Know who is responsible for your care
Find out which doctor will assess you, design the hairline, perform the surgical stages and remain available afterwards. Check their GMC registration and ask about their training and experience in the technique being proposed.
At The Rejuvenation Doctors, Dr Jamie personally carries out the consultation, planning and hair transplant procedure, supported by his clinical team.
Check the clinic and regulation
In England, clinics providing regulated surgical activity should be registered with the Care Quality Commission. Check the location where treatment will actually take place, not only the business address shown on the website.
Ask how infection control, medicines, emergencies and follow-up are managed. These practical details are part of the treatment, even when they are less visible than before-and-after photographs.
Expect an assessment, not a sales call
A useful consultation considers your pattern of hair loss, scalp, donor supply, medical history and long-term goals. The doctor should explain whether surgery is suitable, which technique may fit and what the limitations are.
Be cautious if a graft number or surgery date is pushed before a proper assessment, or if there is pressure to pay a large deposit immediately.
Look at results with context
Before-and-after images are most useful when lighting, angle, hairstyle and time after surgery are clear. Ask whether the result shown reflects a similar pattern of loss, donor supply or treatment area to yours.
No photograph can guarantee your result. It should support a wider conversation about realistic density, hairline design and how growth develops over time.
Understand aftercare before you book
Ask who you contact after surgery, what written guidance is provided and when reviews are planned. You should know how the clinic will respond if healing differs from what was expected.
A good clinic should be comfortable explaining both the potential benefit and the practical recovery. Clear information is a sign of organised care, not a reason to feel discouraged.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to common questions.
How do I check a hair transplant surgeon?
Check the doctor's GMC registration, relevant training and experience, then confirm who will perform each stage of the procedure and remain responsible for follow-up.
Should a hair transplant clinic be CQC registered?
In England, a clinic carrying out regulated surgical activity should be registered with the Care Quality Commission. Check the location where treatment will actually take place.
What should happen at a consultation?
The doctor should review your hair-loss pattern, scalp, donor supply, health history and long-term goals, then explain suitability, technique, limitations, costs and follow-up.
What are warning signs when comparing clinics?
Be cautious about pressure to book quickly, guaranteed results, a surgical plan given without proper assessment, unclear responsibility for the procedure or a quote that does not explain what is included.
Sources and further reading
This article provides general information and does not replace an individual medical assessment, diagnosis or treatment recommendation.