Regular Member kcchiefsfan1982 Posted June 15, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted June 15, 2012 Hi. I am new here at this board. Also, just started doing research on these surgery procedures. I never knew about them before. I am looking for the best doctor either in the Kansas City area or Oklahoma City area. Also, wondering what it might cost to get this surgery done in my situation. One doctor out of Kansas City quoted me $3400 to $3800 to do 900-1000 grafts on me (After reviewing my photos). Any advice or opinions would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Thehairupthere Posted June 15, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 15, 2012 From the photos you posted it seems as if you only need a relatively small procedure and FUE can be used to do this. The price points you mentioned are not normal for FUE it's closer to what FUT (strip) goes for. For FUE you should expect the price to be anywhere from $8-$11 per graft depending on the doctor. I'm not familiar with any doctors in that area you mentioned who are known for FUE so you may have to travel to get this done properly. Try and get some online consultations by sending the doctors these photos and some more of your donor area and they will be able to give you their opinion. I am a consultant for Dr. True and Dr. Dorin. These opinions are my own. Dr. Robert True and Dr. Robert Dorin are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member lorenzo Posted June 15, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 15, 2012 Welcome to the forum. You have done a good thing researching before making an important decision. Most clinics are subpar when it comes to hair transplants and even worse when it comes to FUE, thats why its important to study and choose the right doctor. Good luck. Representative for Hasson & Wong. Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hasson & Wong. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kcchiefsfan1982 Posted June 15, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 15, 2012 Here is the doctor I am referring to from Kansas City (his website) Kansas City Hair Transplant Specialist | Hair Restoration experts for 24 years Maybe it isn't the FUE procedure...Im still learning what procedure is what....but, here is what he quoted me: Tim Excellent photos. You look better than I thought. I would recommend about 800-900 grafts and that would be $3400-$3800. I just don't think you need more grafts than that. Let me know if you have more questions. KAB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted June 15, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 15, 2012 The mods will probably remove that link, as promotional links are not allowed on this site. 800-900 grafts is not a lot. I would say don't do anything. If it really bothers you, I would get a few consults from recommended surgeons. Even a mediocre ht on someone with hair as good as yours could be devastating. I say this because it looks like you will be bringing your hairline forward and not really implanting into an existing one. Good luck in your search and spend some time on this board researching. I am an online representative for Dr. Raymond Konior who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. View Dr. Konior's Website View Spanker's Website I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted June 15, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 15, 2012 Hi. I am new here at this board. Also, just started doing research on these surgery procedures. I never knew about them before. I am looking for the best doctor either in the Kansas City area or Oklahoma City area. Also, wondering what it might cost to get this surgery done in my situation. One doctor out of Kansas City quoted me $3400 to $3800 to do 900-1000 grafts on me (After reviewing my photos). Any advice or opinions would be greatly appreciated! Never heard of that doc but his Before/After photos look pretty average. I've seen far better. They can be the best placer of hair in the world but if they can't design a natural looking hairline then what's the point... I think you have to weigh up you age, probable future loss, and how much it bugs you as to whether you decide to go through with a HT. 4,312 FUT grafts (7,676 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2013 1,145 FUE grafts (3,152 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2018 763 FUE grafts (2,094 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - January 2020 Proscar 1.25mg every 3rd day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member rev3 Posted June 15, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 15, 2012 Travel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kcchiefsfan1982 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 18, 2012 Thanks for the great responses! I am still doing research as well as trying to decide if I should even do any surgery at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted June 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 18, 2012 No offense, but you need to travel! Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kcchiefsfan1982 Posted June 19, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 19, 2012 No offense, but you need to travel! Why do you say I need to travel? Do you not think that there are any good places in the Oklahoma City area or the Kansas City area? I am currently talking to Bosley in Oklahoma City. Is that not a good option? I dont really have the ability to travel far. If I were travel...where are you recommending? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted June 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 19, 2012 Why do you say I need to travel? Do you not think that there are any good places in the Oklahoma City area or the Kansas City area? I am currently talking to Bosley in Oklahoma City. Is that not a good option? I dont really have the ability to travel far. If I were travel...where are you recommending? Bosely has a bad reputation - do a search on here and you won't find many positives. Canada and northern states have far better Drs, e.g. Rahal, Shapiro Medical Group, Hasson & Wong, Konior, Keller, Panine, Feller, True & Dorin.... 4,312 FUT grafts (7,676 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2013 1,145 FUE grafts (3,152 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2018 763 FUE grafts (2,094 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - January 2020 Proscar 1.25mg every 3rd day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kcchiefsfan1982 Posted June 19, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 19, 2012 Considering that I dont have A LOT of hair needing graphed, do you think the risks are a little bit less, since it is not a large area? I sure would like to find a good place in the midwest. Maybe there are not any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted June 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 19, 2012 Considering that I dont have A LOT of hair needing graphed, do you think the risks are a little bit less, since it is not a large area? I sure would like to find a good place in the midwest. Maybe there are not any. Less risky in the sense that you should be left with additional donor area to correct any mistakes. For the price of a plane ticket and hotel it is worth travelling to see the best. 4,312 FUT grafts (7,676 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2013 1,145 FUE grafts (3,152 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2018 763 FUE grafts (2,094 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - January 2020 Proscar 1.25mg every 3rd day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted June 22, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 22, 2012 Considering that I dont have A LOT of hair needing graphed, do you think the risks are a little bit less, since it is not a large area? I sure would like to find a good place in the midwest. Maybe there are not any. Whether a large or small area, you want the best quality possible, including those involved in dissecting your grafts. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted June 23, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 23, 2012 Thank your lucky stars you visited this site. But make sure you heed the advice given. This is not something to take lightly - even if the procedure is smaller in size. I agree with Spanker - you shouldn't get a transplant. By all means, consult with the best - TRAVEL - but be very cautious before jumping in the chair. If anything, just get on Propecia and enjoy what you have. Key words: travel, travel, travel & research, research, research Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kcchiefsfan1982 Posted July 9, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 9, 2012 Well, I started thinking about hair concealers for a temporary solution and found a project called Nanogen and, guess what, the stuff works great! I ultimately want a permanent fix, but, for now, I can sprinkle a little bit of Nanogen in the front of my hair and be happy. Fixes my bad receeding hairline a good bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RodG Posted July 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hi, I travelled from Australia to India for a hair transplant because there aren't many top notch surgeons in my country. Like other forum members have said travel shouldn't be a consideration. Cheers Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Gandolf Posted July 10, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted July 10, 2012 Kcchiefsfan1982, You need to do a LOT more research before having a hair transplant. Just the fact that you mentioned Bosley means that you have barely done any research online at all (their repuation is HORRIBLE). As someone before me already said, thank your lucky stars that you came here before taking the plunge on this. Several points: 1)I am not a doctor nor an "expert" but I think you will need more than the 800-1000 grafts that you were quoted to get a good result. Sure, it can be done with less, but it will look sparse and not natural if you don't use enough. I would get a 2nd and 3rd opinion before going through with such a low graft count 2)You're crazy if you base your decision on where to have a HT by the city you live in. HT is not like other forms of plastic surgery like getting a boob job or a facelift. Those procedures are much more straightforward and there are literally 1,000s of good surgeons out there turning out good results and one is available probably in any major city. HTs, on the other hand, are much more of an art, and there are less highly skilled doctors out there turning out truly good work on a consistent basis. In my opinion, there is a very significant drop in quality even when comparing the absolute best 2-3 doctors to, say, the 10th best doctor out there. Once you move outside of the several dozen that are recommended on this site, your odds increase EXPONENTIALLY of getting a bad result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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