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Here is my 2-month update on the Verteporfin trial for a body scar. The procedure was a scar excision (left completely unsutured) performed by Dr. Bloxham in New York, using a 3 mg/ml dose of Verteporfin.

What happened so far:

 Delayed Healing: We noticed a significant slowdown in the healing process caused by the Verteporfin, which was expected.

 Suboptimal Aftercare: Unfortunately, the wound care wasn't perfect. A thick scab was allowed to form, and the area was accidentally exposed to direct heat sources, which might have compromised the final result.

Current Observations (2 Months In):

 Baby Hairs: We are seeing brand new baby hair growing right in the middle of the wound. This is huge, as hair follicle regeneration is impossible in normal, fibrous scar tissue.

 Repigmentation: The tissue seems to be regaining melanin. It used to be completely white and featureless, but now the color is blending back in.

Our Take & Expectations:

We likely won't get a 100% "scarless" result due to the lack of sutures and the aftercare mishaps. Instead, it looks like it will be a hybrid of fibrous tissue and healthy skin. However, the hair growth is an incredibly positive and encouraging sign of regeneration.

Next Steps:

We plan to run more trials in the future using the same dose (3 mg/ml) or slightly lower on other body scars. Crucially, we will use sutures next time, as we noticed the outer edges of this wound—where the tension was lower—are healing almost completely scarless.

IF YOU ARE FROM NY AND WANT TO CONTRIBUTE DR BLOXHAM IS SEEKING NEW PATIENTS TO TREAT THEIR BODY SCARS.

So I got my procedure done at In May of 2025. It’s been about a year, and I’ve not been too happy with the results. They did me for 4,500 grafts for the front and temples. I’ve pretty much had cobble stoning everywhere they implanted the graft. When I noticed the cobblestoning later they said it needs time, then when I asked again months later, they prescribed a topical that did nothing. When I asked where I could get a revision done, they said it’s not an issue and that I should use clay to stick the hair down which hasn’t worked. And for the cobblestoning they said look for a laser…

I’m not as much worried on the front because well the hair covers it if I grow it a little longer but the temples just look outlandish. I had assumed when they were going to do the temples they would match it with the side of my hair and have it lay as flat as possible. Well I’ll tell you this, it poofs out and looks ridiculous. It looks like a patch of hair that’s rises from the side. I have to strategically cover it with growing hair out and it’s a whole process.

Anyway, I was wondering if there is anyone who knows what I could do. Went from thinking if I got this procedure done I would feel free against the wind or not wearing a hat again, but now I feel 10x worse then before: Do I get the grafts punched out and have them done flatter? Also who’s the best doctor to go to for this revision? I’m not sure I can find any good one to handle this case for temple work. I’m also 23 now and got the procedure done at 22 and ran through 4500 grafts already so I want to be careful as some slight areas look sparse in my donor when I cut it short. Max I would prob look for a revision and touch up is 1,500 grafts at the max.

I’m honestly super happy with the result so far. I had 2,400 grafts done, and the outcome looks very natural. I get quite a lot of compliments, and a few friends have already asked me for his contact details.

Not to exaggerate, but life feels a bit like easy mode now that I simply look better and feel more confident. It has made a bigger difference than I expected.

My only real regret is not doing the temples. Looking back, I think that would have made the overall framing even better. The density is already quite good, so I’m not sure how much more it can still improve from here. I also don’t really notice month-to-month changes anymore, but maybe that’s normal at the 6-month mark.

Overall: very happy, natural result, no regrets except maybe being a bit too conservative with the temples.

Hallo Mitglieder,

Ich hatte meine Haartransplantation am 24.01-25.01.2026 mit 3717 Grafts bei dem Arzt Dr.Bekir Bek in Ankara und ich bin bis jetzt sehr zufrieden. Es wurde der Tonsur gemacht die vorherige Fut Narbe von der ersten Haartransplantation in Deutschland und die Geheimratsecken wurden aufgefüllt. Was sagt ihr dazu?

Necesito opiniones si afectará a mi resultado final
Primera foto al 5 día después del transplante
La segunda foto a día 8
3 foto día 15 quitando costras y actualmente día 49

Hello all,

I have recently this past March hit one year post transplant from clinic Medblue located in Turkey.

Total amount of grafts - 3300

Total cost of procedure - 5500 (Canadian)

Age at surgery 30

Procedure done by - Dr. Oguz / Hairline and pre surgery and post surgery consultation done by Dr. Canberk Turan.

Previous to surgery I was on fin for about 2 years, and am continuing to take the medication for the foreseeable future.

Overall, the experience was pleasant, they provide pick up and drop off from Airport, clinic and hotel is about 30 mins drive from there. Transportation is also provided between clinic and hotel, and also post surgery hyberbaric chamber. Both drives are about 5-10 mins if I remember correctly.

The clinic experience was also very comforting and I felt immediate relief and provided my full trust into the staff and doctors. Zulal (Admin) was also quite reassuring of the process and very much controlled from leadership side, making sure you are doing well, checking in intermittently etc.

Dr Turan spent quite a bit of time working on my hairline, and also providing me clarity on why he drew it the way he did. Oguz and team handled the procedure.

I'm not sure what the cost of the procedure is now but I can say, for what I paid I'm very very satisfied. Not only did the clinic team focus on me for the entire day, the results that I have received are very good in my opinion. Often times people have a hard time believing I got any work done at all.

I can't recommend this clinic to you guys enough. If you are thinking about it, do it! It changed my entire life, from business to personal relationships. I feel like I'm living a completely different life from who I was prior to all of this. Hair does matter at least to me.