dr Kostis any information and cases?

[enson12]

First of all I would like to say hello. I've been a silent forum user for a some time, especially regarding planning my hair transplant. So far this forum has given me a lot of useful information. One of the clinics I'm seriously considering is BHR. I've even had some initial consultations. So far, I have considered the procedure with Dr. Bisanga and Dr. Kostis together (the most popular option), but I found out that it is also possible to have the entire procedure made by Dr. Kostis (this is the more economical option). But my priority is a good effect and I don't want to make any compromises here. I would also like to say that the purpose of the procedure is to recreate the hairline, the procedure was estimated at about max 2000 grafts. So my question is do you know documented cases of surgery performed only by Dr. Kostis. So far I’ve found only one case https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/61226-dr-kostis-bhr-clinic-brussels-2950-fue-0-5-months/#comment-605990. But the case is much different from mine and it is difficult for me to assess the effect from my point of view. I will be grateful for any information and cases as well as suggestions of people who had the opportunity to participate in dr Kostis's procedures. Of course, I expect both good and bad information.

[Curious25]

The reason BHR has a good reputation is because of Dr Bisanga. 

Kostis has been learning alongside him from what I believe, over the last two years - therefore I would label him as a developing surgeon with potential, however from a personal standpoint, there isn’t enough experience or documented results online for me to feel comfortable shortlisting him as a viable option at this moment in time. 
 

 

[Melvin- Admin]

I believe there are some cases where Dr. Bisanga and Dr. Kostis both worked on patients. Let me tag @Raphael84

[enson12]

 

Thank you for your feedback. I'm also wondering if I decide to the procedure with both dr B and dr K which parts of the procedure are shared. I received the information that making recipient sites and punching of extraction are sharing by dr B and dr K.
Regarding punching I think it's normal practice but what about making recipient sites? It wouldn't be better if only one doctor did it? (the leader od the surgery and the more experienced doctor?) Do you have any knowledge and experience how it works in BHR clinic? In practice, what are the benefits if I pay more and the procedure will be carried out by team dr B dr K? It's not clear for me at the moment.

 

 

 

 

[Raphael84]

Thanks Melvin

The most popular surgery conditions and pricing at the clinic currently include Dr. Kostis assisting with punching and so the majority of the results shared over the past 6-12 months will have been with Dr. Kostis´ participation.

I think it is fair to say that any initial interest in BHR Clinic is due to Dr. Bisanga and his 2 decades of documented cases that present excellent results and consistency covering essentially every extent of hair loss and hair characteristics. Therefore to consider surgery only with Dr. Kostis would generally be for the financial motivation.

If both doctors were available at the same price point, naturally all interest would be with Dr. Bisanga only and that is quite obvious and understandable.

The option of surgery with Dr. Kostis at a more economical price point will be of interest to some individuals and not others and so is a personal choice and as said, budget is a motivation here. 

Dr. Kostis has worked daily alongside Dr. Bisanga for coming to up to 3 years now and routinely punches on patients who have chosen that option of surgery.
Dr. Kostis has also performed surgery exclusively and interest in such surgery has increased significantly over the last 6-12 months and so with further interest and scheduling, we would hope to be able to share more case examples in the near future.

Dr. Kostis follows the Bisanga protocols of recipient site making and following the design, direction and depth approach of Dr. Bisanga, as well as a consistent and well planned donor extraction management pattern.

As we know an important and influential aspect of FUE surgery is not only the quality and competency of the doctor, but also the team of technicians. Any surgery that is scheduled with Dr. Kostis will be supported by Dr. Bisanga´s technicians who have all been trained personally by Dr. Bisanga with several having been with the clinic for more than a decade. This presents quite a unique situation to have such experienced and highly skilled technicians available at such a price point for a doctor who is making his name in the industry.

Dr. Kostis will undoubtedly continue to grow in terms of reputation. The clinic have no intention of planning or pushing the growth of his reputation and as such this will happen organically and therefore will naturally take that little bit longer, but will be very transparent and honest and as a result patients will be more trusting which is inline with the ethics that BHR and Dr. Bisanga are known for.

In the meantime and whilst the reputation Dr. Kostis grows, some patients will see opportunity and value whilst others will feel more comfortable in surgery with Dr. Bisanga which is completely understandable.

@enson12 Im not sure who your advisor may be at the clinic or the communication that has taken place or if you may have attended consultation, but as you have some questions then those questions would be best directed to your advisor who can then clarify the recommendations of the doctor and answer your questions.

I wish you the best.

[enson12]

Thank you, you explained me a lot.