AMA: I travelled to Turkey to get an FUE Hair Transplant: 5000 Grafts, Dr Koray Erdogan, ASMED Clinic
    Transplants 5/4/2018

    A user traveled to Turkey for a 5000-graft FUE hair transplant at ASMED Clinic with Dr. Koray Erdogan. They used finasteride before and after the surgery and shared detailed experiences, costs, and recovery tips.
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