How to Select a Surgeon

While doctors may have board certification in cosmetic or plastic surgery, hair transplantation is not part of their training. The American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery is the only board that certifies doctors exclusively for their knowlege and skills in hair restoration surgery. Dr. Meshkin is one of the original surgeons who was board certified by ABHRS in 1997.

Patient photos are evidence of the doctors work and skills. It is important that the doctor provides at least a dozen before and after pictures of patients at diferrent stages of hair loss and of the areas that are a concern to you. By seeing the pictures of patients who had similiar hair loss, you can get an idea of the look you are going to achieve and set your expectations. You can view some of Dr. Meshkin's work by referring to the patient photo gallery.

Patient testimonials are very improtant because you can ask specific questions about their personal experience with hair transplant surgery and the surgeon. If a client is willing to speak about the doctor it shows that the doctor has exceeded the expectations of his patient. Dr. Meshkin can provide you with many of his patients names and phone numbers who are willing to discuss their personal experience with their surgical procedure.

Publication credits ensure the credibility and authenticity of a surgeon's work. If the surgeon's work and techniques have been published it shows that it has passed the medical review process. Dr. Meshkin is the innovator of the Nokor Microslit Grafting technique and his work has been published in the Journal of Dermatological Surgery,the Journal of Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and the Hair Transplant Textbook.

With Today's Ultra Refined procedures, it is of utmost importance to make a careful seletion of the doctor and his staff. A person should consider a doctor who has been in the hair transplant industry for a long time, who has been a leader in the constant pursuit of new skills and surgical techniques for the benefit of his patients. Just as improtant are the clinic's surgical staff who have been with the doctor for a long time and have highly developed surgical skills and qualifications to assist the doctor with the hair transplant.

In the hands of a qualified and highly skilled physician today's hair transplant procedure can look so natural that it is undetectable under very close scrutiny.

Dr. Meshkin’s private practice has been dedicated exclusively to hair restoration for the past twenty years. He is committed to staying active in this field through ongoing education and incorporating the latest advances into his practice.He is constantly looking for new techniques and innovations for the benefit of his patients.

He believes strongly that his clients deserve his personal attention and care, not a consultant. Each treatment is customized to the patients needs and concerns. He presents his patients with all viable treatment options, including non surgical therapies, such as medical treatment and laser, if appropriate. He offers hair transplant consultations free of charge.

He has incorporated the latest Ultra Refined Microscopic Follicular Microslit Grafting using lateral incision technique into his practice. This technique involves high powered surgical microscopes to divide the donor strip into its natural hair growth units. These very small and minimally invasive incisions enable him to dense pack the frontal hairline and the crown area, and give the utmost natural cosmetic results.

He uses the latest Trichophytic technique for the donor area closure, which makes the scar line virtually invisible after healing. He prides himself in participating in the entire surgery, making all the incisions and placing most of the grafts himself.

Doctor Meshkin is an active member of International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS), the world’s largest organization of hair restoration surgery. He is one of the first hair transplant doctors who become a diplomat of American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS).

He is the innovator of the Nokor Microslit grafting which aided in the development of dense packing procedures. He has published many articles in the Journal of Dermatological Surgery, the Journal of Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the Hair transplant Forum, and Hair Transplant Textbook. He is regularly invited to lecture on hair transplant surgery at highly recognized symposiums, teaching seminars and many international Television and radio stations in the U.S. and abroad.

You can view some of Dr. Meshkin's work at patient photo gallery. To schedule an appointment for a free consultation at one of our convenient locations call (949)219-0027 or to get an online consultation contact us.