Emil

Hello everyone, I have a question about finasteride and shedding. I’ve been taking finasteride for nearly three months, and my receding hairline seems to have worsened. I’ve read about finasteride and shedding. Have anyone experienced this, or does shedding occur in all areas with remaining hair?? Or does my situation indicate that the medication isn’t working? Appreciate any insights To prevent side effects, I take a dosage of 1mg four times a week. Best regards Emil

Hey Matador, I'm taking some time to decide on a doctor for my hair transplant. Turan is around 3.5k euros, while European doctors like Pinto, Ferreira, and Freitas are three times more. If the cost is around 3 euros per graft(Pekiner,Keser,Bicer), I'd prefer a European doctor. My concern with Turkey is based on my experience in the dental field. Sometimes, the work I've seen from Turkish patients involves unethical practices, old procedures, and low-quality materials. While I know not all Turkish clinics are like that, the overall standard in Europe seems higher. I don't want to regret a hair transplant done in Turkey later. I plan to start with finasteride 1mg 3-4 times a week for 6 months while I decide. Thanks for your time and guidance Matador 🤘🏽

Hey Matador, Appreciate the clarification! I googled the rule of thirds, and it clicks. With my oval head shape, the red line works, perhaps a tad lower for the rule of thirds. Considering my images, do you still recommend Gur and Turan? And can they handle the temporal points? One more thing: Would it be unrealistic to expect a hairline similar to the one in the old image? Thanks!

Thanks for suggesting peanut butter! Do you happen to know how much the doctors you mentioned charge per graft? Also, here's an old picture when I was NW1; my aim is to bring the hairline to this level. Apologies for the image quality. I’m based in the northern part of Europe.

I aim to restore my hairline to its appearance in my early to mid-20s. I’m 32, with a Middle Eastern background, I don't embrace the concept of a mature hairline. My motivation for a hair transplant is to regain my youthful hairline, planning for a 1cm to 1.5cm reduction from the lowest point in the front and sides. I've marked these areas in two images using red lines. Despite having thick hair follicles and high overall density, I'm concerned about achieving a natural look with the procedure 🤷🏻‍♂️

Thanks for getting back to me! I've been researching results for Gur and Turan. They seem to use many grafts, resulting in conservative hairlines. Where do all these grafts end up? Their density isn't really impressive either. If I up my budget, can I expect better results? And if so, how much more should I aim for? Any doctors you'd recommend? I’m a NW3

Hey Hair Restoration Network, Hope you're all doing well. I've been contemplating a HT in Turkey and delved into Asmed clinic and Dr. Cinik's options. However, negative reviews steered me away. Pekiner is on my radar, but the long waitlist and higher cost have me hesitating, especially when comparable prices exist in Europe. Seeking advice from the community – any solid recommendations for a trustworthy hair transplant clinic in Turkey within the 3-4k euro price range? I estimate I'll need about 3000 grafts. Appreciate the insights, Emil 🤙🏽