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I've had consultations at two clinics. One was adamant that I'd need to take finasteride post-surgery, the other didn't recommend it. Both are on Harley St in London, so would be considered reputable clinics.

Why is there quite a fundamental difference in post op treatment? What is the recommend at your clinic?

Side question: Does topical fin work as well as oral?

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How should one approach the media? If I figured out what I want to talk about and where, how should I pitch?

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Thanks for the answer. It was meant as a general question. With the second one, I rather mean, what do you think are the most effective types of earned media to use? Or maybe it varies?

I realized after writing it I could have worded it better but didn't want to edit it as I thought you may have already started answering, to avoid confusion.

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Well, I am following mainly US american PR people, but I am living in Europe. So I don't think of one single piece of advice, but want to know if the media world ticks the same around the world, so I can apply most advice to all markets. Nothing specific, though.

I had an ex boyfriend who wanted one but was worried about taking testosterone-reducing meds that would affect his sex life. Is this true?

Thanks for the multiple questions. I will do my best to answer them!

Hair transplants are often thought of as a "male procedure," but we do get the opportunity to help many female patients achieve their desired hairline. We have treated female patients who experienced hair loss due to medical conditions or they suffered some form of accident or trauma to the scalp.

Medical insurance might cover some of the cost if the surgery is deemed to be medically necessary. The cost does not necessarily differ between men and women as the total cost is determined by the number of hair grafts that are needed, the technique used to perform the procedure, and any fees charged by the doctor or the medical facility.

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What advice did you get?

Why do you consider working with real estate tycoons a plus? Is helping people buy property that they do not need it and reducing the availability for your average person a quality your business deems "admirable"?

I will say "yes and no". There are many people who are knowledgeable about hair restoration and just need some extra training in how to perform a procedure. We offer training for our staff, and I am happy to say they are an amazing team.

How long after the procedure will the scarring/redness etc be visible?

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Is the hair donor always the patient itself, or do we also have cross person transplants? Would a recently deceased person make a viable hair donor?

I'll answer the second question first and say, like anyone else, I try my best to have a good balance. I am lucky that I can being my dog to the office, so I get to see him all day (although he does not come into the surgery room during a procedure).

As for my education/schooling, I did my initial medical schooling and then specialty training as a surgical intern at the University of North Dakota. My surgical residency was at the University of New Mexico and York Hospital in Pennsylvania. Then, I joined the Department of Surgical Sciences of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. I also completed a fellowship in hair restoration surgery at the New Hair Institute with hair transplant surgeon Dr. William Rassman. Finally, I started my own practice!

Hi Marin!
I would like to know if PR-priciples are universal? Will advise I get from US PR professionals work in other countries, too? European countries, for example? If not, what are the differences, and what do we need to think of when applying advice to other countries?
Thanks!

After transplant, is it just all back to normal, or does the patient have to take some precautions to not lose the hair again?

How sensitive is the transplanted hair for new/continued hair loss?

Are there any new advances in preventing hair loss?

If someone gets a transplant is it required for them to get on finasteride if they aren’t already completely bald?

How successful are transplants? Is there any risk going abroad like to turkey or Mexico for cheaper options?

How often do you get women in your office? Have you done hair transplants on women with various medical conditions such as Hypothyroidism, Diabetes, etc? Does the cost differ between men and women? How much would it cost for a woman to get a hair transplant? Does medical insurance ever cover the cost at any time?

Is it true that hair transplants for hair loss on the crown of the head are more difficult than those addressing receding hairlines? Are they not possible or just more difficult?

Elsewhere? Are there specific areas of preference if not from the scalp?