Regular Member Tug Posted March 18, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) Hello everyone, I underwent a hair transplant from 8 to 10.03.2021 with Dr. Kaan in Ankara and am now 8 days post surgery. As a silent reader, I have been following the posts here in the forum for quite some time and have been able to gather many important insights for my own HT. In this context, I would like to share my experience report with you in order to possibly also serve as a help for others. True to the motto: Give it back to the community! Background - 26 years old - Hair loss for about 5-6 years - Medication: Minoxidil (stopped due to severe shedding and irritation), Finasteride since 2018 Why Dr. Kaan? - Expertise in donor management due to my young age - FUE including manual harvesting - Doctor takes care of all essential processes himself - Very good results in various forums (here, Alopezia, BelliCapelli) - Comprehensive consultation and analysis of my situation including previous history - Friendly and informative communication via contact person Arrival and hotel - PCR test (Corona) and complete blood count in Germany - Direct flight on 7.3.2021 via SunExpress from Düsseldorf to Ankara - Pick-up by the driver went smoothly - The hotel "Atakösk" recommended by the clinic is at most okay, but the location (maximum 200m to the clinic) is great Clinic The clinic is well equipped and very modern. It is especially nice that you are the only patient and therefore really relaxed. It is also nice that you have your "own" lounge. There are various drinks and small refreshments available for the breaks. Planning and surgery Every surgery day started at 8 am. On the first day, after a pleasant meeting with Dr. Kaan, we planned the operation. We discussed the pros and cons of various options and finally agreed on 3100-3200 grafts to fill the front and the midscalp with a density of about 50 per cm2, which decreases slightly towards the midscalp. Afterwards, the hair was shaved and the procedure began. The anaesthesia and the injections are not that bad and were easy for me to bear. The only unpleasant part was lying on my stomach while the grafts were being removed. As far as the timing is concerned, in my case about 500 grafts were taken out and then there was a short break. Then the grafts were inserted. After this procedure there was a lunch break. The food during the lunch break is good and tasty. This procedure was repeated for the next two days and was altogether more bearable than I had expected. I did not need painkillers on any of the days of the operation. Only lying around for a long time is a bit annoying, but since I often fell asleep during the operation, this was not a problem on the whole. It is also important to mention that you have the possibility to contact Dr. Kaan after each day of the operation in case of complications. Aftercare The bandage was removed, the donor was smeared with Bepanthen and saline solution was applied to the recipient. Afterwards, Dr Kaan examined me again and told me that everything looked very good. I was also given the post-operative instructions and given medication and lotion. Afterwards, I was able to ask Dr. Kaan open questions. Conclusion All in all, I felt very well looked after. I was particularly impressed by the doctor's friendly manner coupled with his expertise. The fact that only one patient is treated per day is also a great advantage in my opinion. I have the impression that Dr. Kaan sets the highest standards for himself and does everything for a good result for his patients. I am now hoping for a good result and looking forward to the coming months. I will try to update this post on a monthly basis and post transparent and honest pictures. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them as best as possible. Greetings Tug Edited March 18, 2021 by Tug 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted March 18, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted March 18, 2021 Awesome write up 👏 work looks super refined ! Look forward to following your journey 🙏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member giegnosiganoe Posted March 18, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted March 18, 2021 Good to see another Pekiner patient, this time a slightly larger case. Everything looks great! I got mine done a month ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RandoBrando517 Posted March 18, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted March 18, 2021 Is it true Pekiner charges 2.70 per graft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propeesha Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 excited, post results soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted March 20, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2021 On 3/18/2021 at 11:47 PM, RandoBrando517 said: Is it true Pekiner charges 2.70 per graft? PRICES : MANUAL FUE: 2,25 €/ graft with full shave, 2,50 € /graft with partial shave FUE UNSHAVEN: 2,75 € / graft BHT (body hair): € 2.50 / graft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Tug Posted March 20, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 20, 2021 Thank you for the kind words Fellas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BLE123 Posted March 20, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, JohnAC71 said: PRICES : MANUAL FUE: 2,25 €/ graft with full shave, 2,50 € /graft with partial shave FUE UNSHAVEN: 2,75 € / graft BHT (body hair): € 2.50 / graft I think they are his old prices. This is from his page on the Italian forum: PRICE LIST (WILL REMAIN IN FORCE DURING THE SARS-COV2 PANDEMIC PERIOD)2.5 Euro per graft for ordinary FUE with complete shave2.7 Euro per graft for BHT (Body Hair Transplant) (FUE with beard, chest, limbs, back, abdomen extractions etc.)3 Euro per graft for long hair FUE- a professional barber will take care of shaving only the donor, so that it can be aesthetically presentable as soon as it is healed, usually within a few days. The grafts will then be carried out in the middle of long hair which, from the very first days, will mask the transplanted areas.It is possible to obtain a discount with the "last minute" offer, particularly suitable for those who do not need to plan the intervention well in advance. In this case, the clinic will decide the dates of the intervention shortly in advance.CONTACT THE CONSULTANT FOR ESTIMATES AND INFORMATION ABOUT IT.The price includes transport service with private driver from the airport to the hotel and back. Lunch at the clinic is also included plus all pre and post transplant medicines: Bepanthenol cream for the donor, saline solution for the recipient, Cefaks antibiotic, paracetamol pain reliever and finally cardioaspirin. The first two in 100 ml packs suitable for transporting liquids at the airport. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted March 20, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2021 7 minutes ago, BLE123 said: I think they are his old prices. This is from his page on the Italian forum: PRICE LIST (WILL REMAIN IN FORCE DURING THE SARS-COV2 PANDEMIC PERIOD)2.5 Euro per graft for ordinary FUE with complete shave2.7 Euro per graft for BHT (Body Hair Transplant) (FUE with beard, chest, limbs, back, abdomen extractions etc.)3 Euro per graft for long hair FUE- a professional barber will take care of shaving only the donor, so that it can be aesthetically presentable as soon as it is healed, usually within a few days. The grafts will then be carried out in the middle of long hair which, from the very first days, will mask the transplanted areas.It is possible to obtain a discount with the "last minute" offer, particularly suitable for those who do not need to plan the intervention well in advance. In this case, the clinic will decide the dates of the intervention shortly in advance.CONTACT THE CONSULTANT FOR ESTIMATES AND INFORMATION ABOUT IT.The price includes transport service with private driver from the airport to the hotel and back. Lunch at the clinic is also included plus all pre and post transplant medicines: Bepanthenol cream for the donor, saline solution for the recipient, Cefaks antibiotic, paracetamol pain reliever and finally cardioaspirin. The first two in 100 ml packs suitable for transporting liquids at the airport. Interesting, yes being part of the same Italian forum it seems they changed during the pandemic. Still very good though ! 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Tug Posted March 20, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 20, 2021 21 minutes ago, JohnAC71 said: PRICES : MANUAL FUE: 2,25 €/ graft with full shave, 2,50 € /graft with partial shave FUE UNSHAVEN: 2,75 € / graft BHT (body hair): € 2.50 / graft In my case, the prices quoted here were correct, however, it is quite possible that there has been a change due to the pandemic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted March 20, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Tug said: In my case, the prices quoted here were correct, however, it is quite possible that there has been a change due to the pandemic. Thanks for clarifying! 🙏 Edited March 20, 2021 by JohnAC71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steckdose Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 no update? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Tug Posted April 26, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 26, 2021 Hey Fellas, attached are new photos from 45 days post op. The Shock Loss is now showing on the entire transplanted area, however I think I have good hair/skin contrast which may mitigate it a bit. I can no longer detect any redness, but this may also be due to the previously mentioned contrast. The donor already looks very good in my opinion. I look forward to your feedback. Greetings Tug 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted April 26, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted April 26, 2021 Your looking really good at this early stage. The donor area looks like it has not been touched ! 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Tug Posted May 1, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 1, 2021 On 4/26/2021 at 12:56 PM, JohnAC71 said: Your looking really good at this early stage. The donor area looks like it has not been touched ! 👏 Thanks Mate! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pephair Posted June 28, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted June 28, 2021 Any update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted June 28, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 28, 2021 @Tug yes, agree it would be good to see a update from you 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member OliverAtom Posted June 30, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 30, 2021 On 4/26/2021 at 12:12 PM, Tug said: Hey Fellas, attached are new photos from 45 days post op. The Shock Loss is now showing on the entire transplanted area, however I think I have good hair/skin contrast which may mitigate it a bit. I can no longer detect any redness, but this may also be due to the previously mentioned contrast. The donor already looks very good in my opinion. I look forward to your feedback. Greetings Tug Looking really great at 45 days! And that donor, impressive. It´s fantastic, both the natural density you have and how Dr. Pekiner has treated all that area. Cant wait to see the final result of this HT, it´s gonna be a home run for sure. Keep us posted 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Tug Posted June 30, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 30, 2021 (edited) Hey guys, first of all thank you very much for your patience. Attached you will find new pictures, which were taken 110 days after the surgery. The hair has not been cut yet. As before the surgery I am taking 1mg of finasteride to prevent further hair loss. Otherwise I do not take any other medication or lotion. The hair can already be styled somewhat (see last photo). I look forward to your feedback and opinions! Best regards Tug Edited June 30, 2021 by Tug 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member giegnosiganoe Posted August 3, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted August 3, 2021 Seems like this slipped under the radar. Looks really good for under 4 months! How is it now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Tug Posted August 3, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 3, 2021 5 hours ago, giegnosiganoe said: Seems like this slipped under the radar. Looks really good for under 4 months! How is it now? Thanks mate, in my opinion it looks excellent. I've been to the hairdresser in the meantime and can style hair like I haven't in years. I especially like the density and naturalness. Updates in the form of photos will come in a week on 10.08. Greetings, Tug 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted August 3, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted August 3, 2021 Was looking really good at just 110 days. Sure it’s looking even more impressive now ! Look forward to seeing your next update. 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Tug Posted August 11, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 11, 2021 Hello guys, here is the update 5 months after the surgery. I have attached pictures of both the styled and unstyled hair. Overall, I have to say that I am very satisfied. In my opinion, the result already looks very natural. Many people who have not seen me for a while because of the Corona Pandemic have not noticed at all that I have undergone a procedure. My hairdresser also confirmed a great result (considering the healing process such as redness and the visual improvement). I am also happy with the density. The fact that I am only in my fifth month makes me even more confident. I hope that the left temple point and the front hairline will still improve a little, although that's complaining at a high level. I look forward to your feedback and suggestions. Best regards, Tug 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ITA Posted August 11, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted August 11, 2021 It already seems to me a good result, you could take the next pics under the sunlight? they are a bit blurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted August 11, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted August 11, 2021 Some very nice progress happening here ! 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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