What to Look for When Researching Hair Clinic Feedback
One of the most difficult steps for those seeking the best hair transplant options is researching and vetting providers.
There are a lot of hair restoration practices out there competing for your business, but finding the right one for you will involve some advance research.
And of course, the one step you should definitely never skip is reading a clinic’s reviews from actual hair restoration surgery patients.
Where and How to Find Hair Restoration Reviews
Web and Search Reviews
A lot of people start by Googling “hair restoration near me” or “hair transplant [city]” to find a few practices in their area or in a convenient location.
If you scroll past the sponsored results, you’ll find websites for providers who match the criteria you’ve entered.
Note the names of a few that seem to fit what you’re looking for, then Google each of the clinic names individually.
When you do this, you’ll notice that Google lists a bunch of useful information about each one on the right, including Google Reviews, which are independent reviews submitted by real people like you.
These can be a great resource, since unlike some of the big review sites, Google doesn’t ask businesses to pay to be included.
You can also check reviews on some of the popular review sites like Yelp, and forums like reddit and other online message boards can be good resources, too – especially if you want direct feedback or answers to questions.
Hair Restoration Provider Websites
Most reputable hair restoration practices include patient reviews on their websites, and reading through these can often give you a good sense of what the practice is like.
Many also include before-and-after photos of hair transplant procedures, which can be very helpful when you’re trying to vet different hair restoration surgeons and their work.
Just be aware that clinics often cherry-pick what reviews they include, so you shouldn’t rely solely on these reviews when you’re weighing your choices.
What to Look for in a Hair Restoration Review
It’s easy to get overwhelmed reading too many reviews, as anyone who’s ever bought electronics online can tell you.
So it’s a good idea to go into this stage of research knowing what you should look for in online hair transplant provider reviews.
Keep an eye out for the following:
- Reviews by people with similar needs/situations to your own. Whether you have ethnic/textured hair, straight hair, long hair, near total baldness, slight thinning or other concerns, reading experiences from people like you can be valuable and enlightening.
- How many reviews a provider has. Having too few reviews can be a big red flag, or it may mean that a hair restoration practice is new or not internet-savvy. Either way, it’s usually best to focus on providers with lots of (hopefully positive-leaning) reviews.
- Obvious bias. Take wild claims about how great or incompetent a practice is with a grain of salt. While 5-star and 1-star reviews – especially if they are numerous – can impart important information, they may not reflect the experience of the average patient.
- Who’s writing the review. Reviews that are traceable to the reviewer’s actual online presence (such as Google reviews) are often more reliable than anonymous ones. Of course, privacy concerns prevent many from revealing their full identity—in that case, try to rely on sites that vet their reviewers.
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FAQs about Hair Restoration Reviews
How do I know if a hair transplant clinic is legit?
A little online research can go a long way in avoiding poor hair transplant experiences.
Look for solid medical credentials and certifications, a history of surgical experience and training, plus positive patient experiences that can be verified through multiple sources.
Google reviews and client testimonials can get you off to a good start.
Physician directories and medical board certification bodies can also help you separate respected medical practices from hair mill clinics and inexperienced providers.
Should I be worried if I can’t find any online reviews for a hair restoration practice?
You should definitely be a little concerned, since most established providers will have some sort of online presence – and that usually includes reviews.
The clinic may simply be new, or they may have taken steps to discourage patient reviews due to negative feedback.
Dig deeper and try to find out as much as you can about the practice.
And if you can’t find much – you may want to move on and find a known provider with a track record of positive patient experiences.
Do you have any client reviews posted on your website?
We do! Our website features lots of reviews from satisfied clients as well as before-and-after pictures so you can see the results for yourself.
Our blog also includes testimonials from patients as well as in-depth profiles detailing patient success stories.
