- High-level training, favorably with a board certification in plastic surgery or dermatology
- Matchless medical skill and artistic vision
- Several years of experience
However, there are other clinic-based factors that make a surgeon great and can thus make or break your long-term results. Furthermore, having a pleasant or horrific experience also depends on the clinic.
HAIR LOSS
Your quest for the best hair restoration clinic in the world should be prefaced by a good understanding of hair loss. Hair loss is almost synonymous with cosmetic discontent. While it most often comes from pattern baldness, there are other causes such as traction alopecia, lupus, alopecia areata, diabetes, anemia, thyroid dysfunction, pregnancy, stress, and more. Nearly all severe manifestations of hair loss are correctable at the best hair restoration clinic in the world.
The leading cause, androgenic alopecia, or pattern baldness affects tens of millions of men and women across the globe. It starts out in the X chromosome and passes from a man or woman to his/her offspring as weak androgen receptors. These genetically weak androgen receptors leave certain hair follicles in the scalp defenseless against the miniaturizing effects of the hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone). Men show thinning at the hairline and crown generally, while women show thinning across the entire scalp in a diffuse pattern.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN THE BEST HAIR RESTORATION CLINIC IN THE WORLD
The very best best hair restoration clinic in the world will not only have one of the most advanced doctors, but will also meet several other prerequisites. The following additional factors are what qualify a clinic as being the best:
- Technique practiced
- Medical team
- Facility
- Tools
- Prices
Technique Practiced
There are many hair transplant techniques out there. The best hair restoration clinic in the word will practice the leading techniques of today. These include follicular unit extraction, body hair transplant, and beard hair transplant. All three of these possess remarkable restoration and repair capacity, are minimally invasive, and allow for the highest level of artistic application.
In choosing an FUE Hair transplant clinics:
Avoid clinics that use robotic FUE devices
Avoid clinics that use vacuum assisted FUE hair transplant machines
Dr U is the inventor or the patented Advanced FUE system called the UGraft. Here is a video introduction:
Medical Team
From the reception area to operating room, the medical team will be friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, experienced, well educated, and expertly-trained. Administrators, nurses, medical technicians, and medical assistants each have some role, from pre-surgery through post-surgery. You want a clinic whose medical team shines.
Facility
The look and feel of the office, the amenities, and the location of the best hair restoration clinic in the world will all be highly pleasing. Is the clinic in a desirable city, with things to do nearby? Is there a hotel in close proximity? Is the staff pleasant? Does the waiting room feel welcoming and peaceful? Do they serve complimentary lunch and beverages during surgery? If you answer yes to all of these questions, you’re in good company.
Tools
From the operating table to the excision tools used, all should be of the highest quality. Handheld excision devices are ideal and will enable the execution of precise graft harvest with minimal complications.
Prices
Look for a clinic that will have prices that reflect their services. This generally means that the procedure will be on the expensive side, since you’re getting the best surgeon, technique, staff, facility, and tools in the business. Overhead costs and demand for the best results hike up clinic pricing.
CLINIC EXPERTISE and PATIENT PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
Having proof of prior patient outcomes in the form of photographs and videos is perhaps the most important factor of all. This documentation will show you whether the surgeon is capable of achieving your goals. The right clinic will have successfully dealt with cases similar to yours and will have the proof to procure your confidence.
Always look for proof of success in cases that are similar to yours. In addition, make sure photos and videos do not appear retouched or tampered with, and that they show the patient from various angles, in focus, and in good lighting.
Ability to Craft a natural looking hairline that is soft, full and undetectable.
The ability to reconstruct temples and temple points. Dr U’s approach to temple hair restoration is a must read. See examples of past patients who benefited from his temple hair restoration and repair work
Is able to take on even the most severely bald patients. Dr U excels in this regard as well. Surpassing all when it comes to treatment of severe baldness
hair transplant repairs with the ability to repair to normalcy the worst hair transplant disasters in the world:
Eyebrow Transplant? No Problem, See the following video of Dr U On Good Morning America on his Eyebrow hair transplant to know why:
Eyelash Transplant? Absolutely! See sample eyelash transplant of this first ever in the world eyelash transplant using leg hair for most natural result:
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FAQ
How do I know if I’m a candidate?
If you have enough donor hair to supply your surgery, if you’re over 24, and if you have no medical record of blood clotting issues, tendencies to scar, or allergies to anesthesia, you should be a good candidate for hair restoration surgery.
How much does it cost?
Follicular unit extraction usually costs between $5 and $12 per graft, which will be more or less expensive depending on how many grafts you need.
It is always helpful to watch videos of real patient experiences. Here is a story about a man who underwent an excellent procedure for restoring his crown and hairline. 10,000 grafts were used. Click here to read more and watch his video.