No change 16 months

After around 5 years of putting it off and denying it I've finally gone and had my hair Transplant in Turkey. I found the whole picking a clinic a absolute nightmare as everyone had pro and cons and didn't seem right , in the end I was torn between 2 dr ali emre (aek clinic) and ilker apaydin. After a chat with aek they told me what english centres had told me that I'd be looking at 2 procedures as doing to many grafts damaged the donor area, I felt aek and 2 procedure was the right way to do it.I went for the more expensive package from aek around 500 pound more which involved dr ali doing a lot of the work , this was the only disappointment of my trip as I feel dr ali did not get involved a great deal, his technician did 80%.Aek handled everything fantastic, on whatsapp they replied asap and answered my questions. I was picked up straight away at airport and was in my real nice hotel 30 mins after.The next day was procedure day and I was up early and having breakfast supplied by aek, went to reception and around 5 other patients with me walked to the next building (1 min) which was the clinic, really nice place and great being next door. Signed a few papers and paid and was on the operation table getting my grafts removed hadn't see dr ali yet and was assumed I'd get maximum 2500 grafts or 9000 hairs as agreed on whatsapp, found out at end it was 2100 grafts and 6200 hairs (little upset). Not going to lie the anesthetic was a killer the best way to describe it would be having a dentist filling injection 15 times.After having my donor area opened and removed I was provided dinner then appeared dr ali the draw 2 options to implant them, I had wanted a good hairline but agreed his way was better as I'd not have enough to cover the crown and would still be bald, his way I'm not bald just not a perfect hairline but can get away with that, again anaesthetic on the top killer then dr ali opened up the tops and left his technician to implant, end results look good and I'm looking forward to the regrow, aek did fantastic no problems.My verdict on picking a doctor to do the procedure is don't spend too much time looking at a doctors reviews as they dont carry out much of the work. I'd review the clinics. I'd most definitely recommend aek and select to lower price but mr ali advice changed my mind I'm happy. Aek has a maximum of 4/5 rooms so you no you ain't in no rush rush clinic and they don't risk doing too much.I will be going back to aek for a second just to top up the front and get a nice line , i trust there technician and I'm happy to pay the lower price around 1300. They is very little I know about hair Transplant in turkey I've spend 5 years researching on and off, they are many dodgy ones the rush you in and out, message me if you need help or advice. Pictures to follow.

Dr Ali emre karadeniz aek clinic Istanbul

After years of research I was convinced by aek clinic via email and phone calls that they would provide less grafts with better results .
Was told before attending full coverage including a hair line .
Once there he told me that was not possible and that his new way would be better .
16 months on I’m seeing little difference and I’m looking to try again else where one more time ..
I’d avoid this place feel like iv been robbed

New picture 16 months after no different
After being convinced by aek clinic they would give me the best results I feel let down and have no option but to warn others ...
was told before I went I’d get 90% coverage ..
16 months on I’d be surprised if it’s 5%