hi boss hogg welcome to the forum
1. what kind of procedures do you perform.
2. if he performs strip(fut) What type of donor closure does the hair transplant surgeon use?does he use sutures or staples? and do you have any pictures of your donor closures.
3.What type and size of instrumentation does the hair transplant doctor use to make recipient incisions?
4.What is the length of time that this hair transplant physician has been performing hair transplant surgery?ask about his credentials and experience
5.How many hair transplant technicians are employeed with the hair transplant clinic?
6.What is the length of time each hair transplant technician has worked for the hair restoration clinic?
7. ask if you are a good candidate and ask for an explanation to why?
8.What is the total number of follicular unit grafts that I have available in the donor area?
9. ask how many follicular units i will need to reach my desired goal and ask whether you will need future procedures
10. ask how dense it will look afterwards
11.ask how good your donor elasticity is and how you can improve this prior to surgery.
12.make sure you discuss YOUR exact goals (hairline, temples, forelock, crown, hair density, hair coverage, etc)
13. ask how many grafts the doctor will use in your balding area
14. ask if your goals are reasonable and if they can be met with your hair characterisitcs
15. very importantly ask if you can meet or talk to previous patients in similar circumstances to yourself. Also ask to see testimonials and plenty of photos.
16. Ask about costs involved eg. prices of consults(if applicable), amounts per graft and additional aftercare, medications etc as most clinics vary from some degree and its good to know exactly where you stand!
17.Can I get a reduced fee for cash or short notice surgery? Travel reimbursement?and ask how long their wating list is(can be a good sign as to how good they are lol)
18. ask about recovery times and amount of time you will need of work
19 ask about medications such as propecia and finasteride
20.For follicular unit transplantation (FUT), does this hair transplant clinic dissect hair grafts from the strip using a microscope?
21. ask about post op and pre op instructions.
22. MAKE SURE YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH THE CLINIC AND THAT YOU ARE NOT PRESSURED IN ANY WAY.....at the end of the day its your head and if something doesnt feel right walk away!!!!