HairMe

Looks great.  Happy growing!

On 5/2/2022 at 2:25 AM, BeHappy said:

I dye my hair between one to two months post op.

 

On 5/2/2022 at 1:11 AM, Gatsby said:

I died my hair at two and half months post op with a non permanent hair dye. I would use as natural a product as possible but once your scalp has healed completely you should be good to go.

Any recommended hair dye brands that use natural ingredients? TIA 

Any thoughts on how long to wait post HT to use hair fibers? 

Can they potentially block follicles which may impede regrowth in the implanted area?

1. What's the recommended wait time to dye your hair post HT?
2. Is it safe on the implanted area? Does it impede regrowth?
3. Which hair dyes are safe/recommended? (ie. brands, ammonia free, natural ingredients, etc.)

The answers to these questions are all over the map so trying to get consensus on this topic. 

4 hours ago, Rahal Hair Transplant said:

HairMe,

i’ve never heard any hair surgeon say that you should wait several months to a year to trim the donor area with hair clippers. That said, the answer will vary a little depending on whether you’ve had FUE or FUT/strip.

With FUT/strip, it’s pretty safe to use hair clippers on the sides and back of the scalp after the sutures or staples have been removed.

With FUE, if you’re careful you could probably use clippers a few days after the procedure however, I suggest waiting at least a week to let the donor area heal a little bit and then still, proceed with caution/care to minimize any discomfort.

Now, the above is my personal opinion and personal experience however, I always suggested patients follow their hair transplant surgeons postoperative instructions.

If your surgeon is telling you to wait several months to a year, I suggest asking him or her why they feel it wouldn’t be safe to use clippers on the area sooner. I also suggest posting about it so that we can discuss it here. 

At the end of the day, I think most surgeons err on the side of caution.  Ultimately, many of the postoperative  instructions are more like guidelines rather than hard fast rules so it is good to discuss them with your surgeon and get opinions from others who have had different instructions from their own doctors.

Best wishes,

Rahal Hair Transplant 

How long would you suggest to wait before using hair clippers on the recipient area?

2 hours ago, Gabreille Nelson Mukhia said:

You can start using hair clippers after the first headwash itself i.e. usually after 7 days. Provided your donor has healed properly. 

How long would you suggest to wait before using hair clippers on the recipient area?

A quick post-op question for those who've had their HTs.  When is it safe to use hair clippers to buzz/trim the donor area?  Most doctors say to refrain from using hair clippers on the recipient area for several months to even a year (cutting with scissors is ok), but what's the consensus on hair clippers the donor area? 

Nice. Any updated pics of how it's looking?

Dr. Gur & Turan are both great options if you're looking into HT options in Turkey. They're experienced, take on one patient per day and do the main parts of the surgery themselves.

From your current list, Dr. Bicer only and she's booking well into December, maybe further.  Outside of her, Dr. Gur or Dr. Turan are high-quality surgeons that take on one patient per day and do the main parts of the surgery ie. incisions harvesting the recipient area (the techs remove them once ready) and making incisions for the donor area.  To avoid overharvesting of the donor area, aim for doctors who'll do max 3000-3500 grafts per session.  Good luck.

A NW 6 patient would likely require roughly 6000 grafts to get coverage of the hairline & crown.  It wouldn't necessarily be dense coverage but it would cover the bald areas pretty much, giving the illusion of a full head of hair.  

Check this out: https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-tr/announcements/coronavirus-outbreak/travel-restrictions/

Doctors advise to avoid hair color and hair fibers in the implanted area for at least 4 months for optimal results, but if you must use hair fibers maybe go with something that matches the sides and donor area -- looks like medium to dark brown.

Dr. Turan would be the wiser, more conservative choice.  You don't want to over harvest your donor area. 

This is the complex Dr. Gur's HT clinic is in (not FUECapilar): https://goo.gl/maps/GBQo9aTb1FHBwS2dA

The hotels offered are:
Tryp by Wyndham: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/tryp/istanbul-turkey/tryp-istanbul-atasehir/overview
161 or 81 Cityloft Hotels: https://www.cityloft.com.tr/en/long-period-booking/161-hotels-houses  or  https://www.cityloft.com.tr/en/hotels/81-hotels

They do need to step up their online presence.

They clearly ripped you off, sorry to say.  First step, consult with a local reputable lawyer to look into all the documents you signed and see if there's any recourse.  A refund is the least they can offer you at this point.  Step 2, do your due diligence for your next procedure.  Good luck!

For other high-quality Turkey options with experienced doctors that take on 1 patient a day and do a large chunk of the surgery, try reaching out to Dr. Gur or Dr. Turan and see what they say.

Did Dr. Erdogan do your first procedure or was it done by someone else in his clinic?

Wanted to get an idea from the forum of those who've had a HT of how long the numbness in the scalp lasts post-op.   Days, Months, etc.?

51 minutes ago, Gramatik said:

Are u sure that Dr gur performs his surgeries in his own clinic? So he doesn't not belong to fuecapilar? But they have some kind of connection together ?

That's correct.  Dr. Gur has his own established private hair transplant clinic and also receives referrals from FUECapilar for clients looking for his expertise with FUE procedures.

@GrahamDavid Very impressive results!  Congrats!  Who was your surgeon, Dr. Turan or Dr. Gur?

On 2/17/2022 at 11:31 PM, Melvin- Moderator said:

Thanks for sharing your review, Dr. Gür is part of FUEcapilar right? I’ve heard good things. I’ll be following your results closely.

From what I've gathered, Dr. Gur is affiliated with FUECapilar and that they send him referral clients looking specifically for expertise in FUE procedures (Dr. Turan is a DHI expert) but all the work is done at Dr. Gur's own private clinic with his own staff.

On 2/21/2022 at 2:23 PM, Meir said:

Hi, I would like to recommend the service of Dr. Bicer and tell you my own story.

I am a Norwood level 6, therefore I was looking for a Doctor who will do an excellent work with no mistakes.

After more than a year of research which included many questions in different forums, along with conversations with patients with similar situation to mine who have had this process, I have decided to go with Dr. Bicer. 

The whole process from beginning to the end was great. The crew was amazing and very professional.
Miss Ozen kindly answered all my questions immediately,  even when I sent her messages at 10-11 p.m.

The clinic receives only one patient per treatment which is great. 
The crew gives you 100% and more for anything you need with a big and warm smile, while providing top-notch performance. 

Dr. Bicer was in the clinic during the whole process, performed her magic and gave me a lot of confidence, which I definitely needed.

My treatment includes 4,000 grafts and took almost 10 hours. I did not feel pain at all. During each part of the process Dr. Bicer and her crew explained me what they are going to do, and they were extremely professional.

Dr. Bicer, thank you for your amazing work. You deserve every word and comment that people wrote about you. 

There is no doubt that you are one of the best doctors in the world for hair transplant.

And for everyone who have doubts if they should do hair transplant, I highly recommend doing it and not being afraid.
This is life changer!

Has Dr. Bicer given you an estimate of grafts needed for the second session?  How does the donor area look post-op?

Definitely Dr. Gur between the two choices.  Strongly recommend to go with Dr. Gur doing the bulk of the surgery (extraction and incisions -- techs do the implantation).  Dr. Gur's results are really good and natural, he takes on 1 patient per day and his graft estimates tend to be more conservative which is ideal to avoid any chance of over harvesting. 

Anyone quoting you 4000+ grafts in one session is not looking out for your long-term goals here.  You're better off going with 2 sessions spaced out for recovery to achieve the full (or near full) coverage you're aiming for.

@JC71 You're the man! Thank you!