Regular Member Rizgari Posted April 26, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) I decided to have a HT at HLC in Ankara, im a diffuse thinner and my goal is to fill in the front and the top half of my head. For this 3520 grafts will be transplanted, this was planned during a personal consultation at HLC at the end of March. I would like to have my hairline restored. Finasteride I have already tried and discontinued due to side effects, will eventually try a topical Minox/Fin solution. I have been using Minox and Ket Shampoo for almost 6 years now, neglecting the Ket Shampoo from time to time. For tonsure I would continue to use Toppik and Dermmatch until considering another HT. Donor area information: Donor: good density (210 cm2) good condition (7000 grafts), probably curly Trichoscan was performed. Beard hair: good condition (3000 - 4000 grafts max). One small question remains, whether the curvy donor hair will lead to whether I will end up with curly hair, my hair curls only after a certain length. Surgery will be between May 3 and 5. Edited May 4, 2021 by Rizgari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted April 27, 2021 Administrators Share Posted April 27, 2021 Have you had an HT before? Looks like you have FUE scarring. 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...
Regular Member Rizgari Posted April 27, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 27, 2021 18 hours ago, Melvin-Moderator said: Have you had an HT before? Looks like you have FUE scarring. No this will be my first procedure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Domino Posted April 27, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted April 27, 2021 If you’re traveling from outside Turkey. I would double check your travel plans. There is a COVID spike right now and the whole country is on lockdown till May 17. @GaryJ just posted he was turned around at the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rizgari Posted April 28, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 28, 2021 Hi thanks for the advice, I am currently in Turkey and have asked HLC to send me a letter authorizing my transit to Ankara and I have already received it. Wish me luck 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted April 28, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted April 28, 2021 @Rizgarigood luck man 🙏hope it all goes ok 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rizgari Posted April 28, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, JohnAC71 said: @Rizgarigood luck man 🙏hope it all goes ok 👌 Thank you my friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Domino Posted April 29, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted April 29, 2021 I look forward to follow your surgery. I might be going there in the fall. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MachoVato Posted April 29, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted April 29, 2021 I am excited to see your photos from the procedure. Good luck! 1 HLC Ankara | 4261 Grafts | Nov 7, 2020 (Hairline) Dr. Bisanga, BHR Clinic in Brussels | 1528 Grafts | Aug 12, 2021 (Crown and Temples) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member T95good Posted April 29, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted April 29, 2021 I am 4.5 months post op from HLC, you're in for a great experience 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted April 29, 2021 Administrators Share Posted April 29, 2021 On 4/27/2021 at 1:38 PM, Rizgari said: No this will be my first procedure Keep an eye on your donor it looks a little thin. Don’t get too many grafts taken at once. 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...
Regular Member Rizgari Posted April 29, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Melvin-Moderator said: Keep an eye on your donor it looks a little thin. Don’t get too many grafts taken at once. It will be around 3500 Grafts in a two days procedure. I must admit that i was worried about my Donor area too, this why i decided to have a personal consultation at Ankara. After the trichoscan and everthing the surgeon told me my donor area is good and i will be fine. I also asked him if i had DUPA and he said no. Edited April 29, 2021 by Rizgari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rizgari Posted May 2, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 2, 2021 On 4/29/2021 at 2:50 AM, T95good said: I am 4.5 months post op from HLC, you're in for a great experience Thank you ! Do you have got a thread about your HT journey ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rizgari Posted May 2, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 2, 2021 On 4/29/2021 at 2:33 AM, MachoVato said: I am excited to see your photos from the procedure. Good luck! Thank you for being so supportive and answering my questions. I will keep you guys updated ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rizgari Posted May 4, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 4, 2021 Hi guys so i finally did it. First of all the admin can move this thread to a more appropriate subforum. I was transplanted 1761 grafts on the first day and 1714 grafts on the second day, making a total of 3475 grafts. I felt in very good hands at all times. The surgery was less painful than I thought it would be. I am currently wearing a bandage which will be removed tomorrow during my follow-up examination. Since I have little time, I will post a few pictures before, during and after the surgery. I will be happy to answer any questions. First the pictures of the surgery plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rizgari Posted May 4, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 4, 2021 This are photos from day one after the session. Will add more photos after my final appointment tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rizgari Posted May 4, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 4, 2021 And this after today and after the HT. What do you guys think so far ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted May 4, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) Looks really good ! Very refined, excellent new hairline they have created 🙏 Edited May 4, 2021 by JohnAC71 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rizgari Posted May 4, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 4, 2021 13 minutes ago, JohnAC71 said: Looks really good ! Very refined, excellent new hairline they have created 🙏 Thank you thats nice to hear 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Domino Posted May 4, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted May 4, 2021 Nice work by HLC. I like the fact that they take their time and spread the surgery over multiple days. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rizgari Posted May 4, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 4, 2021 20 minutes ago, Domino said: Nice work by HLC. I like the fact that they take their time and spread the surgery over multiple days. Absolutly professionals at work 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member gman849 Posted May 4, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted May 4, 2021 Great stuff. 👍. Nice hairline. Clean looking work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MachoVato Posted May 4, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted May 4, 2021 Congrats! The hairline looks super dense. HLC's work is very recognizable. Which doctors worked on you? 1 HLC Ankara | 4261 Grafts | Nov 7, 2020 (Hairline) Dr. Bisanga, BHR Clinic in Brussels | 1528 Grafts | Aug 12, 2021 (Crown and Temples) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rizgari Posted May 5, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 5, 2021 22 hours ago, MachoVato said: Congrats! The hairline looks super dense. HLC's work is very recognizable. Which doctors worked on you? Hey thank you my friend. Dr. Cengiz was my surgeon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rizgari Posted May 5, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 5, 2021 I attached two pictures of my donor area one day after surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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