Doctor Consultation: Foundation of Safe Hair Restoration

Why a Doctor Consultation Is Required

• Accurate diagnosis: Not all hair loss is genetic. Certain conditions may require medical management before procedural consideration.
• Donor assessment: Long-term planning helps ensure appropriate use of donor supply.
• Realistic expectations: Aligns treatment goals with clinical feasibility.
• Medical evaluation: Identifies health factors that may affect treatment planning.

Consultation Process

1. Medical and hair history: Onset, progression, family history, medications, overall health.
2. Physical and scalp examination: Dermoscopy of thinning areas, donor density, signs of inflammation.
3. Diagnosis: Differentiating pattern hair loss from other conditions.
4. Treatment plan: Medical therapy and/or procedural options based on diagnosis.
5. Candidacy assessment: Evaluation of suitability based on clinical criteria.
6. Procedural planning and hairline design: Age-appropriate design and donor management.
7. Procedure review: FUE process, recovery timeline, and aftercare.
8. Question and answer session: Addressing patient concerns.

Why Should a Doctor Consultation be Charged?

• Medical assessment: Covers the cost of diagnostic evaluation, including scalp examination and dermoscopy.
• Clinical expertise: Compensates for the physician's time and professional judgment in assessing suitability.
• Unbiased recommendation: Allows the physician to provide candid guidance without commercial pressure to recommend procedure.
• Clinical decision-making: Enables the physician to decline treatment if not medically appropriate.