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Got my HT done a few days ago with Gur (who is actually known to be more conservative with hairlines) but am having some buyer's regret that I didn't push for a bit more of a recessed/mature hairline. I don't anticipate this being my only HT in my life and I figure it's easier to move the hairline lower than higher. It's likely I'll be perfectly happy with my new hairline once I grow it out but to satisfy my curiosity, I was wondering if this was at all possible to move the hairline back without wasting the grafts by lasering them off or something. I vaguely remember someone had some poor work done who than had a repair with Mwamba and moved some grafts from temple to somewhere else. I just don't understand how this is feasible because it seems like it would leave FUE scars very visibly on the forehead.

I've seen some people say 2 weeks but are grafts not pretty in place by 72 hours? Would 5 nights not be more then fine? I'm typically a side sleeper

thanks hadn't even thought about button ups

Gur at fuecapillar

I'm getting my HT in Istanbul and will be staying there for a week before flying back. Is there anything I can pack that will improve my quality of life while recovering? 1. Sleep - should I bring a neck pillow for upright sleeping first few days? 2. Rain - how damaging could rain be, should I bring an umbrella just in case? Anything else?

I surf in a cold location so I don’t have to worry about sun exposure but I do have to worry about the compression on my scalp of a hooded wetsuit. Is a month enough?

I've shaved my head before and don't absolutely hate it but I do prefer having hair. Say 5-20 years after my 1st ht, I have some bad recession. Could I shave my head and look okay or would weird balding patterns and fue scars make it look bad?

Thanks for the input everyone, Ive decided to fly back 2 days after the operation since I won't be able to take full advantage of Istanbul during the time after. I'm flying in to Istanbul 2 days before hand so I'll at least have the 1 day before the transplant to check out a few things.

Fair enough, 2nd question, back home I have a pretty urban lifestyle, I walk to work, to the grocery store, etc. When can I start resuming my normal lifestyle in that sense?

Have my ht booked for early January. Flight prices drop a ton at 8 days after the procedure so after airfare and accommodation, staying longer is the same overall cost as flying out 2-4 days after the ht. Not planning on doing any swimming, hot air baloon rides, treks are anything crazy, just wondering if I'll be able to walk around and check out the Hagia Sophia, The Grand Bazaar, etc. Unfortunately I have no time to check out these places before the procedure. Would this be dangerous for the success of my hair transplant or will I be fine?

Is leaving the morning 2 days after the procedure too early?

I've consulted a few clinics and a couple have suggested re-evaluating the crown after a 1-2 years after the first hair transplant and a couple have suggested putting ~500 grafts in the crown. I'm leaning towards one of the clinics that offered the crown work but I'm wondering if I should tell them I don't want it. I forget the exact reason, but I've read a couple different people saying not to do it either too young or with not a super bare crown yet. Thoughts? Age 26, on fin.

Interesting, sent them the video, odd, but I guess it's good they're being diligent? I was asked and already sent a video of me running a comb through my donor area which makes sense to me but yeah no clue how the pen helps or what I'm supposed to do with it besides hold it next to my head. I would think they could rule out a troll after the comb video as well but who knows. Maybe they also just want to filter out non-serious inquiries.

Fuecapillar

This is from a pretty reputable clinic talked about in this forum. I have already sent them a lot of photos and videos, and then they asked me to send this last one. What is the significance of holding a pen, why would they ask that?