hairyballs Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 :confused:Hey guys. I was wondering when you reached 6 months post op, did you have a follow up appointment with the doctor? I just got called up for the follow up appointment but it's with the consultant(as in the PR guy) rather than the doctor, which I find it a bit dodgy seeing it was the doctor who did the transplant and would know better. The only time I had contact with the consultant was prior to the transplant when he gave me the quote for the procedure. Is this normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted December 9, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted December 9, 2010 Harry, Is it possible that the consultant is in charge of scheduling these appointments with the idea that the operating physician will be present? Also, I do believe followup appointments (at an increment like 6 months post-operative) are pretty standard. Good luck. "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKid0000 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 I was contacted about four months after my procedure for a followup. Which doctor performed your surgery? It does seem odd that only the consultant would be available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairyballs Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 When the lady made the followup appointment with me on the phone, I specifically asked her if the doctor will be there and she said no, only the consultant will be present. That is pretty dodgy because it's like having surgery done at the hospital and to be followed up by somebody like the social worker or dietician, instead of the surgeon. Surely the doctor's assistance would know more than the consultant!! It just doesnt seem right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted December 9, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted December 9, 2010 hairyballs, I had 6 month follow ups after both my hair transplant with Dr. Alexander and both times it was he who saw me. David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted December 10, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted December 10, 2010 Hairy, Would it be possible to call the clinic and confirm that you will be there for the 6 month check up, but you would like the doctor to be there as well? Please, keep us updated. "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kathie47 Posted December 10, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted December 10, 2010 You should be able to make an appointment with your physician anytime you feel uncomfortable with your new hair. I would think that the doctor would want to meet regardless of the timeline. Strange that this is happening for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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