Senior Member alex79 Posted December 16, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted December 16, 2017 My Journey of hair restoration began in October 2015. Since then I have undergone two FUE operations conducted by Dr.Cinik in Istanbul. My first operation took place in October 2015. I was Norwood 6 or 7 I believe. You can better judge from my before pictures. First operation was spread in two days which yielded in 5500 grafts taken from head and beard. I stayed 4 days in Istanbul. It was a great experience there, nice hotel, many restaurant options, very modern and clean hospital. After one year, I received some very good feedback from people around me. Nevertheless I decided to have a second operation to have more density. For my second operation I have contacted Dr Cinik again. He estimated 3000 – 3500 grafts to be collected from head, chest and beard. I was concerned and a bit about using my chest as donor area. After some further searching and reading some more reviews , I finally decided to have my second operation with him. (By the way l am now very happy about this decision.) I had my second FUE operation in December 2016, after more than 13 months after my first operation. I started my day with a very light breakfast on the day of operation. Before the operation my blood was taken for PRP and Dr. Cinik draw my hair line. It started at 10 o’clock in the morning and took about 7 hours. The most difficult part was first 15 minutes for local anesthesia. I didn’t have any pain for the rest of the operation. It was conducted by 3 assistants and the Doctor himself. He opened the channels himself and he was present during almost the entire surgery for supervising his team. Collecting the grafts and implanting them have been performed by his assistants. The are quite professional people. 3600 grafts have been collected from my head, chest and beard. It was not easy to sleep on the first day. I received a special travel pillow and some medicine (aksef, ameprol, Coraspin, prednol, Parol) against pain and swelling. First two days , I didn’t go out from the hotel. The second day after the operation , I went to hospital for firs wash. The nurse explained me how wash and I have received the required shampoo and foam to wash my self for 10 days. I received also some vitamins and Finasterid. I stayed 3 days in Istanbul and flew back to Belgium. In Belgium, I stayed at home for 1 week, the started going to my work again. I would say the operation didn’t really break my daily routine, except for not being able to sport for 1 month. Overall , I am very satisfied with the operation. I find Dr. Cinik and his team quite professional. I felt quite confident under their arms. Let me know please if you have any question regarding the operation, and post-operation care, etc. I have attached some photos from my first operation. I will upload more on regular base as I find time to organize them. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member alex79 Posted December 16, 2017 Author Senior Member Share Posted December 16, 2017 there is also a picture showing my beard after few days. More pictures will follow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member alex79 Posted December 19, 2017 Author Senior Member Share Posted December 19, 2017 Here are the results after 4 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member alex79 Posted December 19, 2017 Author Senior Member Share Posted December 19, 2017 This was the time when I was waiting for the result impatiently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member alex79 Posted December 28, 2017 Author Senior Member Share Posted December 28, 2017 Hi All, Here is a quick update illustrating the results of my first operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member realtytr Posted December 30, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted December 30, 2017 wawww when i read the forum %70 about dr cinik also about his success operations same time good reviews about him i am sorry but it is not normal and naturel mostly like own adversting maybe he must change his adversting strategy .The best doctor Dr.Bisanga have more little review than Dr.Cinik ..Is it normal for you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member alex79 Posted January 2, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 2, 2018 Hi All, For those who is curious about what happens to chest and beard after being used as donor areas.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jammerz Posted January 2, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2018 Looking very good Alex Did you have any pain from the beard or chest after operation? Looks to have healed very well would you say that is correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member alex79 Posted January 2, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 2, 2018 Yes indeed, it healed quite fast. I was able to shave after 2 weeks. No pain at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jammerz Posted January 2, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2018 Oh that’s good to hear, would you say you can notice any major difference in your beard or chest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member home1212 Posted January 2, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted January 2, 2018 what type of excision tool was used for the chest and beard? was it the same that was used to extract the grafts from your donor area on your head? looks extremely neat I would guess because of a very small punch size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member alex79 Posted January 3, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 3, 2018 This a too technical question for me. I need to ask it to my doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member alex79 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 11, 2018 wawww when i read the forum %70 about dr cinik also about his success operations same time good reviews about him i am sorry but it is not normal and naturel mostly like own adversting maybe he must change his adversting strategy .The best doctor Dr.Bisanga have more little review than Dr.Cinik ..Is it normal for you ? Look, your statement doesn't make sense to me. I didn't say that he is the best but that I have a very good experience with him. and I am definitely in favor of him and I don't see anything wrong about it. I am not part of his advertisement strategy at all. :mad: If you want to meet me or talk to me in person, just send a private message. @Moderators, Would you require any identity card and my FUE certification or whatsoever...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member alex79 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 11, 2018 through this update you can also view the results of the first operation. I have undergone this second FUE to get more density. I put some pics of donor areas just after the operation so you have an idea, especially about the chest part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member alex79 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 11, 2018 Just after the second FUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member lakes9925 Posted January 22, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted January 22, 2018 Hey Alex, How maany grafts were extracted off your chest? i am also interested in moving hair off my chest into scalp but its hard getting ingortmation on growth rate survival and density ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member alex79 Posted January 22, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 22, 2018 I think between 750 - 1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member alex79 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 23, 2018 some photos from the first months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member home1212 Posted January 23, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted January 23, 2018 very interesting case, best of luck and heal well from your 2nd procedure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ramoscosta Posted January 25, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted January 25, 2018 Alex I know he charges around 1990 Euros, did he charge you extra for removing hair from your chest and beard? How much have you paid on each operation? good luck mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member alex79 Posted February 2, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2018 No He didn't charge any extra. I have the price you have mentioned. 1990 €. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member alex79 Posted February 2, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2018 Here are some photos from 3rd month. The Donor area was not totally recovered... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member alex79 Posted February 9, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2018 Hi All, Here are the pictures from the 4th month of my second HT operation. I am also attaching a-before-photo to give you an idea about the change. This was the time when people around me realized the big change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member alex79 Posted February 22, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 22, 2018 Hi All, Hereby I am sharing my current situation. I took pictures yesterday so it is quite recent. I am also attaching photos from back and sides of the head so that you can view the donor area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member gambler Posted February 23, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted February 23, 2018 That's an impressive result for a rock bottom price. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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