Regular Member moidi Posted April 19, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted April 19, 2015 Dr Hakan Doganay – FUE – AHD `Clinic, Antalya 20-22nd February I travelled from Sydney to Antalya for the FUE Hair transplant expecting at least 4000 grafts. Prior to that I had shortlisted 5 hair transplant surgeons including one each in Thailand, Pakistan, Australia and Turkey. However, I choose Dr Hakan Doganay after a thorough research. A month before travelling I decided to speak with the clinic and asked for an English Speaking representative. They gave me representative ‘s number, named Muslum. Muslim was very friendly and spoke and understood English at a good level. He explained to be everything including operation, staff, doctor’s details, etc. He also informed me that first 3 nights will be free and the operation will be over 2 days. I travelled from Sydney to Dubai and then Dubai to Istanbul However the plane had to return back to Dubai due to Snow on the Istanbul airport. Learning outcome: Ensure you keep a buffer of at least a day, so if the operation is on the 20th, try getting to Istanbul by the 18th. Thankfully I was able to get to AHD at 2 am, 7 hours before the start of the operation. Doctor Hakan and Representative Muslum understood that I would be tired after so many hours of travelling and gave me 3 extra hours to rest prior to the operation starting. The operation started at 12 pm on the 21st of February. The doctor and staff were extremely friendly and the hospital was clean. They gave me around 10 injections in the recipient area, which is the most painful part of the operation. Then the extraction process starts. Apart from being face down being uncomfortable, the friendly staff alongside the soft Turkish music in the background, made things very comfortable for me. First day around 1400 grafts extracted. After lunch the punching process started. Again the initial injections are very painful but after than it become quite easy. The operation ended around 5 pm. Day 2 – 2000 Grafts. Day 3 – 1200 Grafts (beard) Sleeping: Painkillers are important and need to be extremely careful in the first 2-3 days. Use two pillows. I stayed back at the place for 6 days to get the staff to clean the grafts. Overall around 4700 grafts. Rating: 1. Hospital Rating 8/10 2. Doctor Rating 10/10 3. Communication (Operational) – 9/10 I could tell that the hospital and staff really care for your results. Current Situation: I am almost 2 months into the operation and it is too early to suggest the final outcome. Due to my big area of loss, I may need a second operation and would definitely recommend Dr.Hakan Doganay. Dr Hakan does the hair line himself and is always around if you have any concerns. The technicians are also very experienced and hard working and took good care of me. Medication: I am using Rogaine alongside Biotin. Using the 10-15 roller for better blood circulation. Recommendation: I would strongly recommend AHD Clinic for your operation, please feel free to ask me, I will try replying at least once an month and will post some pictures shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSA Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 wonder why he is not giving a sedative before the injections like other clinics are doing. that seems to be the only complaint ppl have as far as discomfort is the initial injections. lets see some pix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member moidi Posted April 21, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 21, 2015 Hi Busa, I will be posting some pics soon. Pain is not a major issue to be honest, I would take 2-3 seconds of pain so long as it gets me the result. First 3-4 injections are more painful then the effect starts to set in by the 5th-6th injection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyboy Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 All the very best for your growth. I am also considering Turkey one of the options because of its low cost and good quality surgeons. Can you please tell me what was the total cost of the procedure and per graft price? If you cant give the price here, can you please PM me. Thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member FUE2014 Posted April 21, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2015 I've noticed from recent patient reports here that Doganay appears to be splitting larger sessions over two days rather than doing a 4k plus mega session in one day like he used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member CAMPBELL Posted April 21, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2015 I didn't have any sedative before my numerous injections (described as like 'wasp stings.' ). Honestly... I didn't find them painful (guess it depends on how well you tolerate levels of pain), more of a momentary sharp scratch. Hitting my finger with a hammer when not concentrating is more 'like' pain..ha! Anyway... Glad it all went well and you're pleased by the results. Good Luck! Campbell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member moidi Posted July 23, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 23, 2015 Hi Attaching the before and after. Picture is 4 month post HT. Somedays, I start thinking lots of improvements and some other days, does not look so great. Being a Norwood V would defo need another transplant, an expectation I was always kept on board . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member stinger99 Posted July 24, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted July 24, 2015 Looks like u have good growth this early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ersko72 Posted July 25, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted July 25, 2015 Wow- 4 months and already looking better. I'm also from Sydney and considering Turkey - please keep us all posted over the next few months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ersko72 Posted July 25, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted July 25, 2015 Wow- 4 months and already looking better. I'm also from Sydney and considering Turkey - please keep us all posted over the next few months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ersko72 Posted July 25, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted July 25, 2015 That's great that you are already looking better at just 4 momths. I'm also from Sydney and considering Turkey - please keep us posted as your growth continues over the coming months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KO Posted July 25, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted July 25, 2015 Perfectly decent progress. 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 TakingThePlunge Posted July 25, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted July 25, 2015 Looking good at this early stage! 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 moidi Posted July 27, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2015 Thanks Guys, I will have my next update at the 6 month (say 21st of August). At the moment using Biotin as well as Monoxide. Really looking forward to good results and hopefully my next transplant. What is the minimal one should give between two transplants? Regards Moid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member moidi Posted July 27, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2015 That's great that you are already looking better at just 4 momths. I'm also from Sydney and considering Turkey - please keep us posted as your growth continues over the coming months. Hi Ersko, If you need any help with regards your decision making, lemme know. Regards Moidi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member moidi Posted July 27, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2015 That's great that you are already looking better at just 4 momths. I'm also from Sydney and considering Turkey - please keep us posted as your growth continues over the coming months. Hi Ersko, If you need any help with regards your decision making, lemme know. Regards Moidi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted July 27, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted July 27, 2015 This is nice early growth. I am an online representative for Dr. Raymond Konior who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. View Dr. Konior's Website View Spanker's Website I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member moidi Posted July 27, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2015 All the very best for your growth. I am also considering Turkey one of the options because of its low cost and good quality surgeons. Can you please tell me what was the total cost of the procedure and per graft price? If you cant give the price here, can you please PM me. Thank you very much. Hi Babyboy, Cost of the operation is available online on Hakan Doganays website. From memory it is 2 euro a transplant with beard being 2.5 euros. I had 4700 transplants so ended up paying around 9000 euros. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cenkoa01 Posted November 26, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted November 26, 2015 Dr Hakan Doganay – FUE – AHD `Clinic, Antalya 20-22nd February I travelled from Sydney to Antalya for the FUE Hair transplant expecting at least 4000 grafts. Prior to that I had shortlisted 5 hair transplant surgeons including one each in Thailand, Pakistan, Australia and Turkey. However, I choose Dr Hakan Doganay after a thorough research. A month before travelling I decided to speak with the clinic and asked for an English Speaking representative. They gave me representative ‘s number, named Muslum. Muslim was very friendly and spoke and understood English at a good level. He explained to be everything including operation, staff, doctor’s details, etc. He also informed me that first 3 nights will be free and the operation will be over 2 days. I travelled from Sydney to Dubai and then Dubai to Istanbul However the plane had to return back to Dubai due to Snow on the Istanbul airport. Learning outcome: Ensure you keep a buffer of at least a day, so if the operation is on the 20th, try getting to Istanbul by the 18th. Thankfully I was able to get to AHD at 2 am, 7 hours before the start of the operation. Doctor Hakan and Representative Muslum understood that I would be tired after so many hours of travelling and gave me 3 extra hours to rest prior to the operation starting. The operation started at 12 pm on the 21st of February. The doctor and staff were extremely friendly and the hospital was clean. They gave me around 10 injections in the recipient area, which is the most painful part of the operation. Then the extraction process starts. Apart from being face down being uncomfortable, the friendly staff alongside the soft Turkish music in the background, made things very comfortable for me. First day around 1400 grafts extracted. After lunch the punching process started. Again the initial injections are very painful but after than it become quite easy. The operation ended around 5 pm. Day 2 – 2000 Grafts. Day 3 – 1200 Grafts (beard) Sleeping: Painkillers are important and need to be extremely careful in the first 2-3 days. Use two pillows. I stayed back at the place for 6 days to get the staff to clean the grafts. Overall around 4700 grafts. Rating: 1. Hospital Rating 8/10 2. Doctor Rating 10/10 3. Communication (Operational) – 9/10 I could tell that the hospital and staff really care for your results. Current Situation: I am almost 2 months into the operation and it is too early to suggest the final outcome. Due to my big area of loss, I may need a second operation and would definitely recommend Dr.Hakan Doganay. Dr Hakan does the hair line himself and is always around if you have any concerns. The technicians are also very experienced and hard working and took good care of me. Medication: I am using Rogaine alongside Biotin. Using the 10-15 roller for better blood circulation. Recommendation: I would strongly recommend AHD Clinic for your operation, please feel free to ask me, I will try replying at least once an month and will post some pictures shortly. Hello Moidi Can you please update your current pictures ?? I am not medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member moidi Posted May 13, 2016 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 13, 2016 Updated photos at 16 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member johnny2000 Posted May 13, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted May 13, 2016 Updated photos at 16 months. :eek::eek::eek::eek: Can you tell us what you Think of the result? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted May 13, 2016 Administrators Share Posted May 13, 2016 Wow so sorry for your results have you spoken to any other doctors to see if you still have grafts left? I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mosd Posted May 13, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted May 13, 2016 why does this happen? What does the doctor say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rawkerboi Posted May 15, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted May 15, 2016 Good he is not recommended any more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member moidi Posted May 16, 2016 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 16, 2016 Wow so sorry for your results have you spoken to any other doctors to see if you still have grafts left? The Doctors have advised me that I have around 3000 Grafts (including Beard Left). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now