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Finding a surgeon or doctor for medical hair replacement
Those looking to find a surgeon or doctor for medical hair replacement should by asking any friends and family who have gone through hair replacement surgery for their advice. Often, others have done this search already and can save a lot of time with their recommendations. There are also websites and support groups available that refer competent physicians. Once a list is made of potential surgeons, a patient should pay each a visit and ask them the following questions:
- What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure? How many procedures has he or she done per year? What is his or her success rate?
- Does the surgeon have board certification in this area?
- Will another doctor be assisting the surgeon?
- Will the surgeon be using a new instrument or piece of equipment during the procedure? Has the surgeon been fully trained in the use of the instrument or equipment?
- Who will be giving the anesthesia? Discuss the anesthesia options with the surgeon ahead of time.
- Will anyone be in the operating room other than the doctors and nurses needed to perform the surgery (such as a person involved in training the surgeon on a new piece of equipment)?
Also, it is important to tell a prospective doctor the preferences one has for treatment, making sure to run over the other options available besides surgery? Patients should feel comfortable discussing their biggest concerns about the surgery, and should explain what results they hope to achieve from the surgery. This process ensures that there are no misconceptions regarding what outcome is considered a success rather than a failure.
Posted on May 30, 2004 at 05:01 PM
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