Myles23

This is going to be interesting thread for sure. Hope it works out. A Repair by Dr Turan is probably a first on this forum. Quick question, hope you don’t mind…. I know Dr Turan has a day rate of €3250 for up to 2250 grafts, did he charge you this or charge less? Reason I ask is that I’ve just had a procedure with Dr Turan but may think in the future to lower the hairline slightly similar number of grafts to your repair?

Hello @htus. I stayed an extra night so left two days after the procedure. Glad I did as I used the day after to recover in my hotel room

Happy growing @Newman

Thanks @translator 👊🏼

Thank you @gatbsy 👊🏼

Thanks @Gramatik

Hi, I'm from the UK and i flew out to Istanbul on Thursday 16th of January to undergo my planned surgery on the 17th of January 2024 with Dr. Turan at Fuecapilar and id like to document and share my experience. I would also like to say a big thank you to the people on this platform, its assisted me greatly in pre and post op care, planning of my procedure and ultimately, choosing a surgeon. Also a special mention for the forum member who recommend a wedge pillow on Amazon that keeps you upright whilst asleep. Lifesaver. I was dreading this most as i can only sleep on might front so 👊 to you. Background 37 Year old male from the UK Currently on Topical Finasteride and Minoxidil for the last 6 months after switching from Oral Finasteride due to bad side effects Noticed by receding in the temples from the age of 17 years old. I had Previous FUT hair transplant of 2500 grafts by FUT in 2012 done by UK Hairtransplants in Nottingham, UK. I had done little researching when choosing this clinic and was suckered in by paid celebrities on social media who were ambassadors for this clinic. I cannot recall the doctors name who performed the strip but he had no further involvement with the surgery and techs did most of the works but as you'll probably see in my pre op pics below, the work was terrible. The only thing good about this surgery was the FUT scar which healed nicely and i can shave my hair to a number 1 and its not visible. My skin to hair contrast probably helps also. I haven't any photos directly after my first procedure but i found one after they made the incisions to give you an indication of my MPB at 24 years old. 1st surgery photo 2012 after incisions Deciding on 2nd Procedure In 2022 it was evident that my balding was progressing further and my initial procedure was a failure which lacked significant density and i started becoming self conscious abut my head. I started to browse on the internet, my social media became just one big advertisement for hair transplants and i reached out via whatssapp to three well known Turkish hairmills but was immediately put off by the agents pushiness and eagerness to book in the procedure and ultimately decided against it. After a late night of google searching last April, i found HRN and haven't stopped looking through since. Originally i wanted my 2nd procedure to be done with Fuegenix, the surgeon there in my opinion is the GOAT and I'm always blown away by results. Due to waiting lists, costs etc. (Maybe a 3rd surgery) I explored other surgeons and reached out to three in total on the recommended list whose work i liked (UK, Portugal and Turkey) and decided on Dr Turan after an online consultation. I am a fan of his results and two members in particular. @arcadeblaster and @irfsss. I booked my surgery around October 2023 scheduled for March 2024 and due to a cancellation, i was offered January 17th slot which i jumped at. Pre Op Consultation Pictures Surgery Day I don't want to expand too much on the actual procedure as many have already covered it. The surgery was done in one day, 1 session of extraction and implanting and the same in the afternoon session which took from 8:30am until 8:00pm and i had 2955 grafts in total. There was me and one other patient who had a procedure done (his took while 11pm at night) All the implantation using a DHI method was performed by Dr. Turan and the extractions were performed by a doctor (forgot his name) who started with a manual punch but due to my thin follicle characteristics he switched to a motor punch. The anesthetic is a sharp sting but comparable to squeezing a spot on your back and the pain lasts the same amount of time. My online consultation estimate was between 2000- 2500, Dr. Turan after seeing me in person, estimated 2800 -2900. I have attached the 2024 pricing list to assist anyone thinking of reaching out to Fuecapilar and what costs they can expect to pay. (I stayed an extra night to what's included at £37 as i wanted to recover before flying home) I met with Dr. Turan as soon I arrived at the clinic. Like many have said before, he speaks little to no English and all communication is through an interpreter who has been brilliant these past few days. However i must say that Dr Turan answered all the questions i had and after gave me a little football banter of how rubbish my team Man United are now Sir Alex has left. He is friendly, knowledgeable and made me feel at ease though this first meeting and i knew i was in good hands. I read one review from a forum member stating that in his experience the clinic wasn't hygienic typically accustomed in the EU and USA. This played on my mind so was subconsciously vigilant during the procedure. I found it to be what you'd expect in the UK and i didn't encounter anything that i thought was unhygienic. I went in with two options of how i would like my hairline designed not knowing the extent of my MPB and current hair characteristics prior to flying to Turkey. Option 1 (Preferable) - if the density or balding of my existing hair allowed, lower the hairline aggressively and reduce the highpoints. Option 2: Keep the outline of the hairline from the previous surgery and provide density backwards and into the forelock towards the mid scalp and save grafts for another day. After the microscope i had lots of miniaturization in the forelock and a small amount in the crown. I was actually intrigued with this part as i could see my hair up close. My donor area consisted of thin hairs and very little in terms of triples or quads in my donor, only singles and mainly doubles, as common with people with blond hair. At this point i knew my preference was option 2 even though i dreamed of a teenager hairline, i didn't want to be in my 50's and have nothing left for the crown. Ill see in few years if i change my mind and decide to lower, dependent on if finasteride does its job. I was involved throughout the drawing of the hairline and wanted a more rounded look due to personal preference which Dr. Turan obliged. Overall the experience I've received from Fuecapilar to date has been excellent, from initial communication from the outset, Dr. Turan, the translator, the extraction doctor, the technicians and drivers have all made me feel welcome and have provided me reassurance despite not knowing i needed it at the time. Post Op Pictures After 1st Wash Post Op Medication Will restart topical finasteride and minoxidil in 1 month as advised might explore using dusteride to see if i get any side effects as potentially more potent and need to keep my crown multi vitamins / biotin, collagen, MSM, Ginseng, Zeolite, Schedule PRP in the UK in two months time then 4 months from date of procedure. Once I've received by surgery breakdown ill update the thread. Thanks for reading, any feedback would be appreciated or questions you might have, I'm happy to respond.

Excellent write up and documentation of your procedure / experience which will be invaluable to people looking at this clinic / surgeon. Wish you the best growth

my initial online consultation estimate is for 2500 grafts. They advise a more accurate number in person. If you search other patients with Dr Turan, anything around 2500 to 2700 is usually done in one day.

@htus I'm booked in with Dr Turan next Wednesday. I have just received by pre op pack. Dr Turan does up to 2500 grafts in one day, anymore than this then it would be a 2 day sitting. He perform his surgeries in 1000 extractions and implantations before lunch / then same again after lunch to minimise the time the grafts are spent outside of the body. I'm no doctor but this can only be a good thing for graft survival. I've had previous FUT and the anaesthesia is not pleasant however its over within a few seconds

You're a wizard @DrMunibAhmad 🙌

your transformation is incredible. Bravo Sir

When conducting my research of choosing a surgeon i clicked on the recommended surgeons at the top of the page, reviewed the clinics cases but also typed the doctor in the search bar to look at real patient reviews looking for a similar balding patterns to myself. From there you can reach out to the clinics you've narrowed down to discuss.

Donor has healed great and now the exciting part is about to start. Hope you get fantastic growth

Hi @MaximumMM, any update?

Hello @Lurker 23. Wish you the best of growth. Are you able expand on your ‘mixed feeling’ comment?

not sure if this guy is a member of the forum as I’m new to this space but this transformation is mental. He looks 20 years younger

This is fantastic growth for only 4 months @mxnprettynice and to think you’ve got a further 8 months to go, you’re in for a killer result. I’m scheduled for Turan in February and I’m really interested in your post recovery protocol. It makes sense for blood flow / graft survival and I’m not sure why it’s not talked about. Thanks for the update

excellent result. Made a huge difference to your appearance.

Awesome results. Got serious hair envy

@magn1fikus awesome transformation this at 7.5 months. 👏

hi @baldiee my previous surgeon advised that from day 10 the grafts are fully secure and to treat them carefully up until this point when washing etc.

Hi @Alex Grey. Who performed your surgery? I've seen your multiple threads and you have scars in the transplanted areas, do you know what caused this? Have you seen a dermatologist to inspect your scalp?

Your ability to create a natural looking hairline is second to none. Thank you for sharing

Really rooting for you. Hope you get the best result