Hair restoration · 2 min read
Who does what during a hair transplant?
An editorial guide to clinical assessment, the surgical team, consent and responsibility for hair transplant follow-up.
A hair transplant may involve several people. Knowing each person’s role helps make sense of the consultation, the procedure record and the arrangements for follow-up.
Assessment and consent
The clinician who assesses hair loss can explain the proposed approach and the uncertainties that affect it. The written record can show who discussed the plan and what was covered when consent was given.
Roles during the procedure
Assessment, graft collection, surgical incisions and placement are different tasks. The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery publishes its position on which steps require professional qualifications and notes that rules can vary by jurisdiction.
The record used for follow-up
A procedure summary can identify the treating clinician, the method and the arrangements for review. Those details help a clinician follow the history if an assessment is needed after the person returns home.
Sources and further reading
- International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery: qualifications for scalp surgery
- UK Foreign Office: health advice for Türkiye
Some linked sources are published in other languages.
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