DENYS PICHUGIN
Hair Transplant Journey
Real Results · No Filters
A personal hair restoration journey — from day one after surgery to today's reflection in the mirror. No script, no filters.
Proof
Before and now
Full recovery timeline
FUE, Istanbul, 3500 grafts — every angle, no filters. Click to enlarge.
The journey
The transplant year, day by day
I had the surgery in Istanbul using the FUE method — 3,500 grafts. There wasn't much objective information about recovery out there, so I decided to film the whole process myself: no script, just regular updates.
The channel's main video tracks the result from day 1 to day 365 after surgery — that's the video where everything really started.
Right now I'm working on a new video — a five-year timelapse of the whole journey, from day one to today's reflection in the mirror.
The result's evolution from day 1 to day 365 after surgery · 625,000+ views
About me
I've been through this myself
Real journey, real numbers, real answers — not theory.
- 5 yearson YouTube — 140+ videos covering every step from day one
- 3,500 graftsFUE transplant in Istanbul — I went through it, not just researched it
- 625,000+views on the main video. 1,000+ comments — many with questions I answered personally
- Hundredsof people came through my answers — some dodged bad clinics, some found theirs
I'm not a doctor and I don't pretend to be. I'm the guy who walked this path himself, filmed every day, and spent hours answering people about to start. The questions I get over and over are the ones I learned the hard way. One hour with me saves you weeks of forum-scrolling.
What people say
Real comments under the journey video
Three of 1,000+ comments under the main video on YouTube. Each card links to the source — verify any of them in one click.
Большое тебе спасибо за это видео. Сделал неделю назад пересадку. Твоё видео очень успокаивает морально, когда я вижу, что ты прошёл те же этапы.
EN: "Thank you so much for this video. I had my transplant a week ago. Your video calms me down when I see you went through the same steps."
Делал пересадку в Турции 6 месяцев назад, результатом доволен на все сто. Долгое время боялся лететь в Стамбул. Но поверьте, оно того стоит... Спасибо автору видео за его, так сказать, поддержку, постоянно открывал его ролик, сравнивал.
EN: "Had my transplant in Turkey 6 months ago — 100% happy with the result. I was scared to fly to Istanbul for a long time. Trust me, it's worth it. Thanks to the author for the support — I kept opening his video and comparing."
Спасибо! Несмотря на полное отсутствие слов в видео, оно самое информативное, что я видел на эту тему! Лучше один раз увидеть! Результат огонь!
EN: "Thank you! Even without a single word, this is the most informative video I've seen on the topic. Seeing it once is worth a thousand words. The result is fire."
Watch the journey
Real updates from my YouTube channel — 142 videos over 5+ years
Should you book this
This call is for you if…
The cost of a wrong choice
What's actually on the line. These are not scare tactics — they're the situations I see in my DMs every week.
- Re-do transplant€2,500 — €5,000
- Donor area damagecannot be undone
- Years lost on the wrong path2 — 3 years
- Unnatural hairlinefor life
- Drug dependency (minoxidil, finasteride)for years
One hour with me costs €55. Five minutes of good advice in that hour can save you any one of the above. That's the trade.
1-hour consultation
Walk away with a clear plan for your transplant
Not "30 minutes of general talk". A focused call where I share what I learned the hard way — so you don't repeat my mistakes. Here's exactly what you get:
- Help choosing a clinic in Turkey Which clinics I'd consider in Istanbul today, red flags to avoid, how to read reviews and before/after photos honestly.
- A ready list of questions for the doctor The exact questions to ask before you pay a deposit — about technique, graft count, anaesthesia, donor area and guarantees.
- A review of your specific situation Send your photos in advance. We go through your hairline, donor zone and realistic expectations — together, on the call.
- What to take before and after What I took (vitamins, PRP, Saw Palmetto), what helped, what was useless — and what I'd skip if I did it again.
- Recovery — week by week What's normal, what's a warning sign, when to call the clinic, and how to make the first month survivable.
How it works
Four simple steps to your consultation
FAQ
What people usually ask
Where and with what method was the transplant done?
In Istanbul, using the FUE method — no linear scar, follicles are extracted one by one.
How many grafts were transplanted?
3,500 grafts in a single operation.
How much did it cost?
At the time of the operation — €2,500. Clinic prices change, so check the current cost directly with them.
How long until you see results?
For the first few months hair goes through a "dormant" phase, active growth becomes visible around month 4–6, and the final result by month 12.
Do you take any growth treatments?
I get PRP roughly once every three months, and take Xpecia vitamins, biotin and Saw Palmetto. I don't use minoxidil or finasteride.
How long is the recovery?
The visible part — redness, scabs, swelling — fades within 10–14 days. From around day 14 you can be in public without anyone noticing. Final result settles by month 12.
When can you go back to work, the gym, or get a haircut?
Office work — from day 3–5 if you don't mind a cap. Gym (light) — after 3 weeks, full load after 4–6 weeks. No sauna, pool or sea for 4 weeks. First haircut with scissors — after 1 month, clippers — after 3 months.
Is this medical advice?
No — this is personal experience. Always consult a doctor before your own procedure.
Will I get a recording of the call?
No recording — but you get a written summary of the key recommendations in chat after the call, so you don't have to take notes during.
What if I can't make my time slot?
Free reschedule if you let me know at least 24 hours in advance. After that the slot is held — but I'm flexible if life happens, just tell me.
Can I ask follow-up questions after the call?
Yes — short follow-up questions in WhatsApp are included for 7 days after the call. For a fully new situation (e.g. months later, post-op) book a new call.
Are conversations confidential?
100%. Your photos, clinic names, situation — never shared, never used in content. The call exists only between you and me.
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Personal experience — not medical advice. I'm not a doctor. This page and my channel share my own hair transplant journey: what I did, what I'd change, what I'd warn a friend about. It is not a diagnosis, treatment plan or recommendation. Always consult a licensed doctor or specialist before making any decision about your own procedure, medication or recovery.
Privacy & data
This page does not require an account. If you book a consultation, I store the minimum needed to run the call: your name, contact handle (WhatsApp / Telegram) and the photos you choose to send. Photos are deleted within 30 days of the call unless you ask me to keep them for follow-up. Nothing is shared with third parties, used in content, or sold. If you want everything deleted earlier, ask me — same channel, same answer within 24 hours.