Senior Member 2youngforthis Posted March 16, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 16, 2015 Just curious as to how many people from the USA have went out of the country to have a FUE... price isn't why i am looking its more for who is known for what. so if anyone within the U.S knows a good doc let me know. Sorry as i know this has been talked about before, but it was dated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted March 17, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 I had my FUE in India with Dr. Bhatti three weeks ago. Lot's of guys here in the US travel to India, Turkey, Belgium and other places for FUE. 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 SySperling10 Posted March 17, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 I had my FUE in India with Dr. Bhatti three weeks ago. Lot's of guys here in the US travel to India, Turkey, Belgium and other places for FUE. Of those traveling abroad, do you find most have already had a previous procedure? As a newbie to this world as of two weeks ago, there is no way I could have traveled abroad and had a transplant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted March 17, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 Of those traveling abroad, do you find most have already had a previous procedure? As a newbie to this world as of two weeks ago, there is no way I could have traveled abroad and had a transplant. I've honestly not taken notice but I'd venture to guess it's a fairly even mix. While I was in India, I met two brothers from the UK who were each having their first transplant and two other first-timers from the US. The clinics work hard to make it as easy as possible. It's common for the fees to include airport pickup and translators if necessary. Some include a few night accommodations, access to a driver, etc. I can see it being a scarier prospect for those with limited experience traveling outside the US but it's really quite easy and our community works hard to ensure that the clinics we recommend offer facilities and services on par with Western standards. 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...
Senior Member ontop Posted March 17, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 I was born & grew up in europe but been living in the US for over 15 yrs & for me its no big deal to travel but with all this ISIS madness going on in Europe & esp to travel to such a place like turkey or india I can see concerns of many American HT Pts just staying in the US for HT. Its a shame of what sort of world we live in anit it? For me I've got 5 HT Drs on my short list & 3 of them is in Europe 1 being in Turkey & what puts me off is dealing with homeland security coming back say from Turkey...how many eyes & questions must I take with them dick heads at the airport security like I need more stress with them guys showing there stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1966kph Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I am not well traveled at all but have just come back from Turkey and am 10 days post op. I was not worried about the procedure as I had done my research but the traveling was a different story. Uk and US citizens are the most prized of targets for radicals but I knew I would not be venturing out and about so was never gonna be a visible target. I feel if someone with such insecurities about traveling such as myself could do it I would suggest just about anyone could. There were at least 7 other ht patients on my flight so when you consider how many flights there are to Turkey even just from the uk the numbers of people going there is huge and growing all the time. I presume its the same with US citizens and just by the number of patients on these boards going from the US to Turkey or into europe its obvious its a risk they feel is worthwhile for the cost saving and skill set they have in these countries. It used to be patients going from europe to the US for ht now the opposite is becoming more and more commonplace. I say way it up and go for it if your comfortable with it all and the airport security is no big deal either. Have a good day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member CAMPBELL Posted March 17, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 I was a newbie to HT 9-months-ago (see profile write-up). I'm from the UK. My first time to Turkey & Istanbul was for HT. I stayed in the Asian half of the City. I loved it. Enjoyed just wandering the alleys and streets, sitting at small roadside cafes and chatting to locals. The chanting from the mosques at dawn just 'added' to the wonderment of this amazing culture. It at times made me forget just 'why' I was there. I'll definitely go back to explore more of this country's interior and ancient past. If I went to India for HT I really couldn't face a 'short' stay as again it has an amazing diversity to explore & my travelling around wouldn't work with a post-HT Op sadly. With regards to security? Be the 'Grey Man' & blend into your environment & it's not as if you'd make the effort to get to the Syrian or Pakistan border regions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member positivevibes Posted March 17, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 yes I feel like it's risky to go to Turkey right now as well because Americans and especially Jewish people are targets for kidnapping?does anyone know any good doctors and South America who is the best there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member positivevibes Posted March 17, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 oh yeah did I mention that has to be someplace tropical and price is not a factor,but I'm not wanting to give away free money.has anyone recently had a procedure done with dr. Alba Reyes recently? I'm not sure if she's really a top world-class surgeon? she looks like a beautiful person that I really need somebody world-class, any suggestions please..also thinking fue about 3-4k grafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted March 17, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 The only hair transplant surgeon we currently recommend in Latin America is Coalition member, Dr. Arthur Tykocinski in Brazil. I have to say that I felt perfectly safe while in India. It's important to remember that there are literally thousands of Americans and Europeans traveling to Turkey and India for business and holiday. What concerned me more was the air travel. It's a burden these days to travel by air and with so many recent missing and crashed planes, I took the extra precaution of taking out a substantial amount of travel accident insurance. It's very affordable and, even knowing that the odds are very much on my side, I wanted to be sure my family was well taken car of in the event of an unfortunate accident. 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...
1966kph Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 That makes good sense and something I didn't do but should have if I go to Turkey again for round two I will definitely be doing so. Have a nice day. I took the extra precaution of taking out a substantial amount of travel accident insurance. It's very affordable and, even knowing that the odds are very much on my side, I wanted to be sure my family was well taken car of in the event of an unfortunate accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairweare Posted March 17, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 For the USA HT pt the Euro is now at a 12 year low and may likely drop even further in the near future. Time to seriously consider the experienced FUE specialists in Europe while they are on "sale" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Shadow of the EMpire State Posted March 17, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 There's something that needs to be said but hasn't. And it's simply this: surgery should not fall under the banner of things on which you try to save money. If you want to shop around to save money on a TV or a car or a computer or a refrigerator, fine. After all, as long as you know the make, model, and serial number, the product will be the same regardless of where you buy it or what you pay for it. But professional services are different. Professional services are not "products" in the sense that TVs and computers are. They are not uniform. They differ from provider to provider. And when you're talking about medical services---which necessarily implicate your health, safety, and appearance---you had better make damned sure that you're choosing the best person for the job, not the guy whose prices are easier on your wallet. As for Turkey, I wouldn't go there if you paid me. Literally. ISIS forces control several border cities, and the Turkish government has done nothing about it because many of the people there are in sympathy with ISIS. Worse still, the most recent intelligence states that ISIS is now interested in extrajurisdictional abductions, i.e., beyond the borders of Syria and Iraq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KO Posted March 17, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 Breaking News: Bald men kidnapped by ISIS. 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 CAMPBELL Posted March 17, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 Gents... I'm sending 'positive' thoughts your way I can appreciate your concerns over travelling such a distance to countries that are poles apart from the USA in terms of culture. Plus with the current media frenzy over terrorist groups highlighted daily, it can be off putting. But it's not Syria or Iraq you're going to. The likelihood of something bad happening to you is probably greater in the USA than going for HT in India or Turkey. If I had had 'any hint' that I'd be a target I wouldn't have gone. Seriously . Sadly, from a distance with the media stirring people's fears, it's playing into the hands of terrorists and unfortunately hurts other countries that are safe (& has been said, thousands of folk travel annually to both countries from the UK & USA). Good Luck with your search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SySperling10 Posted March 17, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 My initial concern had less to do with death by terrorism or plane crash, safety not being a concern. It was more centered around the stress associated with the procedure and navigating a foreign environment during immediate post op recovery. I traveled a lengthy distance within the U.S. for my procedure, no airplanes involved, and it was mildly stressful, mostly because I was alone and driving a long distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Shadow of the EMpire State Posted March 17, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 Getting back to my main point: cost should not be weighed too heavily. Getting your ideal surgeon is more important than saving a few grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted March 17, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 Getting back to my main point: cost should not be weighed too heavily. Getting your ideal surgeon is more important than saving a few grand. Shadow, I didn't get anything from this discussion about compromising on quality to save money. As I understand it, all things being equal, the OP wanted to know about the logistics of traveling abroad. As I'm sure you know, there are many competitively priced clinics across the world that don't sacrifice quality. 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...
Senior Member ontop Posted March 17, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 Europe & Asia seem to be the best for FUE "price & service" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted March 17, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 17, 2015 My initial concern had less to do with death by terrorism or plane crash, safety not being a concern. It was more centered around the stress associated with the procedure and navigating a foreign environment during immediate post op recovery. I traveled a lengthy distance within the U.S. for my procedure, no airplanes involved, and it was mildly stressful, mostly because I was alone and driving a long distance. That was my initial impression of your post but it sort of expanded to a question of security. In my opinion, it's really up to the individual to make the experience as stress free as possible. I've read about some folks trying to cram a lot of sightseeing into the trip. That was not an option for me so, even though my trip was quite short, I didn't overburden myself. I ws perfectly relaxed the entire time I was in India and still managed to some local sights long the way. I slept most of the flight time. The most stress I had was from navigating through security checkpoints. Overall, not much of a problem in my experience. 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...
1966kph Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I think quite a few drs in Turkey accept euros as payment I know mine did. Have a good day. For the USA HT pt the Euro is now at a 12 year low and may likely drop even further in the near future. Time to seriously consider the experienced FUE specialists in Europe while they are on "sale" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member positivevibes Posted March 19, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 19, 2015 has anyone heard of the este clinic in Turkey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member pkipling Posted March 19, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2015 All things being equal, it truly is a personal preference. I know a lot of the guys on here have had their surgeries done overseas and have had perfectly good experiences. And it's something that could be even more rewarding if you're able to go a few days early and get some sightseeing in in a new place. So in that regard, going abroad for the right doctor could be a bonus. For me personally though, I loved having my doctor close by and not having to deal with the stress and inconvenience of flying, security, customs, etc. But then again, I'm probably just spoiled given my doctor was a short 20 minute drive away from my house - and he just so happened to be the one I wanted anyway. I am a patient advocate for Dr. Parsa Mohebi in Los Angeles, CA. My views/opinions are my own and don't necessarily reflect the opinions of Dr. Mohebi and his staff. Check out my hair loss website for photos FUE surgery by Dr. Mohebi on 7/31/14 2,001 grafts - Ones: 607; Twos: 925; Threes: 413; Fours: 56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted March 19, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2015 I apologize if I offend anyone here, but are things like terrorism and/or ISIS seriously a problem in Turkey? I've never heard this before, nor have I heard anything about this on the web/TV. However, I think it's something we should be aware of - as we recommend physicians in Turkey. "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1966kph Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Do you never se e the news Blake? Istanbul is called the gate way to europe and I know most of the 800 or so people that left the uk to go and fight for Isis went via Istanbul. Whether there is a major threat to westerners in Turkey at the current time I believe not but I would go anywhere near the border thats for sure. I felt perfectly safe whilst there but I was there for one reason so did not go out much at all. I suppose terrorist attacks around the world could have a overall bearing on whether US citizens travel abroad for ht.. Have a good day I apologize if I offend anyone here, but are things like terrorism and/or ISIS seriously a problem in Turkey? I've never heard this before, nor have I heard anything about this on the web/TV. However, I think it's something we should be aware of - as we recommend physicians in Turkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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