Angel

Thanks for all the tips - See you all in the Mentor site.

The following is a email reply I recieved from Dr. Konior's office. My name is Tom Ruiz from the office of Raymond Konior, MD., Premiere Hair Restoration. Many of the e-mails that we receive inquire about the cost of the surgery and inquire about general details. I want to supply you with both types of information. The cost for 1000 grafts is just over $5000. The cost for 1500 grafts is about $7200. The cost for 2000 grafts is $9400. Depending on the density and amount of area that you want covered, you could have one or two surgeries performed. Having more than one surgery will increase the amount of density that you will achieve. The total cost depends on your goal. I hope that this gives you an idea of cost. Recovery is easy. You need to refrain from strenuous activity for a couple of days and you will have tiny scabs on your head for about one week. If after seeing you Dr. Konior determines that you are a good candidate for hair transplantation and he wants to take your case, you will receive an exact estimate of the number of grafts/procedures needed in order to make you satisfied with your appearance. It takes several weeks to get in to see him, so please keep that in mind. By the way, we have a lot of experiencing restoring hair. Dr. Konior has been Loyola University's expert in hair restoration surgery for over ten years. He has performed this surgery for 15 years, is widely known as one of the top names in the field, and is one of the most sought after surgeons for this procedure. Our office performs state-of-the-art hair restoration surgery using the follicular unit method. We are the only office in Chicago that uses this method in its complete form, that I know of, where the surgeon performs the entire consultation, surgery, and state-of-the-art technique. Very few doctors use the follicular unit hair transplantation method because it requires a significant investment in additional time to perform a surgery, it requires lengthy training of staff, it requires expensive high-powered microscopes and other special equipment, and, lastly, lots of personal attention from your surgeon. The results, though, are incomparable and the cost is reasonable. I look forward to meeting you in the office one day. Sincerely, Tom Ruiz

I am deciding on a hair transplant. Has anyone done the needed research already and can recommend a doctor in the Chicago/Rockford area. Please comment on transplant experience and what type of fees are to be expected from the doctor recommended. Thank You,Angel

I am deciding on a hair transplant. Has anyone done the needed research already and can recommend a doctor in the Chicago/Rockford area. Please comment on transplant experience and what type of fees are to be expected from the doctor recommended. Thank You,Angel