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Time for Change :) Fut AEK Clinic Istanbul

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So the journey begins soon, I've chosen Dr K at...

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So the journey begins soon, I've chosen Dr K at AEK Hair Institute got various reasons why I've chosen him over other clinics and doctors.

I wanted a certified doctor to carry out the procedure as with everything research is key, Dr K completes the majority of the procedure himself also only expects one patient a day which i felt was very important. Have many other reasons but this is

Just a short sharp intro into my journey will update you all once I've flown out met Dr K and undergone the procedure.

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Ali Emre Karadeniz, MD

Ali Emre Karadeniz, MD

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March 27, 2016

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April 9, 2016
Thanks i will be, found plenty of support already and haven't even undergone the procedure yet. Will be keeping everyone updated. 3days till i fly out :)
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April 9, 2016
Yeeeaaaa ! I will be there with you in spirit. Just stay positive.
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April 10, 2016

Awesome! 

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March 28, 2016
I'm only five days before you. Good choice from what I read thus far. I'm hopeful and feel good about my choice.
March 28, 2016
I was thinking about you last night I'm like damn pearl is leaving soon!!!! Make sure you spill everything!!!!!!! I'm so excited for you. Make sure you jot down every feeling!!!
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March 28, 2016
Sure thing miaminyce! LOL
I'm packing my bag this weekend and getting ready to go buy a neck pillow from walmart. I already have my european electrical attachment outlet. Gotta keep the iPad and phone charge to give update and communicate
April 12, 2016
Are you African descent? I've been looking for less expensive options but all usually are in the U.S. That operates on Afro hair.
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April 16, 2016
Im Caribbean so yeah basically, i would say look at dr k, he done a good job on me and quite a few others on this forum. Only time will tell concerning results though. I did look at the us too and i know prices can be extortionate out there
October 18, 2016
Congrats to you. I'm vary interested in the HT procedure. Can you please describe the various reasons you chose Dr. K at AEK Hair Institute?
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15 days pre

15 Days to go :)

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15 days till i fly out, not that im counting or anything :). Excited and nervous but more happy to be finally confronting what ive wanted to change for some time.

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February 10, 2017
Did you go by yourself? How was it? I'm planning to go and very nervous to be going alone. Any advice?
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1 day pre

In istanbul, surgery tomorrow

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my journey started at 2:30am in london and arrived at the hotel at 14:00 turkish time, was picked up in a lovely car and driven to the hotel. Flight and travelling was straight forward but very much tiring. Looking forward to the procedure tomorrow as ive been anticipating it for a while. Everyones been helpful so far, confirmed pick up times with dr k earlier so im all ready to go tomorrow. Good nights sleep and a good breakfast in the morning and i'll keep the updates coming :)

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April 12, 2016
So happy everything went smoothly hun. Can wait to read more.
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April 16, 2016
All went well :) back in the uk now, let the hair growth begin..
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April 12, 2016
Indeed ! You in good hands