This is a follow up to my initial procedure that was done in June of 2022. My first FUE was 3,500…read moregrafts and it was a rousing success. I was very happy with the end result and it looked very natural. Most of my thinning was at the crown of my head and it helped there but after a few years it was clear that it was a little thinner than I wanted. Restore has a guarantee that offers 25% of your initial procedure if you dont see the density you expected (In this case about 875 of the 1,500 I had transplanted were "free"). FYI 3,500 grafts is the largest procedure they can do at one time so it was a two day event and I saw a fair amount of shock loss . I wore a baseball cap for about 3 months (thank goodness for Zoom) and my hair was pretty much back to normal within 5 months (thicker than ever). My second procedure was a breeze compared to the first. Dr Cloninger asked me what I wanted and we agreed to add a bit at the corners of my hairline in addition to filling in the front hairline and the crown with some added density. It was so much less invasive this time around and they didn't even shave my hair down as they did the first time. As I write this, it has been just over a month since the procedure was performed. I stopped wearing a baseball cap after about 3 weeks and you really cant see that I had anything done! I haven't experienced the shock loss I did the first time and the pain is so much less in my scalp. I know this could change over the next month or so .... I will follow up in a few months with an update. It was really pretty easy breezy this time around so my summary on the big question of SHOULD YOU DO IT is... First, you have to look at how old you are and where your hair is in its "thinning" journey. If you are 30, you will most likely experience more thinning unless you are completely bald. This means that although FUE will help, it wont stop the rest of your hair from falling out. This should be factored in to your expectations. I was in my 50s and my thinning had slowed considerably. You become so used to your appearance that you lose track of just how thin your hair was before you do it. I saw a pic just prior to the first procedure and compared it to one of me one year later and the difference is pretty amazing. Nobody has said anything...a few guys in the office have said "your hair looks great...what have you been doing"? It's natural looking and I am so glad that I chose to do it. Even if I didnt have the second procedure, I would have been 100% happy . I just wanted to have it PERFECT. I will follow up in a few months but if your only objection is "it's expensive", would you expect something that literally can change your whole outlook on life to be cheap? I know not everyone will see the same results but mine have been outstanding and I expect it to get even better. Kudos to the Restore team for delivering on their satisfaction guarantee because for the amount that I paid...it should be perfect. More to come....

I had one procedure that worked well. Then they solicited me for a second treatment. I made a…read more$7,000 deposit and they postponed the appointment date. Thereafter I moved out of state and unfortunately developed alopecia and have lost all my body hair. Instead of being a business with morals, they insist on charging me $3,500 because I can no longer have their procedure. They refer to the "contract" which they electronically applied my signature to. I offered to pay them $1,000 and refund me my balance, but that's not good enough. They are insisting on charging me the $3,500 for nothing. Now I will need to hire an attorney and file a civil suit to obtain a fair judgement. My advice is to never give this business a large deposit because they will try to keep the money without reason. Avoid this hassle with this business. Their business practices are unreasonable.

From the initial consultation to the the final result this business is first class…read more The entire staff was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Every phone call and office visit was the same theme. 'Make sure I was comfortable and informed about the procedure'. Not one time did I leave or hang up a phone when I wasn't fully informed about what to expect. The follow-up must be someone's full time job because it seemed that they answered my questions before I asked it. Like scheduling appointments after the procedure. Restore gives you a schedule and they follow it to make sure you are COMPLETELY satisfied. I'm certain there are other companies that do the same thing but I was very satisfied and I'm certain you will be too.

I'm giving it 1 star just so I can post this review. Had an appointment for 2 weeks, confirmed…read moretwice, drove the half hour there, sat in the abandoned office space for 10 minutes. I filled out their paperwork. No one ever came out. I was left sitting in the vacant office common area. People walking around, ignored me. Waste of my time and gas. BEWARE

Buyer Beware. Dr…read more Panine canceled our appointment just a little over a week before our scheduled surgery. As you can imagine, this created a major inconvenience after all the planning that goes into preparing for surgery, arranging recovery, taking time off, booking flights, and securing accommodations. Based on the explanation we were given for the cancellation, we ultimately felt relieved that Dr. Panine would not be performing the procedure. The experience left us questioning whether this was the right practice for such an important surgery and raised concerns for us about the level of professionalism and communication. Thankfully, we were able to find an outstanding surgeon in Fort Lauderdale who performed an excellent procedure and provided a smooth, professional experience from start to finish.

Dr. Panine and his staff were incredibly kind and welcoming during my appointment on November 8,…read more2021. I felt truly cared for, and as an OR nurse myself, I appreciated the professionalism. However, almost three years later, I am deeply disappointed with the outcome of my procedure. Although my donor area healed well because I followed all post-op instructions carefully, the results of my surgery were botched. I communicated my concerns to Stuart, the doctor's assistant, sending him pictures and videos. Despite his reassurances that everything was progressing as it should, by the one-year mark, my hair looked worse than before the surgery, and it still does. I feel hopeless and ashamed, unsure if this can even be fixed. I spent $10,000 and feel like it was completely wasted. My concerns have shifted beyond the lack of density. Now, I am alarmed by the non-existent hairline With 2,000 grafts, I should have a full hairline, but the outcome is far from that.

I had a consultation in Lake Forest high-pressure sales range !! Gave me a range of 15 to 25,000 no…read moresurgeon examined in my head. Stay away

I was referred to Dr. Katona by a friend of mine who had a procedure done by him. He was not pushy…read morewhatsoever. Spent almost 2 hours explaining the process to my husband and me. Not at all what I expected. Totally impressed. We will book.

If you want to experience salon service at its finest you must visit Ms. Jackie! Her years of…read moreexperience have made a great difference in my hair. Having left relaxers behind she shared with me a different option You be natural a treatment that has grown my hair and doesn't leave me with the dry itchy flaky scalp of my relaxer days. I'm loving my hair and I adore Ms. Jackie!

If you are looking for a place to keep your hair healthy and strong, I recommend The Hair Trauma…read moreCenter. You get great style, healthy hair and professionalism at every visit.

All of the staff were both very friendly and accommodating as well as professional, and the clinic…read moreitself was very modern and clean. The doctor also addressed all of my concerns before starting. The procedure went off without complications and I'm now nearly 3 weeks post op. I would recommend them without hesitation.

Dr.Vinay goes above and beyond expectations. From the very first consultation, he took the time to…read morelisten, explain the process clearly, and make me feel comfortable with the process. His professionalism and attention to detail are outstanding, but what really stands out is how much he genuinely care about his patients. Th entire experience was smooth and stress free. I can't recommend Dr. Vinay enough!

The staff at Northwestern Hair was by far the most knowledgeable and patient focused of all my…read moreexperiences in the field. By educating me as to my options and expected outcomes, Dr. Vinay was instrumental in crafting the care plan I have started. I also appreciated Northwestern Hair being very customer service oriented. They went over and above to accommodate my schedule. I travel 100% of the time for work and Northwestern was very happy to use technology (Zoom calls) and flexibility (Saturday in person consultations) to meet my need

Just had my procedure, today. A+ across the board, INFINITELY better than Bosley…read more Staff is excellent. Dr. Katona is tremendous, Doc comes from HUMBLE background. Talking to Doc is like talking to your neighbor...the neighbor(s) that you like & are happy to see. Not that painful of a procedure, but if I had to do it over, I'd have taken the valium. They offer valium, I didn't want to uber there/back & I didn't want to tell family/friends I was getting a hair transplant. So I drove...don't drive, take uber and/or cab & take the valium. The pain's not bad, but you do, in fact, receive anaesthesia. I would've been more relaxed with valium. Again, Dr. Katona offered the valium, but I like to think I'm tougher than I actually am. Anyway, out the door after about 9 hours. The staff was excellent and gave excellent after care instructions, plus a goodie basket. 8 o clock at night, Dr Katona texts me, asks me how I'm feeling. I've had a bosley procedure, which was 80% worse. If you can get your teeth cleaned, you can get a hair transplant from Dr. Art Katona. Anyway, my opinion: Dr. Katona will take over the hair transplant market (I own a small busines). Athletes in the HALL OF FAME go to Dr. Katona. These athletes are MULTI millionaires who could go anywhere they want for a hair transplant. Deion Sanders is NOT from Oakbrook, Illinois, Nor did he play for the Bears, but he flew to Dr. Katona to get his hair transplant. See the commercials/youtube on Deion's reviews of Dr. Katona. You'll have a FULL head of hair & it's non-surgical. God bless Katona hair restoration!!

I have been thinking of doing this for a long time. Finally decided to check it out seriously…read more Meeting with the staff and the information I learned help put my mind at ease and I decided to go ahead and finally do it. Day of procedure went well. The staff did everything in their power to make me feel as comfortable as I could during the procedure. I had wonderful conversations with everyone on the staff that I met including Dr. Katona. Great people who love their job. Great atmosphere in there. That was what I noticed the most. Now I am home on day 5 of recovery. So far so good, I can't wait to have a cup of coffee again and I look forward to seeing the results a few months from now. I have all the confidence that I will be very happy with how it turns out. Thank you everyone that I met during my day of the procedure.