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9 Months. HT number 2.
1 Year and 9 months since I bit the bullet and reached out to the Maral for help.
I have to say I have been bowled over by the result. It has given me a new lease of life in the regard that I no longer waste time idly staring at my receding, thinning dome, hoping it wouldn’t give up its wares so easily.
I am a realist though. I know that it is not in an idealistic condition and I am aware that the area in between the crown and the hairline received few grafts and is probably aggressively thinning as I write this, but the transformation has been monumental.
From the state I was in both follicly and mentally, to where I am now has been a gift that would have been of value at twice the price!
Pictures, as ever, do not do full justice. The positive remarks, both complimentary and envious have also made the journey worthwhile. Does that make me an egotistical b*****d? Possibly, or maybe I’m just contented to have been offered some sort of pseudo second chance.
I will hang fire for a couple of years on a third session, some 1600 grafts remain for such a situation, and have chosen not to use Finasteride (yet).
There remains a few months of growth left in this crop, especially at the crown, I eagerly await the final result.
The timing of both my hair transplants could not have been better, had I waited until now, Europe would have been at a standstill and like many potential patients, having hesitated, I would had to have waited this thing out.
I hope I find all of the people I have connected with in good health, I wish nothing but the best for you and yours during these trying times. And once this terrible affliction has passed, whenever that may be, I hope those discovering this site for the first time can get the small amount of contentment that this simple hair procedure has provided some of us.
I have to say I have been bowled over by the result. It has given me a new lease of life in the regard that I no longer waste time idly staring at my receding, thinning dome, hoping it wouldn’t give up its wares so easily.
I am a realist though. I know that it is not in an idealistic condition and I am aware that the area in between the crown and the hairline received few grafts and is probably aggressively thinning as I write this, but the transformation has been monumental.
From the state I was in both follicly and mentally, to where I am now has been a gift that would have been of value at twice the price!
Pictures, as ever, do not do full justice. The positive remarks, both complimentary and envious have also made the journey worthwhile. Does that make me an egotistical b*****d? Possibly, or maybe I’m just contented to have been offered some sort of pseudo second chance.
I will hang fire for a couple of years on a third session, some 1600 grafts remain for such a situation, and have chosen not to use Finasteride (yet).
There remains a few months of growth left in this crop, especially at the crown, I eagerly await the final result.
The timing of both my hair transplants could not have been better, had I waited until now, Europe would have been at a standstill and like many potential patients, having hesitated, I would had to have waited this thing out.
I hope I find all of the people I have connected with in good health, I wish nothing but the best for you and yours during these trying times. And once this terrible affliction has passed, whenever that may be, I hope those discovering this site for the first time can get the small amount of contentment that this simple hair procedure has provided some of us.
2 Week HT number 2
2 weeks after second HT. Last of the scabs came off in the shower today. Healing up really well, but donor and recipient are still very pink.
Have included some pictures of interest: The current state of play, the initial photo taken in Dr Maral’s office one year ago, and a photo also taken in Dr Maral’s office in the same position one year later.
It clearly shows just how badly thatched the old roof had become.
A fine result!
Have included some pictures of interest: The current state of play, the initial photo taken in Dr Maral’s office one year ago, and a photo also taken in Dr Maral’s office in the same position one year later.
It clearly shows just how badly thatched the old roof had become.
A fine result!
Hair Transplant Number 2 (6th August 2019)
Returned to the clinic a few days ago for round number 2. Everybody I met last year was still working with Dr Maral and were as charming as I remembered them to be.
Sonnur recognised me and was quick to tell me how well I looked, Saim, the head driver, was still a pleasant conversationalist, Dr Maral was his usual enthusiastic self, and Yeshin, the punch hole lady, still has a steady hand and those gorgeous eyes (well, she does!)
This time I received 2600 grafts, mostly rehoused at the crown area. It is likely to give me decent, albeit not full, coverage. A selection of grafts were placed on the left side of my temples and a few at the middle part of the fringe. The operation was over a lot sooner than last year and I was obviously nowhere near as unnerved about coming to Turkey this time.
I was offered PRP injections as an extra, for a small fee, which I partook in. The clinic has only been promoting them to patients in the last 3 months or so and I am informed that they aid the healing process. Dr Maral also gave myself, and a New Yorker who was with me, a years supply of the drug Proscar, which he generously included in the price.
The Hotel this year was different. It was the Dedeman hotel, my room had spectacular views of the city and was far more modern than the Levent hotel. On my first trip to Istanbul I went on a relaxing boat tour the day after the op, so this year I enjoyed a bit of sightseeing at the Blue Mosque and The Grand Bazaar.
The good doctor remarked that I should have around 1000-1600 grafts left in the donor area for further touch ups, should I require them in the future. I hope I don’t.
One final thing, Dr Maral showed me the picture he took of my scalp last year in his
Office. It was taken under extremely harsh lighting and unveiled a decimated dome. Like I said at the beginning of last year’s review, the initial pictures I sent him did NOT show my hairline in its most brutal fashion. The contrast between the before and after pictures he took in his office was striking. If he sends me them, I will post them for people to see.
PS: If you’re reading this and still mulling over whether or not to take the plunge, just do it! You will not regret it.
Sonnur recognised me and was quick to tell me how well I looked, Saim, the head driver, was still a pleasant conversationalist, Dr Maral was his usual enthusiastic self, and Yeshin, the punch hole lady, still has a steady hand and those gorgeous eyes (well, she does!)
This time I received 2600 grafts, mostly rehoused at the crown area. It is likely to give me decent, albeit not full, coverage. A selection of grafts were placed on the left side of my temples and a few at the middle part of the fringe. The operation was over a lot sooner than last year and I was obviously nowhere near as unnerved about coming to Turkey this time.
I was offered PRP injections as an extra, for a small fee, which I partook in. The clinic has only been promoting them to patients in the last 3 months or so and I am informed that they aid the healing process. Dr Maral also gave myself, and a New Yorker who was with me, a years supply of the drug Proscar, which he generously included in the price.
The Hotel this year was different. It was the Dedeman hotel, my room had spectacular views of the city and was far more modern than the Levent hotel. On my first trip to Istanbul I went on a relaxing boat tour the day after the op, so this year I enjoyed a bit of sightseeing at the Blue Mosque and The Grand Bazaar.
The good doctor remarked that I should have around 1000-1600 grafts left in the donor area for further touch ups, should I require them in the future. I hope I don’t.
One final thing, Dr Maral showed me the picture he took of my scalp last year in his
Office. It was taken under extremely harsh lighting and unveiled a decimated dome. Like I said at the beginning of last year’s review, the initial pictures I sent him did NOT show my hairline in its most brutal fashion. The contrast between the before and after pictures he took in his office was striking. If he sends me them, I will post them for people to see.
PS: If you’re reading this and still mulling over whether or not to take the plunge, just do it! You will not regret it.
Provider Review
Experienced, knowledgeable, straight-to-the-point doctor with a skilled and conscientious staff. The surgery is clean and modern and the atmosphere in the clinic is relaxed and friendly. Very reassuring for any foreign visitor.