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As far as the consultation is concerned, Dr. Haber meets directly with his patients to discuss the entire procedure and answer any and all questions himself. I had a video consultation with him recently and was very pleased with the entire call.

However, like many hair restoration surgeons, he does not perform the entire procedure himself.

I would love to see an update on this!

Would love to see an update on this!

I would really like to see an update on this!

1 hour ago, Buck Naked said:

Wouldn't a surgeon who focuses exclusively on hair transplants have better experience and skills than someone who merely dabbles in it? It's tough, tedious, microsurgery.

Not necessarily. At the end of the day, I think what matters are results.

I don't personally see an issue with a hair restoration surgeon offering other services. I want to know that they do good work, and lots of it.

I am considering scheduling my procedure (FUT, ~2500 grafts, hairline only) with Dr. Haber, but I'm having trouble finding much in the way of recent results on this and other forums.

Many other doctors seem to have far more patients posting on the "Hair Restoration Results Posted by Patients" subforum (whereas Dr. Haber's mostly seem to be from about a decade ago), and they also seem to have higher-quality before/after photos on their HairlossLearningCenter.org profiles.

I met with Dr. Haber recently and really enjoyed talking with him and felt confident, but I'm a little hesitant to schedule when recent examples of his work seem to be so sparse.

Can I get some input or feedback to help me decide if this is the right surgeon for me?

I am also interested in an update! 

I know it's only been a few weeks, but I would appreciate an update on your progress.

12 hours ago, Chetman2112 said:

Just one comment, Dr.Nadimi told me in my FaceTime consultation she does hair transplants 4 days a week and volunteer’s at the veterans hospital one day a week where she donates her services for free surgery for veterans, also she told me she has been performing HT for seven years, I will be booking with her very shortly and feel 100% confident that I will be happy. 

I did not know this. Thanks for sharing.

11 hours ago, 5BetaReductase said:

Out of the options you posted, nadimi would easily be my preference. I consulted with her in 2018 and regret not going with her. She’s talented, a straight shooter, and most importantly trained by konior. She also uses the same support staff and tools as him.

 

the only other options I would consider if money is a deciding factor and you needed strictly hairline work would be couto, pinto, and de freitas.

Yes, her experience working with Dr. Konior is one of the biggest reasons to have her do the procedure.

Money is an important factor, and I do only need hairline work done. Thanks for the recommendations!

11 hours ago, kumardarshan said:

Has dr. Konior stopped doing hair transplants? When you go their website and ask to be contacted back, why is only DR. Nadimi contacting back? Can you change to Dr. Konior?

Dr. Konior is booked until sometime in 2024.

3 hours ago, Z-- said:

Oh no prob. Norwoods. 

Oh, right! Thanks!

1 hour ago, Z-- said:

I understand the point. That said, I think Konior tops up on 2,000 FUE in a day and his price range is equivalent to Dr. Nadimi for 2,500-3,000 FUE. Most of the suggestions in this thread are very solid doctors and its good you aren't letting cost limit you. I would stick with Nadimi mainly because at higher NWs, I prefer doctors who, like Konior, have top donor management and provide more with less grafts. 

You're on the right track. Really no "wrong" choice here.

Sorry, what are NWs?

4 hours ago, Fue3361 said:

They’re right up there with the best in the world.  As for pricing, not sure.  Best guess, maybe around 7 bucks a graft?

Thanks for the guess! I will try to find out if I don't decide to go with anyone closer to me. For an extra $2/graft, I'd probably just go with Dr. Nadimi, though.

1 hour ago, Z-- said:

Nadami's results speak for themselves. I haven't seen a bad result from her yet tbh -- you'd be in good hands.

Same here. Really solid work. I think I'd be most confident going with her, but at some point, I have to draw the line financially (otherwise I'd go with Dr. Konior!).

1 hour ago, Melvin- Moderator said:

You’ve got some excellent names. I would also consider Dr. Ron Shapiro. 

Added to my list! He's a little further away, but definitely still within driving distance.

I believe I've read that his team places most of the grafts. I could be confusing with with another doctor, though. I'd definitely want the doctor I choose to do the work themselves as much as possible, and I know Dr. Nadimi extracts every graft and places them all herself as well.

1 hour ago, Calihome1 said:

Doesn’t she usually cap at Around 2k grafts?  Surprising she would quote that many and take you on.

She told me she does more, but not in a single day. At 2,500 grafts, she says I will likely need to come in the following day to finish up (which I'm not a huge fan of, but I understand the reasoning).

8 minutes ago, BDK081522 said:

Haber and Panine are very good surgeons. They consistently give solid results. However, with that being said, I don't think they're on the same level as Chicago Hair Institute. Obviously just one person's opinion but if cost isn't an issue then I would stick with Nadimi. 

Cost is an issue, but more in the sense that I feel I should try to find the best value among top doctors, rather than pay top dollar for the very best, if that makes sense. I understand that I get what I pay for, though. Luckily, this site is loaded with information and first-hand experiences to help me make the most appropriate decision for me.

Right now, my second choice is Dr. Haber. Some don't seem to like that he supposedly doesn't just do hair transplants, but neither does Dr. Nadimi, in fairness.

Dr. Panine's work looks very good as well! Honestly, the only thing deterring me a little with him are the way the donor sites look. Those punch holes are no joke! I don't know anything about anything, but post-op donor site images from his patients just make me a little hesitant.

4 minutes ago, Fue3361 said:

Since you’re asking for alternatives, here goes:   Me personally, if you’re considering Canada, I’d go with Hasson & Wong.  They would be my first choice.

I've heard about them as well. Do you happen to know how they do pricing?

It's weird that exact costs are not discussed more on this forum. I know they are subject to change, but it's a major part of the decision.

I am 36 years old and looking to restore my receded hairline, which is at about a Norwood 4 and has stabilized in recent years.

My goals aren't unusual at all. I simply want to have more options to style my hair and be less self-conscious about wind and such when taking photographs.

In my FaceTime consultation with Dr. Nadimi, she recommended at least 2,500 grafts (up to 3,000). This would put my hairline at about a Norwood 2, which I think I would be plenty happy with.

I understand that Dr. Nadimi is one of the very best, having worked closely with the highly-regarded Dr. Konior for several years. Unfortunately, she is also one of the most expensive, and so I want to be sure I'm not overlooking a perfectly good 2nd choice of surgeon before committing to spend ~$25,000 on this procedure (at $9 per graft).

What are the top recommendations for US-based (or possibly Canada-based) surgeons who offer FUE procedures?

I'm willing to fly, but I'd like to avoid it. Someone in the midwest region would be within driving distance for me, e.g. Dr. Haber or Dr. Panine.