Hair Transplant: How to choose your doctor for a hair transplant?
Hair loss is now the most common problem faced by men and women. This fast-paced and stress-ridden life shows its effect mostly on our hair. People as young as 20-year-olds are suffering from hair loss. Though hair loss can be due to underlying conditions like malnutrition, vitamin deficiency, etc., it can also be genetic, medical or hereditary. When all remedies fail, hair transplant might seem like a beacon of hope. Maybe this is the reason for a countless number of hair transplant clinics and surgeons springing up and claiming 100% results. It becomes a headache for someone wanting to get a hair transplant done. We try to ease your worry and answer the question, How to choose your doctor for a hair transplant?
How to choose your doctor for a hair transplant?
Given the innumerable clinics out there, it becomes tedious trying to choose the best one for your surgery. We have given a complete breakdown of what you need to consider when choosing a doctor for your hair transplant.
What to look for in the surgeon
Hair transplant is real surgery. Though it might be less complicated than others, it still requires a high level of skill and expertise. Thus it is important to do thorough research about the surgeon. You can go online and find information or visit the clinic and ask for valid certification and credentials.
Be sure to check the authenticity of the following thoroughly.
- Credentials and Certificates.
- Experience.
- Reputation.
- The number of successful-unsuccessful surgeries.
What questions to ask?
When you visit a clinic/surgeon you must ask the following questions to be able to assess the genuineness of the clinic/surgeon.
- At least 10 Before/After pictures. Make sure the pictures are authentic i.e., are taken from the same angle and belong to the same person. The pictures should be of high quality. If the clinic/doctor refuses to provide you with these pictures, you can be sure to not consider him for your surgery.
- Contact information of the patients. Collect information about the patients whose surgery was performed by the said doctor. You can contact them and find out about their experience, difficulties and results.
- About the surgical procedure, instruments and equipment. A clinic/doctor should be open about the procedure they follow and the equipment they use. Ask the doctor to walk you through all the steps of the surgery. Also insist upon seeing the operation theatre.
- About the staff. The staff is just as important as the surgeon. The staff that assists the doctor should be knowledgeable and trained as well.
- What % of the procedure is performed by the surgeon? You are paying to get your surgery done by the surgeon, not nurses or other staff. You can inquire the staff, surgeon or other patients to find out.
We hope this answered your question about how to choose your doctor for a hair transplant. A Hair transplant is an intricate and delicate procedure. Failure can lead to devastating consequences; both physically and mentally. So, do your research and invest time and thought before finalising on the surgeon.
DR VS RATHORE
DR VS Rathore is the number one cosmetic surgeon in Kolkata. With over 18 years of experience, he has performed more than 9000 successful surgeries and 2100 hair transplants. His clinic, “Kaayakalp” takes utmost care in providing you with the best services. He, along with his highly experienced team and well-equipped clinics promise to offer you a stress-free solution for all your hair worries.
