11 Months Post-op , 5100 Grafts 7/9/2025
A user shared their hair transplant experience with 5,100 grafts at Hair of Istanbul, costing $4,500, but many commenters suspect the post is promotional for the clinic. The user did not use Minoxidil or Finasteride post-surgery, which some commenters criticized.
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