1 month post HT DHI
I wanted to share an update on my hair transplant so far in Turkey since I know how helpful these posts can be when you’re doing your research.
I had about 3,500 grafts done using [FUE/DHI], mainly focused on my hairline and mid scalp. Overall, the clinic experience was solid. The team was professional, organized, and communication was good from the start. The procedure itself is long, but everything felt well run and I was comfortable throughout.
The biggest thing I didn’t fully appreciate beforehand was how challenging the first part of recovery would be. The first 10 days were definitely the toughest so far, but also the most important. Sleeping was probably the hardest part having to stay on my back and only getting a few hours at a time made it pretty rough. You also have to be really careful not to touch or disturb the grafts, which makes you constantly aware of your head.
Around day 8, things started to feel a bit easier. I was able to start gently massaging the scabs off, and by day 10 they were pretty much gone. Nothing I experienced was unexpected the clinic did explain everything ahead of time but it still takes some patience when you’re actually going through it.
Now I’m starting to go through the shedding phase. I knew this was coming from doing some research, but it’s still a bit strange seeing the hairs fall out after just having the procedure. It definitely makes you wonder about the process, even though everything I’ve read says it’s completely normal.
I know it’s still very early, so I’m trying not to overthink it too much, but I think it’s normal to have those thoughts at this stage.
On the positive side, everything so far has lined up with what the clinic told me, and they’ve been responsive whenever I’ve had questions during recovery.
I’m happy with how things have gone so far. At this point, it’s just a waiting game, and I’m looking forward to seeing how everything develops over the next few months.
Also feel free to ask any questions you have and I’d be more than happy to share some more details