Before I had my hair transplant, I heard many things from people around me. Some of them were trying to help, I think, but many of the things they said were not true. At first, I believed them. I didn't know anything about hair transplants, so when someone told me something, I just accepted it. Now, after going through the process myself, I can say: most people really don't know what they are talking about.

One of the first things I heard was, “Hair transplant is only for rich people.” My uncle said this. I understand where he comes from, because many years ago, it was super expensive. But these days, especially in Turkey, there are many options. It's still not cheap, of course, but it's possible for normal people to afford it, especially if you plan and save a little. I didn't use any loans or credit cards. I just stopped spending on other things for a few months. It was not impossible.

Another common myth: “It doesn't work. The hair will fall again.” A friend of mine told me this like he was 100% sure. He didn't even know anyone who had done it. But he spoke like an expert. I read online and saw real stories, with pictures and videos. Of course, some people lose some of the transplanted hair — but that's rare and usually because of bad care or bad clinic. If you do it right, and follow the aftercare steps, it really works. I mean, look at me now — I have new hair!

Some people also said, “It will look fake, like a doll's head.” This one made me really nervous. I didn't want to look strange. But again, that depends on where you go. There are many bad clinics, I agree, and you need to be careful. But if you choose a good doctor and they use modern methods, like FUE or DHI, the result can be very natural. I showed my results to people months later, and most of them didn't even notice I had something done until I told them.

There was one myth that really scared me: “Hair transplants are dangerous.” My cousin told me this, and said that someone died during the operation. That made me panic. But I did deep research. I asked doctors. I checked medical websites. It's actually a very low-risk procedure if done in a safe, clean clinic by professionals. The operation is long and uncomfortable, yes — but not dangerous. You stay awake the whole time. It's not like a big surgery.

To be honest, dealing with all these opinions was tiring. Everyone had something to say. People who never even thought about getting a transplant were giving me advice. It made me doubt myself many times. But after a point, I decided to stop listening. I chose to trust facts, not rumors. I read studies, joined forums, watched doctors explain things on YouTube. That helped me see the truth.

After my operation, some of those people changed their mind. They saw the results and said, “Oh wow, this actually looks good!” Some even asked me for clinic recommendations. That made me smile. The same people who scared me in the beginning now wanted to do it themselves.

Now I believe it's really important to filter what you hear. Not all advice is good advice. Sometimes people speak from fear, jealousy, or just bad information. If you want to do something important for yourself — like a hair transplant — you must do your own research. It's your head, your money, your life. Don't let someone's random opinion stop you.