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Thanks @Tbcruz and yes @LonelyGraft! @Portugal25 same as and thank you aswell.. in the dreaded ugly duckling phase now 🙈

Hi, ResearchI have used this forum as research over the past year before making my decision on a doctor for a transplant. After much research I narrowed it down to two being Dr. Kaan Pekiner and HLC clinic. The factors on deciding on were previous results, the doctor doing the extractions and implantations, price and I believed that small sessions would reap better results compared to clinics doing long days with a lot of grafts. I spoke with both of the above by filling out the consultation online, Dr.Kaan assistant Alex was very helpful through WhatsApp post to the consultation, with any questions I wasn't sure about and I made my final decision from there. I am happy to share my experience for people who may now be in my position. BackgroundAge: 28Norwood: 2Medications: finasteride 5mg divided into 4 daily, Nizoral twice a week, Started biotin since HT. I have temple recession and was looking to get that filled via dense packing, also have very slight thinning on the crown but I don't think that requires attention just yet. ArrivalI was met at the airport by a driver and taken to the hotel in partnership with the clinic, this was v late a night and the clinic and its driver were very accommodating after a time change that was out of my control. The hotel itself was nice and comfortable and was less then a 5 minute walk from the clinic, it was clean and provided a free breakfast each day which I was happy with. I had some issues with my bloods which was my fault and Dr. Pekiners clinic manager Saide was very helpful throughout and especially with this first thing the next morning.The SurgeryI met with Dr. Pekiner in the morning on the 8th, he was a gentlemen and discussed any questions and we spoke about the general outline of the hairline, after this I was brought in to get the head shaved and he drew a hairline which we discussed and made minor changes if any as he makes his design then discusses at length, which was very much appreciated as you can tell he is very skilled in what he does.After this the operation started, it lasted a full day with the second day I came back only for a small amount which was implanted as reviewed the next morning, working out to roughly in and around 500 grafts each session on the first day being implanted via the stick and place technique. Besides the local anesthesia injections the whole thing was pretty painless.Dr Pekiner performed the extractions, incisions and implantations which is exactly what I was looking for with the transplantation. Lunch and tea was also provided during surgery days at breaks by his lovely staff which provided great hospitality and made the experience a lot more comfortable. ThoughtsUltimately I feel confident and happy with my decision to go with Dr Pekiner. I'm pleased with the hairline design and the grafts seem well placed. He took a lot of pride in his work and came across real genuine and great guy. Below are some pre and post op pictures provided by the clinic, I'll put a few more pictures up then move to monthly updates. Any questions feel free to post! Cheers.