MachoVato

Looking good!

A big issue is that many "after" photos are taken by the patient 10-12 months after the procedure. And the selfies are always quite flattering. It's not so much that you can't trust them, it's just that many photos are cherry picked.

Wow, so when he says "beard grafts" that included your moustache? I think that's awesome!

How about an update?

Looking *real* good!

I'm sorry, but I really don't like Diep's hairlines. Look at the cobble stoning. And those corn rows, ugh.

This guy doesn't miss! Perfect every time!

This exact question pops up every couple weeks or so. You might get some value by searching the forum. 

That said... my opinion is to avoid all of these clinics. Turkey is full of cheap places and the results reflect that. We all want to save money, but a poor transplant is worse than not having a transplant at all. 

Welcome! Do yourself a favor and start going through threads from real patients, you'll learn a lot I'm sure!

9 minutes ago, SeanToman said:

Hi, Thank you!

Being honest, I'm worried that my hair will be too thin.  

I'm at the six month Mark and honestly it seems a lot of people do not have any change between 6 months and 12 months.  The hair only gets longer.

What are your thoughts sir?

Great result by the way.

The difference between month 6 and month 12 is dramatic. Lots of hair has not grown yet, hair density increases and quality improves. Take lots of pics of your hair now and then the same pics at month 9 and 12. You'll see!

48 minutes ago, SeanToman said:

My progress at six months.  Pointing at a window compared to pointing away from a window.
Recently discovered that lighting attacks hard.

Wow! If you're final result looks like that second pic, you should be excited! 

I think the problem is how short your hair is. Transplanted hair will not be as dense as your native hair. It is really hard to do. With long hair, it isn't so much an issue. With very short hair, every imperfection will show.

Wow, that recipient area looks beautiful! Talk about hair transplant porn! haha!

I'm so glad I was helpful. You've done your research, weighed the pros/cons, and made a decision that was best for you. I'll be the first to admit that their communication is their weakest point. They don't really have patient coordinators, they all go through that one guy and he does reply, sometimes not very fast. 

I think it was a good decision not to go for 50/cm2 in the hairline. And using your beard hair is smart, I wish I had that available. It's interesting that some clinics would do 4700 grafts in one day. I can't imagine getting that many incisions in such a short period of time.

Now all you have to do is take care of those grafts and be patient for the next 4 months or so. Good luck!

I was going through a few threads recently and I've noticed lots of photos are being taken in really flattering light. I get it, it looks better in low light, or in the car. It's the real "illusion of density" to me, haha!

To those sharing photos, thanks! But for the same of honesty and accuracy, try to add some light.

Here's my hairline directly in front of a window on a sunny day, and a picture taken about 15 feet away from the window.   

I like Turan, too. I've seen many great results in a Facebook group I'm in. Both Turan and Gur would be great additions to the forum's preferred network. 

Personally, I like Gur. He does traditional FUE (Turan did DHI) and has a package where he does the extractions and incisions got €1.25/graft. Excellent value, IMO. 

Bring a little anxious is to be expected. Everyone goes through that. My advice is to book it and don't second guess it. You've done your due diligence and have made a proper decision. As soon as you have the transplant, you'll wish you did it sooner, I promise!

Good luck!

16 Month Update

Got a haircut. Cut way too short. But it'll be fine. It doesn't look like it's changed much to me. 

These are in pretty harsh lighting. It looks super great in regular lighting.

Haha! Maybe!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQOMJOlnDds/

If you don't need a very large procedure, you could look up Dr. Keser in Ankara. He's *very* hands on and only does up to 700 grafts per day. Beautiful hairlines.

I think he charges 3.5 euro/graft. Probably the most expensive in Turkey, that I'm aware of.

This has been asked many times. I would spend some time searching the forum.

Nothing wrong with having a vacation and transplant during the same trip. Just do the transplant last. 

Paulo Costas also got one. 

6 hours ago, TheGreatPretender said:

Similar dilema here between Pinto,Ferreira and Freitas. I consulted with both Bicer and De Freitas a few months back. 

I feel like a lot of it depends on your gut/intuition. But I am slightly leaning in for De Freitas but there is something that is keeping me from pulling the trigger.

You're comparing Bicer to De Freitas?!

11 hours ago, digi23 said:

Indeed, really sick result. It seems like it thickened up abit, or just that the hair matured more at the 12 month mark. 

The hair matured a lot. Increased in density and I'm certain more hair came through. You can see how the hair was a little "pubic hair" like. It smoothed out perfectly.

I had pretty good growth at 6 months.

6 hours ago, Randomdude said:

Well Bicer I can afford, it is expensive but I’d rather go with a good doctor. I was looking too see if there were other top doctors in similar range or just a bit lower for curiosity 

There are many other doctors in Turkey other than Bicer. I gave you an excellent option but you said you only want Bicer. 

FueCapilar has 2 doctors and are in high demand, I believe they are booking for December currently. Dr. Yaman is also on the board's recommendation list. Not sure of his rate.

4 hours ago, Henle88 said:

I was quoted ¢4/graft for Dr.Bisanga, which i agreed on. I was told i would have a concultation with him, that he drew the hairline and that he did the punches. They should've told me beforehand that Dr.kostis was going to join in. Not when I'm sitting in the chair. 

I see. Yeah, that would be unexpected for me, too.

As I've said, there seems to be more collaboration with Kostis. Perhaps @Raphael84 or @sl can explain the new process.