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I recently emailed several of my pictures to a highly recommended hair restoration center and am quite disappointed with their response. They basically told me that I’m not a hair transplant candidate at this time based on my photos and age, but didn’t really bother to elaborate. I’m certainly no expert, but how can anyone make this decision without seeing me in person? I feel like I got brushed off.

Due to the increasingly high demand for online consultations, many of the leading worldwide hair transplant clinics become inundated with emails from prospective candidates, and therefore might not always be able to offer in-depth responses to every patient query. If you are dissatisfied with their reply, I encourage you to schedule an in-person consultation with the hair restoration physician.

Remember, although online evaluations can be a very practical solution for long-distance candidates who might be interested in booking a procedure, they can never truly substitute for a proper, in-office assessment, particularly for patients with indistinct hair loss patterns or ill-defined expectations. If traveling to the hair restoration clinic isn’t a feasible option, I suggest you try to resubmit clear, non-flash pictures of your hair that effectively expose any perceived problem areas, and also take a brief moment to really articulate your concerns and goals. Lack of proper photos and general miscommunication may explain the initial response.

In general, it’s important to include as much relevant personal information as possible to help whoever is evaluating your photos better determine whether or not you might be a hair transplant candidate. The more you provide, the easier it becomes for the doctor or patient consultant to give you an approximate graft and cost estimate. Be concise, but make sure your email contains the following:

1. Your age and gender.
2. A brief history of your hair loss and family background (Alopecia is often hereditary).
3. Any recent health complications which could have induced hair loss.
4. Any medications taken to control hair loss, such as Rogaine Foam (minoxidil) and Propecia (finasteride).
5. Clear pictures.
6. Your goals/expectations.

Ultimately, your doctor of choice may still want to speak with you in person before moving forward.

For your convenience, you may request a virtual evaluation from one of the Hair Transplant Network’s
recommended physicians by filling out our Free Online Hair Transplant Consult Form.

Anthony – Editorial Assistant / Forum Co-Moderator of the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog.
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