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56 Year-old North American Living in Abu Dhabi - Transest Clinic - Istanbul, TR
UPDATED FROM helmst
12 days post
March 18, 2018 - 10 days post surgery TRANSEST CLINIC
helmstMarch 19, 2016
WORTH IT$1,749
10 days post operation for 4,000 grafts at Transest Clinic. Redness from surgery has almost disappeared and scabs have mostly fallen off. Healing well with no pain or headaches.
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UPDATED FROM helmst
2 days post
Tuesday March 8, 2016. Day after surgery and bandages removed
helmstMarch 9, 2016
The morning after surgery, I was picked up by the driver and taken to the Transest Clinic to have my bandages removed and was given a tight black headband to wear for the next 2 days. Some people experience swelling in the face as swelling can gather in the head below the surgery area, so all the clinics try to play a little prevent-defense and keep the swelling from traveling down toward the eyes. I have not yet had any swelling whatsoever and I am trying to keep the itching to a minimum by keeping my entire scalp moist with water that I use from a spray bottle (my form of prevent-defense).
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March 9, 2016
helmst, did the clinic make any recommendations for starting finasteride or minoxidil? Also, did the clinic use PRP?
March 9, 2016
Hi djames210 - The clinic does offer PRP if you want to pay extra for it. That's why they draw a vile of blood before you start the procedure to they can run an analysis on it. I did not opt for it as my blood work always comes back very clean. The clinic did not make any recommendations for me to start or use finasteride or minoxidil, as I have lost all the hair I could for my form of male pattern baldness, and the 4000 grafts I received will cover the bare spots. When I had my first FUT in 2002, I did take and use both of the prescriptions, as I still had "born with" hair to lose. After a while, I grew tired of the pills and the topical minoxidil, so I discontinued the use of both. I figured technology would get better and cheaper as the years passed, and now we have FUE, 14 years after my FUT, and at a great value. I am guessing that it all comes down to how old you are when they consider if the drugs might help you keep what you have...
March 9, 2016
Also, you mentioned around 4,000 grafts. Like you, I am a NW 6/7. Did the clinic indicate how much coverage they were able to provide in crown area?
March 9, 2016
They guaranteed that they would be able to get at least 3,000, but they wouldn't know the final number of grafts until after taking from the donor area. 4,000 was my number after counting. They covered my entire crown area, but added more density to the top and front as that is what I wanted more. They also lowered my hairline about 1/2 inch in the front and made the front more heavily populated with grafts. You can discuss with the doctor what you would like to see and where you would like to concentrate the work.
March 9, 2016
Your procedure was completed about 10 days prior to my scheduled procedure, so I look forward to following your progress. Thanks!
March 9, 2016
Good luck on your travel over to this side of the world, and enjoy your stay in Istanbul. Be careful if you go to the usual tourist spots in the city, as there has been a few problems as of late. I was here before a couple of years ago, so I saw everything there was to see. Just tell them you're Canadian if they ask... I do.
March 11, 2016
Not so much targeting Americans -- it's just that Westerners need to stay vigilant and pay attention to their surroundings in any country in the world right now. As the US Department of State has been saying for a while, be careful in areas where large groups of people amass, such as stadiums, concerts, tourist shopping centers, etc. It's the same warnings that have been around for the last few years. The problems in Turkey lately were centered around the capital of Ankara which is about 6 hours via car from Istanbul.
UPDATED FROM helmst
2 days post
Post-op day #1 after FUE operation - Monday March 7, 2016
helmstMarch 9, 2016
Post operation pictures are now posted showing both a front and rear view with the bandages applied. I have no pain whatsoever, but I have some pain pills just in case it gets sore a little later in the evening. Everyone will experience different pain or possible discomfort, but fortunately I seem to heal quickly.
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Pics at 5, 7, 9 and 12mths would be good if you want to share your results and do the 12mth review that you promised. ☺