Dino5467 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Hello. Please help me decide between Dr. Konior and Dr Shapiro for my first hair transplant. I live in Chicago so Dr. Konior is close, but also Dr. Shapiro is a short flight away. I'm intereted only in FUE ( I keep my hair short). I have average to below average donor area, so every single graft counts. Your feedback is greatly appreciated based on your experience or what you know. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted January 29, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted January 29, 2017 You can't go wrong with either. I recommend in person consults, as both clinics seem pretty accessible. 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...
Dino5467 Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Thanks Spanker. I did meet Dr Konior. I was very comfortable with his recommendations. . My only concern is scheduling. I have to schedule the procedure 1 year from now. You are right . I will schedule a consult with Dr Shapiro. Thanks for your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bullitnut Posted January 31, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted January 31, 2017 The advice given to consult with both is a good advice.... that way you can go with who you feel the most comfortable with. I myself have had surgery with Both Dr's Ron and Paul Shapiro and i can wholeheartedly say it was the best thing i ever did. Good luck for whoever you go with. 2 poor very poor UK ht's 2 world class repairs with Shapiro Medical Group original thread http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.co...d.php?t=134995 Dr Paul's procedure http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1710 Dr Ron's procedure http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1128 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hsrp10 Posted January 31, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted January 31, 2017 As you're in IL Dr. K could be a no-brainer but agreed also have a consult with Dr. Shapiro. go dense or go home Unbiased advice and opinions based on 25 plus years of researching and actual experience with hair loss, hair restoration via both FUT & FUE, SMP, scalp issues including scalp eczema & seborrheic dermatitis and many others HSRP10's favorite FUT surgeons: *Dr. Konior, *Dr Hasson, Dr. Rahal HSRP10's favorite FUE surgeons: *Dr. Konior, *Dr. Bisanga, Dr. Erdogan, Dr. Couto (*indicates actual experience with doctor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino5467 Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 agree. Dr K is a no brainer. My only concern with dr K. is scheduling. It's very complicated to schedule a procedure 1 year in advance, but I guess if you want one of the best you need to wait in line. I'll talk to Dr. Shapiro and go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-from-Farjo Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I agree both produce consistently good results. As for Dr. Konior's long waiting list, is there the possibility you could take a cancellation spot if it came up? If you're able to be available at short notice this could perhaps be an option. I am an online representative for Farjo Hair Institute Dr. Bessam Farjo is an esteemed member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino5467 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 As you're in IL Dr. K could be a no-brainer but agreed also have a consult with Dr. Shapiro. I have a feeling that you are telling me to stick with Dr. K since I'm in Chicago and forget about the long wait time. I giving this option a very serious consideration. I haven't seen a single bad review for Dr. k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hsrp10 Posted February 3, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 3, 2017 I have a feeling that you are telling me to stick with Dr. K since I'm in Chicago and forget about the long wait time. I giving this option a very serious consideration. I haven't seen a single bad review for Dr. k Basically yes and for the reason you mention... :cool: Good luck man. go dense or go home Unbiased advice and opinions based on 25 plus years of researching and actual experience with hair loss, hair restoration via both FUT & FUE, SMP, scalp issues including scalp eczema & seborrheic dermatitis and many others HSRP10's favorite FUT surgeons: *Dr. Konior, *Dr Hasson, Dr. Rahal HSRP10's favorite FUE surgeons: *Dr. Konior, *Dr. Bisanga, Dr. Erdogan, Dr. Couto (*indicates actual experience with doctor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino5467 Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Basically yes and for the reason you mention... :cool:Good luck man. Thank you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mav23100gunther Posted February 3, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 3, 2017 Hello. Please help me decide between Dr. Konior and Dr Shapiro for my first hair transplant. I live in Chicago so Dr. Konior is close, but also Dr. Shapiro is a short flight away. I'm intereted only in FUE ( I keep my hair short). I have average to below average donor area, so every single graft counts. Your feedback is greatly appreciated based on your experience or what you know. Thanks It's a tough one, only because 1 year is a really long time to have to wait just to have the actual procedure itself. Then once you have the procedure, it's another year to see the finished product. That's 2 years before you get to where you want to be. If you have that kind of patience, then kudos to you, but man oh man...... I would not blame you if that alone is reason enough to try seek a surgeon just as good. If Ron Shapiro is that man, then you trade convenience of a hometown procedure for a year. Now that's a no brained for the average person like myself with little patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Sonoma Posted March 17, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted March 17, 2018 Based on my experiences, in my profile, I’v been consulting with Dr. K for over 2 years. Been to Chicago 3 times from California for consultation and never been charged a cent by Dr. K. This doesn’t include the multiple emails that he has had to responded to. It’s been a long journey, but have finally booked procedure for May 2019 with Dr. K. If you read my history, 2 years to get results is nothing. Dr. K is the man, and in my opinion no other doctor comes even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member sadhairlossman Posted March 18, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted March 18, 2018 Based on my experiences, in my profile, I’v been consulting with Dr. K for over 2 years. Been to Chicago 3 times from California for consultation and never been charged a cent by Dr. K. This doesn’t include the multiple emails that he has had to responded to. It’s been a long journey, but have finally booked procedure for May 2019 with Dr. K. If you read my history, 2 years to get results is nothing. Dr. K is the man, and in my opinion no other doctor comes even close. with all due respect... don't overthink.. just do it if you think you really need it. 3 times already seems a bit too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Sonoma Posted March 18, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted March 18, 2018 Obviously you did not take the time to read my profile history. I’ve had to bring scalp issues under control. Not everyone is perfect like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Sonoma Posted March 18, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted March 18, 2018 The moral of my story is that it’s not always just transplanting hair and they survive. Some of us have complications that have extended complications and “need” professional follow up. Talk about depressing, have 1,500 grafts transplanted where half don’t survive. With limited donor grafts, one needs to be careful on increasing odds of success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member sadhairlossman Posted March 19, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted March 19, 2018 The moral of my story is that it’s not always just transplanting hair and they survive. Some of us have complications that have extended complications and “need” professional follow up. Talk about depressing, have 1,500 grafts transplanted where half don’t survive. With limited donor grafts, one needs to be careful on increasing odds of success. sorry for overlooking that brother... trust me.. we all have some issues either mental, anatomic, physical etc that can have impact on our decision making and feasibility... the reason I didn't look into your profile deeply was because I have been talking to some folks lately who don't have "real" issues and are only getting depressed when we have such great options available to us that clearly weren't there 10 years ago.. I got my HT 10 years ago and FUE was a no-no back then.. we're in a different world now best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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