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Dr. Ilker Apaydin, 3600 Graphs - Frontal and Crown
UPDATED FROM Good5633
10 months post
10 month update
WORTH IT$4,179
So! Here we are, 10 months into the process and honestly I am overwhelmed by the result. I believe the pictures speaks for themselves.
One note, my right frontal part is not a fine as the left. Multiple Hair grafts appears In the front and gives a “pluggy” appearance - though, only I would really be able to spot it. There are some smaller patches that isn’t growing, but luckily I now have the hair to cover for it. The result is definitely waaaaayyy better than when I started, and I am feeling much much better about my appearance. This is simply amazing and what a journey. Thanks Dr. Ilker and his amazing team.
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UPDATED FROM Good5633
5 months post
5 month update with Dr. Ilker
As the title says, I am now 5 months post my procedure and the hair is coming along nicely. Some areas are not as dense as the desired goal, yet, but I hope this will fill in over the next few months. The hairline design is amazing, as it blends perfectly with my existing hair, this part has grown really well.
Almost no contact from the clinic, but they do respond to my messages when I ask about my progress.
So far so good, just hoping for the last spots to fill in and I would call the procedure a great success.
Almost no contact from the clinic, but they do respond to my messages when I ask about my progress.
So far so good, just hoping for the last spots to fill in and I would call the procedure a great success.
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Amazing. And with the beard, a great combination. Keep both!
Thanks! :) I will
Any updates?
Hi, new pictures has been added :-)
Hello,
Nice to see your progress. I hope you had what you wanted to have. You can share updated photos with me also ilker@drilkerapydin.com
I am always on call for your questions.
00905322743208
All the best
Dr Ilker Apaydin
Hi Dr. Ilker, I’ll forward you some pictures when I can. Thanks for everything
UPDATED FROM Good5633
1 month post
Before and after pictures, 1 week to 1 month
Just adding some before and after pictures. The pictures taken are taken immediately after the procedure +1 day. Some swellings can be seen but nothing serious at that point in time.
Pictures from 1 week, the transplanted hair in its place showing the outline of the procedure.
1 Month marker, shedding is in full effect and I am embracing my inner ugly ducking phase, but boy I wish this will go a lot faster.
Pictures from 1 week, the transplanted hair in its place showing the outline of the procedure.
1 Month marker, shedding is in full effect and I am embracing my inner ugly ducking phase, but boy I wish this will go a lot faster.
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Wow, you and I got the same number of grafts, done on the exact same day, by the same doctor! What's more, our level of hair loss is similar! Thank you for sharing. Now that you are almost two months in, we would love to see photos! I will post mine shortly.
Wow, this is random :) I think I spotted you at some point. Was planning on doing a follow-up at 3 month marker, so expect an update in a month or so. I am also documenting this on youtube, just search for "4. Video - 5 weeks update, Hair transplant with Dr. Ilker Apaydin" and it will pop up, there you can see a more in-depth review of my progress and overall procedure.
I'll look forward to see your results once you post them, good luck mate. :)
I'll look forward to see your results once you post them, good luck mate. :)
Just noted you already have an initial review posten and see that we have the sort of same experience. :) Amazing work on the top, I hope mine will turn out as well.
Thank you for the kind words. So far, to be honest, I am a bit nervous about my progress at this almost-2 month mark. I see some patches of non-growth, here and there, and given the high density that Dr. Ilkyer is notable for, I am not sure of I am an exception or if this is normal for some individuals. So, naturally, I will be following your progress on YouTube and RealSelf very closely... especially given that we probably had the exact same technicians cutting up our heads! Thank you for sharing your journey so thoroughly... I know it takes some effort.
You're 2 years post-op. How are your results??
Actually not sure why you think Dr. Ilker is noted for density? I read your initial review where he recommended far more grafts than other clinics. Same in my case.
But I think he recommends extracting way more graphs than other clinics b/c the "survival rate" of his grafts is so poor (they are not extracted properly, preserved properly, and the incision sizes are not carefully calibrated to match the graft sizes).
For example, in my case, most clinics told me I needed only 1,500 grafts b/c I only have moderate recession in my temple corners. But Dr. Apaydin ripped out 2,250 grafts! I was shocked, but like you, I thought "Well, at least the density will be amazing!"
Actually, no. Only 750 grafts of the 2,250 grafts survived. That's right, 2/3 of the grafts were completely wasted! The nurses/technicians might as well have just extracted those 1,500 grafts and thrown them directly into the rubbish ban. Wasted. Gone. Forever.
So only 750 grafts survived in the recipient area. This is only HALF of the 1,500 grafts recommended by other clinics which, assuming these other clinics would have handled the grafts properly, they would have given me much better density.
See what I mean? He extracts more, but b/c he doesn't extract them properly, you actually get LESS density with MORE grafts extracted! Translation: Your donor is needlessly depleted b/c you get no density in return.
If you go to a reputable clinic, they will extract LESS grafts but give you MORE density b/c all the grafts they extract will survive in the recipient area.
In short, Dr. Apaydin's clinic is sloppy.
Actually not sure why you think Dr. Ilker is noted for density? I read your initial review where he recommended far more grafts than other clinics. Same in my case.
But I think he recommends extracting way more graphs than other clinics b/c the "survival rate" of his grafts is so poor (they are not extracted properly, preserved properly, and the incision sizes are not carefully calibrated to match the graft sizes).
For example, in my case, most clinics told me I needed only 1,500 grafts b/c I only have moderate recession in my temple corners. But Dr. Apaydin ripped out 2,250 grafts! I was shocked, but like you, I thought "Well, at least the density will be amazing!"
Actually, no. Only 750 grafts of the 2,250 grafts survived. That's right, 2/3 of the grafts were completely wasted! The nurses/technicians might as well have just extracted those 1,500 grafts and thrown them directly into the rubbish ban. Wasted. Gone. Forever.
So only 750 grafts survived in the recipient area. This is only HALF of the 1,500 grafts recommended by other clinics which, assuming these other clinics would have handled the grafts properly, they would have given me much better density.
See what I mean? He extracts more, but b/c he doesn't extract them properly, you actually get LESS density with MORE grafts extracted! Translation: Your donor is needlessly depleted b/c you get no density in return.
If you go to a reputable clinic, they will extract LESS grafts but give you MORE density b/c all the grafts they extract will survive in the recipient area.
In short, Dr. Apaydin's clinic is sloppy.
Looks great!
Thanks :)
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I'm so sorry to hear how your HT has turned out, as I've been through the entire emotional spectrum taking this decision, I can hardly imagine how you are feeling right now. When I initially did my research, I couldn't find any reviews or comments that would warn me against Dr. Ilker, and after the consultation I was reassured that this was a safe decision.
I'm very happy with my result and even now 2 years later, the pluggy look is started to slim down, as the hair is no longer as thick in the frontal part. So all I can say is, that the journey of a HT is a long one, and I do hope the result will settle in due time for you.
That being said, the consultation at the clinic, and the aftercare was very strange for me. I was told more questions would come in the first half year, but I only heard from them once. I did get the impression that not everything was a smooth as advertised, but I felt safe all the way through and my experience tells me it is hard to track the progress of so many people.
I can only hope that Dr. Ilker will take the necessary responsibility and assists you into a satisfying result that will last a lifetime.
I wish you all the best.
Kind regards
Emil
That's awesome that your results are still holding up 2 years later! And it's comforting to know that the "pluggy" look may settle down with time.
If anyone was going to get great results from this doctor I'm glad it was you b/c you seem like a great guy.
In my case, yes, I do hope Dr. Apaydin takes responsibility.
Thanks again for your encouraging words!