My hair transplant journey in Turkey Transplants 3/13/2026
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant in Turkey using the DHI and Sapphire FUE techniques, without taking finasteride or minoxidil post-surgery. They emphasized that transplanted hairs from the donor area are resistant to hair loss, but acknowledged that native hairs might still thin without medication.
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