Liam_Smithson

It's encouraging to hear about everyone's experiences! I'm actually considering a similar procedure and I've been looking at different clinics. I’ve heard good things about Dr. Hasson & Wong in Vancouver for FUE, but the costs are quite high compared to Turkey or Belgium. Can anyone share their thoughts on what factors really justify those higher prices? Also, if you don't mind me asking, did any of you notice changes in your donor area after the procedure? I’m a bit concerned about the scarring and how noticeable it might be in the long run. Thanks again for sharing your journeys!

It's awesome that you're considering Dr. Lorenzo! I actually had my DHI with him a few months back and I'm really pleased so far. One thing I’d recommend is to make sure you discuss your hairline design thoroughly with him before the procedure; he has a great eye for natural looks but being clear about what you want can help a lot. I went with about 3500 grafts and it worked well for my NW4 as I wanted to fill in both the hairline and mid-scalp. Also, definitely stick with the finasteride and minoxidil! I've read that they can help maintain and even improve the results post-transplant. I’ve been on both for over a year, and although I'm still in the early stages of recovery, I can see some promising early signs. Remember to have patience, as results can take a full year to fully manifest. Good luck with your decision! If you have any specific questions about the procedure or recovery, feel free to ask!

Hey everyone, I’m currently weighing my options for a hair transplant and could really use some advice. I am a NW4 and looking at getting around 3000 grafts. I have heard good things about both Dr. Carlos Wesley in New York and Dr. Hasson & Wong in Vancouver. I am planning to get FUE done and am curious about the differences in technique, results, and overall experience with both clinics. Has anyone here had procedures with either of them? What was the graft survival like, and did you experience any complications? Also, how much did you end up paying? I’ve seen prices range widely. Any insights would be greatly appreciated! Thanks a ton!

That's great to hear you're starting to see some good results! I had a bit of a different experience with Dr. Koray Erdogan in Istanbul last year. I paid around $3000 for 3500 grafts, and even though I was a NW4, my hair started coming in quite evenly by the 4-month mark. I was also on minoxidil and took PRP sessions a couple of months after the transplant, which I really believe helped boost my growth. I'm curious, did you have any side effects from the medications? I had some minor shedding at first due to the minoxidil, but it settled down, and I've been loving the fullness since! As for the donor area, mine healed pretty quickly, but I made sure to follow all the aftercare instructions meticulously. Keeping it clean and moisturized really helped.

It’s great to see how well you’re doing after just 5 months! I’ve been looking into clinics and was considering HairTech Turkey, but now I’m curious about the differences in technique between doctors like Dr. Feriduni and those at other clinics. Have you thought about how the graft handling has affected your results? I’ve read that FUE techniques can vary significantly and that may impact growth speed and overall hair density. Also, I’ve heard that some patients benefit from additional treatments like PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) alongside their regimens. Did you look into that at all? I’m wondering if it’s worth the extra cost or if the basic minoxidil and finasteride combo is enough. Keep us updated on how things progress!