crankyhair

Choosing a surgeon is extremely tough and I would really, REALLY appreciate your help. I’ve gone through so many names over past 2 years. Many of the top names have at least a few rather bad results out there that may or may not be indicative of an issue (and yes I know every surgeon supposedly has a few, so no need to point that out; but it doesn’t make you feel any better if end up being that patient). Some gave me a huckstering vibe in their videos (“as you can see these are Fantastic results” one respected name says over and over again). Many leave most of the work to their techs (that's a deal-breaker). Some sound a bit mad scientist-like in their posts on this forum. And I’m never rolling the dice on Turkey just to save money. So I’m leaning toward Konior. He’s super expensive, however, and his number of FUE pics out there is very small. I couldn't find any significant complaints about him online aside from some brief anonymous post on a rip off report website that might not even be real. So this question is for former patients of his, I’m wondering if you can send me a PM? You can post below if you prefer, but I'm trying to encourage candor. *I will not repeat anything you say anywhere, not to any doctor, or on any forum,* I’m just trying to get a private sense if there’s anything else I should know here before taking the plunge. Thanks for reading.

Oh I forgot one more thing the facial plastic surgeon said. More amusing -- and surprisingly blunt -- than anything else and not about FUE per se: "Most surgeons are sociopaths and many will just tell you want you want to hear. Look at photos of ALL their work -- not just the procedure you want but of their other stuff too. If you see one person looking weird, that's fine. Even two or three people. But if you see a bunch of patiences that look odd, even if it's not for the procedure you want, then run."

Got it, interesting, thanks!

My initial consult was a couple years ago and he was in the middle of moving offices so if there was a charge i think it was reduced at that time... Can't speak to other surgeons in the nyc area but wesley's before and afters have been among the best i've seen anywhere

that's really interesting, that an OTC product would have that impact. thanks for sharing that. i really want to go to a doc in a country that can use Acell (i dont think it's allowed in canada or belgium?) given its purported ability to regenerate one third of donor hair. (I wonder if its possible to just buy Acell and apply it yourself after surgery?). But having another tool in the kit like Polysporin Heal Fast Formula is good to know too

That looks great congrats. Curious did he use ACell on the donor? That's really impressive

So let me say up front about this: Everything below might not be totally wrong and probably is. But I’m repeating it here because I haven’t heard this perspective before after reading these boards for a couple years and I found it interesting. Went to a fancy facial plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills who dabbles in FUE (no, i wasn’t considering him for a hair procedure — I’d only go to a specialist, of course) and he had an, um, interesting perspective. These were his comments when I started by asking who’s the best surgeon for FUE out there (and, again, I realize he's probably wrong, but it’s an interesting take): “There is no best in FUE. There used to be ‘bests’ for FUT back in the day, but there’s no best in FUE. Anybody who’s skilled and decent will give you roughly the same results depending on your hair characteristics so it's a waste of time searching for 'the best.' Here’s the truth about FUE that nobody will tell you: FUE is an easy procedure. It’s very easy. Surgeons overcharge for it like crazy. Facial plastic surgery is very, very, very difficult to do well. FUE, moving hairs from the back of your head to the front of your head, is totally easy. That’s why surgeons have they techs do most of the work. Somebody recently offered me like 50k to do a hair transplant if I’d do every hair myself. I told them that’s ridiculous and unnecessary. You’re a smart guy, I bet I could teach YOU how to be an FUE tech in two weeks — that’s how easy it is to do.” Of course I hear this and wonder: Then why are there so many bad results out there from even good surgeons…but I don’t argue with him…anyway, passing along…

whoknows01, I've consulted with Wesley twice and considering booking. Can I ask you a few questions? Did you do Acell too? Hows your density? Can you see scars in your donor area? How much of the procedure did the doctor do himself? Any suggestions if I decide to go with him? Thanks!