I WENT TO TURKEY FOR A HAIR TRANSPLANT!!!! Day 1 - Day 365 RAW and UNCENSORED!!!

A year in the making...
Heres my journey, in January 2023 I went to Turkey for a hair transplant, This idea came from a good friend of mine winning a Mountain Bike competition and paying to make it happen.
In this video I wanted to give you possibly one of the best in depth behind the scene videos showing you the transformation journey of prior, during surgery, the aftercare and the result!
Hopefully answering many questions that anyone thinking about getting it done needs to hear, I was fed up of always trying to find a hat or helmet to cover up my receding hairline so I did something about it!
Thanks to HWT Clinic who are actually offering a discount with my unique code BDK200,
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[@TheBikeRoom]

Thanks for being man enough to go public with your journey and glad it was a success.

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Appreciate it mate, I know there is so many people who are on the fence as I were and just need to see someone who has gone through the journey to show it really isn’t too hard or expensive to do something about it 👍

[@zy9662]

Man enough??

[@joecantello]

Mate this is great to see. Saw the HKT podcast first. I got a teeth transplant in Turkey 9 years ago after a motorbike crash. Knocked the majority of my front teeth out in the crash and had to wear false teeth for 5 years, then plucked up the courage to fly to Turkey to get implants. Honestly the best life decision I've ever made.

[@jonnyseller]

Well done Ben for being so open about it. As a confirmed baldy I would have killed for a hair transplant at your age. It’s about how you feel which is important. Great video.

[@DeluxPlays_]

Wow the difference from the start and the end is crazy! Looks wicked bro

[@sticksspokesropes2342]

Humor, confidence, fun. Thanks Ben! This is resilience in a bottle.

[@mtbwithjoey]

What a transformation. A man who lives most of his life under a helmet😂😂. Tons better than before. Will be looking great on podium photos in 2024

[@boralaser]

Good on ya dude. Sharing such a personal experience. Good to see it’s worked.

[@AGMTB.]

As a receding mountain biker who has been debating for a couple of years about doing this, I think the time has finally come. Cheers Ben!

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Honestly message me if you have any questions mate or I can certainly put you in touch with Hugo who is 100% English speaking and can sort you out, 👍

[@AGMTB.]

@@BenDeakinMTB Thanks, dude! 👍👍

[@scotti_wan_kenobi]

Good on ya for putting this video out, Deaks 👍👊. The results speak for themselves.

[@TimFromWales]

Fair play Deaks. Great job sharing this, you can start working on that centre parting now...

[@SkillsLoop]

Awesome end result, crazy seeing the last transformation pictures. Enjoy dude!

[@skatinrocker]

Good on ya lad 👊 chuffed for you and glad you’re happy

[@romdavis2050]

That's awesome... Thank you for sharing this. I believe that millions of people would love to know what you have just shared. I hope they all subscribe to your channel. Stay awesome....

[@EmilyHorridge]

Nice one Deaks, nice video and cool to see you are stoked with it. Big up to Brendog too!

[@jmrracing7097]

Fair play Ben. Awesome vid, glad everything went well

[@resurgem]

What an amazing result, you must be absolutely thrilled!

[@roughster1615]

Damn bro, some straight up vulnerable content. Kudos!

[@fpsgenerator]

Looks great Ben! I like the natural look and how the clinic didn't go all crazy with lowering hairline or making it look pluggy. Also suggest looking into DHT blockers to preserve and thicken your hair more :)

[@joannetough822]

Good for you Ben. My other half had SMP. Really boosted his self esteem. 😊👍

[@ianpurdy7983]

Great vid mate I had mine done December 20th last year well pleased with the results. Yours looks decent mate

[@Bridgeybikes]

Wow. Nice Barnet! Wasn’t expecting that. Good work Deaks ✌️

[@Coolcmsc]

Stoked for you fella and thanks for sharing 🎉 OiOi!

[@MarkieMTB]

Looks good mate ! Happy for you !

[@TheRideCompanion]

Hell of a video and bloke! We should do a podcast about it!?

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Shall I pop up to the podcast studio this week 🤣

[@danthorpe-ru7pt]

Sick mate I thought about it I would definitely consider it, really pleased for you

[@andyrogers747]

Glad it’s feeling awesome chap 👌

[@Opd351]

wow actually looks great at the end very cool thanks for the video

[@ashbarton1]

Fair play deaks Looking good 👏🏼

[@postiepistolpete1985]

Thanks Mr Oi Oi Long time fan, first time commenter. As a fellow balding MTBer I respect and am interested in this content 👍

[@nickv3085]

You look great Ben ! Thanks for sharing. I’m not quite there, but I think this is in my future.

[@ryandodgeshaw]

Good on you bru! Looks so worth it.

[@fishybob9059]

Fair play mate. Good for you. It would be easy for the fellas to rip the p*** outta of a bloke for anything resembling vanity, masculinity, blah blah but your mental health is the only thing that matters and if you can fix an issue that causes you a problem then you have the control and right to do what’s best for you. What so refreshing is your openness to being vulnerable by showing all this. Total respect. Btw you have a good shaped head for when you do choose to shave it on your terms.

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Dude I had a shaved head in the marines, I wanted options 🤣

[@philipB31]

I wasn’t going to watch until I saw you on TRC with those two other reprobates - you probably couldn’t have made a better vlog of your journey and absolutely stoked for you with your new mane. Thank you for sharing this journey, be well and stay safe.

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Appreciate it mate Thanks, genuinely stoked 🙌

[@patbriggsmbr]

Ben you are amazing, it takes a lot of guts to do what your doing. Well done.

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Thanks mate, Genuinely did this to help others and the fact I wanted it doing, thought about it for some time 🙌

[@bogged9820]

Nice one ! Definitely getting one now!

[@highlandhillwalkin]

Fair play to you Ben... Looking good.. Merry Christmas to you.. oioi🤘

[@igorotshred735]

cant wait to see those hair to grow🤘 congrats deaks🤘

[@pennywood5653]

Looking good. Giving you extra confidence. Have you convinced Rob Warner yet?

[@soundwarper]

Fair play, Deaks! Respect. 👊😎

[@andyukh1625]

Wow Deaks what a journey! That’s a personal thing to do, not just for you but others to. Thanks for sharing, fantastic! Can’t wait to see Bren and Ollie’s journey 😆🤣😂 Topman ………💪🏾👏🏽

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Yes I didn’t have to share it but genuinely thought there is some people out there who this is going to help, people thinking I did it for some money 🤦‍♂️ or the fact I’ve been receding and wanted to sort it out 🤷‍♂️ F**k the haters, 🤣 But olly has loads of hair so maybe get his teeth transformation on a Vlog 🤣

[@adrianmoleybrewer]

Fair play for documenting it, and being so open. It's interesting to see the whole process, but it's not for me I'm happy enough with a shiny top!

[@SamPilgrim]

Yes boss well good!!

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Cheers mate 🙌

[@katztsubai4513]

OiOi Deaks, congrats and looking good! I myself had 1700 grafts done here in the freedom land (cost me $12k - ouchy) back in 2016. My hair looked pretty good up until last year and I noticed it started to look rather thin again towards the end of last year. I was under the impression that the transplant was a permanent fix, and I didn't do much other than applying 5% Minox foam occasionally. Out of desperation, I started massaging my scalp and got prescriptions for Finesteride & oral Minox back in August this year and I'm slowly regaining my hair back. I hope you'll have better luck, but want to tell you that don't be complacent like I was, it may take diligent maintenance. Cheers, and happy new year! P.S. We met at Rampage this year and you, Bren and Olly autographed my buddy's TLD jersey (F'ing rolled it!) Thanks, hope to run in to you guys again next year!

[@brettsmith6010]

Well that was different. Look after those lush locks bro. Merry xmas and a happy new year oi oi.

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Cheers Brett 🤣

[@benjybluehat]

Fair play Ben. It's nice to see that you're so pleased with the result. I hope you've inspired others that are unhappy with their Barnett to do something positive about it... Now all I've gotta do now is get a mate to jump a canyon and I'm booking my flight too.

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Hahaha good on his canyon leap, paid the bills 🤣

[@garyvallance2017]

Nice one Deaks.

[@davidbird11]

Well done Deals 👍🏼

[@JaredHoff]

Thanks for sharing bro! I have a MTB KZbin channel as well and have had negative comments about my bald head. I’m always insecure about it, BUT I’ve just tried to embrace my bald head lol

[@KingBlueSlimss]

Premier christmas day content Really happy for you dude

[@BenDeakinMTB]

🤣🤣🤣 wasn’t what I thought I’d be posting on Xmas eve but oh well 🤣

[@nanopete6472]

I take my hat off to you Ben for sharing your journey to hairyness. 😁

[@texlish7467]

Look good, feel good. A little self care goes a long way.

[@jpg6482]

Ah looking good. Whatever works for you deaks - look good before and after

[@BenDeakinMTB]

🙌🙌🙌

[@johnpowditch]

hi mate looks good hope you had a good time in turkey have fun oioi

[@davemiller9929]

Top bloke BD good for you

[@tahoeebikes]

GOOD FOR YOU

[@ocbyn]

Well done lads. Good old mates

[@robs505]

I’m heading to Turkey tmrw thanks for an informative and entertaining video to put me at ease. Can you tell me if they give you a sedative or to sleep during the procedure ?

[@BenDeakinMTB]

They do offer It,

[@michaeljames8534]

Every credit to you Ben, a great vid highlighting your hair journey. As a bit of a baldy myself, I’d have considered such treatment myself if I was younger. You didn’t give much away as to just how painful it was though or what your other half thought of the results? ATB 👊

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Painless for the procedure mate due to being under general anaesthetic, mrs couldn’t care less but she’s stoked that I’m stoked, she helped quite a lot with the aftercare in the first few weeks

[@michaeljames8534]

@@BenDeakinMTB Ace Ben, the sign of a good women is simply her being happy that your happy 👍😉

[@computerbob06]

​@@BenDeakinMTBMust've been good to have a professional medic close at hand during those first few weeks!?

[@hobmarg]

Dude it looks great. Had a friend get his done here in Vancouver BC and it also looks great but he spent like $25k CAD. Could easily fly to Turkey and still save a ton.

[@adamrichards1253]

Fair play Looking good

[@jackg5147]

Nice one Deaks, takes a lot of guts to tell everyone.

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Thanks mate 🙌

[@stiksandstones]

nice one deeks

[@timgrant3742]

The TRC episode was rather amusing. Well done Deaks. Hair we go into the new year. Oi Oi ( in A broad Scottish Accent - ( obviously not mine ))

[@jamesforster4082]

Top man, top head job 😮

[@SamReynolds26]

😂😂😂 Brilliant. Wonder if they have a procedure that can make you a bit less of a chob though

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Can get you a discount on a nose job mate 🤣

[@mtbwithjoey]

@@BenDeakinMTB what a come back. 😂🤣

[@edmundhodgson2572]

Nice one

[@markcosens1]

Were you able to carry the bag of potions home in hand luggage or did you need to take a case to put them in the hold?

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Like any normal flight mate, it had to come back via hold luggage but as it was such a small bag they allowed me to put it in for free,

[@gibbers]

Amazing how much thicker it gets as time goes on, looks great

[@southernenduro585]

Fair play Ben. Thanks for sharing your journey. It's amazing how a joke can change your life 🎉😂

[@asgardeh8213]

Syrups looking great Ben

[@hazbutler]

Bald of you to post this, well done.

[@computerbob06]

Looking good! Gone from a Marine cut all those years ago to a crew cut! They'll have to call Deaks, Seaman Deaks..... Good thing he's not from Staines! Do they do Nasal reductions, something for Bren next time!? Joking aside. I first realised I was going bald, when - after a day in the sun, I washed my hair and it hurt like hell! The Mrs said I'd burnt my scalp, bummer! My Dad went bald at 19, so I've been on borrowed time ever since! Conversely, the V patch bit does provide somewhere to stick your sunglasses into when not needed! I'm not too bothered about going bald, but having a bath/shower and seeing all the hairs afterwards and noticing how the hairdresser treats the cutting differently is quite depressing! I wear a hat all summer for my job and (obviously) a helmet when riding - I don't know why the don't come with every bike purchase? My nieces got bikes one Xmas but no helmets, so I went out and bought them some! So, I do feel having a warm (sweaty) head isn't good for the follicles! Good on Ben for filming all this. For those that feel they need it - it's a great service and good to get that discount code. My teeth aren't great, never have been, so I've never really smiled and have therefore always said that if I won the lottery I'd get them all replaced - probably not with 'Turkey Teeth' though!

[@bernieherana120]

Looking good 😮 you look like a action star 😎

[@neilstevens9796]

You'd rock the Zidane look though bro!

[@BenDeakinMTB]

I tried it for a while mate, I scare old granny’s from walking down the pavement 🤣

[@adrianwilkinson2547]

Good for you Deaks, looking good 👍🤘❤️🌈🕊️🌎

[@MrRoberto984]

How many prp have u done post op? Have u considered a smp to give a full sense of density?!😊 i m at month 2 ... depressing

[@BenDeakinMTB]

you won't see any real results until 7 month stage

[@MrRoberto984]

@@BenDeakinMTB motivating :)lol 😅 ...i can see Just new thin hairs on the hairlines..notingh more..anyway i m a norwood5...let s ...how was guessing ..how many prp have u done After op?!

[@aspectabove]

Fairplay for being upfront. Hopefully reducing the stigma for men what choose to do this. Although its a rather crazy double standard of how a male influencer looks matter so much that surgery is needed in the age of female body positivity. Shows the inequality for men really. Best of luck 🙂

[@robertwall8516]

Great wind up!

[@johngreason9964]

Oi mate, so went from learning from your advice of MTB line choice. Now you have me considering fixing my hair. What an odd mix-up. Anyways, yeah, my hair had fallen out in the same pattern. Was told it was from wearing helmets for long periods of time in extreme heat, killing the follicles. Thoughts of implants had been in my mind in the past, but now, seeing the process and the outcome, maybe it is time for a rethink. Thanks,

[@BenDeakinMTB]

😂😂😂 When you say it like that what type of KZbin channel is this 🤣

[@Rivaboyz1987]

I paid €1800 with este prime in turkey back in April had 4500 grafts and super happy with the results turkey is defo the place to go

[@BenDeakinMTB]

👌

[@drewford1714]

Send details to Rob Warner 😂. Very open and honest

[@craigevans8912]

Awesome, Ive been bald since 19 years of age.. it doesn’t bother me at all but I also understand why guys would like this treatment. Just a shame Elton John didn’t go down this route 😆

[@JustJake77]

As fellow who also has the crap hair genetics.... I candefinitely relate to the self-consciousness that comes with it. I eventually went the full hairless cat route and definitely don't have the same level of self-conscious feelings I used to. I do, however, feel empathy for those who are struggling with that self-consciousness that comes with crap hair genetics. If getting a transplant makes you feel good... Go for it. Looks good, Deaks! #oioi

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Cheers mate, I had a skin head in the marines and people walk the other side of the pavement when they see me coming 🤣

[@craigevans8912]

I’m in the same boat and completely agree with you 👊

[@nickmaclachlan5178]

Did you get the extra inches below the belt line as well Ben.......? Know you always struggled with having a maggot down there? Loooool! Stay well Royal.

[@BenDeakinMTB]

A went for the reduction procedure, was getting in the way of the top tube 🤣

[@nickmaclachlan5178]

@@BenDeakinMTB Roger that! Or not, as the case may be...... 😅😅😅

[@azzhatmax8537]

Legend OiOi

[@EarthlyEden1]

Make this a full series, botox and butt implants next. 😅

[@BenDeakinMTB]

🤣🤣🤣 see if Brendog wins rampage

[@owain7629]

Deaks that’s looking class boy. Think you’d be surprised with the amount of people that get this work done. Should be normalised !

[@Justsaying12347]

Had to fast forward and must admit I was hoping you would have gone ginger, I've been bald for years but couldn't give a monkeys but fair play for your honesty mate.

[@BenDeakinMTB]

🤣🤣🤣

[@markcosens1]

Any ongoing costs with drugs, shampoos etc?

[@BenDeakinMTB]

All provided with the service mate, they give you 8 months worth, after this normal shampoo is fine, it’s the first few weeks that is the most important to stick to the rules 👍

[@leeprice386]

looks great thanks for sharing

[@petercallear9535]

Will it receed again over the next few years?

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Nope that’s it mate, as a bloke you don’t lose the hair from the back of your head.

[@dangerouscookie4790]

Whatever makes you happy bro.

[@knott4me561]

Does look great though

[@maccy1234]

I'm a Baldy on the crown and considering this. No wonder you hair was looking so good at Fort William guess i assumed you always had a good barnet! And Apologies i was drunk and did give you an oi oi

[@BenDeakinMTB]

wouldn't of been amazing back then mate, was in its growing phase 😂

[@maccy1234]

@@BenDeakinMTB when ya bald and there is some hair there then you assume its great 🤣

[@Toinsy]

How was the pain?

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Genuinely fine, Just the annoyance for the first 3 weeks of no helmet for my bike.

[@mrsportybloke1336]

Wonder if rob warner is watching this hey Ben 👍🏼😀

[@BenDeakinMTB]

I know he is 👀👀👀

[@buildatrap]

Do you have to take finasteride forever now?

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Nope that's it,

[@buildatrap]

@@BenDeakinMTB oh interesting, thanks for replying. What were the tablets you were taking?

[@RoxusRemo]

Yes, yes you do... if you want to protect your other vulnerable hairs.

[@samh8525]

Well done Ben, made you look so much younger

[@richardaustin6648]

Onya Deaks.

[@Desmond.TuTu.]

Ooooh vanity .. thy name is Ben 😂 ….. you looked fine without the transplant but whatever makes ya happy.

[@BenDeakinMTB]

Thanks mate, genuinely got fed up and wanted something doing