Sattur Sandeep Suresh, Sattur Indu Sandeep
Department of Plastic Surgery, HAIRREVIVE- Centre for Hair Restoration and Skin Rejuvenation, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Indian J Plast Surg. 2021 Dec 20;54(4):441-445. doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1739250. eCollection 2021 Oct.
Hair transplantation being an elective aesthetic surgery, the importance of informed consent cannot be overstated. Explaining the condition of hair loss, the causes, progress, prognosis, and all available treatment options is a part of this process. Providing conflict-free information, ensuring that the patient comprehends this information, and allowing him/her to make the decision to authorize the surgeon to perform the procedure is the moral obligation of the hair transplant surgeon. The benefits of this approach are noticeable and one of the most effective ways to have a satisfied patient and reduce the possibility of claims.
毛发移植作为一种择期美容手术，知情同意的重要性无论如何强调都不为过。解释脱发状况、原因、进展、预后以及所有可用的治疗选择是这一过程的一部分。提供无冲突的信息，确保患者理解这些信息，并允许其做出决定授权外科医生进行手术，是毛发移植外科医生的道德义务。这种方法的好处显而易见，是让患者满意并减少索赔可能性的最有效方法之一。
