For those who have chosen hair transplantation as a permanent solution to the problem of hair loss and thinning hair and those who are about to decide which hair transplant clinic to receive a service from, one of the most important factors is the "price". These days, there are many different prices ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands, to get a hair transplant surgery. The question is, do those prices reflect the effectiveness of hair transplants? Does paying more really mean more success?
In fact, the price seen may not be a complete indicator of 100% result of a hair transplant because marketing expenses are often added. What is more important than "price" is " worthiness”.
At this point, you may be wondering what you have to consider. Namnin therefore have made a checklist to assess if it is worth paying for a hair transplant surgery so that you can make a right decision carefully and worthily with complete information in hand.
Survey the opinions of customers who have already used services
Start by reading the reviews of hair transplantation services from real patients to see what feedback has been shared about their treatment experiences. Did the results really help solve their problem of hair loss and thinning hair? You may study the information given by doctors of each clinic to well know about different ways of giving advice. This is to initially assess the reliability in order to seek an opportunity to get a treatment that best suits your needs.
Who's Qualified to Perform a Hair Transplant Procedure?
This is a question that sometimes may be overlooked. But actually, this is one of the most important questions to be answered. The person who will perform the hair transplant procedure is not only a doctor possessing expertise in hair transplantation. A multidisciplinary team comprising skilled personnel is considered as the indispensable supporter. The level of qualifications, skills, and experiences required depend on the technique and treatment approach that the patient has chosen. Once we know who will perform the hair transplant for us, it will be easier to determine the worthiness of the price paid.
Talking with a doctor in person
Is the information or images seen on the internet true? It's time to prove it by stepping in to talk with a doctor at a hair transplant clinic. Let's see what your perception will be.
- How much knowledge do doctors have and how do they convey that knowledge?
- How well do doctors listen to and understand your problems and needs, which will lead to designing a treatment strategy together to best meet the patient's needs?
- Is the doctor’s analysis personalized? As each patient has different and unique problems, a universal treatment does not exist.
- Is the doctor sincere in giving advice based on reality? For example, in case where the hair problem is so severe that the hair cannot be implanted to restore its full density, how does the doctor tell us about that and suggest a solution?
- Does the doctor have any interesting techniques for hair transplantation? How does it help us be more comfortable?
- How reliable is the hair transplant procedure the doctor explained to you?
All of this will help us reduce anxiety in undergoing a hair transplant surgery and make it easier to choose the right clinic.
Standardized place & equipment
Be sure to check the cleanliness, and standardization of medical equipment as well as places where the hair transplant procedure is performed, to avoid the risk of infection. The equipment the doctor has chosen, that are instruments used for removing and implanting hair grafts and preserving solution, should be reliable and designed with modern technology. The doctor's adequate attention and meticulousness can be seen during removing hair grafts, preparing hair follicles, and implanting each hair graft. These are what Namnin recommended to observe.
Does the clinic help you get prepared for a Hair Transplant Surgery?
The worthiness of hair transplant services is not only measured by the end results but it can be noticed from the beginning of the treatment journey like the process of preparation. Imagine how nervous the patients would be about getting their first hair transplant surgery! However, if they choose a clinic and a doctor who can help them get "prepared" well, they will be free from worry.
A good clinic should be able to help you prepare in many matters. For example, the good clinic should explain about the hair transplant procedure in an easy-to-understand way that gives an overall picture of the entire process; give advice on DOs and DON'Ts such as food and medicine, things that should be avoided before the day of hair transplant, proper exercise, sleep, and clothing that should be worn on hair transplant day for convenience.
The day of hair transplant surgery...One day that will change you into a new person
The day of hair transplant surgery is a crucial day that you should study information and prepare in advance. This is because there are many factors that will help you more clearly assess the worthiness of hair transplants, for example, the treatment methods chosen by doctors and techniques designed to eliminate patient pain points which make the patients feel more comfortable such as wound-hiding hair removal, a technique to hide the wound occurred after hair transplant.
In addition, other factors you should consider include professional attention provided by the medical team and personnel, comfort and convenience in receiving services, and side effects such as pain, swelling, and bruising. A good medical team is the one that will help you feel at ease and rest assured throughout the treatment process.
One-year treatment path
Hair transplantation does not end on the day of the surgery. The journey must continue for another full year after that. As newly implanted hair needs time to gradually grow according to its natural cycle, it is therefore important to choose a hair transplant clinic that will not abandon the patient. A good clinic must look after patients; follow up on the results; give useful advice on recovery practice, selection of haircare product; as well as recommend treatment services, for reducing the risk of hair loss and increasing the survival rate. Moreover, a good hair transplant clinic should allow patients to consult and ask questions at any time, which is considered as a part of worthiness in terms of "time" and "attention" as well.
New hair, the outcome that satisfies you
- Short-term and long-term outcome is a key indicator of the worthiness of investing in your hair transplant. Matters you should bear in mind are:
- After undergoing a hair transplant surgery, your problem of thinning hair is solved and your hair looks denser.
- The direction of the newly grown hair blends in with the original hair naturally, not grow in the wrong direction.
- should be smooth with natural look and creates the brighter face framing
- For hair implanted on the top of the head (the crown), it should grow in the same direction with the original hair.
- The density of the newly grown hair should be appropriate, not too few grafts but not too many until the hair fall out easily.
- The survival rate of newly grown hair is high and the hair doesn’t fall out abnormally.
- The new hair is properly designed to suit the patient's gender, age, and needs.
This is a checklist that hair lovers should not overlook in order to evaluate the worthiness of hair transplant to be chosen. Please note that there is no right or wrong in hair transplant pricing. It all depends on whether or not the investment delivers the results that meet your expectation.
As this hair transplant may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you, choose the right one...
