Expert Opinion After Hair Transplantation

May 2021 in “ Journal Für Ästhetische Chirurgie ”

Annette Hortling

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TLDR Doctors should thoroughly inform hair transplant patients about the procedure, risks, and costs to prevent dissatisfaction and legal issues.

The document highlights the critical role of detailed preoperative consultation and informed consent in hair transplantation to prevent postoperative dissatisfaction and legal issues. It advises clinicians to fully inform patients about the procedure, risks, alternatives, and the possibility of additional surgeries, particularly for those with androgenetic alopecia. Managing expectations about hair density and scarring, and the economic aspects of the surgery not being covered by insurance, are also emphasized. The article recommends obtaining informed consent well in advance, with a minimum of 24 hours before outpatient procedures and ideally 4 to 6 weeks before surgery. Proper documentation of the entire informed consent process is essential for legal protection. The key takeaway is that comprehensive patient education is a legal necessity and fundamental to building a trusting doctor-patient relationship.

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