Regular Member Beamerboy Posted April 20, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted April 20, 2023 I’m an occasional visitor to this forum but have enjoyed whatever I’ve read. I felt it was my responsibility to briefly share my experience. I had a 2173 graft FUE with Dr Konior this week A bit about myself - I’m probably a NW III with a partial vertex ( per Dr K). I have contemplated restoration for about 2 years after a friend commented on my hair loss and left me embarrassed. After a brief search I zeroed in on Dr K through some help from the forum. I never consulted any other surgeon. After a few initial email exchanges I could tell he’s a thorough professional who loves his art and not a businessman. I can also tell because I’m an MD Myself. We finally got a date in April after multiple delays. my experience with him was exactly as how others have described. He gives you his gestalt but then leans on you to make his final plan. Ultimately he puts you first. he was involved in every part of the procedure from start to finish including buzz cutting you. a thing I’ve not heard others mention in the forum was a comment he made that my donor area was exceptionally good (strong/dense/thick/heavy etc) and stated it is similar to a much high implant number then someone with thinner donor hair. I’m not sure if others hear this or could it be a thing he said to make me feel good about my future result. he also saw me post op day 1 even though he was on vacation. I will share pre and post soon. Keeping fingers crossed. Just need to get through the first 4 months of ugliness. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member stephcurry30 Posted April 21, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2023 I'm glad to hear about your positive experience! Welcome to this community and we really appreciate you sharing your experience! Konior is a hairline king and I'm sure you will get a terrific result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spring15 Posted April 21, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2023 Nice he's one of the best. What is his price per graft? $10 or higher? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JohnCasper Posted April 21, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2023 Keep us posted on your progress. "Spring15" asked about the cost per graft. I'm curious as well. 1 I am an online representative for Carolina Hair Surgery & Dr. Mike Vories (Recommended on the Hair Transplant Network). View John's before/after photos and videos: http://www.MyFUEhairtransplant.com You can email me at johncasper99@gmail.com I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Beamerboy Posted April 21, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 21, 2023 He did not quote me a price based on no of grafts but I suspect it’s 15$ each for FUE and 10$ each for FUT. We were initially planning on FUT but he later said FUE can give you similar if not better results with fast recovery and no scar. I’m basing the above numbers based on the prices he quoted me for the 2 surgeries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member aNewHairHope Posted April 21, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted April 21, 2023 Thanks for posting - I'll be following your progress. What is the plan for the second procedure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted April 21, 2023 Administrators Share Posted April 21, 2023 You’re choosing one of the best in the business. He’s right about FUE healing faster and being on par with FUT. 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 Beamerboy Posted April 21, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 21, 2023 4 hours ago, aNewHairHope said: Thanks for posting - I'll be following your progress. What is the plan for the second procedure? There is no second procedure. It's one and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Beamerboy Posted April 21, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 21, 2023 I'll post pics soon. The reason I haven't yet is because I don't have them myself. Dr K took multiple pics with original hair, hair cut with guard finally with the 0 buzz cut - each with target area markings. I asked the staff and they said Dr K will email them to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member duckling Posted April 21, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted April 21, 2023 13 minutes ago, Beamerboy said: There is no second procedure. It's one and done. never think like that. People who were 10+ years or 20+ years on hair system after failed HT have come back here for 2nd procedure updates/queries. Anyways it is something way down the road as being a nw3 and getting a HT, means it should last you a good amount of years until you need 2nd procedure. ( if you are on meds/starting on meds that is). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member duckling Posted April 21, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted April 21, 2023 14 minutes ago, Beamerboy said: I'll post pics soon. The reason I haven't yet is because I don't have them myself. Dr K took multiple pics with original hair, hair cut with guard finally with the 0 buzz cut - each with target area markings. I asked the staff and they said Dr K will email them to me. waiting for pics. its konior so its going to be good. But lets wait for pics to pass opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rafael Manelli Posted April 21, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted April 21, 2023 1 minute ago, duckling said: never think like that. People who were 10+ years or 20+ years on hair system after failed HT have come back here for 2nd procedure updates/queries. Anyways it is something way down the road as being a nw3 and getting a HT, means it should last you a good amount of years until you need 2nd procedure. ( if you are on meds/starting on meds that is). Wise words. I believe the OP means “one and done” in the sense that this procedure should fill all he wants filled for now, and give him the desired appearance. But he can’t rule out the possibility of further thinning. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member stephcurry30 Posted April 21, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2023 9 hours ago, Beamerboy said: He did not quote me a price based on no of grafts but I suspect it’s 15$ each for FUE and 10$ each for FUT. We were initially planning on FUT but he later said FUE can give you similar if not better results with fast recovery and no scar. I’m basing the above numbers based on the prices he quoted me for the 2 surgeries. I heard Konior's price is roughly a 35k flat fee regardless of FUT vs FUE and how mnay grafts! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Beamerboy Posted April 22, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 22, 2023 This is donor area post op day 2. Honestly I’m surprised it looks this way (in a good way) compared to what I have seen others post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member webathon Posted April 22, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted April 22, 2023 I have a procedure coming up soon. Curious, where did you stay and how did you pay? Wire transfer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Beamerboy Posted April 22, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 22, 2023 Staybridge suites. Decent and 3 min drive. Just need to kill time. Paid through a cashiers cheque. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Beamerboy Posted April 22, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 22, 2023 3 hours ago, stephcurry30 said: I heard Konior's price is roughly a 35k flat fee regardless of FUT vs FUE and how mnay grafts! Just send him an email and he can tell you. He is as professional as it gets and I’m sure he will reply back. Just know he’s not in it for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Beamerboy Posted April 23, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 23, 2023 On 4/21/2023 at 6:13 PM, stephcurry30 said: I heard Konior's price is roughly a 35k flat fee regardless of FUT vs FUE and how mnay grafts! Just send him an email and he can tell you. He is as professional as it gets and I’m sure he will reply back. Just know he’s not in it for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Beamerboy Posted April 23, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 23, 2023 Need some tips from fellow HT folks. I’ve been advised to sleep in a recliner/incline angle for 2 weeks (min 1 week). So far this has been the hardest part of recovery. I can barely sleep an hour or 2. Any tips or suggestions that others have done will be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member webathon Posted April 24, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted April 24, 2023 4 hours ago, Beamerboy said: Need some tips from fellow HT folks. I’ve been advised to sleep in a recliner/incline angle for 2 weeks (min 1 week). So far this has been the hardest part of recovery. I can barely sleep an hour or 2. Any tips or suggestions that others have done will be appreciated. wow that sounds rough. Maybe a wedge pillow? Do you have bad swelling or why do you have to do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member stephcurry30 Posted April 24, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted April 24, 2023 13 hours ago, Beamerboy said: Need some tips from fellow HT folks. I’ve been advised to sleep in a recliner/incline angle for 2 weeks (min 1 week). So far this has been the hardest part of recovery. I can barely sleep an hour or 2. Any tips or suggestions that others have done will be appreciated. Doesn't Konior prescribe you Diazepam? Melvin created a great video about how to sleep after transplant. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Z-- Posted April 24, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted April 24, 2023 On 4/22/2023 at 12:13 AM, stephcurry30 said: I heard Konior's price is roughly a 35k flat fee regardless of FUT vs FUE and how mnay grafts! He charges a day rate regardless of FUT or FUE. It also isn't based on number of grafts. My second surgery was more expensive than the first, but involved less grafts. Can confirm it isn't always the 35k flat-fee, however. I think he will base the rate on the complexity of the case and the amount of work necessary for that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rafael Manelli Posted April 24, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted April 24, 2023 On 4/22/2023 at 2:08 AM, Beamerboy said: This is donor area post op day 2. Honestly I’m surprised it looks this way (in a good way) compared to what I have seen others post. I am not surprised. Dr Konior is among the best in the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Beamerboy Posted April 24, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 24, 2023 49 minutes ago, stephcurry30 said: Doesn't Konior prescribe you Diazepam? Melvin created a great video about how to sleep after transplant. Melvin is a legend. He should write a book. Thanks a lot. I will try this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member stephcurry30 Posted April 25, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted April 25, 2023 On 4/21/2023 at 8:08 PM, Beamerboy said: This is donor area post op day 2. Honestly I’m surprised it looks this way (in a good way) compared to what I have seen others post. Any photos of the hairline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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