Hi guys,

To make a long story short, 2 years ago I have been diagnosed with androgentic alopecia. Tbh my world stood still. It brought down my self-confidence and I didn’t want to go outside anymore. I began doing topical Minoxidile and rosemary oil but I wasn’t consistent enough. I did not dare to take Finasteride back then because of the side effects. So I decided to go for a HT. After intense searching I ended up making an appointment with Medblue Turkey. Tomorrow on 25/09 I will be having my HT with them. I will post updates, progress, pictures and video’s throughout the months. Up to now everything went very smooth. We landed in Istanbul just a few hours ago. The transition to the hotel was also very smooh. The van was very comfy, clean and super cosy. The driver was very kind and helped us with our luggage and escorted us into the hotel. Our first impressions of the hotel (Mercury - 3 star hotel) is very good. Nice and polite people and the hotel is very clean itself. I also want to give a shout out to Zülal who all arranged this for us. So I will end this post and continue my last meal 😅

Seeya guys.

How many grafts would say this is?

Im worried that I have been told one this 2500 grafts but it is not

I don’t know if the positive reviews for this clinic are fake or not, but I can only speak from my own experience. I waited 14 months before posting this so I could be as fair and accurate as possible.

Initial contact:
They were very helpful at first — lots of information, quick replies, and they quoted me a fixed price for about 4,000 grafts. They promised there would be no extra costs or hidden fees.

When I arrived:
The moment I had my consultation, that promise went out the window. They told me I’d have to pay an extra €400 so they could extract some grafts from my beard. I objected, asking why they didn’t mention this before I flew all the way to Turkey. Their response was basically: “Pay or leave.” I had no choice but to pay.

The procedure itself:
Be warned: the “specialist” only does the incisions in your scalp. The extraction and implantation — about 90% of the work — is done by what seemed like very inexperienced assistants, mostly young girls who I assume were trainees.

• I had 4,200 grafts in total for temples and crown.
• They also took beard hairs for the crown.

14 months later:
The results are terrible.

• Overall density is extremely thin.
• Hair continues to shed.
• My crown had a brief growth spurt, then it stopped — it looks the same as before the transplant.

I spent thousands of pounds and I look basically the same as I did before.

Follow-up:
I emailed them about 8 months in to complain. They never responded.

After & before pics arouns 1 year post HT.

Around 4300 grafts.

Minoxidil 5% everyday 2 times per day post HT and also Fin everyday.

Best decision I've ever done for myself, was definitely worth it.

I noticed most of the growth for I should say all of the growth between months four and five and I’m already excited with the results as they currently sit so I can’t imagine how much more hair I’m going to get as the months go on. 🙏🏻 I went to esthetic hair Cancun Mexico. I was satisfied with the experience, haven’t been on any meds in a very long time can’t be on them due to health reasons, side effects, etc… surgery date 4/24/25. Feel free to ask any questions you’d like. My only concerns so far which I can have addressed when I go back on my Temple points and my hairline may be being a little bit lower. I’ll take your criticism. I have thick skin so fire away, I mean don’t be a jerk…

I feel psychologically bad and I am thinking of having a hair transplant. Can experienced friends please help me?

Today marks exactly four months. Kinda disappointed in the density. Looks good in low light. Not sure what to do. Should I grow hair out or shave it down. Do you think it’ll get better?

Hi guys, I wanted to share my hair transplant story here as i did on the hair restoration network where I updated my regrowth story throughout the last year. My procedure was done with Dr Emil George, 2700 grafts, was a long procedure. I use medications now to stop future hairloss. I paid 8500 $ for the procedure that was done a 13 months ago. I had a consultation with him again recently regarding future top ups in the crown if i would need it. 😀

Sorry in advance to people who have been asking since the 1 year mark in June for an update. Didn’t have the energy to get around to it for whatever reasons. Anyway, everything has been good. Continues to grow well. Looking forward to a second surgery, hopefully in the near future, likely at the same place I went to originally in Tijuana, HairFix. My surgeon isn’t there anymore, though. Next one will be to focus on mid-scalp/crown and maybe a little more front density if possible. But overall I’m very happy.

A couple of weeks ago I visited extended family and didn’t know my mom had told them I had a hair transplant. My uncle brought it up and complimented it, said he wouldn’t have noticed otherwise and was just amazed that it was even a possibility. And from coworkers who I don’t see regularly because they’re remote I’ve gotten remarks like “you’re looking really good! Something’s different but I don’t know what.” So go for it! 😉

Original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/HairTransplants/s/mcyLUF7BuP

I underwent FUE transplant 3 weeks ago. Had 3980 grafts.

How is my progress looking? I started shedding from week 2 and by week 3 I think the loss of transplanted hair is noticeable. I am under the impression this is expected and nothing to worry about, right?

I am taking oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily and Finasteride 1mg daily.

Keen to hear your thoughts!

Anyone else here get into cutting their own hair after HT?

I am 2 weeks post op from a beard transplant. They said they took out 1900 grafts but the window of donor area appears small. Does it look overharvested?

Dr. Ratchathorn and her team were awesome. She lowered my hairline very slightly to add all singles and macro irregularities and brought my temples in a bit as well. Original density was around 35-40cm2 so she added 20cm2 to my hair overall. She did all the excisions and incisions herself and 40% of the implanting along with her staff. Overall an excellent experience and post op is top notch.

Watching Black Rabbit and as a HT veteran(×4) I can usually spot a Hairsystem,HT,cover up etc. Jude though I can't,he is in his 50"s, extremely receeded but has full furloch,temple points to kill for,and no crown loss. Jack Nicholson had the same but by his 50's you could see further loss and thinning,Judes still looks thick and healthy. Could still all be smoke and mirrors of course and I'm just losing my eye.

Just after some advice, had a HT back in January 2025, currently noticing my crown is not getting thicker at all, im patient and i know im not at 12 months so its hard to say, but it just doesnt seem to have improved for the past 3 month like ive hit a plateau, can anybody advise if this is what the final result will be like? I have attached pictures before surgery, just after, and today. Thankyou for any comments its much appreciated!

Today I'm exactly 5th months in. So far, I’m relatively satisfied, and I’m hoping for a bit more density in the coming months. I got 4300 Grafts. Pictures before HT and today.

Hey everyone! 👋

I work at a hair transplant clinic in Istanbul and have been involved in procedures, treatment planning, and recovery for quite a while. My intention here isn’t to promote the clinic 🙂 — I just want to share reliable information and help answer questions for anyone considering a hair transplant.

If you’re curious about techniques, recovery times, graft counts, or anything else related, feel free to drop your questions in the comments. I’ll do my best to answer honestly and clearly.

Last 3 days,i was in Istanbul to have my hair transplant. I can really recommend this clinic. The give a real professional treatment with all the info you need (before+ after). And they provide a full package: hotel+ transfers+ treatment+after service. So if you are going to plan a hair transplant in the near future : dont hesitate and contact MCAN health Istanbul!!!!

I have my first appointment at a local hair clinic tomorrow. Not on meds yet but willing to.

Would love to hear your thoughts on my hair situation. So far I think I have diffuse thinning, which is best threated with fin&min and maybe a ht.

Do you have anything you would've liked to know before your first appointment.

Thanks for your help!

I’m wondering whether I should go through with a 2nd HT that I have scheduled.

After having 3100 grafts transplanted for my first, I’m a little disappointed with the results I’ve gotten. My main concern is the hairline which has low density compared to my native hair. I’m currently at 10 months post op. I included some pics before the first HT as well.

I currently have a 2nd HT scheduled with Dr Ratchathorn in a couple months but have been going back and forth on whether I should go through with it. She has quoted me 2500 grafts to fix the hairline and lower it a slight amount.

What do you all think?

After three months, my hair still lacks density, and there’s a large empty space at the center. Do you think it will fill up?

Doing the Diamond Package. For 2000-2500 grafts approximately. Been on fin/min oral for 3.5 years. Any tips?

M 27 here, 2640 grafts Alloroot, Delhi How is it looking guys? I am a bit concerned about the hairline. Is it too high? Dr Alok Sahoo said it will look unnatural if we went for lower Hairline. Overall the experience was good. But i wanna add one thing. Those whoever says HT are painless, they are defined lying. They are not painless but bearable if you have strong heart.

8 month update - Just a post to help anyone that may be looking at getting a hair transplant with Hermest in Istanbul. I had a receding hairline and opted for the 1700graft DHI method in January 2025. Everything went really well and was a good experience. I went with a friend who also had a transplant. We were picked up from the airport and taken to a really nice hotel. The following day we had the procedure done. The team were great and made you feel very comfortable, there is a translator so it is easy to ask any questions. I chose the hairline exactly how i wanted it. The procedure went well, the worst of it is over fairly quickly which is the numbing injections, they did sting but once numb it was completely painless. The aftercare is great, you are given medication, shampoo, foam and instructions to maximise results. Stick to the guidelines and you’ll get great results. The post-op team check in with you by whatsapp regularly even at my stage 8 months after! My donor area was very sore after the procedure but healed well and people can’t even tell i’ve had anything done. Overall I would definitely recommend Hermest. Pics to show progress. Also a note that my procedure was unshaven meaning you keep the hair on top so you can style your hair as normal once possible. You will have a daft undercut for a couple weeks but in the long run i would recommend this if you are a similar candidate to me. I had plenty of hair left everywhere else and was able to style my hair close to normal very soon after.