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Maral Hair Klinik 17th October 2016 - Istanbul, TR
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Hello. I will be going to Istanbul for a FUE Hair...
ao1982October 13, 2016
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Hello. I will be going to Istanbul for a FUE Hair transplant at Maral Hair Klinik over the coming few days.
As with a few others on this forum, I was reluctant to go ahead with the procedure was it not for all the reviews, posts and photos that people are posting.
I hope to give an honest, complete and accurate account of my journey.
To date, I have been told that I require 3500-5000 grafts and will require a top up to increase density in 12 months time. The cost of the procedure is 2100 Euros. I have also been told to take finasteride, which I have already started to take for the past 3 weeks.
Sorry my first photo is not great, but its a start. I will post one with the head shaved in the clinic .
As with a few others on this forum, I was reluctant to go ahead with the procedure was it not for all the reviews, posts and photos that people are posting.
I hope to give an honest, complete and accurate account of my journey.
To date, I have been told that I require 3500-5000 grafts and will require a top up to increase density in 12 months time. The cost of the procedure is 2100 Euros. I have also been told to take finasteride, which I have already started to take for the past 3 weeks.
Sorry my first photo is not great, but its a start. I will post one with the head shaved in the clinic .
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Replies (15)
October 16, 2016
Good luck! This looks pretty much like my hairloss pattern, and I am considering doing it at Maral clinic as well. Looking forward to see how your journey will go! Can you tell me please how much in advance did you need to contact them to get an appointment? Thanks!
October 16, 2016
thank you. i contacted them 3 weeks in advance and they were very accomodating. so far so good! :)
October 16, 2016
Thank you for the fast reply! Please keep us updated with your progress, really eager to see how it turns out. Best of luck to you! :)
October 18, 2016
Best wishes on what is a very big and memorable day for you!
You are in good hands, so best wishes with the process and your recovery this week.
You are in good hands, so best wishes with the process and your recovery this week.
October 18, 2016
Thank you for your wishes. The procedure went as expected and Dr Maral and team are fantastic. Being a clinician myself they were very professional. I hope to have photos and the first real review up when I get back home. Again, many thanks :)
October 19, 2016
it felt as safe as any other european city. at no point did i feel there was any security issues.
UPDATED FROM ao1982
14 days post
1 day post op photos
ao1982October 31, 2016
"a photo speaks a thousand words"
The procedure at Maral Clinic went well.
In total 3900 grafts were placed with a focus on crown area (which is a difficult area).
A very professional team and good atmosphere in the clinic.
The procedure at Maral Clinic went well.
In total 3900 grafts were placed with a focus on crown area (which is a difficult area).
A very professional team and good atmosphere in the clinic.
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December 28, 2016
Since you have focused on the crown area, you will have a lot of interest from everyone on the timing of hairs emerging from that area in particular.
You received a great number of grafts, so you should see some good results in early 2017!
You received a great number of grafts, so you should see some good results in early 2017!
January 24, 2017
Guys those who are considering booking with Maral klinik you might wanna do a research and see for yourself most recent reviews with 6-7 norwood have all received under 4000 grafts no matter how dense their donor area is!!! Basically that means you will need another 2nd op for sure in 12 months.
I guess marAl is on high demand and they decided to save some time on the patients.
He promises in the email up to 5500 grafts for 2100€ but you can hardly find any reviewer with over 3900 grafts since mid 2016.
I guess marAl is on high demand and they decided to save some time on the patients.
He promises in the email up to 5500 grafts for 2100€ but you can hardly find any reviewer with over 3900 grafts since mid 2016.
January 24, 2017
You can't expect miracles when going for a FUE procedure and will not give you a full head of hair if you are a Norwood VI or VII.
You need to consider that not everyone who goes to the clinic writes a review. All the reviews I had read before going for my procedure had been positive and my own experience so far is very positive.
If you are over harvested in the donor area then you will jeopardize any future procedure and may have a patchy donor area.
At the end of the day, make up your own mind about a clinic but don't go based on the number of grafts which will be transplanted.
A bad job with more grafts wasted is a MUCH worse outcome for you.
You need to consider that not everyone who goes to the clinic writes a review. All the reviews I had read before going for my procedure had been positive and my own experience so far is very positive.
If you are over harvested in the donor area then you will jeopardize any future procedure and may have a patchy donor area.
At the end of the day, make up your own mind about a clinic but don't go based on the number of grafts which will be transplanted.
A bad job with more grafts wasted is a MUCH worse outcome for you.
UPDATED FROM ao1982
14 days post
14 days post op photos
ao1982October 31, 2016
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).
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).
Replies (5)
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.
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.
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 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
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
That's a great first photo. :) Thanks so much for sharing your story with us! I'm excited to see your updates.