Spencer Kobren and Joe Tillman discuss the disturbing reality of the current state of the hair transplant field and how plastic surgeons are now offering hair transplantation as part of their surgical “menu” without having the skill or infrastructure to perform truly state of the art hair transplant surgery.
Nicole Large from Shapiro Medical Group calls in to discuss the reality of Tricopigmentation and other forms of scalp pigmentation, and Internet Broadcasting legend Andrew Zarian joins the guys to talk about his incredible success with Propecia.
When it comes to hair transplant surgery or medicine of any kind the maxim Primum non nocere or “first, do no harm” is one of the principal precepts of bioethics that all healthcare students are taught and is a fundamental principle throughout the world of medicine. However, for some in the hair transplant industry this basic principle does not seem to apply.
The importance of being your own patient advocate or having someone to advocate for you during the day of surgery can never be overemphasized. Remember always go with your gut and if you feel uncomfortable about any part of your experience, speak up.
Spencer Kobren and Joe Tillman speak with TBT caller Joanne who describes her and her fiancé’s horrific experience with one the best known large chain hair transplant clinics in the country.
If you are considering hair transplant surgery, this is a show you don’t want to miss!
"Spencer Kobren's nationally syndicated show "The Bald Truth" has a dedicated listenership that would have Rush Limbaugh pulling his hair out in envy." --Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
