Senior Member SamSpade Posted October 1, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 1, 2012 Hey guys, This is my first post and I wanted to share my journey and hair transplant by Dr. Raymond Konior, who is located in the Chicagoland area, US. I had roughly 3950 grafts all placed by his skillful hands and have been extremely pleased with the progress so far. It hasn't even been three months since my July 2012 procedure but I felt I should start a post to encourage anyone else interested. This network truly helped me get to the decision I feared regretting-- going with a bad surgeon. So for that I thank you guys. Fear not with Dr. Konior, he's an artist like many have stated prior; particularly with realistic density and masterful hairlines. Below are images from the night before the procedure, 3 days after, and 2.5 months in. Here's to more progress. Let me know if you have any questions or thoughts. Hair Restoration Site for Sam Spade Sam Spade View my HT photo album Very satisfied customer of Dr. Konior, Chicago FUT, 3950 grafts, June 2012 Message me if you have any questions regarding my experience or Dr. K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member PupDaddy Posted October 1, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 1, 2012 Congrats on your Konior ht! And thank you for sharing your experience and journey (your hair restoration site is particularly thorough and well done). You wisely chose one of the very best ht docs in the world. Everyone should heed your advice not to "go cheap" when deciding on a ht doc, even if you must beg, borrow, finance, or steal. This is cosmetic surgery, after all, and you want the very best cosmetic surgeon you can find. That usually means paying more for their skill, talent, and experience. Looking for per-graft "bargains" is fraught with peril. Also great for you that Dr. K managed to get nearly 1,000 more grafts than were targeted. I think you made the right call to leave your crown be for now and let Dr. K work his magic in your frontal half. You're right at the point where great things should be about to happen. Please do keep us updated of your progress. Grow well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member chrisdav Posted October 1, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 1, 2012 Congratulations Samspade. Keep us posted. 2 poor unsatisfactory hair transplants performed in the UK. Based on vast research and meeting patients, I travelled to see Dr Feller in New York to get repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted October 1, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 1, 2012 Can't wait to see this progress! 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 Blake Bloxham Posted October 1, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 1, 2012 Wow! I can tell this result is going to be dynamite. I absolutely cannot wait to watch it progress. Please, keep us updated! Congratulations on the procedure! "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SamSpade Posted October 2, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 2, 2012 Congrats on your Konior ht! And thank you for sharing your experience and journey (your hair restoration site is particularly thorough and well done). You wisely chose one of the very best ht docs in the world. Everyone should heed your advice not to "go cheap" when deciding on a ht doc, even if you must beg, borrow, finance, or steal. This is cosmetic surgery, after all, and you want the very best cosmetic surgeon you can find. That usually means paying more for their skill, talent, and experience. Looking for per-graft "bargains" is fraught with peril. Also great for you that Dr. K managed to get nearly 1,000 more grafts than were targeted. You're totally right, I waited for a good 2 or 3 years until i knew i was financially ready to pay for the best. I always knew eventually I'd get one, and I got well more grafts than I ever expected. Thanks man, appreciate it. Sam Spade View my HT photo album Very satisfied customer of Dr. Konior, Chicago FUT, 3950 grafts, June 2012 Message me if you have any questions regarding my experience or Dr. K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted October 2, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 2, 2012 Look's f'in great. The business. Look at the skill and care that has gone into placing those grafts. If I go for a HT I'm 99% sure it would be with Dr K 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 michaeljames Posted October 2, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 2, 2012 Hey guys, This is my first post and I wanted to share my journey and hair transplant by Dr. Raymond Konior, who is located in the Chicagoland area, US. I had roughly 3950 grafts all placed by his skillful hands and have been extremely pleased with the progress so far. It hasn't even been three months since my July 2012 procedure but I felt I should start a post to encourage anyone else interested. This network truly helped me get to the decision I feared regretting-- going with a bad surgeon. So for that I thank you guys. Fear not with Dr. Konior, he's an artist like many have stated prior; particularly with realistic density and masterful hairlines. Below are images from the night before the procedure, 3 days after, and 2.5 months in. Here's to more progress. Let me know if you have any questions or thoughts. Hair Restoration Site for Sam Spade Hello SamSpade, Thanks for sharing the positive news. I look forward to seeing more as you are further out from the surgery date. I guess soon you will be starring in a film noir sporting a dashing mane and a femme fatale on your arm. All the Best, Michael Michael James is a Patient Advocate for Dr. Parsa Mohebi, who is recommended on the Hair Transplant Network; and not a physician. Visit Us On: Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn Comments give here are only for intellectual consideration and in no manner to be construed or accepted as medical advice. It is important to seek the advice of a physician in all medical circumstances including hair restoration, dietary or others directly or indirectly related to the subjects in this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RCWest Posted October 2, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 2, 2012 It's killer that you received almost 1,000 bonus grafts! Dr. Konior is easily in the top 5 HT surgeons in North America. His results consistently speak for themselves, and it looks as if you are on the way for another one of his amazing transformations! Finasteride 1.25 mg. daily Avodart 0.5 mg. daily Spironolactone 50 mg twice daily 5 mg. oral Minoxidil twice daily Biotin 1000 mcg daily Multi Vitamin daily Damn, with all the stuff you put in your hair are you like a negative NW1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SamSpade Posted October 3, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 3, 2012 Look's f'in great. The business. Look at the skill and care that has gone into placing those grafts. If I go for a HT I'm 99% sure it would be with Dr K Thanks man, appreciate the feedback. Yeah I think that's a good plan. For about 3 years I followed all of Dr. Konior's patients and results and admired his lack of schmoozy marketing alongside his realistic hairline designs. I just knew deep down that eventually he'd be my guy when I had the cash flow, and he completely outperformed himself as a surgeon and how he treated me as a person. He's just a guy who nerds out over hair, he loves it and the impact a hairline has on framing the face naturally. I see you're in the UK. Even better is that he's right outside of Chicago, so if you flew in someday you would have a great reason to come see a gorgeous city. Sam Spade View my HT photo album Very satisfied customer of Dr. Konior, Chicago FUT, 3950 grafts, June 2012 Message me if you have any questions regarding my experience or Dr. K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Slickers Posted October 6, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 6, 2012 Looking right on schedule mate. Konior is topping my list too. PLEASE keep updating. Good growing :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SamSpade Posted October 14, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 14, 2012 Hey guys, I've hit my 3-month mark. I've got some sprouting going on, the hairline design is starting to come in. Below are shots of my progress, which is fairly close to where I might have been without the transplant now that the native hairs have grown in. Though I know the hairline framing wouldn't have been there, you can just see where my thinning areas on the front and right temple have been. One shot shows my hair without the above bathroom light, and shot in lower light. Front combed back, living room combed back, side combed back, and combed forward. (optimal styling for now. Here's to month #4! Sam Spade View my HT photo album Very satisfied customer of Dr. Konior, Chicago FUT, 3950 grafts, June 2012 Message me if you have any questions regarding my experience or Dr. K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member StaggerLee123 Posted October 15, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 15, 2012 Congrats Sam you're looking good and ahead of schedule actually. Dr. Konior is on my short list so I appreciate reading about your experience with him. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphael84 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Great write up Sam Spade. Thanks for that. You obviously chose a great doc, and equally importantly, the right Dr for you, you seem very enthused by him. I love it. Your 3 months images look like your are right on track for some great early growth. Heres to the very best of luck for the months ahead. Keep us updated! Patient Advisor for Dr. Bisanga - BHR Clinic ian@bhrclinic.com - BHR YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcH4PY1OxoYFwSDKzAkZRww I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SamSpade Posted November 13, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 Growth coming in at my 4-month mark. My hair's a little longer and the sprouts show up all the time. It's hard to tell how long they've gotten but the general thickness is definitely progressing. Here's to month 5. I can see where my thinner spots always were when my hair initially started thinning in college, the middle in the front and my right side temple. So it's little bit like going back in time to 2003, haha. I know that those sections will even out once their all completely grown in. Thanks again Dr. K. Sam Spade View my HT photo album Very satisfied customer of Dr. Konior, Chicago FUT, 3950 grafts, June 2012 Message me if you have any questions regarding my experience or Dr. K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member StaggerLee123 Posted November 13, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 Thanks for the updates, you are looking right on track to a great result. How is your scar healing up? I always thought that having a plastic surgeon working on closing the donor incision could be nothing but good lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SamSpade Posted November 13, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 Good question on the scar. at the 2-month mark it itched a lot, now I don't think about it hardly at all. I can feel it, but my wife has to peer deep in to the hair to even find it. Dr. Konior is a masterfully clean surgeon, and it healed quickly after the sutures were removed. I don't think I saw more than a few dry spots of blood in the entire process. Seriously, it was a blood-free experience. Sam Spade View my HT photo album Very satisfied customer of Dr. Konior, Chicago FUT, 3950 grafts, June 2012 Message me if you have any questions regarding my experience or Dr. K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted November 13, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 Wow! Early growth! Congratulations. Thank you for the updates, Sam! "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted November 13, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 looking good. It is all uphill from here. 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 Slickers Posted November 13, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 SamS you beat me to it, was thinking it was time for your update! Looking right on track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member michaeljames Posted November 13, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 Wow Sam, It all looks great! Congrats and all the best .... really looking forward to see future updates. All the Best, Michael. Michael James is a Patient Advocate for Dr. Parsa Mohebi, who is recommended on the Hair Transplant Network; and not a physician. Visit Us On: Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn Comments give here are only for intellectual consideration and in no manner to be construed or accepted as medical advice. It is important to seek the advice of a physician in all medical circumstances including hair restoration, dietary or others directly or indirectly related to the subjects in this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member michaeljames Posted November 13, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2012 Hi sama15025, I was reviewing forum posts and did not see any update on how things were for you. If you have the time it would be great to learn if you got answers that has helped you to move forward in resolving your hair loss. If you hane any more questions, just ask. All the Best, Michael. Michael James is a Patient Advocate for Dr. Parsa Mohebi, who is recommended on the Hair Transplant Network; and not a physician. Visit Us On: Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn Comments give here are only for intellectual consideration and in no manner to be construed or accepted as medical advice. It is important to seek the advice of a physician in all medical circumstances including hair restoration, dietary or others directly or indirectly related to the subjects in this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SamSpade Posted November 14, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 14, 2012 Hey guys, I've started a progress image now that I'm at month 4. I'll update it throughout the year. Sam Spade View my HT photo album Very satisfied customer of Dr. Konior, Chicago FUT, 3950 grafts, June 2012 Message me if you have any questions regarding my experience or Dr. K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member michaeljames Posted November 15, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 15, 2012 Hello SamSpade, Thanks for posting the pics, I was interested to see how things are progressing. Looks pretty good from the pics. How are your feeling about your progress? What difference are you experiencing? All the best, Michael. Michael James is a Patient Advocate for Dr. Parsa Mohebi, who is recommended on the Hair Transplant Network; and not a physician. Visit Us On: Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn Comments give here are only for intellectual consideration and in no manner to be construed or accepted as medical advice. It is important to seek the advice of a physician in all medical circumstances including hair restoration, dietary or others directly or indirectly related to the subjects in this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Slickers Posted December 16, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted December 16, 2012 Sam, month 5 update? How you getting on? Looking forward to seeing your progress buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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