2971 grafts with Dr. Melike Kulahci Paeffgen

[clipper]

Hi, I have been lurking the forum for a while and must say it has been a great tool of resource.

 

I have finally taken the plunge after some extensive research and decided to have my HT performed by Dr. Melike Kulahci Paeffgen at the Transmed clinic in Istanbul/Turkey.

 

Initially I was told I would need 3000-3500 grafts to reach my desired appearence but on the day Dr Paeffgen adviced on having 2800 grafts using FUT. This was bumped to 2971 grafts

 

1's= 340

2's= 527

3's= 1764

4's= 340

 

Giving a total of 8046 individual hairs Smile

 

I would again like to thanks all those at Transmed for making this experience as smooth as possible and to all those on this forum who have some how encouraged me to take the next big step in getting my HT

 

I'll post some pics in a short while..

 

 

 

[clipper]

I will be going back in December to get a further 1200 grafts for the frontal area (hairline) and will keep you all updated on the progress

[Bill - Seemiller]

Clipper,

 

Welcome to our discussion forum.

 

Given that you've had a lot of hair prior to hair transplant surgery and appear to be a diffuse thinner, I hope you are on Propecia to help slow down or stop further loss? If not, I'd encourage you to consider getting on it ASAP.

 

Diffuse thinners can indeed be good hair transplant candidates, but just be aware that if you lose more natural hair, you're hair will appear thinner overall and you may need subsequent procedures.

 

I hope you'll share your progress with us so we can follow your hair restoration journey.

 

Happy healing and growing :-)

 

Bill

[clipper]

Hi Bill,

 

I have been using Avodart since June but stopped due to the side effects. Yes I am aware as Dr. Paeffgen adviced that I start back on Propecia to stop further thinning/loss.

 

I have been using Minoxidil for over 8 months and have had great results.. Once the staples are removed and the frontal area healed I'll give Propecia a try in combination with Minoxidil. Lets just hope the side effects are mild this time

 

Another quick question, I know it's normal for the donor area to be numb and been told that this can take some time for it to dissapear but the top of my head is still numb and was wondering if this is to be expected, I have no feeling whatsoever

 

thanks for your advice and will keep you all updated

 

clipper

[Mop]

I went to Transmed in May and had numbness on the top of my head - fine now.

[danny_m]

Clipper - congratulations!!!

 

I had my HT with Dr Melike on Monday 5th October!!

 

I still have a number head, however they advised this would last for a few days! Today is my 1st wash by myself, any tips? I am so unbelievably nervous about the 1st 2 weeks and making sure the grafted hairs stay!

 

Tips are greatly appreciated!!!

 

Ta

[Raphael84]

Clipper, how old are you?

[clipper]

thank you danny, congratulations to you too.

 

the numbness on the top of my head is still there and It doesn't seem to be getting better I will speak to Dr. Melike tommorrow and get her advice.

 

the nurse should have advised you with regards to washing your hair but you want to be gentle as the grafts have not yet settled in yet. you want to apply the shampoo to the back of the hair and apply the foam from the back of your hair to the frontal area, gently massaging the top with the tip of your fingers in a circular motion, avoid scratching it with your nails as this can pull out the grafts.

 

Also when you're sleeping make sure your head is raised with the help of few pillows as this position allows more blood to flow to your head.

 

I should be getting the staples removed this saturday and will update you on how it goes.

 

I've also booked an appointment for 21 Oct to get further 1200 grafts for the hair line.. already feeling nervous.

 

cheers

 

 

clipper

[clipper]

Raphael, I've just turned 26..

 

Im currently on Avodart 0.5mg. Have stopped using Minoxidil as adviced by Dr Melike but will be back on it after getting the staples removed together with Nizarol shampoo.

 

Im also using multivitamin tablets but will be switching over to vitamin C.

 

Any other advice will be greatly appreciated.

 

 

clipper

[danny_m]

Cheers for the help Clipper, something else im also keen to know about is how you go about drying your hair... I have had my frontal hairline filled in, so there is a lot of hair still to dry, and obviously i dont want to be rough, so at the mo just patting it then using a blow dryer on a low and cool setting

 

Best of luck with the 21st, looking forward to seeing pics

[clipper]

cheers danny, yes your method of drying your hair sounds right, you really want to be gentle with those grafts on the first week or so.

 

best of luck ;