This is a follow up to my initial procedure that was done in June of 2022. My first FUE was 3,500 grafts 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.... read more

I had one procedure that worked well. Then they solicited me for a second treatment. I made a $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. read more

Spent $14k. Almost done paying my debt. When I'm done I'll be right back where I started. BALD! I called to complain. They ask me to come in. Doctor came in 3 minutes, said another $9k then walked he walked out. They don't care about me anymore. They got their money. I told them I would consider another procedure. They never followed up with me. Stay away from this place. read more

Overall, after almost two weeks post-procedure, I am extremely satisfied with how the procedure went on both days. The instructions that were provided were very detailed and made it easy to predict complications or general events in terms of what to expect in the next few days post-procedure. On my second week post-op, no one at work has noticed I even had anything done (I had the crown and front transplants). The procedure was definitely extremely expensive, even with the discount they provided, so I hope the results will be worth it. The one complaint I had was during the stage where the scalp is being numbed. I have had scalp PRP injections done in the past so I know that poking a sensitive area like the scalp can be pretty uncomfortable, but I wish they were able to use a smaller gauge needle (instead of the 27G used) as well not be as hesitant in providing more than 1 mg of Xanax for the procedure. I have a pretty high pain tolerance at baseline, and I can tell you that 1 mg of Xanax just didn't cut it in terms of making me relaxed for that stage of the procedure. On the second day, they did give me one more pill but were kind of hesitant about it. I am not sure why -- maybe they didn't want me to overdose but they should know better that these doses are harmless in a healthy, young patient. Not a major complaint, but hey I am nit-picky for the amount of money I paid! read more

I'd be cautious. Sounds like from some reviews here it CAN work but for me it didn't and I'm out almost $10,000. I did the surgery a few years ago and after some follow up appointments with them, really gave them the benefit of the doubt because their service was great and the people very nice. But the results just aren't very good - the area that was thinning is still thinning and I get their spam texts all the time asking me to spend even MORE money with them. I would definitely recommend seeking out better options than this, friendly staff but the service they are offering just isn't very good and not worth this price point. read more

If you are here reading Restore reviews you are likely in the same balding boat so Ill save the whole story on why I went to Restore. I think you get it. I contacted Restore during COVID lock down and was pleasantly surprised to get a virtual consultation and scheduled quicker than I expected. A week ago I had 2000 graphs on my crown which took roughly 6 hours. The entire experience exceeded my expectations. Every single person that helped was a pleasure and led to an easy 6 hours. The only discomfort, aside from the itchy scalp, was the anastasia but once you get past that it was a breeze. Obviously, since it has only been a week, I don't have much progress, but I will share my "before" and a couple of photos from my first week now. I intend to post some monthly updates as time goes on. Overall, I would highly recommend Restore, now I will just have to be patient to see my actual results! UPDATE with Day 10 pics. Seriously healing and looks almost like normal but still itchy as hell!! Lol read more

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Have 2 procedures filling in crown looks good for couple of years then balding coming back,using minoxidil and still not what I paid thousands of dollars on,not coming back to have them fix or add more graphs nice people just underdelivered results read more

I had my procedure done a little over six months ago... and I'd say that 75% of the transplant has grown in, and it looks terrific. I opted for basically a "fill-in" .. as I was becoming a little forehead heavy as I aged. The hair has grown in and looks very natural. It was a fair amount of money for a few inches of hair, but I think we'd all agree, a few inches can make a big difference. The procedure itself was an all-day event, relatively painless when you consider what they're doing. Be prepared to take a few weeks off work, as you'll look a little weird for a bit... but as the hair comes back... a little itching and a baseball cap will pretty much do it. If it were a little less expensive, I'd go back and have the crown of my head filled-in, too... but I'm okay with that. Dr. Katona and his staff have been nothing but professional, I can't recommend them highly enough... (and, "no", they're not paying me for this review... dammit!). read more

OK,couple days since my last post regarding my last transplant procedure at Restore. I was, frankly, not completely satisfied with the results after 2 years. In my meeting with the staff, doctors, and CEO it transpired that while the hair growth was not exactly how I wanted, the fault/blame was not necessarily the procedure itself but I had asked at the time to have some hair units placed at other locations (temple, etc.) That left not enough paid for grafts to fill in the crown. The crew at Restore agreed to a re-do at no cost and a date has been scheduled. It will, of course, be quite a while before any results will be noticeable but have no fear gentle reader, I will keep you posted graphically and verbally as to my results both short and long term. If you are considering hair transplant surgery I would like to so that you can decide how to spend your money. be able to provide you with the best information I can provide. Stay tuned, I expect excellent results this time. read more

RESTORE Hair - My crown 6/21/2019 - Hair Loss Centers Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

I'm in my mid-late 30's and noticed my hair progressively thinning over the last several years. I had been using Rogaine for a few years, which I think slowed my hair loss, but I knew it wasn't going to be a permanent solution. It wasn't until I got a post-quarantine haircut that I realized how thin my hair had become. Even my coworkers started making comments. I requested information via RESTORE's website and was contacted within minutes (yes, minutes). They asked me for a few photos of my head, so I sent those over to their office and met with one of their staff members a few days later for a consultation. The guy I met with, Jason, was great. Super personable and not pushy at at all. We went over the procedure and the cost. He sent me on my way with a bunch of information. My biggest concern was that I didn't want to pay for something that wasn't going to work. After mulling it over for a few days and doing additional research, I decided to go through with the procedure. YOLO, right? One minor blip: they do offer financing, up to like 7 years of monthly payments, which is what I was hoping to take advantage of, but you have to qualify for it. Despite having great credit, I wasn't able to qualify for this. I wish they were a little more flexible with that, but ultimately it didn't matter. I ended up paying for it upfront, which was cheaper in the long run. I decided to do 1600 grafts on my hairline/top of my head, which is where the thinning was most noticeable. Between the consultation and actual procedure was about 3 weeks. They called me the day before the procedure to finalize a time for me to show up to the Oak Brook office. Most of their procedures are early in the morning. Mine was no different - I was there around 7:00 am. When I arrived, I met with one of the doctors who went over some details of the procedure and they shaved my head (they didn't say I absolutely had to shave my head, but they did recommend it in order to make the procedure easier for them. I told them to do whatever they needed to do). The procedure itself with virtually painless. For the first few hours, I was laying on my stomach of basically a dentist chair as they harvested the hairs from the donor area in the back of my head. The harvesting took a couple hours. After harvesting, I had lunch. After lunch, I flipped over and sat up as they transplanted those hairs to the thinning area on the top of my head. Although I could feel a bit of pressure on my head during this part, it wasn't anything terrible. During this part of the procedure, I was just watching TV as they did their thing. Three hours later, I was done. They bandaged the back of my head. sent me home with a care package and instructions on how to treat everything over the following few days, and told me not to do anything stupid, like scrub my head with a brillo pad. They called me throughout that first week to make sure I was still alive. And the people who actually did the procedure were really nice. I wish I could remember their names - they were fun people. When leaving the facility, I talked with another patient and he seemed to be happy as well. Worst parts of the procedure: slight sting from when they inject the numbing stuff into your head, having to sit still for hours (though the staff was more than accommodating if I needed to get up and move around), the first couple nights post-op since you have to sleep basically sitting up, and a little swelling on my forehead over the following days. I was lucky that I got this done in the middle of COVID, so I didn't have to worry about going to work. Also, the results aren't immediate. The hairs that get transplanted actually fall out, so after a month, you'll question whether or not you wasted your money. I would say that after a month, I actually looked worse than before the procedure. They told me beforehand that this was normal though, so I wasn't really worried. Just impatient. After 2 months, I started to notice some progress. Cue a huge sigh of relief and excitement. It's now been almost 3 months since the procedure, and the results are starting to become undeniable. To say that I am happy is an understatement. I hated how much my hair was thinning prior to the procedure and they did a phenomenal job. And since it's only been 3 months, I know it'll continue to look even better over the next 6-9 months. I can't thank them enough. Also, while getting a haircut recently, I was telling the barber about the procedure and she was shocked that there was no scarring. Other than the new head of hair, people can't even tell anything was done. Is it a cheap procedure? No. Is it worth it? Absolutely. RESTORE is the best of the best and I think it's one of those things where you really do get what you pay for. I can't wait to see the end result. They are amazing and I'd recommend them to anyone considering it. read more

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Within 4 months, my 2000 grafts filled in very nicely (front). I could not be happier with the results. After, my first surgery was such a success, I decide to go back to do my crown. Once again, Everything was incredible. Every single person that I encountered was friendly and answered my questions with an incredible depth of knowledge and a smile. Dr. Katona, and the entire medical staff went above and beyond to make sure that I was informed, comfortable and pain free. I can honestly say, that my day at Restore was actually fun :-). I watched 4 stand-up comedy specials on Netflix, I had an amazing lunch, and I met some incredible people that helped me to achieve my goals for restoring (pun intended LOL) my hairline. Please share my thanks with everyone over at restore. You've got an first rate team of professional, friendly, and knowledgeable professionals. Thanks Again! PS. I'll post before and after pics in a few months. read more

RESTORE Hair - After - Hair Loss Centers Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

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Dr. Katona performed a 3,000 FUE hair transplant on me on August 7-8, 2017. I experienced minimal pain and the procedure was really interesting. I did experience some facial swelling initially, but I failed to do much icing the first couple of nights after the surgery. I would highly recommend having a couple of old fashioned ice bags with the screw on lid handy so you can start icing shortly after you leave the doctor's office and you will reduce and may even eliminate the facial swelling later on. The vast majority of the swelling was gone 4-5 days later. It's been almost five weeks since I had the procedure and my hair is filling back in on the sides and it pretty much looks like I just have a short haircut on the sides. I fully expect for the transplanted follicles to start growing hair in another couple of months and then it will just be a matter of time for the hair to grow long enough to fully notice the results. I give Dr. Katona and his staff the highest ratings for professional and friendly service. They do a great job doing the procedure and also do a lot of follow up calls with you to make sure everything is ok. You can call or text Dr. Katona anytime if you have any questions or concerns. Good luck to you if you choose to do it. I suspect you'll be really pleased with the results. FOURS MONTHS POST-OP: My hair has returned to a normal length all over. It's slightly thinner on the sides as to be expected. The top appears fuller, but the transplanted hairs are just beginning to grow. If I feel the top of my scalp I can feel hundreds of the transplanted hairs where they are starting to grow in. I expect I'll have a bunch of extra hair on top as soon as it grows out. The doctor also started me on 1mg of Propecia a couple of weeks ago which is to aid in the growth of the new hair and slow the normal hair loss I might have had without it. I expect to be really pleased with my results. read more

Dr. Katona, the staff and everyone I interacted with at Restore Hair are amazing, friendly, and down to earth! They kept me informed all the way and answered all my questions, no matter how many I had! I highly recommend Restore Hair. Wonderful people! read more

Had my hair procedure almost two weeks ago. Overall very pleased with everything. The two ladies that did my procedure were excellent! I still have 4-6 months before I start to see actual transplant hair growth, but highly recommend Restore. read more

I remember from back in college, I came to the realization and acceptance that I will be bald for the rest of my life. I began to look thru every possible option from using shampoos, conditioners, oils, looking up case studies for hair growth, and consulting with a dermatologist. After using all these products none of them seem to work. I am one of those people that are fearful of any type of surgeries before I saw a video of Brian Urlacher having a hair transplant procedure and Dr. Katona explaining the F.U.E. procedure. I gave them a call and the rest was history. The decision was simple after consulting with Dr. Katona as i made the decision to get the procedure in mid 2017. He is one of the most genuine, kind hearted, patient, and class act u can ever ask for from a doctor. He took his time to explain the F.U.E. procedure and educated me on what to expect and he did not pressure me to get more hair grafts since i was on a budget as a graduate student. The procedure takes about 6-7 hours from early in the am to late afternoon with a lunch break in the afternoon. My main concern like everyone else is investing a large sum of my money towards a hair procedure which I contemplated many times if it really works for me. I lost a lot of my hair from the front so I was concern if it was at all possible to recover what was left. I question myself is my hair going to grow and will i still have exposure of my bald spots on my scalp. As we fast forward 2 1/2 years, the results were extraordinary, I regained most of my front hair and i feel my confidence is at its highest 110%. I would highly recommend RESTORE and Dr. Katona he is the only doctor I would get this procedure done by. He is highly intelligent, knowledgeable, crafted, and treats everyone as a family no matter if you are a client or an athlete. Make the transition to a head full of hair now before it is too late. You will not regret the decision when you look back on it. read more

Very curious about the near perfect ratings here. With my experience, it was overall a waste of money. If your hairline is already pretty gone (U shaped hairline) you need to go into this with very low expectations. Let's start with all their celebrity endorsements. These are people that can afford 5000+ graphs (if they even paid for it). The average person can't afford it and I definitely wasn't going to finance it through them. By the way a 2000 graph procedure will run you about 13k. So be prepared for that. If they're running a promo you may be able to get it down to about 10k. Still a lot of money for very little results. They also have a "satisfaction guarantee" but it's not a good one. If you're not happy you can get a free procedure at 25% of what you had done... so if you do the 2000 graph procedure you can get 500 more free. But 500 isn't going to be worth taking time off work and you'll have to work around their schedule if you do this. Next I was had for another 2k doing their ever hair treatment that's supposed to help the transplanted hair grow in as well as slow down further hair loss (and regrow hair with their minoxidil). Well that couldn't be anymore wrong. I lost a lot more hair in the areas it was applied and the hair they claim was growing in had to be viewed with their microscope. The prp treatments were really pointless. You go in and they take blood out, then inject the plasma into your head. Fairly painful, again for very poor results. Luckily I'm all done with that program and will just cut my losses. Last thing before I sum it up. I was emailed an offer 800 graphs 50% off. I went in for the heck of it and it was still going to be over 8k. So I don't see how that was 50% but ok. The salesman (probably working on commission) brings in one of the doctors who looks at my head and said I'd need another 2000 graphs but can't guarantee the hair around it wouldn't continue to fall out. Also mentioned we don't have unlimited donor hair so I can't keep getting more done. He then left and then the salesman asked "so how many graphs did you want done?" Right after the dr just pretty much told me it was a waste of money. Obviously I left without making a second procedure. So to sum it up if you made it this far. I have big buyers remorse doing this. Go in with real expectations. They don't show average joes with a lot of hair loss in their commercials for a reason. They will show you their binder of people that match your hair pattern and that was where I should've said no thank you and done something better with my money. Only reason for 2 stars is because the staff is pretty friendly. Outside of that I can't think of any positives. Edit: forgot to mention, I had the procedure done a couple years ago. Just so someone doesn't come in thinking I had it done a few months ago before the full results are in. My results should be pretty much done by this point. Results are supposed to be pretty much done after about a year. read more

I had my 3000 K FUE from Dr. Katona back in 10/2017. And Dr. Katona and his staff did an amazing job and were extremely nice. I am very happy with my results so far. I moved back to Dallas and was happy to see Restore. If you're going bald and you want people to look at your eyes rather your receding hairline then go with Restore. I highly recommend this place. Being a physician with a busy schedule now it's even more convenient to get my 3rd round. read more

My husband hairline had changed over the years and so did his confidence. He wasn't the same man anymore. He seemed to withdraw from his life, not really participating and for a while I was unsure why. A conversation with a friend about hair restoration gave him some hope and a new outlook. My husband questioned his friend as to the procedure and the costs involved. I never gave it another thought until a few weeks later when he surprised me with a stack of research he had done on hair transplants. We read the material together and agreed that a consultation was the next step. After meeting with Dr. Katona he left there knowing that he would be back for the procedure. Dr. Katona really made him feel comfortable with his array of knowledge, and great rapport. I am always the skeptical type, but I couldn't let on to my husband that I didn't believe it. I thought it would be too good to be true. Well, low and behold, the procedure went great! His hair is really starting to grow! He is regaining his confidence too! He is becoming the man I thought I had lost; I am falling in love again. Kudos to Dr. Katona! I am now going to book a consultation for myself! I have a scar on my eyebrow that badgers me each day. I would love to have some implant done there, so I never have to worry about using a pesky eye pencil to fill it in again! I will update after the procedure if I decide to go for it. read more

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

I received 836 grafts, I was scheduled for 800 but the staff was generous and nice enough to make sure I had a better hair line and inserted 36 more grafts with no extra charge or me having to ask ! I was extremely nervous coming in but the staff was so friendly and already knew who I was before I even said hi and that made me feel at ease. The staff really do love their job and it shows! I've had conversations with the staff when going threw the procedure and they have all said they wouldn't change their job for anything, they love what they do. ( Which makes it more comfortable knowing the staff wants to be there and do a great job ) The doctor was also great, giving me information and his best advice when discussing my hairline as well as other less than common complications that comes with the procedure, I was free to ask any question at any time. He was careful enough to give me a hairline that will not only age with my hair but also not give me the superficial hairline as it will look weird. ( This advice was great , we all want that PERFECT hairline like when we were in our teens but planning ahead for when I get older was the safest and sensible way to go ) When going threw the procedure there were NO surprises ( which made my expirence more easy ) , they notified me what was happening , what will be happening and when they'll be leaving the room and coming back. The worst part I can say is the numbing process ( but isn't it always ? Even at the dentist I cringe ! ) You will need to be numbed in the donor area as well as the scalp. After that they make sure you are fully numb before proceeding ( if it becomes to much when going threw the numbing process they allow time to rest before continuing to numb the area. * I had no issues when going threw numbing process, yes you feel a sting from the injection but it's better than going threw without any numbing agent* They provide snack and drinks to make sure your time there is enjoyable and they also provide lunch ! It's important to have a nice size breakfast as you may feel light headed going threw the procedure. But address any concerns considering the dizziness the staff will make sure you are ok! They try to make your time there as relaxing as they can. When going threw the procedure you're allowed to watch TV , listen to music , or if you feel like having your procedure in silence you can. I chose parks and rec on Netflix to take my mind off of the procedure and it really eased my stress! They really do care post procedure , they will follow up and if you have ANY questions they WILL answer or get back to you as soon as they can. I tend to ask a lot of questions and for someone to show patience with me, means a lot. This is definitely something I would recommend to anyone looking to get their confidence back, want a tune up or just looking to get that sharper look. I WILL be coming back when I need more grafts put in as I get older. The way they carry themselves as a company is something I am proud to have been apart of as a customer. read more

For people looking for a true review about Hair Restoration please look no further than this. I have been researching Hair Restoration for the last 12 years when I first noticed hair loss at the age of 25. It was a devastating reality I had to face knowing that going bald was going to change my look, my confidence, and my overall appearance to people who have known me with hair. I kept styling it different, cutting it shorter and shorter, and hearing from others wow you are receding! I shopped around to various places through out the years talking to consultants and physicians about my options and earlier on the only option was F.U.T ( Follicular Unit Transplantation aka strip method). After careful review F.U.T. was not the proper option for me being an African American male because I didn't want a linear scar in the back of my head that potentially could be noticed by others. Years later still with the desire to find a solution to hair loss, I began learning about the F.U.E. Procedure (Follicular Unit Extraction). F.U.E. honestly is a revolutionary way to approach Hair Restoration because if you go to the right surgeon who understands the procedure, it is Minimally invasive and non detected that any procedure ever performed on your head. I began researching surgeons who did F.U.E. and initially thought I found the company/surgeon for me and was prepared to have the procedure done with them because they were a "household" name. Before committing I wanted to get a 2nd opinion and decided to visit Restore by Katona. Restore by Katona has done an incredible job in the Chicagoland area marketing their brand with star athletes who had the F.U.E. procedure done. In addition if you really want a clear understanding of the procedure no one has a better website (restorehair.com). From the moment I walked in the door I immediately knew this was the place for me. I had my consultation with Jerry who not only is a kind person but understands Hair Restoration better than most surgeons I'm convinced. His attention to details, setting expectations, and giving assurance that procedure works put me at ease. During my consultation Dr. Katona was kind enough to come in to answer my questions and also give his thoughts on how to tackle my hair loss. If you are looking for a surgeon with true clinical experience on Hair Restoration specifically F.U.E. And good bedside manner Dr. Katona is your surgeon. After my consultation I knew I wanted to move forward so I scheduled my surgery that day. Cindy and Maria who are the Client Care Specialist were incredible to work with in preparation. They gave me reassurance, worked with my schedule, and truly prepared me for the operation. Prior to my procedure date, Cindy and Maria both were in constant communication to make sure all my questions were answered. I'm very thankful to them both. Day of procedure I was greeted by Sandra another Client Care Specialist that immediately made me comfortable and in the right mindset for the procedure. Sandra made sure I had everything I needed and was there with me until Dr. Katona came into the pre op room. That's what I call truly caring for the patient! Dr. Katona and nurses were there from start to finish to discuss the game plan and the next thing I knew the procedure had started. I had a great support staff the entire day! Josh and Danny are truly magicians on how they took care of me during the procedure. A friendly suggestion to anyone looking into this procedure having a support team who is knowledgable and clinically proficient is just as important as the surgeon trust me! Dr. Katona was there from start to finish doing what he does best performing at a high level. My day concluded with the hair follicles being placed by Mike and Maribel who really put an exclamation point on my day making sure I was comfortable and keeping me up to date on how things were going. I had 1600 units placed through the F.U.E. Procedure and it was a successful, easy, pain free day. I also must mention Jerry, Cindy, and Maria all came to visit me during the procedure to check in and make sure things were going well that meant a lot to me. This is a huge decision for anyone who wants to move forward with Hair Restoration. Coming from someone who has been researching for a lengthy amount of time I'm confident there is no one better than Restore by Katona. There is a reason celebrities, high level business people go to Restore they truly are a World Class organization. No one asked me to do this review I did it to help all of you out there who are nervous about taking this huge step. It's my obligation to get you better informed on the keys to a successful Hair Restoration procedure. I will look back on this experience with fondness and appreciation to my friends at Restore by Katona!! read more

LIARS. That's all I can say. Made an appointment to go and see someone in their Dallas Office to assess/evaluate my hair loss and make a recommendation. Sat with the guy for about an hour, took pictures, and then, guess what, he offered me a "free procedure". I asked what was the catch, he said nothing, other than the fact that the doctor had just starting doing the procedure on "african american hair" and wanted to use the opportunity to build something off of. I sign up. Weeks go by, I send several messages without any reply. Then, the guy finally responds saying his father died and that's why he couldn't reach out, he passes me off to another guy who supposedly works there. I explained the entire situation to him and he promised to talk to the head physician, another set of weeks go by again before they finally come back and tell me that I cannot have the free procedure, WHICH I DID NOT ASK FOR IN THE FIRST PLACE. This is after wasting THREE MONTHS OF MY TIME. Ridiculous, yall should be ashamed of yourselves. read more

I did my transplant one week ago today. The procedure was basically painless - once they numbed me up I really didn't feel much.. When they're taking out the donor hair you're laying on your stomach and it's quite relaxing. Then you have lunch, flip over, and they start doing the grafts while you watch Netflix. There's a little bit of soreness and swelling for a few days after the surgery, but nothing crazy. Sandra, Rosie, Al, and everyone else are super helpful and friendly. I opted not to take a Valium so I was able to drive there and drive home with zero problems. One note: When they say no drinks for 2 weeks listen to them. I had one after one week, and I definitely had some pain and irritation because of it. read more

OK to be fair I want to say right off the bat that I am nowhere near finished with the procedure I had done at Katona. I went in on April 5th, 2017. It was an all day session for me and actually more painful than I expected. Again, to be fair, I had a couple of other transplants done before (several years before) by the older strip method and this time I had the FEU procedure done which has less scaring and bleeding than the older method, but more painful as I said. Not crying painful but squinting eyes painfulI and I was very glad when it was over since it lasted several hours. What it felt like was hundreds of needle pricks all over your skull. Maybe I have a low threshold for pain but it was very uncomfortable none the less. As an aside, they told me that they had a "stylist" on staff that would shave/cut my hair so it would not look too weird. This stylist, I think, got her training in a Marine boot camp because it looks very strange and uneven. luckily hats are in vogue these days or I would not be able to go out in public for a while. There was still a good amount of light bleeding and I had sores and scabs on my head from both the donor sites and the graft sites for about 6 weeks and is only now pretty much gone away. The donor sites also itched badly for that whole time. So now (June 6th, 2017) the pain is gone, the itching is gone, and the bleeding is gone so what is the hair process? Well I knew that the transplanted hair would all fall out due to the shock of the removal and transplant. I also know that hair grows between 1/4 and 1/2 inch per month so the whole thing is going to be about 4 more months before any real noticeable improvement will be visible. I wish I could include pictures (maybe that can be done but I don't know how) to show how things are going but lets just say for the time being that there is not much to see, which is of course disappointing even though I know what is going on. My girlfriend is much more disheartened at the lack of real visible progress than I at this time. Now, as to the experience, I will honestly that every one at Kartona was friendly, professional, and helpful and even allowed me to take a "selfie" of the procedure being done. I don't like driving into the Chicago metro area at all but if you spend the night in any nearby motel it is not quite as bad. Of course if you live around there it becomes second nature, like a person can get used to living in a prison camp I guess. Oh, one last disappointment; I was having 1500 grafts but I only had enough hair of arounf 1300. they did give me a refund on the difference but they did waste some hairs doing my temples, that is really really not showing up at all, instead of filling in the crown which is what I actually went in to have done in the first place. That is rather ironic since I asked originally for the temple work and Dr. Kartona initially said it was not a good idea but I prevailed and it was done but it was done first and then there were, as it turned out, not enough follicles left to do a through fill in of the crown since I did not have enough donor hair as was originally planned. So that is my hair story up till today. As I re-read this I see that there are quite a few complaints that I have but I do want anyone reading this to be completely aware of one person's experience. All this being said, I would do it again. I will do another, less verbal report at the four month stage and maybe by then I will figure out how to do pictures - stay tuned. read more

My husband's hair looks amazing. I think everyone should go to RESTORE. Friendly staff and professional atmosphere. Highly recommended. Five stars plus for sure!! read more

After going through the consultation I decided this was for me. I signed up to be called if there was a cancellation thinking who would cancel. I was surprised a couple of weeks later to receive a call saying someone had to cancel and could I be there on those 2 days. The procedure went well, I was there 2 days so I saw multiple people doing the harvesting and they were all professional. They're all easy to talk to and make sure you're comfortable throughout the day. During the implanting the Dr makes sure you don't feel anything and that you stay hydrated. This entire experience surpassed my expectations and I can't wait for my hair to get longer. I would recommend this to anyone that wants to replace hair that has fallen out. read more

I have had a wonderful experience with Restore. I only realized how much I had been missing out on until Restore gave me my hair back. The biggest fear I had was looking like a poster boy for hair transplants, but believe me, nobody (including my barber) can tell I've had work done. This was the best decision I have ever made for myself, and Restore I truly believe is the reason for that. The surgery was quick, painless, and they have never stopped being in my corner. I would never allow anyone I know looking into hair restoration surgery consider another clinic after my experience. Great people, great results. read more

1/11/19 Update - after 1yr and some, the hair transplant is still doing fine. There have been loss since the actual transplant, meaning that the density that was seen after the transplant have fallen. Although there are more hair now than before the transplant it is not like when I was in high school or anything; more like 5 years ago or something. Here are some question and answers that many people have. Is it noticeably different? I would say yes it is noticeable to a point (take a lot of pictures before the operations for comparison, close up and varied distance, different lighting, different environments, etc). The density is slightly more but not dramatic. The new hair line (lower on the forehead) is holding but just enough. Has it made me look younger? I would say yes to a certain point. Having more hair is only part of the equation for looking young; one of the most expensive part but not the majority of the equation. Skin tone, wrinkles, complexion, age, health, body fitness, and more would make you look younger combined than just having more hair. Was it worth the cost? Again mine was classified as normal and less costly operation which came out to around $10k. Ultimately I would say no it was not worth $10k but more like $5-6k in the end. If all the hairs would have stayed exactly like it looked just after the operation, than I would say it would have been worth it. My only advice is that if you have an over abundance of money, go for an operation and see what happens (do your homework). If you do not have the money and are saving up for it, I would do a lot of comparison and deep soul searching, if you still decide to go for it, get many quotes from top hair restoration facilities (I believe there are 2-3 in the US) and alternate solutions and find realistic results. Will I do more operations? I will not do any more operations, touch ups, or anything like that. This was an experience and many learning opportunities that as we get older, we are going to change whether we like it or not. What they may not tell you is that it will take a few to many operations to get your hair look (density, hair line, etc) back to when you were in your twenties; which comes out to a lot of money. Just think of the opportunity costs when thinking about it. Ending advice - If your relatively young and having more hair is critical to you, then proceed carefully. Hair restoration is not a 100% golden guarantee solution like marketing makes it out to be, make sure you repeat that yourself every time you are thinking about it. If your older, I would recommend don't do it, you have better things to do with your life and hard earned money (save it, invest it, etc). Lastly remember that you will continue to lose hair as you age and having the transplant may cause more issues. In that I mean, certain areas of your transplanted areas may lose hair and thus causing sections of your head to have no hair and some to have some, making it look like the surface of the moon. In my case, some areas of non-transplanted areas are beginning to lose hair but since they will blend transplanted hair with your non-transplanted hair, the results will look like before the operations. This is why they recommend having multiple operations; its an expensive viscous cycle and hence lucrative money making business. If you have any questions, feel free to email me directly, I'm here to help and give my advice. ***Warning*** I went back for my 1 year review and after some deep discussions (concerns and questions); he showed me a before and after picture. The before picture seemed drastically different than what I remember so after the session, I went home to compare my own pictures that I took and low and behold they were different. It was obvious that the before picture he showed me was photo shopped and modified which made it look like I had extremely less hair (in the front section) than I really had. This was to make it look like the operation was a huge success when it was really mediocre. This is why I strongly suggest taking many personal pictures before the operation and when they do take pictures in the facility that you ask for copies right there before you leave so you have proof before, during, and after the operations. I would also suggest you do not allow them to use your photos for marketing purpose as this is used to show future customers how "dramatic" the results are is legally binding since you signed your authorization for them to use. read more

Of my choosing, happily I am a two time client of RESTORE. Starting from moment of the consultation to the conclusion of the grafts, the Staff at RESTORE was extremely professional, knowledgeable and caring. Each step of the process to be undergone was explained in exacting detail and there were no surprises; just very pleasant conclusions. The results of the grafts were very natural and having a full head of my own hair was personally rewarding not to mention it made me feel good to hear repeated compliments regarding my full head of hair. I highly recommend Dr. Katona to anyone considering this procedure. The day it took to get it done was truly a day dedicated to me to take care of my needs. read more

Absolutely top notch service! They do a fantastic job, great work! I was on the fence about doing the procedure, but after its all said and done, this was by far the best decision I have ever made. If you are even thinking about hair restoration, this is the place to go, do it now, a year from now you'll be kicking yourself in the rear. Procedure was virtually painless, I was in at 530 am and out by 330 pm . The staff was phenomenal. Highly recommended! I will be back for round 2 in about 10 years, and I can't wait! Keep up the good work, I've already sent them 2 friends of mine that will more than likely do the procedure. read more

The consultations were extremely informative. gave me a complete understanding of the process and my evolving situation. The procedure was easy, efficient, and very effective. One year out, with a very natural look, but when I look back at the before pix, I cant believe it!! read more

The staff at this location is great!! I couldn't have been treated better. They were friendly and professional and new what they were doing. They were with me every step of the way and kept me informed. I strongly recommend. read more

I had a problem with thinning hair so I researched and met with 4 different hair doctors throughout Chicago and decided on Dr. Katona. He was extremely patient with me and gave me the real scoop on what I can expect as a result without promising me the world. I could tell after meeting with him that he is the real deal. I have not booked my procedure yet but after meeting with him and having him put my mind at ease I've decided to go for it and will be scheduling a date once I return from vacation. read more

I had transplant procedure one week ago. This will be a mixed review -- the medical staff are true professionals and I am very happy with the results thus far. I wish I could say the same about the business office -- beware of bait and switch promotions and the "5% rule". Have them spell out exactly what is included and what is not in their promotions. Also, the 5% rule can cost you a significant amount of refund if they are unable to transplant the number of follicles that you contract for -- have them do the math for you before you sign any contracts ! read more

I don't usually write reviews but Dr. Katona and the staff at Restore by Katona Oakbrook truly deserve it! From my initial consultation with Michelle to the very end of my procedure, I had a wonderful experience. The day of my procedure I was nervous but doc really explained everything up front so I felt much better. Josh was such a fun guy. He made the 1st half go by smoothly with his clever analogies and jokes! After lunch, hats off to Carlos and Gina. These two are amazing. They treated me more like a sibling/family member rather than a client. Thank you to the whole team at RESTORE by Katona-Oakbrook! read more

Keep in mind I was a skeptic but not anymore! A family member of mine has suffered with hair loss for years despite using other hair restoring products. With no success and a lot of frustration, he opted for a transplant and chose Katona. My only wish is that he had done this sooner! The staff at Katona are helpful, knowledgeable and friendly people who made the process easy. I would recommend Katona to anyone looking for hair restoration solutions! I have no complaints although I will admit I was very concerned about the cost as the procedure is very expensive. They have finance options though- which we chose- and not a day goes by that he is not convinced it was worth every penny! He got in quickly and is thrilled with the results! It's wonderful to see him happy and satisfied with his appearance now! read more

This isn't a complete review just yet but I had my hair transplant around 6 weeks ago and the staff there was great. Everyone seemed friendly there. I didn't have any complaints during the procedure. Long story short, I wasn't receding terribly but I wanted to get my hairline fixed and figured I could keep my hair a little longer in the front for my wedding at the end of August to hide the corners like I have been for a long time. No one even knew I had any recession until now. I'm very tempted to just buzz it all off now as I am losing easily 150-200 hairs a day only in the frontal area. I wasn't expecting to have that happen but then again I can only wait it out to see what happens. I'd really hate to be bald for my wedding. I'll update my review in a couple of months. read more

I cant explain how happy i was with the whole experience with everyone at Restore. From the consultation, through the procedure and all the way to the end fallow up checks. The Doctor and his team are amazing and i would recommend them to anyone that is interested in hair restoration. Ive had people ask me why i would spend money on this, my response to them has been.... you spend money on a new car and it only lasts afew years, you spend money on Restore and it lasts forever and you feel thousand times better than any car you have ever bought. I just want to say thanks again Restore read more

The procedure failed miserably and I was told they would give me a 'deal' of $1000 to 'make it right'. That's a pretty good scam they've got going. read more

Had my procedure done October 2017 staff was very helpful facilities were very clean so far so good.