4500 grafts - Dr Resul Yaman 21st Dec 2017

[Mickah17]

Hello,

 

I finally took the plunge and went for my HT choosing Dr. Yaman in Istanbul, Turkey. My experience was very good and went exactly as previous reviews have mentioned on here. Arrived wed 20th and collected by a driver and brought to 5* Divan Suite hotel. Rested up and next morning at 11am brought to Dr yamans clinic. Here I was greeted by Fikret and had blood tests which check for any diseases and also for PRP. I had consultation next with Dr Yaman and the graft amounts agreed and surgery began about 12.45pm. I won't get into too much detail but surgery took approx 9hours with a 20 min break at 6.00pm. Dr Yaman performed PRP and opened all channels. Technicians performed extractions and placements of graphs with Dr Yaman checking in. I was taken back to hotel and ate some food and rested up. I slept using a travel pillow which is given to you . next morning I was brought back to clinic where I had bandages removed and had first wash. I asked my questions and was given my medication to use for the next 7-10 days. I am currently on day 5. I am posting images of how my hair was pretty operation and also post surgery pictures which are stamped with the day post surgery. I have also included 3 images showing my donor area day 4 post op.

 

I am currently taken 0.6mg finestriade every 3 days as I am very paranoid over sides. I bought this from the clinic. So will see how I get on with it for few months. I'm also taking Xpecia tablets x2 a day for past 5 weeks and vitamins.

 

Any questions I will answer and any comments I greatly appreciate.

 

Thank you

Mick

[Mickah17]

****Day 9 - Update*****

 

Scabs 95% gone, shed beginning. Have good few hairs in my hand after washing . washing twice a day since yesterday to clear remaining scabs and crust.

 

Thanks

Mick

[Pleeny]

Looks great, thanks for sharing your experience.

I don't see any redness on your donor area, did it get red at all?

[Mickah17]

Thanks very much!

I didn't have any redness I'm donor area for the first 5 days. But once the hair started to grow back I had little redness for 3 days. What I did have though was very sore nerve pain for approx 4 days. This began 4th day post op when the anaesthetic wore off in donor area. Pain post FUE is not very common but can happen as the nerves that have gone through trauma begin to repair. Took plenty of painkillers and also took vitamin b complex.

Any other questions I'll be glad to answer.

 

Thanks

Mick

[Pleeny]

Interesting, I've never heard any of what you just said before, it will definitely help me since my procedure is in just few days, thanks and I hope you get the result that you want.

[lukeyb1687]

Hey Mick,

 

Your work looks great! Very excited to see how your result turns out! I am 19/20 days post op (Dec 13) from 3500 FUE and i can say that I had the nerve pain that you are describing on the donor area, it's still tender to touch but has subsided drastically. I would say I am approx 90% better now. Good luck on the shed phase, mine started about a week ago and I certainly noticed it the last couple of days. Daily pictures to remind yourself will help.

 

Good luck buddy!

 

http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/188512-3500-scheduled-dr-cinik-12-12-a.html

[Mickah17]

Hi lukeyb

 

Many thanks for kudos! Ye I had quit severe pain for 2-3 days then moderate to light pain for another 2 days. All good now though, I get the odd little stinging pain now n again but nothing too bad. Yep i m expecting the shed any week now to be more noticeable. Your pics look great too. Happy growing.

 

Thanks

Mick

[MattyNJ1]

Happy Growing....Im post HT 3 weeks now.

[Mickah17]

Same to you Matty. Will keep an eye on your progress .

[Mickah17]

***Update Day 15**

 

Got first barber cut yesterday before the shed takes full effect. Short back and sides with a fade. No visible scarring from FUE.

[MattyNJ1]

Looks right on target. If you take the camera OFF reverse selfie mode, it takes higher definition pictures...just a suggestion.

[Mickah17]

Ya I will take a higher definition today or tomorrow!! Cheers

[lukeyb1687]

The cut looks pretty solid! I did mine at 21 days, as the shed was happening, now wishing I did it earlier haha! Happy growing!!

[nik1990]

lol got a transplant on the same day at another clinic though! did your post op instructions say you could shave the donor area?

 

any scarring at all...

 

i cant buzz or shave until a month!

 

what did they say about the recipient area, im stuck til three months post until i can buzz

[Mickah17]

Hi nic,

 

My instructions were I can use a clippers on donor area after 15 days. The barber went a bit heavy with the clippers and could feel a little tenderness still. But fine. No visible scarring at all. Follow ur surgeons advice though. How has ur donor healed up? A light buzz prob won't do much harm. Maybe ask ur doctor and see what he says.

[nik1990]

donors healed up alright, however still feels a bit tight/ tender. so might give it a bit longer

[Mickah17]

***Update - Day 64 ***

 

Hi,

Just giving a little update. I am presuming all of my shedding has finished a couple weeks ago due to the fact that I don't have any hairs in my hands when I wash my hair. I reckon I only shed about 70% of my grafts. I am hoping this is a good thing. I am attaching some pictures of how I look now. Waiting patiently for some new growth which I hope will start in the next 2/3 months.

 

Any questions I will be glad to answer.

 

Thanks

Mick

[Glacius20]

Hi, i am italian, i look very similar to you. I will follow your ht, maybe i could make an idea of the possible result... i would have an ht like you, and then microtricipigmentation for a look with short hair...

[Seniormido]

I am 2 weeks postoperative but my head is still full of scabs with few blood clots.

The experience is generally good, the doctor and hospital staff are really nice but i have some complaints about the care after the operation.

I will post a detailed review about my experience later on.

[ViciousKeepLeftSign]

How did you find the experience there?

[triple3]

You'll be looking good in 6 months.

[verma72]

Your density will improve furthermore, Hope!

[historyman5]

Your density will improve furthermore, Hope!

 

Yes, density will be increased within 6-9 months!

[Mickah17]

****8 month update *****

Here is my 8 month update. I am very happy with result so far. I usually keep a tight 1-zero blade fade at back and sides but have let it grow out for few weeks so I can show donor area recovery. 

Thanks 

Mick

[lukeyb1687]

Hi Mickah17,

Glad that you're happy, ultimately that's all that matters right? :)

Certainly a vast improvement from where you were before. Are you considering a 2nd go around to fill in the area behind the hairline?