Michael's hair transplant procedure
Michael was concerned about his receding hairline over the years and really wanted fuller hair again. We caught up with him to share his hair transplant experience with us and how his recovery is coming along.
View Michael’s before and after images in the gallery below.
What did you dislike about your appearance/hairline?
Ever since my early 20’s I was concerned with my hairline receding and more recently, the ‘old man’ bald patch at the crown. Over the years, I tried all the crap expensive topical treatments and pills, but nothing really helped. I knew my options were soon to be to either shave it off entirely or get a transplant.
What prompted you to look at having a hair transplant abroad vs your home country?
The team at Asthetica were so helpful and supportive, and the options locally were all so over priced. I visited a few leading brands in Australia, and the ‘doctor’ basically wrote down a ridiculous price on a napkin and handed it to me like some kind of dodgy deal.
After feeling totally left in the dark from the leading Australian companies, the team at Asthetica showed me a better way
Why did you decide on Turkey for your procedure?
I was guided by research I did personally online and the team at Asthetica gave me so much reassurance that it was a no brainer. Plus I really wanted to explore that part of the world, and it really didn’t disappoint.
Why did you choose Asthetica for your procedure?
The Asthetica team ticked all the boxes and really helped me get through what I thought was a big deal at the time. The procedure was over so quickly, and before I knew it, I was out the other side.
How did you find your consultations before you left your home country?
I was in regular contact with Asthetica in the lead-up. We discussed things I had to do pre and post-surgery, such as not drinking alcohol in the weeks prior and what to expect from the doctors. I sent photos of my hair and was informed about the procedure, what’s involved and what they would do to get the best hair result for me.
Asthetica took all the pressure off me, even helping me arrange flights, beautiful hotels, tips on what else to do in Turkey and arranged all my transfers from the airport and to the hospital and in between. I don’t think I could have organised all this myself!
What was your pre-surgery experience like?
The team was very professional, and the hospital was one of the most advanced I had ever seen. Everything was carefully explained and I felt at ease before the procedure.
What was your post-surgery experience like?
I had a dedicated support representative on call to answer any questions I had and they really looked out for me. The team gave very clear instructions as well as all the creams and lotions I needed to get through the healing process and next few months. They spent time showing me how to wash and optimally care for the area to improve healing.
Was there anything you didn’t expect during your experience?
It was a lot to take in, being my first procedure like this. I really didn’t expect it to be over so quickly and relatively painlessly. I was surprised to see in about three days, it had already started healing!
Are you happy with your results?
So far so good! It’s been almost a year to the day and my hair is filling out nicely with new hair growing and getting stronger every day. For the first time in a long time, I am not worried about my hair and I have so much more confidence and am much happier.
Would you recommend a hair transplant in Turkey? And Why?
Yes, absolutely. They are so well geared for medical tourism and the facilities Asthetica selected for me were some of the most advanced and cutting-edge I’ve ever seen. Plus, I got to experience a part of the world that has been on my list for some time.
Would you recommend your experience with Asthetica? And why?
100% yes. Asthetica did all the hard work. I don’t think i could have asked for more. I was so nervous before the procedure, especially after reading about so many horror stories from other places and how things go wrong online.
The team at Asthetica made the whole process so easy and really helped create a great experience for me. Everything was perfectly planned and organised and the surgeon and team were world-class. I honestly can’t remember the last time a team went so far above and beyond to ensure I had the best solution for my situation and was comfortable and emotionally supported through the entire process.