FUE v FUT - fresh thoughts

[chrisis]

Highlander, what is your timescale for this?

I have seen some of Dr Keser's work, and to be honest he seems like the 'Rahal of Europe', in terms of hairlines - which I know is a priority for you too.

I also know that Dr Rahal was top of your wish list. If FUE is half the price with Dr Keser, then that's something that is worth thinking about, if it spares having a scar, which nobody can predict in terms of its appearance.

I just worry about going to Turkey. Not sure if it's as "watertight" in terms of legal protection if anything goes wrong. Belgium would seem a safer bet, and so I'm also looking closely at Dr Feriduni and Dr Bisanga.

I think we're on the same wavelength, which is interesting :P

[chrisis]

Another thought, Dr Keser's website is so primitive. I don't know if I should judge his work on the basis of his website, but it doesn't exactly put me at ease that it looks like it's straight from the 90s. Compare it with Dr Rahal's, who probably has the best website I've seen of all the doctors. If any doctors are reading this, it does make a difference in the decision-making process.

I find it hard to understand how so many doctors fail at marketing themselves properly online, when you consider how much they're making and how much it is to hire a decent website designer.

[Delphi]

I’m with you Chrisis! Something about going to Turkey to have cosmetic surgery just doesn't sit right with me. If you're going to do it, do it right and do it in a country where you have some recourse if anything does go wrong. I’m all for saving money, but I would prefer to pay a bit more and go with a known entity in a first world country.

[chrisis]

Thanks Delphi. I think if I spoke to someone from England who had had successful work with Dr Keser in Turkey, it would put my concerns at ease. How about you?

[Highlander]

I know what you mean, and we definitely are on the same wavelength here in terms of what we want to achieve.

Rahal was my preferred surgeon because I simply forgot about Keser and didn't realise he was so overpriced. I will go with Keser because I have some social anxiety issues that I've discussed here earlier. I like that Dr Keser not only does the HT himself, but also removes the grafts, shaves the head, EVERYTHING is done by just Dr Keser himself. That is perfect for me.

Perhaps the legalities are different, but I suppose it's no different than going to say Canada or the USA. If you have confidence in the surgeon - and he provdies a guarantee - then you have a lot less to worry about. Turkey does however have a reputation for dodgy surgeons, but Keser in this case has been verified by numerous people all over the Internet. He also has a consultation centre in Switzerland I believe.


I've been looking a bit into Belgium, and Bisanga does look good. I also like that I can simply drive there and back, whereas in Turkey I need to worry about accommodation and flights. That said, the one-on-one service of Keser has so much weight to me it's not even funny. I think I might take a suit case full of food and just bunker down in my hotel room until the scabs go away, and then fly back. Or would airport security let me wear a beanie through the metal detector? I can just imagine it now, taking my beanine off and having bloody scars everywhere, all the passengers staring at me. So much shame.


I e-mailed Keser and he says that he can do about 700 grafts per day, so you and I might need a couple of days to get the results we're wanting.

[chrisis]

Highlander, do you have an email so we can talk off board? I thought it would be good to share stuff we've found on the net. I don't think this forum would appreciate it since he's not endorsed.

I think if he only does 700 a day, I'd need to be there 3-4 days, depending on the goal.

Regarding your question about wearing a beanie. Apparently, the doctor will give you a bandage for your head. One guy whose account I read was not asked to remove it.

So is it because he only does 700 grafts a day that he feels he doesn't need an assistant to help? I'm just worried about fatigue if he does everything himself...

[Highlander]

Originally Posted by chrisis

Highlander, do you have an email so we can talk off board? I thought it would be good to share stuff we've found on the net. I don't think this forum would appreciate it since he's not endorsed.

I think if he only does 700 a day, I'd need to be there 3-4 days, depending on the goal.

Regarding your question about wearing a beanie. Apparently, the doctor will give you a bandage for your head. One guy whose account I read was not asked to remove it.

So is it because he only does 700 grafts a day that he feels he doesn't need an assistant to help? I'm just worried about fatigue if he does everything himself...

I've got a "throwaway" e-mail, Skype, MSN, and AIM. So take your pick. I prefer to use Skype simply for messaging, offline messages etc. Plus I'm actually on it a lot more than any of my other ones, since they are only used for signing up to websites to mitigate spam and such.

700 grafts is a lot lower than most surgeons I believe, and is probably in part to him doing all the work himself. I'd rather spend an extra day on hotel fees than have him rush through for some "mega session".

I should say he also offers airport shuttle service and a translator if required.


With the bandaging, do you think that means I could wear a beanie over the top? I seriously have nightmares just thinking about being "busted" about having had a HT in the airport - but I'd probably get over it sooner or later.

[chrisis]

Skype is fine for me, what's your handle?

I think you could wear a loose-fitting beanie and should be ok. If they asked you to remove it, it would all be such a quick and simple task that it shouldn't be too bad. Just remember, everyone is only bothered about themselves and getting onto the plane so they can go home. It's all so fast. People don't care about someone they've never met and will never see again, and neither should you.

[Follicle Death Row]

Originally Posted by Highlander

Or would airport security let me wear a beanie through the metal detector? I can just imagine it now, taking my beanine off and having bloody scars everywhere, all the passengers staring at me. So much shame.

I believe with the doctor's note you'd only have to raise the cap to show one member of security or sometimes you can request screening in a private room if you're that conscious about removing the cap in front of a queue. Of course you'd have to suss this about beforehand. Might not be the case everywhere.

[Delphi]

Originally Posted by chrisis

Thanks Delphi. I think if I spoke to someone from England who had had successful work with Dr Keser in Turkey, it would put my concerns at ease. How about you?

Personally I would not feel comfortable, but that's an individual choice. I would also feel a little concerned about the doctor being fatigued doing all the work himself. Sounds good on paper, but 700 grafts all by himself both extracting and implanting will be a long tiring day. Did you check out Dr. Mwamba’s prices? He trained with Cole and he’s in Belgium. Might be worth a look.