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Not at all man. We can't all have the same views. As you said, due to my level of baldness, I would have to have like 4/5 surgeries before I get full coverage, which is just not practical for me (being in Australia). But, I do appreciate your input, and that is what this forum is all about. Will do a write up post-HT Thanks

I am locked in for my procedure on 30 May 2024. I considered all my options and have been following all the main surgeons in Turkey for quite some time. In the end, Dr Yaman was by far the most consistent with great results. You will always get failed procedures. Depending on your level of baldness (if you are upwards norwood 4/5, Dr Yaman seems like the best option, in my humble opinion ;p)

Haha, I certainly could. No I really appreciate the input. Thank you mate!

yeah im definitely staying put if i look anything like this. Thank you mate, much appreciate your response.

Swelling around the transplant site, swelling in the face or just general swelling? My best mate has offered to come with me to Turkey to keep me company (some mental and emotional support), so i feel bad just sitting in the hotel room. I thought, if we could, it would nice to venture out and experience what Istanbul has to offer. I also would not feel as bad for him sacrificing his time and money to come with me.

Thanks mate, that’s good to know.

Fair enough mate. I can see you went with Pitella. He was so far outside my price range.. no doubt you will get amazing results! All the best with your recovery

Hi All Just curious, but after the HT is finished and you have had the follow up with the doctor etc. is it possible to go out and visit restaurants, bars etc? I understand that I may not look entirely appropriate to be lurking around with my head all bandaged, but if i wanted to explore, is that possible? Any adverse effects, or implications for the actual HT doing so? Many thanks

Great stuff mate! In regards to the neck pillow, which cabaeau neck pillow in particular as they have huge range of pillows. I’ve for my surgery in May with dr Yaman and would like to have this pillow sorted asap.

Hey mate, I am the same age and similar Norwood. Potentially a little worse. I’ve already booked my surgery with Dr Yaman on 30 May 2024. Flying from Australia to get this done! All the best!

Dr Pittella is the best, but i got a quote for $75,000.00 AUD. I'd rather be bald than pay $75k for a hair transplant, in my opinion of course!

Thank you so much! I have reached out to Dr Pitilla and Eugenix. They appear to specialise in Norwood 6/7. Not sure about pricing but it seems the way to go..

I was of the view that the FUT was an outdated method and FUE was now the more popular method. I am aware that I will need to two surgeries, I am comfortable with that. The reason i was considering Turkey was because the surgery was affordable. Hair transplants in Australia are $25k plus for 3000 grafts so it would be very costly. Ulimately, my budget was up to 10k including flights etc.

Thanks for your comment jjalay. So your comments are based on the fact that you just never know who will be carrying out the transplant. Are you recommendations surgeons that have been vetted through the network? I am quite bald so would likely need someone who does 10,000 grafts plus (from what i have been told).

Dear Community I have been bald for about 15 years and just shave my head completely. I have been thinking about travelling to Turkey to get a FUE hair transplant for the most part of the 15 years that I have been bald and been following a number of clinics over that time. The trip has just never eventuated. I know a number of people that have gone to Dr Serkan Aygin and have had really good results, however, recently, I have noticed quite a lot of negative reviews about his clinic on this network. The common issue i am seeing is that Dr Aygin does not appear to be involved in the process whatsoever, and the transplants are carried out by young inexperienced "technicians". The people that I know that have been to Dr Aygin's clinic had their transplants done over 5 years ago now, and it appears that the quality back then was quite good, but now his clinic is a hair mill, or a "churn and burn" clinic where they try and do as many patients as quickly as possible. Is this correct? In the circumstances, I am now considering revising my options and would like to know which clinics in Turkey people on this network recommend (based on quality, transparency and competency). I'm Australian and would have to travel quite far to get to Turkey, so i definitely want the community's input before i make the decision. My intention is to travel to Turkey in May 2024 for the procedure. Thank you very much in anticipation.