To my knowledge, there has been only one death from a hair transplant anywhere in North America, as previously reported. This death reflects what appears to be completely incompetent medical care. The clinic where this death occurred, known for bargain basement prices, is still performing surgery and it appears that the patients that go there do not focus on risks of death or complications from a hair transplant. One might ask those who continue to even consider this place for surgery, "Why try to save a few dollars and place your life on the line?"
Until now I'd never really considered the risks associated with hair transplantation, I guess because I hadn't really thought of it as "surgery" per se. There is a history of heart disease in my family though, so Dr. Rassman's post makes interesting reading. Is a cosmetic procedure ever worth risking your life for?
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