Rob Angelino is the founder of hair loss clinic, HAIRLAB, which aims to bring total and low-cost solutions to those suffering from hair loss. In this article, he explains what you should look for when choosing a hair loss clinic.
There are many differences between good hair loss clinic and a bad one. The most important thing to consider when choosing a hair loss clinic is always trust. You need to feel that you are in good hands with someone who is looking out for your well being and not in the hands of a “sewing machine” who is just trying to do as many procedures as possible for the money. Often, when a patient chooses us over someone else, it is because we took the time to sit down and answer all their questions and explain exactly what this is all going to entail and what they should expect.
One doctor in LA thinks he is God’s gift to hair transplant surgery because he was featured on a TV show. Because of this, he has been resting on the laurels from his past and so he sits back and assumes that patient will book with him because of his name. He does not take the time to sit down with patients and walk them through the procedure and answer all their questions.
There are also clinics out there with surgeons that are simply not skilled. The proper training is just not there. They just want the money and they take the patient for granted. They lie and overpromise just to get the patient in the door. But once you sign documents, you are locked into a contract. Then if the doctors don’t fulfill on their oral promise, they will simply say you should read the document you just signed. It did not promise it. So, there. They are covered. As the final results for hair transplant only come after a year, they figure they will cross that problem bridge when they come to it. There are clinics that have closed and reopened under numerous names because of this.
How about price? Does that factor?
Most surgeons charge by graft, so be wary of places that insist upon lots of grafts. Everyone needs what is right for them. HAIRLAB was the first to charge on a flat rate system which insures affordability and total coverage. There are some expensive places out there that will charge over $28,000 for a transplant. These surgeons are super meticulous. They are dealing with billionaires, so they can charge these type of fees.
How useful are rating guides or friend’s recommendations?
Friends and word of mouth is always the best form of advertising. With a hair transplant, you ultimately have to go with your gut feeling with the doctor and the people running the place. Any sort or ratings or blogs that you read online are usually bullshit. Hair transplant companies are actually paying bloggers to write false reviews of places on the Web. There is so much misinformation out there that you just have to trust your gut. There is no real and impartial and neutral rating system out there. The best patient is always word of mouth patient who comes in and trusts us to do a good job.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.
