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3 days post-op hair transplant and PRP scalp injection

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My experience of Longevita in Istanbul, from my initial email query through to my return home has been exceptional.
Communication:
Outstanding. Throughout was regular, informative and prompt. All questions were answered with satisfaction and often out of hours. I was connected to Seda as my liaison who was amazing. Even on the Saturday evening when I realised a concern with my return travel arrangements Seda helped me immediately. Seda was on hand throughout the procedure to help with translations as the doctors and technician were not completely fluent in English.
Procedure:
From arrival to departure, everything was explained clearly. I was not particularly nervous but they put me at ease. The technicians performed the graft and transplant procedures under the supervision of the doctor/consultant who regularly checked the progress. The technicians were obviously happy in their job and sang and talked to each other constantly which helped keep the atmosphere light. I was able to use my AirPods for the transplant procedure which also helped pass the time.
I have to say the procedure was fine. The local anaesthetic was the only point where I felt pain but it was bearable. I had some discomfort (not pain) during the graft process but this was to do with the position I was laying in and the pressure being exerted to the head and neck area for the period of time.
I was offered a PRP Scalp injection which I accepted at an additional cost and was performed prior to the transplant process. It will remain to be seen whether this was value for money as really I should have that injection regularly post-procedure to ensure better results. The cost of this in UK will be prohibitive so not sure I will be able to maintain this which means I am not sure whether there was any point in having the initial PRP injection.
Aftercare:
As I write I am on day 3 of my recovery. On day one (Saturday) I returned to the clinic for further after care instructions and application/demonstration of the lotion and shampoo. My bandages were removed and my scalp was thoroughly cleaned which felt great.
On the Saturday evening I realised a problem with my return flight on Sunday which meant I was unable to checkin my luggage and therefore would have to carry on the shampoo and lotion as they exceeded the permitted 100ml. I contacted Seda with this concern and within an hour she came back to me with an exemption letter from a doctor.
At this point everything is fine but I have confidence that if I need further aftercare that it will be provided. I received comprehensive written aftercare instructions and I am confident that if I follow this everything will be okay.
Transport & Accommodation:
Included in the price was my transport from the airport to the hotel (return) and the cost of the hotel itself. Both pick-ups were on time and the instructions provided in advance was clear and accurate.
The hotel was approximately 30 minutes drive from the clinic. Longevita contacted me prior to my travel and offered me intracity transport at a cost of £100. I accepted this. I suspect it might have been cheaper to arrange my own taxis however for peace of mind and to ensure there was no complications I accepted. Again, the pick-up and drop-offs were on time and importantly comfortable.
I was accommodated at Divan City Istanbul. First impressions were that it was average accommodation but I was not expecting to be put in a 5-star hotel. The room was comfortable enough whilst the room service was excellent and the food was great value for money. The hotel was not easily accessible to do any tourist activities but then I wasn’t really feeling up to it. If you are from the UK, I would recommend taking a device to watch Netflix or similar because the TV choice had limited English options. You will need something to pass the time. Because of my flight times I needed to stay an extra night than Longevita’s package provided. This extra night only cost an additional £40 which I would recommend taking if you have time.
Overall:
I was referred to Longevita by my barber in Scotland who had first hand experience of them. On that basis I did not look around and was so satisfied with my first impressions of Longevita that I immediately booked up. The price and overall package seemed very good value and I was confident in them having seen first hand results.
I have not been disappointed at all so far. I am only on day 3 post-recovery so it really is early to tell whether I am satisfied with the results but my first impressions and experience have been excellent.
Thank you to everyone involved.

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