My transplant review - for anyone who wants to know how it works 8/14/2026
A user shared their experience with a hair transplant at Estenova in Istanbul, highlighting the painful injection process but overall satisfaction with the results. They also discussed the importance of using topical treatments and the potential for natural hair loss due to DHT, while other users shared their experiences with PRP and ongoing maintenance with finasteride and minoxidil.
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