Hello everyone,
I've been following this forum passively for quite some time and really learned a lot from all the advice you gave to each other.
I am a 22 years old male from Germany with dark blonde hair. After puberty, the edges of my hairline started to recede, resulting in my overall forehead appearing larger. Basically, my hairline got higher. Behind the hairline, there are no signs of balding, and the hairline itself also does not show any reduction in density.
I already had consultations with some surgeons in Germany who suggested around 2000-2500 grafts to lower my hairline. One renowned plastic surgeon clinic (they do not perform hair transplants themselves but offer PRP treatments) advised me to NOT get a transplant in Germany. The main arguments they brought up were the comparatively high costs in Germany and that clinics in other countries (e.g. turkey) are very specialized and have more patients and experience.
I did some research and found the following surgeons interesting:
Dr. Levent Acar, Cosmedica in Istanbul - DHI surgery by the Doctor himself would cost 3490 € for up to 3500 grafts
Dr. Bruno Ferreira, Porto/Madrid - 2,5 €/graft
Dr. Raghu Reddy, London - I've heard around 2.5 £/graft
Dr. Koray Erdogan, ASMED in Instanbul - 2,5 €/graft
some other surgeons I am considering: Dr. Pekiner, Dr. Keser, HLC Ankara.
Is there any surgeon above you not recommend or definitely recommend? Also, are there other surgeons I should consider? I am quite worried about the procedure and the result as it is about the hairline which is always visible. Because blond people have among the highest density, the density of the receiving area is also a critical factor for me.
The max price I would be comfortable paying is somewhere around € 5.000 - or is more money necessary to get a great result?
Any input is highly appropriated!
Thanks a lot & best wishes!