Belgium and all gave me a very similar graft number quotation. So I booked up and arrived in Turkey the 27th of Feb, the day before my consultation. From the moment I arrived at Istanbul airport and was picked up by my driver the whole experience has been amazing and actually exceeded my expectations. I opted to stay at the clinic itself and it’s very modern, clean and you can tell no expense has been spared as it’s a fabulous building. I had my consultation with Dr Erdogan on the 28th of Feb and on closer inspection my hair needed a lot more work from what he had seen in the 12 photos I had sent. My original estimate of between 2,500-3,000 grafts (which all clinics quoted) turned into 4,000. To be fair once my hair was analysed I had a feeling my hair loss may appear worse then the actual 12 photos of it dry and wet. The Doctor drew a hairline for 4,000 grafts but actually said he would like to use 5,000 grafts to bring my hairline even lower and to add some side temples too. With both lines drawn on my head there was no comparison so I made a phone call back home and luckily arranged to have more money transferred as the cash I brought didn’t cover 5,000 grafts. It also meant having my original procedure start on Friday the 1st of March but I would need a second day on the Monday 4th to finish the procedure. They let met stay at the clinic for the extra days needed for free and my co-ordinator re-arranged my flight back home for me too. I have just arrived back from Turkey and I couldn’t be happier with how everything has worked out. Everyone who works at the clinic are amazing, caring and genuinely do care for your needs. The staff are so friendly and have made my experience much more enjoyable then what I thought it might be. I’m actually going to really miss all the staff, as I say they have all been incredible to me and my personal co-ordinator has been amazing and caring too. She is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met and always kept me updated and answered all questions I had even before I arrived in Turkey. I honestly don’t think I could have picked a better clinic to carry out my procedure and literally couldn’t pick a single fault in the 6 nights I ended up staying at Asmed. I will add some stats on my hair once I arrive home but my thickness is 55 microns and been taking Finasteride 1mg 5 weeks before procedure. Thanks for reading and I would be happy to answer any questions or give advice about choosing Asmed, but so far I’m so happy I decided to go with Asmed.< The first 2 photos are straight after my first day of the procedure.

Cheers buddy, Keep us updated on your progress and thanks for your advice. I fly out next week and having procedure done on the 1st March 🤞🏻

Cheers Buddy, Thanks for the info. Be sure to upload your progress. I always get the top scissor cut anyway. I’ve just booked with the clinic today and booked my flight too. Just another question, how many days after the surgery do they advice before you can put your head under the pressure of the shower normally? Thanks

Thanks for the advice. You’ve raised some good points and I haven’t even thought about touching the headrest on the flight back home. I’m going to stay at either the clinic/hotel for an extra night I think and also arrive the day before my consultation. My flight home would be 4 hours so not a long flight. How is your donor area now? Do you think you could get away with having your back and sides shaved down to a number 1 or even have a skin fade without the tiny scars/redness being noticeable to most people? Thanks mate

Your results are looking good already mate. I’m particular interested to follow your journey and look forward to seeing updated photos. I’m hopefully going to book with Asmed this week. Thanks for the initial detailed post. I’m 31, from the UK and have been quoted 2500-3000 grafts for my hairline and frontal scalp. Would you recommend staying at either the hotel or clinic a few extra days after surgery to help with the shampoo? I was going to arrive a day earlier then I needed to but fly back the next afternoon/evening after surgery. Thanks, Craig