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Old 01-30-2008, 10:00 AM
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edited b/c there is no reason to argue any of these points at this time
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Old 01-30-2008, 02:27 PM
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Old 02-05-2008, 02:46 PM
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Many hair loss sufferers in their research make a mistake in thinking that a physician must not be highly skilled if there isn't public information available on them.

Admittedly, this is preferable, but it's not fair to conclude that a particular hair restoration surgeon does sub-par work because there isn't a lot of information about them.

Each surgeon on the Hair Transplant Network has been pre-screened to meet our particular membership criteria. As stated above, this should NOT excempt you from doing your own research.

Not ALL of your research can be done online, especially for those physicians who have not used the web to promote themselves heavily.
Very, very important to read this and understand it. It cannot be overstated that marketing does not make someone any better than another. Many of the best physicians do not aggressively advertise their work, and many of the inferior physicians do. You have to review photo albums, see patients, and most importantly, seek out others who have gone this route, if only through a discussion forum like this one, and educate yourself. Taking all this into consideration is crucial in making an informed choice.

Some physicians who post on this forum are the very best at this you can find anywhere, but you should always find someone who you can match their skill to what YOU want to have them do for you.

Once you have found that, you have likely chosen the right doctor. Thats the most important decision you have to make. After that, the rest is easy.
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At the end of the day it is the patients responsibliity to do a thorough job of research. Internet, meeting the physician & patients, and setting realsitic goals are the key area's. It's your head and although it's absolutely horrible when a butcher ruins someones head, you have to go back to the research and how much was done.. Any major investment requires this or you risk consequence. Once it is done, it's too late unfortunately.. Surgery is a serious undertaking
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