Regular Member jsnw Posted February 12, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted February 12, 2015 Here are my 11 month results after getting 5013 FUE with Dr. Erdogan last March. Surgery was over 2 days. Really happy with the results. I need to go back this year to do one more pass on the crown and mid scalp then I'll call it a wrap. I think the growth is pretty much done at this point and the new hairs have matured and thickened quite a bit since the 6 month mark. It took me a long time to bite the bullet and take a chance on this surgery but I'm so glad that I did. It's nice to get those good comments from strangers about my hair or that I don't look my age. It's nice that nobody has a clue that I had a transplant. I knew my self confidence would get better but had no idea it would be so much. Life changing experience. Can't wait to get done with another procedure and see what it looks like then! Thanks again to everyone posting on here. This forum has been a great help. My original post/link is below. I've included some before/after shots, as well as a few outdoor shots on recent trips with different lighting. http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/176826-5013-fue-two-days-6-month-results-dr-koray-erdogan.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KO Posted February 12, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted February 12, 2015 Fantastic. 3382 FUE Lupanzula http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/185463-3382-grafts-lupanzula.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member irishsailor Posted February 12, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted February 12, 2015 Great result. Happy for you fella. Hair Transplant Dr Feller Oct 2011 Hair Transplant Dr Lorenzo June 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSA Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 looks like a full head of hair now. congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member GraveD11gger Posted February 14, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted February 14, 2015 Yes, so I do not understand why do you need one more session?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jsnw Posted February 16, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 16, 2015 Thanks for the comments guys. GraveD11gger - The second session will be just for the crown. I was pretty much bald there before and during my procedure with Dr. Erdogan, they only put 1000 or so grafts in the crown area. It was a large area to cover. While I have a little hair there for some coverage now, another 2000 grafts or so should complete my journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardposey01 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 jsnw, These are some great results! Congratulations! From the looks of your profile, you seem relatively close by (GA). I'm in Alabama and have been considering Dr. Erdogan for several months. Like you, it is taking me a while to bite the bullet. One thing that has concerned me is the distance in travel, especially with the latest coverage in the airline industry as well as some of the extremism being mentioned in the news. Would you be willing to share your experience with me? If not in this thread, maybe through direct messaging? I appreciate any further insight into your journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jsnw Posted February 20, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks richardposey01. Sounds like we're neighbors, I'm in Atlanta. The travel wasn't so bad going there. Coming home was a little longer and stressful just due to the shaved head and swollen face. Took about 10 hours to fly to Germany, 3 hour layover there, then another 2 hours to Istanbul. Same thing coming home. I want to go back to Dr. Erdogan this year to have one last procedure done (for crown area) but like you what I'm seeing in the news is a little concerning. I'll probably still do it though. Their office makes things really easy. I was never out on the streets unless I wanted to walk around. They always picked me up and dropped me off and were never late. If I go back again this year I'll fly home the same day of surgery or the morning after. Last time I waited a couple days. I'll send you a PM with my email and cell number if you want to discuss more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member appstatefan247 Posted February 24, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2015 Just booked my date with dr koray. I'm in Charlotte I and am nervous about the journey. But am ready to get this issue corrected. I have a couple questions for you also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jsnw Posted February 24, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2015 appstatefan247 - I was nervous as well, as I'm sure everyone is, but it wasn't near as hard as I thought. It's definitely a journey, but it's life changing, and worth every second. Feel free to ask anything you want, I'd be glad to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member positivevibes Posted February 27, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted February 27, 2015 Those are some stellar results. Kinda worried about the political climate as of late. Did u see anything sketchy when u were there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member positivevibes Posted February 27, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted February 27, 2015 also if you don't mind me asking how much was the cost in Turkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jsnw Posted March 1, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thanks positivevibes - Everything was fine when I was there, but things have changed quite a bit in the last year. Everyone I ran into was friendly. I want to go back this year for another pass but I've got the same concerns too. Are you asking about the cost of the procedure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member positivevibes Posted March 3, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 3, 2015 Totally jsnw,but then I was thinking that itstanbuls on the other side of the country..should be safer! also yes I was wondering how much was the 5000 grafts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jsnw Posted March 4, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 4, 2015 I can't remember what the exchange rate was last March but I know it's a lot better now. I paid 2.5 euro per graft. I can't remember the exact cost of surgery, but it seems like the total I spent on everything was around $17,000, which included the 2 day surgery, prp treatment, after care products, 1 yr. supply of Proscar, plane ticket ($1400), hotel, food, and airport parking. The few places I looked at in the southeast (USA) were more than double that. It was well worth the trip to go over there I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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