Choosing a hair transplant specialist is a major decision.
Most hair restoration procedures need to take place under the supervision of a medical professional, specifically a hair transplant surgeon. Because it's such an important decision, you should take plenty of time to look into the specialist. Here are some factors to consider when choosing a specialist.
- State-of-the art procedures. Has the specialist got the latest equipment?
- Certifications and qualifications. Those abbreviations after the name are important. For example, the ASDS stands for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
- Insurance network. The physician may be part of your health insurance carrier's network.
- Referrals and references. It's extremely important to check these and speak with former patients.
Once you've narrowed down your choices, it's time to have an initial consultation. Some specialists will charge for this. Others will not. During the initial consultation, be realistic about your expectations. However, hair replacement surgeons and hair replacement specialists will provide a free initial consultation. However, if they say it's 'free' then make sure there's no charge.
The first step will an assessment of what may be causing the hair loss. Diagnosis will let you know about the treatment options. During the consultation, you'll discover the full range of treatment options. These can include:
- Hair transplant surgery
- Laser light therapy
- Topical products
- Hair integration systems
- Low level laser light therapy (LLLT)
- Topical products
- Drug therapy
You can ask to see 'before and after' examples. And you can, and should, ask about the full range of treatment options and the associated costs. When you check references, you can ask about any hidden or surprise charges. It can help to bring a list of questions to the initial consultation. If you sense a lot of sales pressure, then it's important to feel like you can leave at any time. It's a big decision and you can take your time to decide.
When you have questions about options and the initial consultation, and to schedule a complimentary scalp analysis, speak with the experts at Mane Image.
