Living with an issue of hair loss is not a matter to be taken lightly. Whether from a hereditary condition, or other reason altogether, the point of the matter is that losing your hair can be quite an ordeal to live with. And this is why many people, either residents of New York or from some other location throughout the world will bring their issues of hair loss to one of the following hair transplant experts in the New York area for treatment.

The type of treatment they are seeking upon arrival in New York is simple, yet quite an ordeal. Not only do you have to find the surgeon who fits your needs, you also need to find out if you are actually a good fit for transplant surgery in the first place. Not all heads are created equal, and transplants aren't a good fit for everyone.

Finding a qualified surgeon that you trust to perform your hair transplant surgery is an important step. One of the most important pieces of information you can have on hand is the contact information for the American Board of Medical Specialties (www.abms.org). You can use this information at any time to check any doctor’s certification.

Keep in mind that it is always a good idea to get several opinions, through several consultations before choosing any one doctor. Speaking with several surgeons allows you to compare their answers to your sentiments towards them in general, and ultimately make the best choice. While first impressions are often the best impressions, informed decisions are always the prudent way to approach such a matter.

Here`s a list of questions to have ready before you get to New York, so you are prepared when you start meeting with potential surgeons:
1. Are you a specialist in hair transplant surgery?
2. How many hair transplant surgeries have you performed, or perform regularly per month?
3. How many years have you been performing hair transplant surgery?
4. Is there one particular complication which can be encountered with transplant surgery such as what I require, and how would you handle such a situation?
5. Do you have before and after photos for me to review of patients that you have previously performed hair transplant surgery on?
6. Can you provide the names and phone numbers of at least 6 previous patients that I can speak with?
7. Has your work been documented in any leading journals? (this answer in itself ensures the surgeon’s credibility. Any surgeon who is amply qualified, and even remotely known among his or her colleagues will have had at least one documented case in a popular medical journal).

If you have a surgeon in mind, there are a few different things you can do in order to ensure his or her qualifications:
1. Ask the physician for a recommendation. Most qualified surgeons will be glad to offer you the contact information of previous patients. Any surgeon who does not wish to provide you this information is probably not a good choice.
2. During your first consultation, some of the most important things to be discussed are your goals and expectations regarding the results of the procedure.
3. Your surgeon should freely discuss the details of the procedure with you, including all benefits and risks.
4. The surgeon should also have before and after photographs of previous patients for you to review.
5. The surgeon should also provide you with information concerning the surgical facility to be used, anaesthesia, as well as all of the costs associated with the procedure. All of these fees should be established and committed to long before surgery is booked.
6. The surgeon should conduct a thorough medical history check, looking for any medical conditions that can cause problems during or after surgery.
7. Prior to surgery, the doctor should provide you with specific pre-operative instructions on how to prepare for the surgery. These may include guidelines on eating, drinking, and smoking, the avoidance of certain vitamins and medications, and other important considerations.

For your information, we have provided you with the contact information for the two most recommended hair transplant doctors in New York.


Robert M. Bernstein, MD, FAAD Bernstein Medical, P.C.
110 East 55th Street
New York, NY 10022 FUE: $10.00 / graft
FUT: $6 / graft Phone: (866) 576-2400
Email: contact@bernsteinmedical.com
Website: http://www.bernsteinmedical.com/


Jeffrey S. Epstein, MD, FACS Foundation for Hair Restoration
New York,
Visit our website for addresses. FUE: $7 to $10 per graft
FUT: $4 to $6 per graft
Cost depends upon size of procedure. Please contact the office for more information. Phone: 800-370-2883
Phone: 305-666-1774
Email: drepstein@foundhair.com
Websites: www.foundhair.com