Finally booked in...any tips for prep or aftercare?

[Chka]

Finally after years of research have got myself booked in for the coming Monday 4500 grafts DHI method via yaman implanter. Feeling very nervous. Currently not taking any medication and after procedure likely to avoid finasteride due to side affects, have come across a lot of people whom suggest to use alternatives like collagen, biotin, saw palmetto, etc has anyone used these before? Any advice or tips would be appreciated. Would be great to hear from higher norwoods whom have had a HT in Turkey.

 

 

 

Edited January 23 by Chka

[Ccd99]

Hi mate, good luck with the procedure. Are you looking to just fill in hairline and potentially some mid-scalp with 4500 grafts?

Your hair loss is very very similar to mine and I have been quoted two sessions (3500 front + some mid-scalp, followed by a 2nd pass of around 2000/2500 to add density to mid-scalp and treat crown). The difference is that I am on meds and have seen some positive regrowth (you can check my thread for more info/pics), so my baseline is probably better than yours. I've also been advised a 3rd surgery for approx. 1500 grafts might be beneficial to complete the restoration, optional and only if needed depending on first 2 surgeries.

Your donor seems strong (although would need more pictures to verify) so I think a similar plan may work for you. I would advise against covering your entire scalp with 4500 grafts as that would just result in a diffused look and won't look much better than your current state, you are better off doing 2 passes/surgeries.

I'd say you need about 6500/7000 grafts for a good result.

 

Edited January 17 by Ccd99

[Chka]

On 1/17/2024 at 7:33 PM, Ccd99 said:

Hi mate, good luck with the procedure. Are you looking to just fill in hairline and potentially some mid-scalp with 4500 grafts?

Your hair loss is very very similar to mine and I have been quoted two sessions (3500 front + some mid-scalp, followed by a 2nd pass of around 2000/2500 to add density to mid-scalp and treat crown). The difference is that I am on meds and have seen some positive regrowth (you can check my thread for more info/pics), so my baseline is probably better than yours. I've also been advised a 3rd surgery for approx. 1500 grafts might be beneficial to complete the restoration, optional and only if needed depending on first 2 surgeries.

Your donor seems strong (although would need more pictures to verify) so I think a similar plan may work for you. I would advise against covering your entire scalp with 4500 grafts as that would just result in a diffused look and won't look much better than your current state, you are better off doing 2 passes/surgeries.

I'd say you need about 6500/7000 grafts for a good result.

 

Yes will be high mature hairline and frontal third area only, then maybe second procedure in future for crown area. Depends on donor area after current procedure.

 

Edited January 23 by Chka

[Jugnu]

Good Luck Mate! Are to traveling for the procedure ? What made you go with Dr. Yaman? Can you share the cost expected and what is included e.g. prp?

[Chka]

2 hours ago, Jugnu said:

Good Luck Mate! Are to traveling for the procedure ? What made you go with Dr. Yaman? Can you share the cost expected and what is included e.g. prp?

Yes travelling to Istanbul a couple of days. I decided to go with Dr Yaman mainly based on his results with higher norwoods. 

The package is as per below: 

 

 Package: 3250$ including;

* Pre and post consultations with doctor

* Blood analysis and PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)

* DHI Operation

* Post operative control and cure

* Post operative medicines

* Special shampoo and lotion for the first 10 washing

* First washing by a specialist

* 3 nights 5* hotel (double room-breakfast inc.)

* Transfers (airport-hotel-clinic-airport) 

 

 

 

[Jugnu]

Thanks for sharing the package. Did he say 4K grafts covers all areas - front, mid, and crown or will you need a second surgery to get all areas covered? 

[Chka]

7 hours ago, Jugnu said:

Thanks for sharing the package. Did he say 4K grafts covers all areas - front, mid, and crown or will you need a second surgery to get all areas covered? 

No this is for the hairline and midscalp 4.5k grafts, second surgery will be required for full coverage.

[Gatsby]

If you do get side effects then you could always microdose, try topical Finasteride or cease the drug altogether. 

[Ccd99]

16 hours ago, Chka said:

Yes will be high mature hairline and frontal third area only, then maybe second procedure in future for crown area. Depends on donor area after current procedure.

Ok good plan! Your donor looks great so I think you will get a good result! Best of luck