Hair Transplants Surgeon

Under the law of the United States, any doctor can perform hair transplants without any special certificate. This causes many victims to be wary about this procedure. Without credentials, you can't tell possibly tell if the surgeon is experienced enough to carry out this surgery.

Before you decide on hair transplant, find out if any of your friends, co-workers, or neighbors that have successful hair replacements. You can ask them for recommendations. In addition, they will also tell you about the cost, the hidden fees, and the level of service they receive.

Supposing you have no one to turn to for information, where else can you find this information? For a start, you can search for a list of surgeons in the telephone directory. Usually, they may not have the experience but it is something you can begin with. Since this is a cosmetic surgery, select only those who are are plastic surgeons. With the names, you can verify with reliable sources or dig for more details.

Call them and request for their portfolio of their patients' photos before and after the hair transplantation. If they don't have many pictures to show you, then you should not take your chance on them. Make sure the photos are clear enough for you to see the results from the treatment.

Once you are happy with the results, you can ask for the contact details of those patients. If they are happy with their surgeons, then probably they will talk highly of them. You can just give them a call and ask for their opinions about the whole procedure.

Not all hair loss treatment doctors are honest. Some may try to convince you that they have the expertise but the fact is that they just want your money regardless of the little experience they have. They even try to impress you with photos of excellent job which are not done by them.

The technology of computer can make the photos real. Tools such as Photoshop can do some tricks on the images to make the hair look thicker and healthier than the original ones. Using your naked eyes, you will not able to tell if they are fake. So, always on the lookout for these dishonest cosmetic surgeons.

One of the best resource is the professional associations such as The American Academy of Dermatology, The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, and The International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons. You can ask for advice or assistance from them. They can provide a list of surgeons that belong to their association.

I understand that you will face some challenges in looking for a right hair transplant surgeon. Find one who have done many hair transplants with good record. Take your time because once you are committed, the change is permanent.