Regular Member Gook Posted April 3, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted April 3, 2023 Hello, everyone! I hasten to share my personal experience of hair transplantation. Probably many of you have read my thread about choosing a clinic. https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/67720-trying-to-choose-a-clinic-in-turkey/ There I have described in detail what doctors answered to me, to whom I applied. And of course I want to mention the great swindler Dr. Colak (Ayhan Colak) (spend my money upfront in a better way). So, I thought a lot, looking for a balance between cost, quality and ability to get to surgery fairly quickly. And I think I got lucky and made the right choice. So I chose Dr. Erkan Demirsoy. First the main stages of the operation he performs personally. Extraction of grafts and opening of canals. Secondly, he was ready to see me quickly, without long waiting times. Third, he had a comfortable operating cost. And finally, he had experience in hair transplantation with a patient who had a similar hair type to mine. Most doctors have people with dark hair in their portfolios. However, my hair is blond. Thin. And not a very "rich" donor area. So I contacted the doctor's assistant. I will say right away that Muzaffer is a very competent, careful and attentive person. He was and remains in touch with me at all times. I get answers to any questions I have. Everything was agreed as soon as possible, and I arrived in Istanbul. The trip to the hotel and the day before the surgery, everything was as usual. Although I had left my umbrella at home and it was raining in Istanbul. Early the next morning, Muzaffer picked me up from the hotel and we drove to the clinic. The clinic is located in a modern office building. Everything is very clean and neat. Muzaffer and one of the nurses were with me. Since I did not have time to have breakfast at the hotel- Muzaffer solved the issues with breakfast. Yes, of course it's exciting. But then, at the same time as parting with my hair, the excitement goes away. And then the routine. Shave your head, put lines on your head, take a couple of pictures, and GO. Well. Anesthesia to the head hurts like hell. But it's quick. Just three or four shots. And then it's done. Lie on your stomach, listen to music, audiobooks (I recommend it) or just sleep. It took about 3 hours to remove the grafts. I was surprised to find out that 3665 was removed. After that, I rested for a bit and we continued on. And yes, there were the head injections again. No doubt the nurses are very attentive, they try. Another 2.5 hours and the doctor opened the canals. Yay. After that, lunch was arranged. The chicken was delicious and I got my strength back. And now I was lying down again. The transplant itself is performed by 3 nurses. The doctor came in and monitored all the time. Finally everything is behind me. The donor area is taped up and I'm off to my hotel. The first night was pretty easy. I was given antibiotics and painkillers. Plus a spray, with seawater (???). Also Muzaffer helped me and bought a pillow under my neck in advance. The next morning Muzaffer picked me up from the hotel and drove me to the clinic. First wash my head-photo-examination by the doctor. That same day I flew home. Clutching in my hands a year's supply of minoxidil and finasteride. Which Muzaffer had kindly and respectfully purchased for me. (not included in the cost of the surgery). And on the third day, a little "suffering" began. Guys, my advice is if you can, fly home right after the examination and head washing. No need to stay in Istanbul for a couple of days. OTEC!!!! This is what is guaranteed to happen to you. It feels like you have a balloon inflated on your forehead. And every day it just goes lower. Plus you only sleep on your back, your head itches like hell when the balloon went lower, your eyes struggled to open. But that's all behind you now. My heartfelt thanks to Dr. Erkan Demirsoy and his assistant Muzaffer. I will be attaching photos. The photos were taken on the day of surgery. I will post pictures of the next stages in a new post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gook Posted April 3, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 3, 2023 So, next I will attach photos of days 2-3 and 10. And I will try to post my progress every month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor A_4_Archan Posted April 3, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted April 3, 2023 Evrythn is looking clean and hairline implantation looks good...all the best...Happy growing and keep updating ... Check Out My Hair Transplant Journey --> My Thread 3611 FUE Grafts With Dr Kongkiat Laorwong | Norwood 5 | 2nd May 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metreon80 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Looks good! Look forward to the updates and happy growing to you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jackdaniels Posted April 3, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted April 3, 2023 Perfect hairline design and plan. Dr demirsoy is a great doctor in Turkey. He is ethical and his results are all natural and dense. Can you tell us the cost per graft ? Thanks 🙏🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted April 3, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted April 3, 2023 Very clean work @Gook. I look forward to following your journey. Thanks for sharing! 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gook Posted April 4, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 4, 2023 4 hours ago, Jackdaniels said: Can you tell us the cost per graft ? 1,5 euro per graft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spring15 Posted April 4, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted April 4, 2023 Demirsoy has been a great low cost option in Turkey. Should turn out well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jackdaniels Posted April 4, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted April 4, 2023 15 hours ago, Gook said: 1,5 euro per graft It’s good price for the doctor doing the plan, design, extraction of grafts and incisions. So basically most of the procedure is done by the dr demirsoy. I think he has a package also where he doesnt do the extractions by himself for 1 €/graft ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gook Posted April 4, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 4, 2023 6 minutes ago, Jackdaniels said: he has a package also where he doesnt do the extractions by himself for 1 €/graft ? Sure. ”…Wish to inform you that we have also a second package where the graft price is 1 Euro .İn this Dr Demirsoy making the consultation and open the incisions .The extraction will be done from our nurse which has 16 years experience in Fue extraction.The incisions will be opened from Dr.Demirsoy himself. Third option is that half of the extraction will be done by Dr.Demirsoy half from our nurse.Incisions will be done by Dr Demirsoy himself .Than the price will be 1.25 euro per graft.” 👌🏻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metreon80 Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Hey, Gook! By chance, did the Dr. give a break down of the 1’s, 2’s, 3’s and 4’s for your HT? If you don’t mind sharing, did you have many 3’s and 4’s in your donor? We have a very similar hair type and hair loss pattern. I just did a consultation with a different Dr. here in the U.S. and was informed my donor consists of mostly singles and doubles. The Dr. I just saw seemed a bit hesitant about my donor having so many singles and doubles. Definitely staying posted to your results with Demirsoy! It’s looking great so far and very clean work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gook Posted May 14, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 14, 2023 On 4/20/2023 at 8:53 PM, Metreon80 said: By chance, did the Dr. give a break down of the 1’s, 2’s, 3’s and 4’s for your HT? Hello! Sorry for the late reply. Was a little busy. I am growing my hair. Look, I wasn't interested in this information. I do not know why. On 4/20/2023 at 8:53 PM, Metreon80 said: Definitely staying posted to your results with Demirsoy! It’s looking great so far and very clean work. Of course I'll be here. I think that in a month I will post new photos. While the transplant area is a little red. Sensitivity has almost returned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rese Posted September 9, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted September 9, 2023 Hey Gook, looking really good - you must be happy! What sources did you use when deciding on Dr. Demirsoy? Forums like this, other websites, reference from friends&family? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gook Posted September 19, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 19, 2023 Hi all! Here you go. My progress in 6 months! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member davidn Posted September 19, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted September 19, 2023 Very nice already 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Gramatik Posted September 19, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted September 19, 2023 Awesome result...Dr Demirsoy is one of best surgeons in turkey ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ScottishGuy21 Posted September 19, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted September 19, 2023 Great result 🙌🏻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted September 19, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted September 19, 2023 Incredibly impressive growth @Gook. 👌 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Turkhair Posted September 19, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted September 19, 2023 Wow, I am starting to like this doctors work. Congratulations 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jakos Posted September 19, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted September 19, 2023 wow - this improvement in crown i guess you are a hyper responder to minoxidil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BaldGuy Posted September 19, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted September 19, 2023 Amazing result..Dr Demirsoy's work is really impressive...😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member OleBaldy Posted September 20, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted September 20, 2023 13 hours ago, Gook said: Hi all! Here you go. My progress in 6 months! Congratulations and thank you for the great write up. I am going next month to Istanbul and I decided to stay one extra day in case it was needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gook Posted September 20, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 20, 2023 13 hours ago, jakos said: i guess you are a hyper responder to minoxidil Not sure! But I use it. 4 hours ago, OleBaldy said: I am going next month to Istanbul and I decided to stay one extra day in case it was needed? I don't understand what extra day? My advice is to fly home in the evening after washing your hair. Because swelling may begin later, it is better to be at home. Thanks to EVERYONE who appreciated the doctor’s work and my progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor A_4_Archan Posted September 20, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted September 20, 2023 @Gook This is turning out to excellent....hairline is looking super natural olus density also seems to be very good...you should be very happy brother... Check Out My Hair Transplant Journey --> My Thread 3611 FUE Grafts With Dr Kongkiat Laorwong | Norwood 5 | 2nd May 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member OleBaldy Posted September 21, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted September 21, 2023 16 hours ago, Gook said: Not sure! But I use it. I don't understand what extra day? My advice is to fly home in the evening after washing your hair. Because swelling may begin later, it is better to be at home. Thanks to EVERYONE who appreciated the doctor’s work and my progress. Well that would have been helpful before booking my flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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