Dermatologist or hair transplant surgeon

[neuromet]

I'm 29 and suspect that I will one day get a hair transplant (sometime in the next 1-5 years). Of course, it's necessary to know what my future hair loss will look like. To get a better sense, I understand that a doctor should look at the current miniaturization of my hair follicles.

Does it make sense to see a hair transplant surgeon or a dermatologist for this check up? I think that dermatologists might be more objective because they will not be concerned with pushing me toward surgery. On the other hand, if I'm going to see a surgeon anyway, it would be good to meet one now and see what he's like. What do you think?

 

[BodyDysmorphic]

alot of demonologist also do hair transplants

i would see a derm for miniaturization and then consider your opitions

 

[neuromet]

Great post. Thanks, dudemon. A few questions:

1) Isn't there some technique to assess miniaturization that has to be done in person?

2) Wouldn't the hair transplant surgeon also charge a hefty fee for the consult?

3) Is it feasible to travel to a surgeon? I imagine I'd have to meet with him pre-op, for the operation and post-op. I can't imagine having to travel each time.

4) Have you heard of any good hair transplant surgeons in the DC area?

 

[s.a.f]

I agree with what Dudemon said most Derms know f*** all about m.p.b or your options they tend to concentrate about 99% on skin and treating stuff like acne.
If they do know anything they'll probably try to flog you treatments like shampoos and meds at a massively inflated price.

A well respected hair transplant surgeon will give you free advise and if its one of the best ones wont try to push you to have a hair transplant. And yes unfortunatley you have to travel because there are only a few good ones.

 

[neuromet]

So you don't place much faith in the recommendations from the hairtransplantnetwork.com site?

 

[neuromet]

Thanks, again, dudemon.

So, it sounds to me, the way to find out who are the good surgeons is to read forum posts and to have personal consults. Is there another way you would suggest?

I imagine there's a close relationship between the doctors with the best reputations and their prices-- not that that is a determining factor.

 

[neuromet]

Dudemon, hope you weren't offended. I was simply trying to figure out the best way of finding the best doctors.

I think forum posts and personal consults are legitimate ways.