Down to two last choices - Bisanga or Erdogan

[DaveyJones]

Dear All,

I realise this is an oft-repeated question, and that there are similar debates/questions on other forums, however, I wanted ask your valuable advice on these two surgeons as pertains to my personal situation in 2018, seeing as some of the other comparisons date back a few years and both doctors have published more results since then.

This forum has been an immense wealth of information and here I am, like many of you have been in the past, on the verge of booking my first HT, and taking that definitive step... I would welcome any advice .

I'm 35 years old, and a Norwood 2.5. I have a naturally high hairline (which can be rather typical of people with long, slender heads like mine) that receded a bit from when I was around 24 to around 29 years of age. It has been pretty stable since then and I do not have any noticeable diffuse thinning in the mid section or crown area. It's really a case of having a receding temples and a hairline that is about 8-8.5cm above the eyes.

I don't think anyone looks at me and says "Hey, look at that bald/blading dude", however, I'm unhappy with my "mature" hairline and want to act now rather than making what may be a significant physical change later on.

Basically I have been looking at a FUE procedure with Dr Bisanga for a while now, and after having consulted with him, I had a pretty good feeling. He recommended between 2300-2600 grafts and designed a hairline that would lower the current one to 7cm above the eyes, while also filling in the temple points. He said I would look silly going any lower, particularly in later life. I tend to agree, but secretly wondered what a 6.5cm-above the eyes hairline would look like

Aside from his reputation as an excellent surgeon, being a discrete person, I was attracted to the idea of a procedure where I could drive there and back right before taking a rather long holiday, thus avoiding public transport/planes and colleagues for a substantial amount of time (I have a lot of leave saved up and could potentially take 4-5 weeks off for a summer holiday). This was the cherry on top with Bisanga.

However, after having discovered this site, I have noticed more and more impressive results from Dr Erdogan in Turkey (a destination I had initially crossed off my list for fear of not wanting to be seen out in public, let alone taking a plane). I started thinking to myself, ok, this guy clearly has taken care of his marketing, and seems to have a bit of a rockstar approach to hair transplants, he only does FUE etc. But basically for profiles like myself (FUE hairline work only) he has a lot of impressive results under his belt.

In the last couple of weeks I have seen a few (albeit only a few) mediocre results (among many very good ones) from Bisanga (a botched right-temple graft/a few very thin results etc.) which have got me second guessing somewhat. 

Money isn't really an issue and I would be a fool to make it so when it comes to having an HT. So whom would you choose in my situation? 

Once again, your advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

 

Edited August 4, 2018 by DaveyJones
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[Gasthoerer]

Both a great and I think on a very similiar level. It comes down to personal preference of the hairline design IMO.

To make it a little more complicated: If you are a hairline case and little less grafts then the ones you mentioned are required you could also go to with a hairline specialist who does most of the work himself.

Edited August 4, 2018 by Gasthoerer

[kimura50]

From the sounds of things you and I were in a very similar position pre HT. I went with Bisanga 6 months ago and have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him even at this early stage.

Check out my thread in the Patient results forum if you want to see photos for reference.

[FarsanUk]

It's also important to know that Dr erdogan has a hands off approach. He only does insisions and his consults tend to last 10 mins on average and many people have reported it being rushed. That said his results are good but when you consider the clinic itself posts 1 result a month on the forums and he has 4 patients a day, you can't help think why asmed themselves post very little work. Yes you get patient reviews but if you dig deep enough you will see some questionable hairlines. He is moving to a new larger facility this year which means more operating rooms more new techs and him being even more hands off than he already is. I dont have a problem with the clinic I'm just stating some facts and I advise demanding before hand the very experienced techs in particular Dilek who is the lead tech.

Edited August 4, 2018 by FarsanUk

[Payam]

3 hours ago, FarsanUk said:

It's also important to know that Dr erdogan has a hands off approach. He only does insisions and his consults tend to last 10 mins on average and many people have reported it being rushed. That said his results are good but when you consider the clinic itself posts 1 result a month on the forums and he has 4 patients a day, you can't help think why asmed themselves post very little work. Yes you get patient reviews but if you dig deep enough you will see some questionable hairlines. He is moving to a new larger facility this year which means more operating rooms more new techs and him being even more hands off than he already is. I dont have a problem with the clinic I'm just stating some facts and I advise demanding before hand the very experienced techs in particular Dilek who is the lead tech.

Really take this into consideration, they don't advertise the fact that they perform several surgeries a day, and the extraction and insertion is done by techs with no supervision from the surgeon except a quick inspection at the very end. Also read my thread and very disappointing progress. 

[Sean]

If money is not an issue,  maybe should lean towards the doctor that is more involved in the surgical aspects of surgery.    Best of luck.  

[DaveyJones]

Thank you all for your swift and helpful replies.

Kimura50, I had actually just checked out your great early result prior to posting here. Seeing it again was reassuring.

Payam, I wouldn't like to judge your result prematurely. It seems you are well on track but somewhat disappointed by the experience at the clinic.

I guess I can surmise that Dr Bisanga, while also using techs,  has a more hands-on approach, both during and after the procedure. I have seen that he is willing to remedy unsatisfactory results and provide post-operative care and counsel. That speaks volumes.

So both having great FUE results in general, it seems Erdogan wins out financially, but Bisanga comes out on top in terms of a more personal experience and availability post op. 

Food for thought. Thanks again