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I Flew From the US to Turkey for a Hair Transplant Before My Wedding
Business Insider • • business
Key Points:
- Nicole Ethridge, a 39-year-old finance professional and influencer from Southern Maryland, experienced traction alopecia after her daughter's birth, leading to noticeable hair loss mainly at the front of her scalp.
- To manage her hair loss, she wore expensive wigs and later began making and selling wigs to others, but still sought a permanent solution through various treatments and eventually a hair transplant.
- Unable to afford the high cost of hair transplants in the US, Nicole chose to have the procedure done in Istanbul, Turkey, at a clinic recommended for treating patients with similar hair types, facilitated by an international service called Doctours.
- The transplant involved follicle extraction and relocation, with Nicole opting for a full head shave for sterility; she experienced hair regrowth starting at four months, with significant improvement by six months post-procedure.
- Feeling more confident without wigs, Nicole is preparing for her wedding next year and is happy with her appearance and the progress of her hair restoration.
