As you are taking your first tempting steps towards a hair transplant procedure is only natural to search as much info on it as you can. What better way to get that info than from the source itself? You’ll likely have many questions to ask an FUE doctor during hair transplant consultation.
The hair transplant consultation is where you will know if you are a viable candidate for the hair transplant procedure, in the end. It is also the perfect opportunity to get to know your doctor and ask him a couple of questions too.
Scared you get your mind jumbled and end up forgetting to ask the really important ones? Don’t you worry, here are the best questions to ask an FUE doctor during hair transplant consultation
The Questions to Ask A FUE Doctor During Hair Transplant Consultation
The day of your hair transplant consultation, do not forget to ask the doctor all of these relevant questions. By knowing the answers beforehand, you can test their knowledge as a way to see just how good they are.
Q: Does FUE hurt?
A: The follicular unit excision procedure happens under anaesthesia. Either general or local, whichever the patient prefers.
Q: How long does an FUE hair transplant session last?
A: On average, the procedure takes from four to five hours under normal conditions. However, this is subject to change depending on how many grafts the patient needs at the end.
Q: So, it can finish in only just one session?
A: Yes. The session is often divided into two halves for convenience to allow a lunch break in regular office hours. The procedure can also spread over various days if the patient so desires; they only need to take the after-care precautions during each day.
Q: What makes FUE the best hair restoration technique?
A: Hair restoration had come a long way since the early days when the procedure was just starting. The first widely available hair transplant was often known as ‘hair plugs’. Hair plugs were and still are infamous for the way the hair looked, resembling a doll’s hair.
That happened because the punch that extracted the hair follicles was simply to thick. FUE uses punches of 1mm or less in diameter, which allows taking a discrete graft that will look natural once in place.
The other salient feature of FUE is that, unlike strip surgery, it does not leave a large scar. Rather, FUE leaves tiny dots for scars from the microscopic incisions and the grown hair disguises them nicely.
Q: How do I know I am choosing a great surgeon to perform my surgery?
A: Do an extensive online search of them. Every surgeon that you are considering should appear on the databases of the IAHRS and ISHRS. Those are the international associations of hair transplant that extensively screen its members. If your surgeon is not there, drop them.
In addition, each surgeon should have a website or social media profiles where you can schedule a video call with them. The surgeon offers this a way to build trust with prospects and further show their qualifications. Just reach out and talk to them directly.
Q: Is there anything required to prepare for the surgery?
A: Simply refrain from taking alcohol and anticoagulant medications for a week. Also, you need to schedule someone to drive you to and from your appointment. That same person should help you with any chores during your recovery period.
Q: Does the cost of the treatment vary?
A: The price of an FUE hair transplant depends on exactly where you are undergoing it. Not only from surgeon to surgeon but also from country to country. Some countries like Turkey are a popular destination to travel to in order to undergo a hair transplant.
This is because their economy allows for lower wages than, say, the UK. Therefore their prices are lower. Also, you should make sure that you are paying for the number of grafts you will receive. Some people confuse the number of grafts with the number of hairs.
Each graft has anywhere between 1 to 4 hairs. Thus, you have to guide yourself by the number of grafts to have a solid estimate of how much area it will cover. Clarifying this from the start saves serious misunderstandings with the surgeon once it’s time to pay the tab.