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FUE Hair Transplant 5100 Grafts at Maral Clinic in Istanbul
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Hello to all contemplating getting a hair...
Nav2010September 14, 2015
WORTH IT$2,150
Hello to all contemplating getting a hair transplant procedure done. I am 30 years old and from London in the UK. I had been thinking about getting FUE done for quite a while now but, as is the case with any medical procedure, was hesitant to take the plunge and do it. I've been balding since my early 20s and although it hasn't affected me in a big way, it has still had an impact on my self-confidence.
I found Maral clinic online a few months ago and after reading glowing reviews from other patients, and checking their website, decided to send them an e-mail. Their response was immediate, informative and promising. I sent them some pics of my hair loss situation, got an evaluation, and booked a date for the FUE.
After arriving in Istanbul, i was picked up from the airport and taken to my hotel which was pretty basic but clean and the staff were nice. The next morning, i had my first meeting with Dr Maral as we discussed the specifics of the transplant such as my concerns, hair line options etc. Throughout this meeting i found Dr Maral to be a very professional and well-informed man which is not surprising considering the amount of experience him and his team have. He answered all my questions in detail and made me feel like i was in very good hands.
The procedure was done on the same day following the meeting with Dr Maral. They are a busy clinic with a few operating rooms and i was there with a couple of other patients on the day. I met Dr Maral's team who shaved my head and applied the local anesthesia needed before the operation. In terms of pain, you only feel the first two or three shots of anesthesia which is like a sting. After that, there is complete numbness and the procedure is painless. I fell asleep at one point!
They managed to extract 5100 grafts from my donor area, which i was told is pretty high. and after a quick lunch, went to work on planting the hair. Due to the high number of grafts, the procedure lasted until the late evening but i could watch some TV, use my tablet, and like i said, i fell asleep at one point.
The next day I came back to the clinic to have my dressing removed from the donor area and receive my post op care package from the clinic. This included a lotion to be applied before having a shower in order to soften scabs on the recipient area, and a shampoo for washing. I was also given a special pillow so i could sleep without rubbing my recipient area, and medication for pain, swelling etc.
I also did a lot of research online and found that a saline spray is very good for speeding up healing after an FUE so i bought and used something called H2Ocean which was recommended by a few doctors on forums. This was my own personal choice and i think it really helped with removing scabs early on.
All in all, I would recommend getting an FUE to anyone considering it. I am 13 days post op at the time of writing this review and so far i am very happy with my choice. I wish i had thought about doing it for a shorter time, and had gotten it done earlier. The procedure is not invasive at all, the healing time is minimal, and the results(hopefully) are well worth the investment.
Furthermore, i definitely recommend getting down to Istanbul and seeing Dr Maral. Felling relaxed and at ease during the procedure is INCREDIBLY important, and i feel that i could do this due to him and his lovely team.
I will be posting pics of my progress as i go along. I am planning to start using Minoxidil and Finasteride after a week (20 days post op) or so to maintain my remaining hair. I believe Minoxidil is also thought to help in the growth of transplanted hair. Will try and see!
I found Maral clinic online a few months ago and after reading glowing reviews from other patients, and checking their website, decided to send them an e-mail. Their response was immediate, informative and promising. I sent them some pics of my hair loss situation, got an evaluation, and booked a date for the FUE.
After arriving in Istanbul, i was picked up from the airport and taken to my hotel which was pretty basic but clean and the staff were nice. The next morning, i had my first meeting with Dr Maral as we discussed the specifics of the transplant such as my concerns, hair line options etc. Throughout this meeting i found Dr Maral to be a very professional and well-informed man which is not surprising considering the amount of experience him and his team have. He answered all my questions in detail and made me feel like i was in very good hands.
The procedure was done on the same day following the meeting with Dr Maral. They are a busy clinic with a few operating rooms and i was there with a couple of other patients on the day. I met Dr Maral's team who shaved my head and applied the local anesthesia needed before the operation. In terms of pain, you only feel the first two or three shots of anesthesia which is like a sting. After that, there is complete numbness and the procedure is painless. I fell asleep at one point!
They managed to extract 5100 grafts from my donor area, which i was told is pretty high. and after a quick lunch, went to work on planting the hair. Due to the high number of grafts, the procedure lasted until the late evening but i could watch some TV, use my tablet, and like i said, i fell asleep at one point.
The next day I came back to the clinic to have my dressing removed from the donor area and receive my post op care package from the clinic. This included a lotion to be applied before having a shower in order to soften scabs on the recipient area, and a shampoo for washing. I was also given a special pillow so i could sleep without rubbing my recipient area, and medication for pain, swelling etc.
I also did a lot of research online and found that a saline spray is very good for speeding up healing after an FUE so i bought and used something called H2Ocean which was recommended by a few doctors on forums. This was my own personal choice and i think it really helped with removing scabs early on.
All in all, I would recommend getting an FUE to anyone considering it. I am 13 days post op at the time of writing this review and so far i am very happy with my choice. I wish i had thought about doing it for a shorter time, and had gotten it done earlier. The procedure is not invasive at all, the healing time is minimal, and the results(hopefully) are well worth the investment.
Furthermore, i definitely recommend getting down to Istanbul and seeing Dr Maral. Felling relaxed and at ease during the procedure is INCREDIBLY important, and i feel that i could do this due to him and his lovely team.
I will be posting pics of my progress as i go along. I am planning to start using Minoxidil and Finasteride after a week (20 days post op) or so to maintain my remaining hair. I believe Minoxidil is also thought to help in the growth of transplanted hair. Will try and see!
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Replies (24)
September 16, 2015
Thanks for the info...I'm thinking of going to the clinic myself....Keep careful with the propecia . It can side effects....
September 16, 2015
Yeah cheers mate will keep an eye on that. Apparently the side effects only happen in a small minority though.
September 16, 2015
Absolutely don't let anyone scare you off Finasteride. If you get minor side effects just cut down to using it 4x a week or 3x a week if you absolutely have to but do not avoid it. Maral probably gave you a huge new lease on life but if you want to keep what you just got for a long time nothing else will do that but Finasteride. Minoxidil irritated my head way too much so I stopped using it but Fin has made a massive difference for me. A transplant without Fin is a huge gamble. Best of luck and I look forward to seeing your progress.
September 16, 2015
Hello
Thank you for your Post,m I am flying tomorrow afternoon and my FUE HT OP is normally planed for 18/9 at MARAL´s Clinic, too. I am getting nerveous and hope to have at least 3500 grafts done if not more... let s cross fingers...Thanks Cheers
Thank you for your Post,m I am flying tomorrow afternoon and my FUE HT OP is normally planed for 18/9 at MARAL´s Clinic, too. I am getting nerveous and hope to have at least 3500 grafts done if not more... let s cross fingers...Thanks Cheers
September 16, 2015
I can't Waite to see your results .. If you get a chance take a look at Men's Journal Oct. 2015 .. Page 45... I took propecia for a year . I didn't know a lot of the problems I was having was related to propecia... Not trying say anything negative . I hope it works for you .
September 16, 2015
Of course mate. Any advice is appreciated at this point :). Will keep updating with pics for the next few months.
September 16, 2015
Hello
One more Quetion: You msut be 2 weeks Post OP, as you wrote you are using this H20cean spray.
Can you tell us how you use it, how often, when did you start and if after 2 weeks all scabs and redness are gone? Thanks
Fabsean
One more Quetion: You msut be 2 weeks Post OP, as you wrote you are using this H20cean spray.
Can you tell us how you use it, how often, when did you start and if after 2 weeks all scabs and redness are gone? Thanks
Fabsean
September 16, 2015
Hey I just used it for the first week. My scabs all came off after about 6 days thanks to the spray.
February 29, 2016
Did you start to use the H2Ocean the evening after the procedure, or later (after the bandage removal)? And on both the donor and recipient areas?
UPDATED FROM Nav2010
14 days post
one week after FUE
Nav2010September 16, 2015
Almost all my scabs had fallen out by the end of the first week. i think this was due both to the skill of the operating team, and my post-op regimen of using H2Ocean spray. I sprayed it on my head almost every 30 minutes. This was a bit of a hassle but helped immensely and also prevent any itching.
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October 2, 2015
RE:H2Ocean- did the same except alternated with water- it helped alot!
October 2, 2015
Good idea! I went through two cans of the stuff. Alternating with water would have been easier on ththe pockets!
UPDATED FROM Nav2010
14 days post
9 days post-op
Nav2010September 16, 2015
All scabs gone by this point. After doing a lot of research online i found 9 days is the safe point. All implanted hairs are rooted by now and even if hair sheds or falls out, it will not damage the hair cell under the skin which will grow in a few months! Phew!
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September 23, 2015
Dude looks awesome. Looks like he covered so much. Man you will have an entirely new full head of hair. The doctors here in the US seem to be much more conservative and seem to place only enough hair to make it look like you're hairline is at an early stage of receding rather than filling up the entire bald areas. And that cost! 2,130 USD??? is that really?? Omg I got 1800 grafts few in NY for $13,000!!! I could've gotten a trip to turkey and the TP for less than half of that! Anyways i think we would be interested to see your results. My crown is slowling thinning and I will need that filled in a few years I think so I really want to see how your crown fills out.
October 2, 2015
Thanks mate. Yeah Turkey is definitely recommended. I checked a few places in the UK and the prices were just ridiculous. Get yourself down to Istanbul and have a vacation at the same time.
December 9, 2015
Would love to see how you're progressing. Please keep us posted on everything. I know you've moved on for the better.
December 11, 2015
Yeah me too! I just had my surgery with Dr MAral about 11hrs ago and had a very similar experience, also with 5000+ grafts. So would love to see where you're at now. Thanks for the review. :)
September 30, 2015
Hi Nav thnx for updating ur progress, as I also live in London will it be possible to hv ur email or no to contact and may be if possible to see u in person x
Many thnx
Roopak
Many thnx
Roopak
October 2, 2015
Hello mate I'm actually living and working in Japan this and next year. If you'd like to have a chat I can send you my email by message?
October 2, 2015
December 1, 2015
Hi,
I am planning to go see him next week, which hotel did you choose to stay?
I am planning to go see him next week, which hotel did you choose to stay?
Welcome to the community, thank you for sharing your detailed review and including photos. I am really happy things are going well for you and I look forward to your updates. If you feel brave we would love to see your progress in motion, so feel free to share some videos.
Awesome!