POSTED UNDER FUE Hair Transplant Reviews
45 Years Old, 3400 Grafts, Dr Maral, Turkey
UPDATED FROM matthewt
1 year post
12 month update
WORTH IT$2,236
Almost 1 year pot op at Maral Clinic. Must say I'm thrilled with the result. Decided not to do a second procedure, ill wait for a few years when the other old, none transplanted hairs start to fall out. Still have a few wirey hairs, but condition looks better closer to the scalp (newer growth). Still taking 1mg propecia 4x per week, but Will be cutting down dosage soon.
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UPDATED FROM matthewt
10 months post
10 Months!
10 months! My hair is definitely starting to become a little less "wirey" and the condition is improving. In terms of new growth??? really not sure.There are no obvious signs of new growth, but individual new hairs are definitely starting to thicken. Very happy with the results. Any positive changes in the next few months............bonus! I'm still taking 1mg propecia approx 4 times a week. This is something i actually want to stop, and was possibly the reason for doing the FUE, but i must be honest, ..... im worried to stop, as i know i will start loosing some of the old existing hairs. Ive taken Propecia on and off for the past 15 years, with no obvious ill side effects, but am concerned about taking any drug for this period of time as to the long term effects. I look at pictures of myself from 15 years back and the Propecia definitely put a halt to the hair loss, but didn't give me any significant new growth. Possibly i should stop the Propecia and then schedule a second FUE for the near future..........
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April 9, 2017
Let us know if you decode to schedule another HT.
In that case get advice from both the doctor doing the HT and your GP, since this is a big decision!
April 9, 2017
I must say I am so happy with my current hair situation, that I would hate to do something that may jeopardize it. I think I'm going to leave it and possibly do another in 10 years time if/when I need it. What are your thoughts?
April 10, 2017
This looks great man. Congrats.
April 10, 2017
A New You! Excellent progress and still a couple of months growth potentially to go.
I stopped taking Propecia before the FUE as I didn't like the side effects or taking any sort of drug, and like you, it wasn't reversing the hair loss - only slowing it.
Looking at your 'before' pics, I can't see that there's much original hair there still to lose. Nearly all of what you have today is probably from the new FUE and any 'old' follicles are programmed to shut down anyway. I know what I would do... Minoxidil 5% is another matter. I still use it as it has no side effects on me, it's cheap as chips for a year's supply, so I'll probably carry on using at least until my current year's supply runs out.
I stopped taking Propecia before the FUE as I didn't like the side effects or taking any sort of drug, and like you, it wasn't reversing the hair loss - only slowing it.
Looking at your 'before' pics, I can't see that there's much original hair there still to lose. Nearly all of what you have today is probably from the new FUE and any 'old' follicles are programmed to shut down anyway. I know what I would do... Minoxidil 5% is another matter. I still use it as it has no side effects on me, it's cheap as chips for a year's supply, so I'll probably carry on using at least until my current year's supply runs out.
April 11, 2017
Thanks for the comment. I think your idea of stopping the Propecia and going onto Minoxidil is a good one! Thanks
UPDATED FROM matthewt
9 months post
9 months!!!
A child is born!! 9 months since my Maral procedure, and really happy with the results. It sometimes feels quite weird to be able to run your fingers through your hair and even use a comb for what it was actually designed for!! Having not told many people, it's still quite weird that no one has actually said anything, but I can see some "processing " going on in their heads! I'm still taking finasteride 3/4 times a week and wash daily. I had my first "proper" haircut a few weeks ago which was great! For the past 25 years it's just been me, clippers and two mirrors!! I forgot that great feeling you have after a haircut when you feel like a million bucks!
I can't imagine, apart from a thickening if the new hairs, that there will be much more growth. I don't see or feel any new hairs coming through either. FUE's......may the force be with you all!!
I can't imagine, apart from a thickening if the new hairs, that there will be much more growth. I don't see or feel any new hairs coming through either. FUE's......may the force be with you all!!
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February 25, 2017
Great pics! Some of the best reviewers here have commented that your hair will get thicker and less like wire wool, from now until 15mths, so you may still get even more improvement. :)
February 25, 2017
Thanks Aussie Bee, things looking great your side too!! Must be great being mistaken for a teenager
February 25, 2017
Even better when I get cheeky smiles and glances back from random people on the street, which has been happening very often now, haha.
Fun times. Like a reunion tour.
You. Look a lot. More rock star now than the Phil Collins shots, too!
Fun times. Like a reunion tour.
You. Look a lot. More rock star now than the Phil Collins shots, too!
March 4, 2017
Looks good! Damn, we can't call you Phil Collins anymore. Against all odds!
March 4, 2017
Ha ha, take a look at me know! But seriously, at face value, it may have been An invisible touch!
March 5, 2017
Excellent progress for 9 months! You still have some more growth to come too. So I'm glad to hear you are no longer living in a land of confusion :)
March 11, 2017
Just another thank you, matthewt, since I'm now also at my 9 mth Maralklinik FUE anniversary! :)
March 11, 2017
No no, thank you! I must say RealSelf and people like yourselves comments are a great "support group" for people going through the same thing. As you know, reassurance is really what you need during the first 4ish months. Nice one Aussie Bee!
March 11, 2017
Totally spot on, matthewt!
It's a way we can repay those who wrote great reviews, helpful pics and generally have been greatly helpful with advice (and funny updates!).
You. All know who. I'm talking about!!! ☺
It's a way we can repay those who wrote great reviews, helpful pics and generally have been greatly helpful with advice (and funny updates!).
You. All know who. I'm talking about!!! ☺
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I'll aim to get a 12mth review (Brexit anniversary!) up here in the next week or so.
Take a look at you now!