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Its been a whirlwind tour of clinics from Turkey to Iran and now I am back in India.

(Mark my words, as far as low cost hair transplants go, IRAN  is on the threshold of overtaking Turkey in low cost procedures!)

I think I have built up a great hair transplant vocabulary and working knowledge about the procedure and what to expect.

As far as safety, reputation and experience with Caucasian hair goes, I feel I would be best off going to Darling Buds Clinic in India itself.

Thank you friends for the valuable information. this forum is a splendid Pandora's Box of information for hair restoration. I look forward to contributing myself in the weeks ahead.

Wish me good luck please. I will be posting pictures soon.

On 9/10/2019 at 9:52 PM, transplantedphil said:

Before jumping into anything I'd consider a few things; 

1. are you on meds/have you tried them, are you willing to be on them for the rest of your life?

2. take pics of your hair/balding. your hairline, your crown, your donor, the side of your head, then send them to a few clinics and get their responses. They will then tell you if you are a good candidate for which type of surgery (FUT or FUE) and how many grafts etc you might need. Some clinics are known for FUE, others FUT, some both, the important thing to understand is that every patient is different and has different goals and before deciding anything its best to get assessed first. posting here to get feedback from other patients can also be helpful

3. take your time and research. it's all about knowing what to expect and what will happen. pay close attention to the patient results - that is what the average guy experiences. clinic results are the showcase results and are the best possible outcome

4. while money and geography are always issues, this stuff is permanent so dont let such factors determine your choices

5. cant think of a 5, im tired, but the other 4 things are reasonable suggestions  

Not getting constrained by geography, am traveling to Turkey tomorrow night!

All options open currently.

On 9/10/2019 at 6:35 PM, robrobinson1 said:

The whole process from start to finish was of the upmost professionalism from both Dr Bhatti and the staff within the clinic and they all went above and beyond my expectations. I have absolutely no problem in recommended the services of the clinic to anyone. 

Good to know. I am having a tough time with suggestions on this forum.

have made a final list of 3 doctors whom I am going to consult with in the coming weekend and the week that follows.

Just get 30 days' vacation a year. This year it will be entirely dedicated to the hair restoration.

On 9/11/2019 at 2:13 PM, CosmoKramer said:

Hi

I would suggest you post some good clear photos  of your back and both sides of your donor area to better get honest opinions. It looks like you have a similar hair loss to what I had but how well your donor is is what’s important.

Of all the people currently active on the forum, I find your comments balanced and to the point. The support and the positivity you exude is commendable. I thank you for it. A patient recovering from a procedure needs just that. Thanks for what you do.

I would be happy with that hairline.

I would not like a strip scar too. I am in conversation with ASMED.

They do quote large numbers. But nice results being showcased by the clinic.

This weekend is the last I have given myself for the research.

Will decide between India and Turkey. Saturday will be a busy day flying for consultations.

Bhatti/  Poswal are on my Indian list due to their largest repertoire of Caucasians in Asia.

Everyone today has a friend, a colleague  or 2, or a family member who has gotten a procedure. Moreover results are so widely shared and some are pleasing.

Everyone today knows a hair transplant is a possibility.

The only imponderables are-

1. Where to go?

2. How much to pay?

3. Will my procedure be successful?

I am on the edge for the past 2 days trying hard choosing a surgeon.

This thread itself is so confusing. Don't know who is real and who is pushing a clinic!

There are guys who spend the whole day on the forum just to be critical. Its crazy.

Could be a  difficult harvest. The little knowledge that I have - this may be overharvesting.

Who did your harvesting? The doctor ?

Your crown seems just fine.

Yes I am now considering Asmed too. A friend in the Turkish embassy knows the doctor's manager well. Hope to get a diplomatic mission  rebate!

19 hours ago, Barberman1986 said:

Other side 👍👍

A very neat result. Thanks for being so open in sharing with us.

Do you have as series of pictures through all your 4 procedures. Or is it 3.  

A picture with hair combed back would have been helpful in appreciating the result better.

How much does the doctor charge?

Hey, did you enquire about Dr Pekiner?

Nice result. Does this doctor visit Delhi? I would like to consult with him. Do you think he has a state of the art facility and does safe procedures? I have just sent him my pictures.

Hey guys!

I am posted in Delhi with  a Foreign Embassy.

I am a 32 year unmarried white guy who has been been for the past 2 weeks been looking for a good Indian surgeon who can do my hair transplant using FUT and/or FUE technique.

Have been to a couple of doctors in Delhi and Bangalore but I am not sure if they have enough experience with Caucasian hair. I think Caucasian hair is thinner than Indian hair and needs great expertise and much different care.

Yes I could go to Europe for a procedure but given my low salary in a governmental position, I would like to save my Euros.

The din & hardsell of hair transplant marketing in  India makes me anxious and fearful. I haven't been witness to anything like this before.

I have been quoted costs that vary from Euros 350 to as high as Euros 8,000 for my requirement.

However, given a good surgeon, I am ready to part with no more than Euros 5000 including taxes and all miscellaneous operative expenses.

Any recommendations please?