Senior Member kaounis Posted April 21, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2009 Just got back from Dr.K, best experience ever. Our goal was for 2000+ but due to a tight scalp he managed to get 1950 grafts. I got back to the hotel feeling great. Can't even tell where the grafts were put. That's the advantage of not shaving... Great Doc. great staff. I would recomend him to anybody who wants a truly phenominal result. Will try to post pics soon. Just a thought from the peanut gallery....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kaounis Posted April 21, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2009 Just got back from Dr.K, best experience ever. Our goal was for 2000+ but due to a tight scalp he managed to get 1950 grafts. I got back to the hotel feeling great. Can't even tell where the grafts were put. That's the advantage of not shaving... Great Doc. great staff. I would recomend him to anybody who wants a truly phenominal result. Will try to post pics soon. Just a thought from the peanut gallery....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Eman Posted April 21, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2009 great to hear someone who is happy with their experience with Konior. He is a great doc and we have seen some great results from him and you should expect the same. Please do post pics as we need more of his patients posting here. My initial HT thread: done and done!! Check it out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kaounis Posted April 22, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 22, 2009 Thanks Eman, I'll try to get Dr. K to post for me. I am not to good with computers, I still use paper and pencil...lol.. Just a thought from the peanut gallery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Shamrock Posted April 22, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted April 22, 2009 Congrats kaounis, About how long did your procedure take? I am scheduled with Dr Konior in early June for almost the same amount of grafts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member new2thissite Posted April 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted April 22, 2009 kaounis--- Thanks for sharing your experience with Dr. K. As Eman pointed out, there have been some great results posted. Glad to hear you are happy with the experience. My Hair Loss Weblog - Hair Transplant with Dr. Bernstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kaounis Posted April 22, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 22, 2009 Thanks New2 To Shamrock: Started at around 6 am and finished at 5 pm. Dr. K did 95% of the placements. he cuts his own blades, real professional, his surgery room is sp sterile and high tech he could probably do heart surgery if he wanted to....I think you will be very impressed and happy....Best of luck... Just a thought from the peanut gallery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Right on kaounis. In my opinion, Dr. Konior is one of the most dedicated and passionate surgeons I've ever met. I trust you're going to have an excellent result. I encourage you to create a hair loss weblog to document your progress with photos. Keep us posted. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kaounis Posted April 22, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 22, 2009 If it wasn't for this site Bill, god knows where I would have ended up...Thanks a million Just a thought from the peanut gallery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member latinlotus Posted April 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted April 23, 2009 I would recomend him to anybody who wants a truly phenominal result. Will try to post pics soon. Congratulation on your recent HT. I am glad that you had a great experience with dr. Konior. However, I would water down a bit your recommendation since you are yet to see your result. ******** I am not a doctor. The opinions and comments are of my own. HT with Dr. Cooley on Nov 20, 2008 2097 grafts, 3957 hairs Proscar, 1.25 mg daily, skip the 5th day, started Nov 2007 My Hair Loss Blog - Hair Transplant with Dr. Cooley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kaounis Posted April 23, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 23, 2009 Point well taken Latinlotus. Don't forget I am still on meds (valium), so I am feeling really, really, gooood....Besides, you reep what you sow...lol Just a thought from the peanut gallery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member PLEASE GROW PLEASE Posted April 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted April 23, 2009 Congrats Kaounis. Yeah its too early to predict anything, but by picking a great clinic you really increase the odds that the result will be what your looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Janna Posted April 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted April 23, 2009 Well done Kaounis. It's easy to get excited about your procedure when you've had such a positive one. Now, keep it all in mind to get yourself through the doldrum phase. Heal well and speedy growth to you. Looking forward to following your progress. Patient Care Services & UK Patient Advisor for Shapiro Medical Dr. Ron Shapiro, Dr. Paul Shapiro and Dr. David Josephitis are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. http://shapiromedical.com/info@shapiromedical.com http://shapiromedical.com/contact/request-a-consultation/janna@shapiromedical.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kaounis Posted April 23, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 23, 2009 Thanks dear...your comments are much appreciated.. Just a thought from the peanut gallery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member latinlotus Posted April 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted April 23, 2009 Don't forget I am still on meds (valium), so I am feeling really, really, gooood. Actually, i do agree that when i took valium (for my procedure), it felt pretty good as well I can see why some are addicted to this medication. ******** I am not a doctor. The opinions and comments are of my own. HT with Dr. Cooley on Nov 20, 2008 2097 grafts, 3957 hairs Proscar, 1.25 mg daily, skip the 5th day, started Nov 2007 My Hair Loss Blog - Hair Transplant with Dr. Cooley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member MRingler72 Posted April 28, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'm scheduled for mid-June and am VERY happy to read your post. How long was your hair? I normally shave mine with a # 3 in the back, but Tom said to let it grow out a bit. What hotel did you stay at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kaounis Posted April 28, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 28, 2009 I always wear my hair rather long. about 3inches. If you have enough existing hair and are self concious, like I am, I would suggest you don't cut your hair from know untill after your procedure. I was able to go out after 2 days without anybody noticing anything. I think Dr.K took pictures after graft placement, call and ask him if you can see them, then you will beleive me. I stayed at the comfort suites about .3 miles from the clinic. great place, close by, and you get a 10% discount if you mention you are a patient of Dr. K....Your in good hands and will be very impressed with Dr.K and his team... Just a thought from the peanut gallery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member MRingler72 Posted April 30, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted April 30, 2009 Kaounis, Did you go back to Dr. K in the morning for cleaning or anything like that??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kaounis Posted April 30, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 30, 2009 I stayed 6 days in Chicago so he could moniter me post opperativly, when you spend that much money, why not let the doc do the work? I saw him the day after, he cleaned the donor area and inspected the recipient area, not much to clean there.... I also saw him on Saturday morning, he removed every other staple and cleaned the donor area and the recipient area... He e-mailed every morning the whole 6 days I was there so he could check to see if I was doing fine....Great guy...Feel free to ask me anything else you might help you for your procedure... Just a thought from the peanut gallery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Irish-1 Posted April 30, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted April 30, 2009 Going to have a consult with Dr. K in 2 weeks, any advice on what to expect? also my hair is about 1/2 inch and should be almost 3/4 inch by the time of the consult will that be enough to evaluate? I am a 3-3v on the scale. World Class HT-Dr. Ron Shapiro 6/29/2009 4792 FU Total Hairs-9731 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kaounis Posted April 30, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 30, 2009 You can expect to be treated with the utmost respect...Dr. K does all the consults himself, he will ask you what you expect to acheive, and he will tell you what he thinks is realisticly possible...He will inspect for scalp laxity..even if he suggests a certain amount of grafts, when doing the actual surgery, if he thinks that attempting to remove to much donor tisue,(to reach to graft #'s he quoted), will comprimise your scar and healing, he will not push the limit...very ethical and proffesional IMHO... By the way..there is no movie watching..You are laid back eyes covered to protect you from the bright lights and Dr. K hard at work up top...It's a real surgical room...Unbeleivable...Ask him to give you a tour of the facility..and tell him Kaounis says Hi... Just a thought from the peanut gallery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kaounis Posted April 30, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 30, 2009 By the way tos7581, Dr. Shapiro is also a great surgeon...He was my second choice....not true..it was a coin toss...I really like them both equall.... Just a thought from the peanut gallery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Irish-1 Posted April 30, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted April 30, 2009 Thanks for the advice! I am most likely going to be in the same situation, it will be a coin toss in the end but it may also come down to Dr K being 1 hour from my home also. I just feel that i need to consult with both. Thanks again! World Class HT-Dr. Ron Shapiro 6/29/2009 4792 FU Total Hairs-9731 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Irish-1 Posted April 30, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted April 30, 2009 What should i expect as far as the cost? Not really concerned about it but always something to be prepared for! I am a 3-3V on the Scale and they way it sounds i will be looking at a Max of 1800-2000 Graphs. Very similar to you as far as the procedure it sounds like. World Class HT-Dr. Ron Shapiro 6/29/2009 4792 FU Total Hairs-9731 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kaounis Posted April 30, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 30, 2009 I paid 10,000 for 1903 grafts, but my donor was also a bit like a scar revision at the same time, Dr. K took over an hour to remove the strip and suture the deep level, staples on the skin with trico., I am at 9 days today and my wife just removed 15 staples, another 15 to go on sunday...I had 87 in total------------------------------------------------------------------ Just a thought from the peanut gallery...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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