Choosing a Hair Transplant Surgeon - Top 5 Things to Consider
Top 5 Things to Consider when Choosing a Hair Transplant Surgeon Many men will spend more time shopping for a new car than shopping for a hairsurgeon.
They will haunt Edmunds.
com, e-mail the dealerships for price quotes, lurk on Auto.
com, study negotiation techniques, research dealer invoices, search out rebates and incentives and put on their best p-p-p-poker face.
When it comes time to choose a surgeon or do research on hair restoration techniques and costs involved, many men will pick up a phone and dial the 800 number that has been flashing on their TV screen.
According to American Hair Loss Association founder, Spencer Kobren, "all NeoGraft surgeons are not created equal," and recommends that patients "do their homework" when selecting a surgeon.
In other words, caveat emptor - buyer beware.
This procedure is considered cosmetic surgery and although most likely performed on an out-patient basis under local anesthesia, should not be treated lightly.
Here are 5 things to consider when choosing a hair transplant surgeon: 1.
Can the doctor guarantee his specialty is hair transplantation? Does he dedicate himself exclusively to this procedure and will he devote 100% of his focus and attention to you - the patient? Many physicians will multi-task and simultaneously perform multiple surgeries.
Can the doctor guarantee not to see other patients while you are having your procedure performed? His attention and that of his team should be focused exclusively on you.
Discuss your health and expectations with the physician and determine what is realistic for your personal circumstances.
It's important to know not only what you will look like in 6 months, but to understand your hair prognosis -will you need additional surgeries or adjunct therapies - for the rest of your life.
2.
Balancing density and cost is the name of the game.
Will the doctor ensure to transfer the maximum amount of hair possible at an agreed upon set price? Do not pay by the follicle or graft.
3.
Can the doctor show you hundreds of detailed patient before-and-after photos, including examples of undetectable donor scars? Is he willing to provide the names of patients to speak with? 4.
Get to know your prospective surgeon.
Ask about their training and experience.
How many years have they been performing this surgery? What type of accredited degrees do they hold and are they board certified? 5.
For additional information on hair transplant and hair restoration surgery please visit: - International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgery - American Academy of Dermatology - International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery - American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
They will haunt Edmunds.
com, e-mail the dealerships for price quotes, lurk on Auto.
com, study negotiation techniques, research dealer invoices, search out rebates and incentives and put on their best p-p-p-poker face.
When it comes time to choose a surgeon or do research on hair restoration techniques and costs involved, many men will pick up a phone and dial the 800 number that has been flashing on their TV screen.
According to American Hair Loss Association founder, Spencer Kobren, "all NeoGraft surgeons are not created equal," and recommends that patients "do their homework" when selecting a surgeon.
In other words, caveat emptor - buyer beware.
This procedure is considered cosmetic surgery and although most likely performed on an out-patient basis under local anesthesia, should not be treated lightly.
Here are 5 things to consider when choosing a hair transplant surgeon: 1.
Can the doctor guarantee his specialty is hair transplantation? Does he dedicate himself exclusively to this procedure and will he devote 100% of his focus and attention to you - the patient? Many physicians will multi-task and simultaneously perform multiple surgeries.
Can the doctor guarantee not to see other patients while you are having your procedure performed? His attention and that of his team should be focused exclusively on you.
Discuss your health and expectations with the physician and determine what is realistic for your personal circumstances.
It's important to know not only what you will look like in 6 months, but to understand your hair prognosis -will you need additional surgeries or adjunct therapies - for the rest of your life.
2.
Balancing density and cost is the name of the game.
Will the doctor ensure to transfer the maximum amount of hair possible at an agreed upon set price? Do not pay by the follicle or graft.
3.
Can the doctor show you hundreds of detailed patient before-and-after photos, including examples of undetectable donor scars? Is he willing to provide the names of patients to speak with? 4.
Get to know your prospective surgeon.
Ask about their training and experience.
How many years have they been performing this surgery? What type of accredited degrees do they hold and are they board certified? 5.
For additional information on hair transplant and hair restoration surgery please visit: - International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgery - American Academy of Dermatology - International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery - American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
