Questions to ask during a hair transplant consult.

A regular contributor to our discussion forum (NervousNelly) compiled a list of insightful questions to ask during his [tag]hair transplant[/tag] consultations. I think many of his questions are very useful so I’ve included his list of questions as a reference for others. I suggest all patients make make their own personallized list for their consultations.

Online Hair Transplant Consultation – Many patients often consult with [tag]hair restoration[/tag] physicians who are out of their area over the Internet. To make this process convenient the [tag]Hair Transplant Network[/tag] enables patients to fill out an online consult and attach photos, which can then be emailed to the recommended physicians of your choice.

Questions one may consider asking during a hair transplant consultation:

-Do you perform [tag]Ultra Refined Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation[/tag]?
-What type of closure do you use?
-What size blades do you use?
-How long have you been performing [tag]hair transplant surgeries[/tag]?
-How many techs do you employ?
-How long have they worked for you?
-Am I a candidate for [tag]hair transplantation[/tag]?
-What is the total number of FUs (follicular units) that I have available in my donor area?
-What is your estimate of my donor density?
-Do I have good laxity?
-How many hair transplant sessions do you feel I need for my wants?
-Please draw where you would like to create hairline?
-Do I need temple work?
-What is best plan of attack for surgeries?
-What density do you think we can achieve in recipient area?
-Approx. how many FUs (follicular units) do you plan to use in each zone?
-Approx. how many single hairs vs. doubles, triples, etc.
-Can I achieve the look I want with my donor characteristics?
-Can I meet or talk to previous patients with similar attributes to me?
-What is the cost per FU? Fee structure?
-Can you aid me in financing?
-Can I get a reduced fee for cash or short notice surgery? Travel reimbursement?
-What is your policy for grafts that don’t grow?
-How much time off work will I need?
-Can you get me prescription for propecia or proscar?
-Do you have a problem with me posting results on Hair Transplant Network discussion forum? If results suck are you aware that B Spot will tear you a new one? 🙂

For additional suggestions visit the “How to pick a hair restoration surgeon” page of the Hair Transplant Network.