Patient Counselling and Medicolegal Aspects of Hair Transplant Surgery

Abstract

Hair transplantation being an elective aesthetic surgery, the importance of informed consent cannot be overstated. Explaining the condition of hair loss, the causes, progress, prognosis, and all available treatment options is a part of this process. Providing conflict-free information, ensuring that the patient comprehends this information, and allowing him/her to make the decision to authorize the surgeon to perform the procedure is the moral obligation of the hair transplant surgeon. The benefits of this approach are noticeable and one of the most effective ways to have a satisfied patient and reduce the possibility of claims.

Keywords

• medical negligence
• medical malpractice
• hair transplantation
• informed consent
• medicolegal implications in hair transplantation