Regular Member Smacias15 Posted May 15, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2021 (edited) On 3/11/2021 at 4:37 PM, Egott92 said: I can only hope so! So what made you choose FUT over FUE for yout first procedure? And how much does Dr Konior charge per graft? Edited May 15, 2021 by Smacias15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Egott92 Posted May 15, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2021 (edited) 21 hours ago, Smacias15 said: So what made you choose FUT over FUE for yout first procedure? And how much does Dr Konior charge per graft? 1) Around 1,000 more grafts can be harvested with FUT for the same price as FUE, and 2) Starting with FUT first maximizes donor availabilities over time. I would reach out to Dr. Konior directly for fee quote. It believe it depends on individual procedure difficulty and total grafts. As an estimate, expect to pay between 12-14 per graft for FUE, and between 8-10 for FUT. Edited May 15, 2021 by Egott92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairophile Posted May 15, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2021 @Egott92Thanks for sharing your journey! Progress looking good Do you feel any numbness around the scar area? In reading online it was said that one of the possible side effects of having FUT is that the scar (donor) region might have some permanent tissue damage and loss of sensitivity. Wanted to double check this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Egott92 Posted May 15, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2021 Just now, hairophile said: @Egott92Thanks for sharing your journey! Progress looking good Do you feel any numbness around the scar area? In reading online it was said that one of the possible side effects of having FUT is that the scar (donor) region might have some permanent tissue damage and loss of sensitivity. Wanted to double check this. Thanks! Feeling has returned to about 60% normal. I expect the rest to return over the coming months. Honestly, if the end result is great, I personally could care less about the numbness/sensitivity — the price to pay for density and a larger procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Smacias15 Posted May 15, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2021 58 minutes ago, Egott92 said: 1) Around 1,000 more grafts can be harvested with FUT for the same price as FUE, and 2) Starting with FUT first maximizes donor availabilities over time. I would reach out to Dr. Konior directly for fee quote. It believe it depends on individual procedure difficulty and total grafts. As an estimate, expect to pay between 12-14 per graft for FUE, and between 8-10 for FUT. What is his role in the procedure? Does he do the extractions, incision, Implanting, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Egott92 Posted May 15, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, Smacias15 said: What is his role in the procedure? Does he do the extractions, incision, Implanting, etc? He is hyper-involved and is in the room at all times. I know he only does 1 patient at a time. My eyes were covered to help with relaxation so it’s best best to reach out to Dr. Konior directly for questions about specific involvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Smacias15 Posted May 15, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2021 29 minutes ago, hairophile said: @Egott92Thanks for sharing your journey! Progress looking good Do you feel any numbness around the scar area? In reading online it was said that one of the possible side effects of having FUT is that the scar (donor) region might have some permanent tissue damage and loss of sensitivity. Wanted to double check this. Doesn't fue have the same tissue/sensitivity risks as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairophile Posted May 15, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, Smacias15 said: Doesn't fue have the same tissue/sensitivity risks as well? No idea. Logically thinking, it's not as invasive so I would think not. Even if it does, it would be more scattered so less noticeable even if the spots would actually have tissue loss. But, again something to ask the doctor I would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Smacias15 Posted May 16, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted May 16, 2021 1 hour ago, hairophile said: No idea. Logically thinking, it's not as invasive so I would think not. Even if it does, it would be more scattered so less noticeable even if the spots would actually have tissue loss. But, again something to ask the doctor I would say. Yea that's something is should ask. I'm just so confliclted if I should do FUT or FUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Egott92 Posted May 16, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Smacias15 said: Yea that's something is should ask. I'm just so confliclted if I should do FUT or FUE If you have aggressive balding and don’t mind keeping your hair longer (>4 guard on sides) then I’d recommend FUT to preserve and maximize future donor. Of course, it’s always best to speak to your doctor to weigh pros/cons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Egott92 Posted June 10, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 10, 2021 (edited) 3 month update: Houston -- we have lift off! Finally some growth, particularly on left side (3rd pic), right side (4th pic) has some catching up to do. FUT scar is still healing and pink (particularly on left side where I bumped my head post-op and opened up a suture). Sides are buzzed to 3.5 guard. Hairline: FUT scar: Edited June 10, 2021 by Egott92 Typo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted June 10, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 10, 2021 Growth really kicking off 👌 donor area looks pretty awesome ! Thanks for the update 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member notsosure Posted June 10, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 10, 2021 Awesome. Thanks for the update! I'm at 2 months, 5 days now. No growth for me yet 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Egott92 Posted June 11, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 11, 2021 19 hours ago, JohnAC71 said: Growth really kicking off 👌 donor area looks pretty awesome ! Thanks for the update 🙏 Thanks so much for the feedback! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Egott92 Posted June 11, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 11, 2021 19 hours ago, notsosure said: Awesome. Thanks for the update! I'm at 2 months, 5 days now. No growth for me yet 🙂 Hang in there! I didn't see anything until the 3rd month, and I'm on a pretty intense cocktail of meds (daily oral minoxidil, and topical dutasteride). You've gone to the best -- it's only up from here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted June 11, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 11, 2021 you definately have nothing to worry about here 1 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 Egott92 Posted June 11, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, 1978matt said: you definately have nothing to worry about here Thanks! Definitely not worried, very excited. Do you by any chance have 3-month photos of your progress you'd be able to share (or links to your original hairline procedures)? I've tried searching your earlier results but haven't been able to find them. Edited June 11, 2021 by Egott92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted June 11, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 11, 2021 24 minutes ago, Egott92 said: Thanks! Definitely not worried, very excited. Do you by any chance have 3-month photos of your progress you'd be able to share (or links to your original hairline procedures)? I've tried searching your earlier results but haven't been able to find them. The link in my signature has been fixed. 1 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 Zinedine Posted June 15, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 15, 2021 On 6/10/2021 at 10:19 PM, Egott92 said: 3 month update: Houston -- we have lift off! Finally some growth, particularly on left side (3rd pic), right side (4th pic) has some catching up to do. FUT scar is still healing and pink (particularly on left side where I bumped my head post-op and opened up a suture). Sides are buzzed to 3.5 guard. Hairline: FUT scar: That is already kicking off. In just 3 more months that will look completely different! And the donor area, looking amazing. Please, do not stop updating. Thanks a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Hairdom Posted June 21, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted June 21, 2021 Seems like you are on a right path, also went kinda aggresive on the hairline lowering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted June 22, 2021 Administrators Share Posted June 22, 2021 It’s coming on quick! 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...
Regular Member AlBrown Posted June 26, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted June 26, 2021 Looking forward to see how this hairline turns out! That's great to have so much early growth too! I always admired Konior's low visibility scars. I wear my hair with a 3.5 guard as well and admittedly got a tiny bit of "FUT FOMO" here haha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member AlBrown Posted June 26, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted June 26, 2021 On 6/10/2021 at 3:28 PM, notsosure said: Awesome. Thanks for the update! I'm at 2 months, 5 days now. No growth for me yet 🙂 Don't sweat it. I was 1 week before you and no growth here just shy of 4 months This site really helped manage my expectations so I don't anticipate seeing noticeable sprouting until late July or August. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Egott92 Posted July 10, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 10, 2021 4 Month update: Finally starting to fill up and already pretty happy with the results 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted July 10, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted July 10, 2021 Wow 😮 very nice indeed for only 4 months 👌thanks for the update 🙏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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