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Maral Hair Klinik 17th October 2016 - Istanbul, TR

UPDATED FROM ao1982
3 months post

3 months update

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$2,327
more crown hair coverage. I feel it's progressing well and am happy with result thus far.
can see a "natural" hair swirl forming.

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Tugrul Maral, MD

Tugrul Maral, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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May 18, 2017
Hi can you update with photos please ?
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2 months post

Crown update

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quick photo showing 2 month update of crown area.

80%+ of transplanted hair SHAFTS have fallen out.

lots of small colorless vellous hairs coming through in the crown (see photo).

this was all explained by dr maral and was expected, although ahead of schedule (im not complaining). lots of pimples breaking through as well, which is rather positive. will update soon as lots seems to be happening.

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December 26, 2016
Thank you for the update. Lucky you!!! :)
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14 days post

14 days post op photos

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important notes: 3 weeks before the procedure i started taking the following supplement cocktail on a daily basis:

1. propecia 1mg.
2. biotin 10,000 mcg
3. A-Z multivitamin tablet

Balanced diet with a high protein and iron rich components.

Hair washing as per instructions from the clinic.

I went back to the gym from day 9 (generally considered a safe time frame) for CV and resistance training.

Donor area sensitive/little pain to palpation.

Recipient area redness reducing on a daily basis (see photos) and no symptoms. Little crust remaining (negligible). The procedure is virtually undetectable to the layman man.

Oh and I had already gone back to work 2 days post op with no problems (dentist).

I believe there was a good job done on creating a swirl on the crown with the grafts (see photos).

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October 31, 2016
Neat job. You have healed remarkably quickly, most people still have lots of scabbing on the crown and front at 2 weeks post, but yours is looking really clear for that timeframe. I think you'll be pleased with the results after 6 months or so.
October 31, 2016
thank you for your comments buddy. hope so. i am preparing myself for a shedding event over the next couple weeks. Hair SHAFTS already fell out from crusts from day 6. will keep this review updated.
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October 31, 2016
I agree with HairFlick, you've done well to have all of the crusts off at this point.
It's normal for hair shafts to come off with some of the crusts and normal to see a lot of shedding soon after.

So take plenty of pics of this full hairline before you shed! :)

Everyone has their unique differences with the process bit you seem to have prepared extremely well.
November 1, 2016
hehe. thanks. will do! :)
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November 2, 2016
Hi, I got 3,900 grafts also at Maral Clinic back in June earlier this years.

Am all for trying supplements to improve/speed up recovery but be careful with Propecia it's a dick killer.

I'm not saying it doesn't work - it does - but so does Minoxidil and/or PRP. I'm at 20 weeks post HT and couldn't bee happier