Searching For a Reputable Hair Transplant Surgeon

Written by Spencer Kobren on October 1, 2008

I am 24 years old and looking into options to maintain my thinning hair. Hair transplant surgery is something I’m pondering, but I would like to fully inform myself with information from a credible doctor/surgeon. I’ve seen some non-biased studies and I’m intrigued, so the next step would be a consultation. Herein lies my concern.

I see you have an extensive list of experts listed on your site. Do any of these hair transplant surgeons work for Bosley or Medical Hair Restoration?

If so, I could at least ask these questions in confidence. If not, could you give me some contact info for a good surgeon that may not work for such a high profile practice?

Thank you,
Ryan

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Dear Ryan,

First and foremost, it is important to fully understand the hair transplant process and to assess whether or not you are even a candidate for the procedure. I’m glad you found the IAHRS since, in my opinion, the internet is an extremely dangerous place to attempt to find accurate and objective information on surgical hair restoration.

To answer your question about Bosley and Medical Hair Restoration, in short we do not recommend ANY physician associated with either of these chain clinics.

Let me preface my next comments by saying that I am not a physician, however, it is my opinion that while some 24 year old men do make fine candidates for hair transplantation, many do not. If you are in the early stages of hair loss, surgical intervention might not be for you. Take your time and continue to do your homework. Surgery will always be here.

You should definitely consult with an IAHRS member in your area who can help to safely guide you in the right direction and who can assess whether or not you are a candidate for hair restoration surgery. To view a complete list of our accepted members visit this page. http://www.iahrs.org/members.asp

Spencer Kobren
Founder, American Hair Loss Association
Founder and Director of Consumer/Patient Affairs, International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons (IAHRS.ORG)