Patrick.Koz Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Happy Friday! I’m looking to get a 2500 graft procedure done and was going to get it done at “Tampa Hair restoration center” but some of the feedback here iS scaring me off. It was $8100 for 2500 graft and PRP. i don’t mind traveling within the US to get quality work done. any help would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member LaserCap Posted August 21, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted August 21, 2020 $3.24 per graft? and includes PRP? With our without a binding agent? Do you know how much blood they're drawing? Do you have any idea what equipment they use? How often would you have to return to do another PRP treatment? I gather you're planning FUT? Can you post some photos? I am assuming cost is important to you based on the way you wrote the msg. There are very talented doctors listed on this site. I would question, however, if any would allow the price you are seeking. Here is an idea.... If your schedule is flexible, contact the doctor's office and discuss your interest. Let them know you are open to fill their schedule, particularly if they have a last minute cancellation. Be honest and explain your situation. Given the way things are out there, you just might be able to move forward and invest the amount you have in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick.Koz Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 I’m looking at FUE - the procedure in Tampa was Neograft. Yes, cost is important but not the most important. I would rather more for a reputable Dr. I did reach out to Konior and Nadimi today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted August 22, 2020 Administrators Share Posted August 22, 2020 Dr. Ron Shapiro, Dr. Panine, Dr. Konior 1 1 I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick.Koz Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 On 8/22/2020 at 10:00 AM, Melvin-Moderator said: Dr. Ron Shapiro, Dr. Panine, Dr. Konior Procedure booked with Dr. Panine! 2200 grafts coming soon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted August 25, 2020 Administrators Share Posted August 25, 2020 40 minutes ago, Patrick.Koz said: Procedure booked with Dr. Panine! 2200 grafts coming soon Awesome choice 👏🏼 I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaulGoodMan Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Not sure if you’re already locked in with Panine, but as someone who has gone with both him and Konior I would strongly advise looking at the latter, or Nadimi. My operation with Panine was basically a total failure. Looking back on it there were a number of things that should have happened differently. Yes, Konior is way more expensive, but money is replaceable, grafts aren’t. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick.Koz Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 25 minutes ago, SaulGoodMan said: Not sure if you’re already locked in with Panine, but as someone who has gone with both him and Konior I would strongly advise looking at the latter, or Nadimi. My operation with Panine was basically a total failure. Looking back on it there were a number of things that should have happened differently. Yes, Konior is way more expensive, but money is replaceable, grafts aren’t. Do you have before and after photos when you dealt with Panine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaulGoodMan Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Patrick.Koz said: Do you have before and after photos when you dealt with Panine? I’m not comfortable throwing them up online, but let me see if I can figure out a couple to PM to you. I didn’t want to hijack your thread, but I can provide a bit more detail of why I consider that surgery to be a failure: - I had a fairly small area to cover - basically my temples were weak, and wanted to reinforce my front middle. I wasn’t moving the hairline down. - He told me I needed 3000 grafts. I agreed not knowing any better. In retrospect, that was waaaay too many grafts for that area, considering what I see what most people on this site can do with 3000. It should have been 1000-1500, unless it was going to be extremely densely packed - I think it takes exceptional skills to do a super dense pack, which I believe few surgeons have - I don’t think Panine is one of those from what I’ve seen - A very small percent of my grafts survived - would be shocked if more than 25% did, and I believe it was because there were too many grafts in a small area - On follow ups, I never got to speak to the doc with my concerns, only Stuart - The hairline design, which was too angular, combined with the bad graft survival gave it an unnatural look - This lead me to Dr. Konior, who basically had to redo the exact same area. So far, it looks great, but early days I’ve seen good results from Panine (which is why I went there) so maybe I’m an outlier, but thought it helpful to share. If you do stick with him, would recommend a few things: - Make sure the number of grafts he’s suggesting seems appropriate for the area. Maybe do a consultation with a few different docs to see if they agree - Make sure you get adequate time with the doc, not just his sales rep to have your questions answered - Make sure you understand what you want your hairline design to be and that Panine spends adequate time creating a shape that aligns with that Edited August 25, 2020 by SaulGoodMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted August 25, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted August 25, 2020 The top two midwest surgeons happen to be among the top surgeons in the world. Dr. Ron Shapiro and Dr. Raymond Konior. 1 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...
Senior Member Taken4Granted Posted August 26, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted August 26, 2020 In my own search, I focused on the very few surgeons who virtually never screw up. With cosmetic surgery, esp. above the neck, you don’t gamble. One surgeon mentioned above is known for being the most expensive, but he’s well worth it. In fact, I think he ought to charge more. In the end, it’s cheaper to do it right the first time. 1 “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not...” - John Lennon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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