Regular Member Khaled Posted January 8, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted January 8, 2015 Good morning Yesterday my procedure of HT was completed with Dr Erkan At 8:00 am I was picked from the hotel by Mr. Muzaffar that was very helpful person during the planning phase. We arrived at the hospital within less than 5 minutes. It worth mentioning that the day before yesterday I had a discussion meeting with Dr Erkan about my case and the the recommended hairline Any way, we arrived to Dr Erkan's clinic and I was given some papers that include general terms and conditions as well as possible risks and side affect. I signed the papers and then proceeded to see Dr Erkan in his office. He started drawing the hairlines and after some discussion we agreed on them. Then the hair cut started by the two nice nurses ( Karemat and Katharine). After cleaning my head from the residual hair I was moved to the surgery bed where I got the 1st local anesthesia injection at 9:05 am in the wright side of the donor area and shortly after that Dr Erkan started the extraction , using micrometer tool, which took him around 2 hours and then he went for a short break and one of his assistant started cleaning the donor are from remaining grafts. After around 10 minutes Dr Erkan came back and he stared the extraction from the left side following the same procedure of the wright side The extraction took around 4 hours and completed around 1:20 pm. At that time I was really in need for a short break. The lunch was ready in a room next to the operation room. After I had the lunch, we started the 2nd phase of the surgery which is preparing the holes for future grafts. Dr Erkan started making the holes around 1:40 which went very smooth even it last more than three hours. After that the two assistants started inserting the grafts in the holes prepped by Dr Erkan. In my opinion this is the most difficult part not from pain point of view but at this time you become very tired and your body specially the backbone wants big reset. But I was encouraging my self and trying to raise my moral by reflecting on what I have done to do this surgery. Also I hade one ore two brakes to move around the surgery bed. Any way the procedure was completed around 9:15 pm. I took snap shoot of the last transplanted graft after counting 1, 2 , 3. It was very nice count by the nurses. After that the usual procedure of spreading antibiotic cream on the donor are and covering it it with a bandage. Dr Erkan came to me and explained the required steps that I need to follow until the next visit and he took some pictures. He gave me antibiotic and pain killer and then we left the hospital shortly after that but the weather was really bad. The temperature was -4 C and reaching the care with heavy snow was big challenge. Muzaffar retuned me back to the hotel and I had quick dinner then I went to bed. There was no pain but I did not have good sleeping. My 1st head wash is planned today around 2 pm and after that I will post all my pictures. Before I conclude, I would like to thank Dr Erkan and his team for the well done job. The thanks and appreciation is extended to Mr. Muzaffar and the two nurses that have done super job during the different phases of the HT surgery I hope the future result will meet my expectations and dreams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted January 8, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted January 8, 2015 Congratulations Khaled! Thanks for taking the time to share such a detailed account of your hair transplant experience. Do you plan to post any photos? David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Khaled Posted January 8, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 8, 2015 Thanks David. Yes , I'm planning to post picture this afternoon once I have 1st head wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Khaled Posted January 8, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 8, 2015 Good afternoon all I just finish my 1st head wash at Dr Erkan clinic. The following are some photos from yesterday and today events Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Khaled Posted January 8, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 8, 2015 Yesterday immodestly after the surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Khaled Posted January 8, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 8, 2015 Today. January 8 after the 1st head wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Khaled Posted January 8, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 8, 2015 Front view. Today January 8 after the 1st head wash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Khaled Posted January 8, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 8, 2015 Another photo. Top view. One the same day of t the surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Khaled Posted January 9, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 9, 2015 Day 2 update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSA Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 that shud be life altering. that hairline is dam near perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabian Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 congratulations the results are really good an the anterior hair line looks very natural but i see some space between ur natural and transplanted hair on the left side offcourse that wont be apparent when the hair grow but i wish if it wasnt seen i wish u would post the details about that doctor thnx in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Khaled Posted January 13, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks Busa and Rabian for the encouraging words. On end of the 2nd day I had swelling and it came down on my eyes and face. It was really bad experience and when I look at the mirror, I could not recognize my self but now it went off and everything is okay. Also, I could not sleep well because of the pain from the donor area when it touches the pillow. Now at the 6th day, things are almost back to normal and it will post weekly update during the 1st month. Regarding Dr Erkan profile, you just need to type his 1st name in the search icon at this site and you will find good data. I Thanks again all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Khaled Posted January 14, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 14, 2015 congratulations the results are really good an the anterior hair line looks very natural but i see some space between ur natural and transplanted hair on the left side offcourse that wont be apparent when the hair grow but i wish if it wasnt seen i wish u would post the details about that doctor thnx in advance Good morning Rabian. I have contacted Dr Erkan coordinator Mr Muzaffar and he provide me with following input about Dr Erkan. Thanks Dr.Erkan Demirsoy performs hair surgery approximately for 15 years. He started with FUT technique and in 2005 he switched to FUE technique which is the modern technique of the era. Dr.Erkan Demirsoy performs FUE method with either manual punch or micromotor based on our patients' wishes Dr.Erkan Demirsoy - Born in Gaziantep in 1969. He is married and has two sons. 1987-1993 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine 1994-1995 Compulsory service in Muş province 1995-1996 Compulsory service in Adapazarı (Pamukova) 1996-2000 Heybeliada Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital (specialization) 2000 Started hair surgery in a private clinic in Istanbul. 2003 Accepted to ISHRS (The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery) membership. 2004 Took FUE technique training from Dr.Alex Ginzburg. 2004 Completed Medical Esthetic Application training of Ministry of Health. 2004 Founded Armamed Seminaries and Congresses - -ISHRS Congress New York, NY 2003 -Attestato di partecipazione Carbossiterapia, Istanbul 2005 -Associazione Medica Italiana di Omotossicologia Homotoxicology and aesthetic medicine, Istanbul 2005 -ISHRS Annual Meeting, Amsterdam, Holland, 2009 Memberships - The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) - Turkish Doctor's Union (TTB) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Khaled Posted January 14, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 14, 2015 I have completed 7 days since I had the HT procedure and I'm attaching the following photos after removing all scabs. 7 days post the surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SunnyCool3 Posted January 14, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted January 14, 2015 Looks good. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Khaled Posted January 17, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thanks SunnyCool3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blablaman Posted January 21, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted January 21, 2015 Looks very good. Good luck. I am considering having a HT with Dr. Erkan. Can I ask you how much it cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Khaled Posted January 22, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 22, 2015 Thanks Blablaman. Yes sure, he charged my 1.25 euro per graft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Bahrain Posted January 23, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted January 23, 2015 Very nice hairline brother plz do keep us updated. Why does he charge less than Koray and Erdogan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSA Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 any updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-from-Farjo Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 The work looks good and should make a huge difference. All the best with it. I am an online representative for Farjo Hair Institute Dr. Bessam Farjo is an esteemed member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Khaled Posted April 8, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 8, 2015 Good morning all Now it is three months since I had my HT with Dr. Erkan Demirsoy and I have seen some good results but according to Dr. Demirsoy, I will experinces better result during the coming three months. The photo that I'm including is a fresh one. I just had it few minutes ago and it was outdoor photo. Best regards to all of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member refuse2lose Posted April 8, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted April 8, 2015 Awesome progress for just 3 months. These next couple months are going to be fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jessop Posted April 11, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted April 11, 2015 Is that photo of normal dry hair, Khaled? No concealer or anything like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Khaled Posted April 12, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 12, 2015 Thanks refuse2lose for your nice comment and I hope things will be much better during the coming three months. Jessop- yes my friend this photo is of normal and dry hair. Regards, Khaled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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