MachoVato

I just had my procedure completed. 4 different doctors worked on me over 2 days. I'm 90% sure Dr. Akin is the only one that does beard transplants. Another gentleman staying at the apartment during my stay had that done and we talked about that.

I'll post my experience later after I get the clinic photos. 

On edit: I just read on their website that Dr. Ozgur also does BHT.

On 11/3/2020 at 11:32 PM, Melvin-Moderator said:

I think your hair is on par with Pitts legendary status on the forum for sure.

I'm excited about these results, too! Who wouldn't want to end up with this outcome?

50 minutes ago, Portugal25 said:

4.00€ plus tax

Belgium charges 21% VAT on all cosmetic procedures including hair transplant.

9 hours ago, Nugget said:

I was booked for HLC in late July. But no way am I doing quarantine...Ive now researched more and going somewhere else as well now haha (I got my deposit back from HLC also thankfully)

I'm hoping earlier next year travel restrictions have lifted slightly. Fingers crossed. And then I can get it done...I'm traveling from Asia...

I was hoping to go to Turkey for a transplant, too. What are the quarantine requirements for Americans going to Turkey?  I didn't think there were any.

Just curious if any doctors are opening up shop yet. Flights are still tricky, but are any transplants being scheduled? 

Just curious... 

Just curious, who drew the hairline? It's hard to see, but it looks like the new hairline removed the temples. Am I seeing it corectly?

Keep in mind if you go to Bisanga in Beligium, there's an additional 21% vat for transplants. 

2 hours ago, duchaine said:

the mortality rate ia about 8% at the moment.

 

The death rate is less than 1%. Here's a 1-day old article.

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/30/health/coronavirus-lower-death-rate/index.html

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For age groups younger than 40, the death rate was never higher than 0.16%, according to the study. Out of 1,000 young adults infected, then, about 1 or 2 could die, with the youngest people facing the lowest risk.

I really, REALLY like the way Dr. Ferreira communicates. He gave me the best online evaluation (email) of all the clinics I contacted. And that post mortem report is great. I'm following your progress with great interest and hoping for a great result. I might go to him for my surgery when travel opens up again.

Back on the topic of how this impacts hair transplant industry... here's the latest from Turkey. No transplants in Turkey any time soon.

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New Updates  

 

• As of March 30, the Turkish Ministry of Health has confirmed 10,827 cases of COVID-19, 168 related deaths, and 725 patients in intensive care.  

• U.S. citizens who seek to travel to the United States immediately should contact us at the email addresses at the bottom of this page and provide a local phone number.  One of our team will be in touch as soon as possible. 

• As of March 29, all passengers on domestic flights in Turkey are required to submit a travel permit obtained from the Travel Permit Council. If you have an e-devlet account (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/),you can obtain that permit online.  If you do not have an e-devlet account (because you do not have a Turkish ID number), you must be at the airport at least 4 hours before the departure time of your flight in order to obtain a permit. 

• According to remarks by President Erdogan on March 30, forty-one "neighborhoods and villages" are under formal quarantine in Turkey.  Authorities are also implementing city-specific restrictions. 

3 hours ago, Egy said:

No @Melvin-Moderator it's not like you say, here people continue to get sick and even die 30/35 years and who have no previous pathologies.

Statistically, less than a 1% chance of dying if infected if under 50 years old. For the record, 1% is not a good mortality rate.But remember, testing is increasing dramatically. So yes, "positives" will increase and mortality rare will drop.

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/coronavirus-age-sex-demographics/

Italy has an old population, 1 in 4 are over 65 years old. So yes, things are bad there and likely to get worse. But it is very rare to die without underlying conditions for 30 year olds. 

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/italy/

@Portugal25 You are right that my clinic would be a safer bet because he only has 1 patient per day. But truth is I am not sure I will be able to travel to Turkey in 3 weeks. Right now I can't fly direct, if have to fly to UK or Amsterdam first. Which I'm willing to do but it would cost me a lot.

And if I do that, I might have to quarantine myself before being let back into the Middle East, maybe. So it gets tricky.

At the moment I'm keeping my flight and travel plans. The day before I'll make the decision if I can do it or not. I'm hoping restrictions will ease up by then. Crazy times. Everyone stay safe.

26 minutes ago, Abi28 said:

Who is Rachel Maddow? do you even know what's happening in Italy and other countries in Europe? You don't have to see a doctor but you have to be in quarantine for 14 days because of the way this virus can spread that's why it is dangerous and that's why the virus has been declared as a global pandemic today.. ''It's a just a flu bro'' lol

I know plenty. I live in the Middle East and we also have serious travel restrictions... I know about the 14 days and medical clearances to get into countries. Yes, you're overreacting. Have fun in your bunker.

3 minutes ago, Abi28 said:

Sorry but you are delusional if you think this virus is just a small cold

poor punctuation

"most people never even need to see their doctor, It's just a small cold."

For most people, about 80% infected, it *feels* like a small cold. Stop listening to Rachel Maddow.

I still have a HT scheduled in Turkey next month. I'm still planning to make it. Turkey announced today their FIRST confirmed case. ONE.

Be smart when boarding a plane, yes, but Turkey is totally safe.

On 3/10/2020 at 2:57 AM, Abi28 said:

the numbers of people infected doubled from 500 to 1000 in 1 day in spain

To be less dramatic about this... the number of "tested positive" doubled. They have dramatically increased the number of testing. The virus is spreading fast but it isn't doubling every day. Testing, however, might be doubling.

And remember that 80% of those infected show no signs or show only mild symptoms. Yes they can spread it, but most people never even need to see their doctor. It's just a small cold.

18 hours ago, bw77 said:

Hello all,

This thread is very helpful and informative. I’d like to get in contact with Dr Keser’s team but his website doesn’t work for me for some reason. I’m based in Australia and I’m not sure what the issue is. 

Can someone please share the best email address for Dr Keser? For a quote and consideration for surgery can I send pics to an email address or does everything need to be done through his website? 
 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

The email that was once on his site is

info

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drkeser.com

16 minutes ago, miko said:

Thanks. I want to ask you, please what is happened to Dr. Keser? When he will have the nearest schedule? He had broken website for longer time. Than, from the beggining of February 2020 his website started to work, but just for 2 weeks and now it is broken again. Also he doesn´t reply to email for longer time. Do you know what is happen? Thanks.

I did have to find another surgeon because Keser asked to reschedule me to a later date but my travel plans were locked in. I understand he is still scheduling clients, though. It would be best to contact them through email. But you are right, they take a long time to reply. 

Anything is possible but this is aggressive hair loss at 24 year old. 

Lots of diffusion with a low crown, which makes your donor area poor. Maybe DUPA? If so, you're not a candidate for a hair transplant. You should do an in-person consultation and have the doctor check for miniaturization.

Great reply

I respect the board rules, but I don't see an ethics question when incentivizing someone to share their story online. For many people, HT surgery is something they DON'T want to publicize. There are countless questions about how to hide the procedure, in fact. Now, if Pekiner posted pics with fibers or photoshopped results, that would be an ethics thing to me. But to give a discount for using blurred photos, which I would opt for, that seems rather innocent.

Perhaps if the poster added something like "I was given a discount to publish my story" would be better? Honestly, as long as the story is honest and photos are untouched, that's good content to me. 

 Hello all,

I actually had an appointment with Dr. Keser in April but his clinic has asked me to reschedule, but I may not be able to. So I am looking for a different doctor. I'm looking at Turkey region because it is close to me. 

My goal is to restore my hairline, maybe lower it by 2cm, if possible. Also want to restore my receded temples. Of course, I also want to add density to the front mid-scalp region. Crown is not really a concern right now. I'm 48 years old and have been on finasteride/minoxidil for about 7 years or so. Keser quoted me 1500-2000 grafts (he's usually on the low side). I'm anticipating closer to 2500-3000. 

I'm hoping to keep the costs under 3.5 Euro/graft. I'm waiting on quotes from Pekiner and HLC. Any other doctors in the region I should consider? 

I'm interested in this topic. The internet is full of poor information in regards to anabolics, of which there are many types. 

Wouldn't TRT also accelerate MPB?

On 2/22/2020 at 6:27 PM, miko said:

Hello. I want to ask, what is included in Dr. Keser´s totall price 3,5 eur/graft? (f.e. transfers, hotel, food, medical package, PRP or stem cells therapy, etc.?) Thank you for your answear in advance. 

Only transfers from/to airport. No transfers from hotel, no food, nothing extra. 

I'm scheduled with him in April, but I might have to reschedule or find a different clinic. Dr. Keser has a family matter that is causing him to cancel/reschedule clients.