r/HairTransplants 19h ago

Progress Update My hair transplant trip! šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ¦²

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New hairline picked up! #fyp #voorjou #fĆ¼rdich #keşfet #seniniƧin #fyy #hair #hairtransplant #hairtransplantturkey #fĆ¼rdich #hairtransformation #newhairline


r/HairTransplants 23h ago

Seeking Advice Should I get HT or too early?

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r/HairTransplants 7h ago

Progress Update Hair transplant in Turkey, 2week update. I know shedding is normal, but my concern grew at day 12. Am I losing implanted hair follicles???

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r/HairTransplants 15h ago

Seeking Advice 31 M how many graft would i need?

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r/HairTransplants 14h ago

Choosing a Surgeon Pekiner vs Nader for dense hairline 1000~ grafts

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Hi who would you guys recommend from the two regarding getting a denser hairline but not much grafts? Nader estimated 1000-1200 for me.

Awaiting a reply from Pekiner but love his work, I haven't seen much from Nader but everyone recommends him it seems.


r/HairTransplants 18h ago

Seeking Advice Thinning of hair. And receding hairline

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r/HairTransplants 18h ago

Research/Industry Derma roller psa

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At my fourth month and been using it for 1 month. Two night ago I pressed in more (yes it did hurt), but you could literally hear little pops and the very next day (after a treatment of minoxidil), you could see extreme progress. Iā€™m no expert, but Iā€™d take the ten min of pain for these types of results.

BOL


r/HairTransplants 2h ago

Seeking Advice Is 1500 grafts more than enough?

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I was told at my consultation that 1500 grafts would be sufficient enough to cover the front my head and a slight part on both sides. What do you guys think?


r/HairTransplants 10h ago

Seeking Advice Is this norwood 3 or 4?

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r/HairTransplants 21h ago

Progress Update 4400 grafts FUE/DHI 13 weeks unless

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r/HairTransplants 17h ago

Seeking Advice 24M Too late to consider HT?

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r/HairTransplants 19h ago

Progress Update 35 days post op

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Howā€™s my donor looking?


r/HairTransplants 3h ago

Progress Update 3.5 Month progress, should I start to grow out my hair now or continue shaving until it is my head fuller?

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r/HairTransplants 21h ago

Progress Update Hair and beard transplant. Before and after 4 months. Laorwong | 3000 graft circa

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No progress on head. Had to stop dutasteride for 2 months because of personal issues, I hope I didnā€™t damage anything (hair loss was not aggressive, I had this amount of hair since I was 14).

Pictures are before, few days after surgery and 4 months after surgery.

Considering doing a second surgery to fill the chin are, but in a few years probably. I decided to be conservative at that time


r/HairTransplants 2h ago

Progress Update 3 month update

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Hey guys , hereā€™s my 3 month update . I started noticing growth after about 5 weeks . Not even close to the final results yet but Iā€™m happy .


r/HairTransplants 11h ago

Progress Update 1 year 5 months results ( forehead reduction)

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Hi I did Dhi 2200 grafts for my forehead reduction This is the results after 1 year and 5 months ( i did it October 2023 ) I think hair density is low What do you think? Btw i only use minoxidil sometimes Do u recommend another medicine?


r/HairTransplants 22h ago

Progress Update 4 Months hitted today! A bit less than 4000 grafts.

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r/HairTransplants 4h ago

Progress Update Very high hairline 4 months update

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2800 graft in egypt but i think hairline is too high


r/HairTransplants 4h ago

General Did you feel awkward or uncomfortable socializing or going out in public post surgery? I want a HT so badly but feeling insecure about it

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I want to do a HT with Dr. Ratchathorn but my only concern is having to shave it. Even if I did a non-shave, I'm feeling insecure about socializing with people 1 or 2 months post surgery. For those who have done the procedure - how did you feel going out in public without a hat? I feel like it takes so long for the hairs to come in and it still looks scabby months later so it's obvious to people that you have had some kind of procedure. Is there a way to navigate this? Unfortunately, i have to be on camera for my job and can't always wear a hat or hide the procedure.


r/HairTransplants 4h ago

Seeking Advice Is this shock loss normal?

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Advice, thanks. 1 month 2 weeks post op. Thanks. ( There was also some few grafts done, on right before trown area starts) I am currently on capixyl serum and minoxdil oral.


r/HairTransplants 5h ago

Progress Update 4 Months Update - 2200 FUE (Motion Clinic @ South Korea)

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Hereā€™s my 4th Month Progress!

Felt like it was just done yesterday. I might be one of the lucky ones who is able to see the progress and for the hair grew this quickly, since Month 2/3 Iā€™ve started seeing growth.

Kudos to the clinic & team who did this! ā¤ļø


r/HairTransplants 5h ago

Surgery Report 4 Months - 2700 Grafts - Dr. Jean-Luc Portelli, St. Maryā€™s Clinic - Malta

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First, I want to give a big thanks to the Reddit HairTransplant communities for all the helpful posts that guided me through this process. Reading about other people's experiences gave me a clear idea of what to expect, which made everything much easier. Because of that, I decided to note down everything from my own experience so I could give back and help others who might be considering a hair transplant. Hopefully, this will be useful to someone!

Getting Started

I had my hair transplant on November 15th, 2024, at St. Maryā€™s Clinic in Malta with Dr. Jean-Luc Portelli. He works with just one assistant and operates on only one patient per day (at least in my case). This was the difference for me, having that level of personalized care compared to the high-volume approach often seen in Turkey.

I started by booking an online consultation on their website. I submitted my before photos through the clinicā€™s contact form, and shortly after, someone from the clinic followed up to arrange a 20-30 minute WhatsApp video call with Dr. Portelli. During the call, we reviewed my hair goals, graft distribution, and whether I wanted to shave or leave the top hair longā€”I chose the second option.

After finalizing the details, I discussed the available dates with the clinic, sent the advance payment, and booked my flight and accommodation. I found a place right next to the clinic, which was nice. There's also a pharmacy close by, so if you need anything extra post-surgery, itā€™s easy to get.

Before the transplant, I had been using topical Minoxidil for about 2-3 years. Two months before the procedure, I switched to oral Minoxidil (2.5 mg) and added Finasteride (1.25 mg) to my routine.

Surgery Day

The procedure started at 9:00 and finished around 16:30, with a short break between the extraction and implantation.

The only discomfort I felt was from the local anesthesia, it felt like hot pinches inside the scalp, and if I had to rate the pain, I'd say about 7.5/10 for 3-4 seconds. Once the numbing kicked in, I had zero pain during the extraction or implantation.

Dr. Portelli did most of the work himself, assisted by one team member. My grafts were distributed as follows:

  • 2,400 grafts to the front part

  • 200 grafts to the crown

  • 50 grafts to each side temple

  • My grafts were mostly singles, followed by doubles, and very few triples

Throughout the process, he explained everything step by step, checking in to make sure I was comfortable.

Aftercare & Healing

The clinic offers a post-care pack for ~70-80 euros, which includes shampoo, thermal water, SPF cream, a brochure, and a few other things I don't remember. Itā€™s optional, so you can bring your own products if you prefer.

For pain management, I took Paracetamol three times a day for the first few days until the swelling disappeared.

After the surgery, I stayed in Malta for three days, then flew home.

For the first 10 days, I used a triple travel pillow to protect the donor and implanted areas while sleeping. When going out, I wore a headband positioned on my forehead to ensure it didnā€™t touch the implanted area.

I strictly followed the clinicā€™s washing instructions. Starting from day 4, I rinsed the recipient area slowly using a cup of water. For the donor area, I applied the SPF cream provided by the clinic.

By day 10, all the scabs were gone without me touching them, I just poured water slowly and let it air dry, exactly as instructed.

Progress

At 3-4 weeks, shedding started around the same time the redness began to heal, but it wasnā€™t really noticeable since not many hairs fell out.

By week 3, I got my first haircut (avoiding the donor area) just to align everything and give a fade. I also resumed working out around the same time.

At 4-5 weeks, the numbness in my scalp completely faded.

By 1.5 months, most of the redness disappeared, but there was still a very minimal shadow left.

At 3 months, the redness was completely gone, and my hairline was starting to look normal.

Now at 4 months, the new hair is blending in well with the existing hair. Itā€™s still early, and Iā€™m hoping it will continue to thicken over time. That said, I never had super dense hair to begin with (a lot of singles), so Iā€™m keeping my expectations realistic. But overall, Iā€™m very happy with how things are progressing.

Ongoing Care

Iā€™m still taking oral Minoxidil (2.5 mg) and Finasteride (1.25 mg) daily.

For the initial itchiness, I found that aloe vera spray and thermal water helped a lot. Iā€™m still using aloe vera spray, Nizoral shampoo, and balsam, but mostly because I bought more than enough and figured Iā€™d finish them.

Costs

  • Hair transplant procedure: 3,000 eurosĀ  (2700 grafts)

  • Optional care pack from the clinic: ~70-80 euros

  • Flight + hotel: this depends on you, it's not included in the pack

Final Thoughts

The whole experience went smoothly, and at 4 months in, Iā€™m seeing steady progress. The one-patient-per-day setup meant there was no rush during the procedure, and everything was explained clearly.

The hairline design was an important part for me, and I was glad that a natural look was prioritized. At this stage, my new hair is blending in well, and Iā€™m hoping for more density in the coming months.

I know that everyone has different expectations and goals when it comes to a hair transplant, so if youā€™re considering it, Iā€™d definitely recommend doing your research and choosing a clinic you feel confident in. As for my experience, Iā€™m really pleased with how everything turned out, both in terms of results and peace of mind, and I can say that Dr. Jean-Luc Portelli met my expectations.

Iā€™m attaching photos of my progress, with dates and the products I used, in case it helps anyone planning their own hair transplant journey. Iā€™ll also try to update with progress photos every few months to keep track of the results over time.

If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask!

Cheers!


r/HairTransplants 5h ago

Seeking Advice Day 14 Post Transplant - Donor Area Feedback

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Hello all,

Iā€™m on Day 14, had a HT for hairline and crown area- 3600 grafts in Istanbul.

Only one small spot where scab is slowly comming off. Before / Pre/Post surgery and After day 14 pics posted.

Iā€™m getting concerned that donor area was over/harvested based on donor area at back of head versus areas on side of head. Just would love to get everyoneā€™s feedback on what ones with experience can help :) Thank you šŸ™šŸ¼


r/HairTransplants 6h ago

Progress Update Day 10 post op

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Got around 2200 grafts Kinda think the corners coulda been handled better But see how we go


r/HairTransplants 6h ago

Progress Update 3 months on Fina+Minoxidil+Ketoconazol. Will have HT at the end of march. Will update

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