Questions that help you decide
Write the answers down. It makes comparing options much easier later.
- Who will I be seeing, and what are their qualifications?
- Is a doctor involved, and can anyone here prescribe if that is needed?
- What exactly do you look at in a scalp assessment?
- Which options would you consider for me, and what does each involve day to day?
- How long is it usually before you can tell how it is going?
- Could you put the full cost, including any follow-ups or products, in writing?
- If I stop partway, what should I expect?
- Is there anything you would want me to see a doctor about first?
Come with a timeline
The most useful thing you can bring is a simple timeline. When did you first notice thinning, shedding or scalp trouble? Has it gotten worse, stayed the same, or come and gone? Photos from different years can show changes that are hard to describe.
Add a list of your medicines and supplements, any recent illness or stressful period, and the products you use on your hair and scalp. It gives the provider a fuller picture in a few minutes.
Signs to slow down
A consultation should leave you better informed, with time to think. Take a step back if you notice any of these:
- pressure to buy a package or pay up front on the day
- promises that your hair will come back or stop falling out
- an offer of treatment without any assessment of your scalp
- vague answers about who will perform a procedure or what their training is
You can always leave, think it over, and get a second opinion.
Share only what you are comfortable sharing. A local provider decides what is suitable at a consultation.
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