All Guides

Everything worth knowing, in order.

I've grouped these by where you're at, rather than in alphabetical order. If you're just starting out, begin at the top. If you've already chosen a clinic and want to check it, jump to choosing a clinic. And if a procedure has already gone wrong for you, start with what a successful result actually means.

Medication, Before You Think About SurgeryFinasteride and minoxidil are the only two treatments licensed in the UK. How they work, what the evidence says, and the safety warnings to read before you start. How Hair Actually Grows, and Why It Falls OutHow hair grows, and why the hair at the back of your head doesn't fall out. It explains what surgery can and can't do. What a Successful Hair Transplant Actually MeansWhat to realistically expect, why a second procedure is often part of the plan, and what repair surgery can and can't fix. Hair Transplant Turkey CostWhat a good quote should include, and what a cheap headline price often leaves out.

The Maths Nobody Does Before BookingOne surgeon can only do one or two procedures a day. Compare that with how many a clinic does, and you'll soon see who's really doing yours. How I Vet ClinicsThe four things every clinic needs to meet before I'll work with them, and why. How to Choose a Clinic in TurkeyWhat to look for, what to ignore, and the answers that should put you off. Who Performs Sapphire FUE and DHIThe question a lot of clinics avoid, and how to ask it so you get a straight answer. Choosing a City in TurkeyWhy the clinic matters much more than the city it's in.

How a Hair Transplant Is Actually PerformedA step by step look at the procedure, and what FUE, DHI and Sapphire really mean without the marketing. Hair Transplant Recovery TimelineFrom the day of your procedure to twelve months, including the shedding around week three that worries everyone.

Travelling to Turkey: The Practical SideVisas, the passport rule that catches people out, time off work, insurance and money. How It Works, From Enquiry to TreatmentThe seven steps, who does what, and exactly when you pay anything.

How I'm Paid, and Why It Doesn't Cost You MoreHow I'm paid, why it doesn't cost you more, and what decides which clinic I suggest.

My Hair Transplant in PhotosPhotos of both my procedures (one failed), including the donor scarring the first one left behind. My First Hair Transplant FailedWhat went wrong, and the questions I didn't know to ask. What Changed After My SecondAn honest look at what a good result does and doesn't change.

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