This is patient's own post from antother hair transplant forum.
We will update the case once he does update.
His POST:
'Dr Hakan Doganay – FUE – AHD `Clinic, Antalya
20-22nd February
I travelled
4700 FUE with Dr.Hakan Doganay
Viewed 2
3 Answers
This is patient's own post from antother hair transplant forum.
We will update the case once he does update.
His POST:
'Dr Hakan Doganay – FUE – AHD `Clinic, Antalya
20-22nd February
I travelled from Sydney to Antalya for the FUE Hair transplant expecting at least 4000 grafts.
Prior to that I had shortlisted 5 hair transplant surgeons including one each in Thailand, Pakistan, Australia and Turkey.
However, I choose Dr Hakan Doganay after a thorough research. A month before travelling I decided to speak with the clinic and asked for an English Speaking representative. They gave me representative ‘s number, named Muslum.
Muslim was very friendly and spoke and understood English at a good level.
He explained to be everything including operation, staff, doctor’s details, etc. He also informed me that first 3 nights will be free and the operation will be over 2 days.
I travelled from Sydney to Dubai and then Dubai to Istanbul However the plane had to return back to Dubai due to Snow on the Istanbul airport. Learning outcome: Ensure you keep a buffer of at least a day, so if the operation is on the 20th, try getting to Istanbul by the 18th.
Thankfully I was able to get to AHD at 2 am, 7 hours before the start of the operation.
Doctor Hakan and Representative Muslum understood that I would be tired after so many hours of travelling and gave me 3 extra hours to rest prior to the operation starting.
The operation started at 12 pm on the 21st of February. The doctor and staff were extremely friendly and the hospital was clean.
They gave me around 10 injections in the recipient area, which is the most painful part of the operation. Then the extraction process starts. Apart from being face down being uncomfortable, the friendly staff alongside the soft Turkish music in the background, made things very comfortable for me.
First day around 1400 grafts extracted.
After lunch the punching process started. Again the initial injections are very painful but after than it become quite easy. The operation ended around 5 pm.
Day 2 – 2000 Grafts.
Day 3 – 1200 Grafts (beard)
Sleeping:
Painkillers are important and need to be extremely careful in the first 2-3 days. Use two pillows. I stayed back at the place for 6 days to get the staff to clean the grafts.
Overall around 4700 grafts.
Rating:
1. Hospital Rating 8/10
2. Doctor Rating 10/10
3. Communication (Operational) – 9/10
I could tell that the hospital and staff really care for your results.
Current Situation:
I am almost 2 months into the operation and it is too early to suggest the final outcome. Due to my big area of loss, I may need a second operation and would definitely recommend Dr.Hakan Doganay.
Dr Hakan does the hair line himself and is always around if you have any concerns.
The technicians are also very experienced and hard working and took good care of me.
Medication:
I am using Rogaine alongside Biotin. Using the 10-15 roller for better blood circulation.
Recommendation:
I would strongly recommend AHD Clinic for your operation, please feel free to ask me, I will try replying at least once an month and will post some pictures shortly. '
----------
'
Hi Attaching the before and after.
Picture is 4 month post HT.
Somedays, I start thinking lots of improvements and some other days, does not look so great.
Being a Norwood V would defo need another transplant, an expectation I was always kept on board .
'
BEFORE and 4 MONTHS PROGRESS
[URL=https://imageshack.com/i/pc6GPSKjj]
[/URL]
[URL=https://imageshack.com/i/p5pvvKEYj]
[/URL]
Enjoy
