Caren Yaprak

Hi George. I would like to take the opportunity to add in to this thread on behalf of Mr Yaprak and discuss some of the answers and opinions discussed. Firstly, it would be good to keep in mind the motivations behind advice regarding avoiding hair transplants in New Zealand. Some individuals who discourage local procedures may have vested interests in promoting overseas options. Mr. Yaprak was the first hair transplant surgeon to operate out of New Zealand, beginning in 2015. He has performed this procedure many times on very happy patients who often come back for repeated procedures down the track for further grafting or density. He is also considered an authority on hair transplantation in New Zealand and actively speaks at conferences and contributes to the advancement of the field. You can watch some of his conference and teaching videos through his Youtube profile. Regarding before and after photos, as a member of ASAPS (New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons) he operates under strict guidelines regarding the use of before and after photos and the utilization of all media for plastic surgeons in New Zealand falls under their protocols (taken with the same background, in the same place, same lighting, same angle, etc). Many of our patients come from all over New Zealand, so getting them to come back to our clinic in Hamilton for 9 or 12-month follow-ups is challenging (most would need to fly in) therefore obtaining after photos is mostly not possible. We do, however, have some on our website which has recently undergone a re-development. He is also more than happy to show you further photos if you decide to come in for a face-to-face consultation. When considering the pro's and con's of having a hair transplant in New Zealand vs overseas, patients should consider important long-term aspects such as more accountability and follow-ups, ensuring personalized care and easy access to post-procedure support and adjustments. We frequently encounter patients who've had difficult experiences overseas, such as receiving unnecessary sedation and discovering that the surgeon they expected wasn't present during the procedure or lack of post-operative . Moreover, when these patients return to their home country without any post-operative follow-up from the operating surgeon, there's a severe lack of accountability for their results and ongoing care. As pointed out in this thread, Bulent Yaprak also often performs reconstructive procedures on behalf of ACC for patients following injuries as well as full FUE hair transplants. His extensive understanding of human tissues, advanced surgical skills, aesthetic expertise, experience with complex cases, and ability to provide comprehensive care make him an excellent choice for a hair transplant surgeon in New Zealand. We are more than happy for you to call and discuss options/advice or email us for any information that we can provide. We wish you luck for your hair transplantation journey.