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3500 FUE in Istanbul with AEK. Istanbul, TR

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I had been considering an FUE procedure for a...

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njhill68
WORTH IT$5,750
I had been considering an FUE procedure for a couple of years. I visited a couple of UK clinics however could not justify the 15k price tag even if I could have afforded it. I did a lot of research about different clinics and surgeons in Turkey. Finally I decided on AEK and Dr Ali. The cost was higher than most however cost was not the main factor once I decided on turkey as everywhere is significantly cheaper than the UK. I wanted an experienced surgeon taking my grafts and doing the implants. I also wanted a surgeon who could speak good English. The whole experience was as described in the Skype consultation I had with Dr Ali. The procedure over the two days went smoothly with only moderate pain occasionally. I have now returned to the UK and its 4 days post op.

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Ali Emre Karadeniz, MD

Ali Emre Karadeniz, MD

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March 27, 2016
Thanks for sharing your experience. What was your NE grade? Do you have 'before' pics? How long did your procedure take? Did the doctor say if you would need additional procedures?
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March 27, 2016
Hello Djames210, my NE grade was 4 so needed work on the front and crown. The procedure was over 2 days and would say 6 hours day one and 8 hours on the second day. I don't know yet if any further procedure will be needed until I see what the yield was in 12 months time. Fingers crossed.
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March 27, 2016
Congrats njhill68 ! I'm right behind with Dr. Ali...Happy recovery and hair growth! How may grafts ? Why did he do it in two days ? Thanks for sharing.
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March 27, 2016
Hi Pearl2016, I had 3500 grafts. 2500 at the front and 1000 on the crown. It was over 2 days due to the high quantity of grafts being done by just the Dr himself. I would have preferred a 1 day procedure however the quality was a lot more important. Hope that helps.
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March 27, 2016
thanks for sharing ! That makes sense and sounded like a very conscientious Doctor.
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March 27, 2016
Sorry ! I just saw the 3500 :-0)
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March 27, 2016
My procedure was done on March 18 so I will be following your progress. Good luck!
April 2, 2016
I'm in the UK and I wouldn't even bother getting consultations here. I'm amazed they clinics stay open here with the rip-off prices they charge. Good for these Turkish clinics, I say. They may be high-volume but almost every review seems to give high praise.
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April 4, 2016
I agree the prices in the UK are ridiculous. I went for a consultation to ascertain if I was suitable for a FUE procedure. I didn't want to travel to Turkey and be one of the few who are not suitable.
UPDATED FROM njhill68
6 days post

Pre Op.

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I've been asked to show my hair prior to my FUE. I will being adding a few 7 day post op pictures in a couple of days. Donor area a little tender but scabs are reducing already.

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May 20, 2016
Hi considering dr k as well. Just wondering why you chose fue over fut. Did dr k recommend?
Thanks
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7 days post

1 week post Op

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As promised a few pictures. It's now 6 days since the end of my 2 day procedure. It's been a mixed week in relation to pain. Some days hardly any and on other days the donor area has been quite painful. I'd say a 5 out of 10. Bearable with a couple of pain killers. The scabs are falling of nicely with nothing more than a gentle rub during my daily wash. Very pleased with the results so far.

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March 28, 2016
Nice! Good to hear that you doing well. How many days worth of pain medications Dr. Ali gave you ?
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March 29, 2016
Thanks :). Dr Ali gave me a box of general 500mg paracetamol which have worked OK. Not needed them all the time, just more when trying to relax.
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March 29, 2016
Thank you !
March 30, 2016
good luck :) How many hairs did 3500 grafts give ya?
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March 31, 2016
hi, there was 9000 hairs from the 3500 grafts. No a bad return I think :)
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March 31, 2016
Wow, that's a lot of multiple hair groupings! My 3500 grafts only produced about 5300 hairs. Anyway, I'm thankful for every hair I have.
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April 9, 2016
I had my fue with AEK in November and can only mirror what you say about fue with dr Ali .
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April 11, 2016
Hi Danny, hope all is still going well. I am now 6 weeks post op. My main problem is the itching around the donor area. Did you have this? Any tips or lotions would be appreciated :)
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April 11, 2016
I used bio oil but it will stop when healed
June 13, 2016
Does your price include all your travel expenses as well?
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June 14, 2016
Hi, No afraid not. The price covers collection from the airport, 2 nights stay in nice hotel and the procedure by the Dr. There is then the return journey to the airport.
June 15, 2016
Okay because I am also considering dr. K as well and he is quoting a 0.6 euros per hair and I'm trying to figure out how much it's going to be probably going to get anywhere from 4000 to 8000 hairs your price just seems a little high. I don't know if you got quoted by hair or by graft thanks for the help
October 12, 2016
Yes i got the same quote per hair... and per graft equiv he mentioned 1.5€ ...
Have yu had yur tansplant?
July 7, 2016
Update please