Hair Restoration Services
Written by Jack Porter - Trainee Underwriter - Casualty
The main differences between surgical (cosmetic) and non-surgical (non-cosmetic) intervention include the level of invasiveness required by each treatment, the healing period after each procedure, and the quality of the final results.
Surgical hair transplants and hairline lowering are well-known cosmetic approaches to hair restoration surgery involving more intricate techniques that extract healthy hair follicles from one part of the scalp and transplant them to areas affected by hair loss.
Some of the possible complications of hair transplant surgery include:
risks of general anaesthesia, including allergic reaction, which may be fatal
surgical risks such as bleeding or infection
nerve damage, including permanent loss of sensation
death of the skin grafts and tissue along the wound
further surgery to treat complications
With that in mind, a Surgeon would be required to obtain their own Medical Malpractice policy to cover their activities, whilst the Medical Practice policy is designed to cover:
Administration employees; and
Nurses
In contrast, non-surgical options like PRP (Platelet-rich Plasma) and laser therapy are less invasive and typically require little to no recovery time. However, the results tend to be temporary and may require maintenance sessions.
Some of the risks entailed in these procedures include:
Skin Irritation or Allergic Reactions
Effectiveness and Delayed Results
Hair Shedding (Shock Loss)
Oral Medication Side Effects
Infection (PRP and Injections)
Scarring (Laser Therapy)
Temporary Redness or Swelling
Overuse of Products
Medical malpractice risks entailed throughout these procedures include:
Improper Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Failure to Recommend or Administer the Appropriate Treatment
Adverse Reactions to Medications
Failure to Monitor, Adjust Treatment Plan and Manage Complications
Psychological Harm or Emotional Distress
Failure to Properly obtain Informed Consent
Poor Aesthetic Outcomes
Inadequate Aftercare
Lack of Qualification or Expertise
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