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Clinic Evaluation Checklist Generator

February 23, 20265 min read1,000 words

The Clinic Evaluation Checklist Generator creates a personalized checklist based on your specific Norwood stage, graft needs, and treatment preferences. Instead of using a generic list that may not apply to your situation, this tool builds a checklist tailored to your exact case.

How the Checklist Generator Works

The tool takes three inputs and generates a customized evaluation checklist you can bring to every clinic consultation.

Input 1: Your Norwood Stage

Your hair loss stage determines which clinics are qualified to handle your case and which questions are most important to ask.

Norwood StageGrafts NeededKey Checklist Focus
Norwood 2800-1,500Hairline design precision, technique options
Norwood 31,500-2,200Surgeon experience with frontal restoration
Norwood 3V2,000-2,800Crown and frontal coverage planning
Norwood 42,500-3,500Session planning, donor capacity assessment
Norwood 53,000-4,500Multi-session strategy, donor preservation
Norwood 64,000-6,000Maximum graft yield, realistic expectations
Norwood 75,500-7,500Donor limits, staged approach planning

Do not know your Norwood stage? Use the free AI hair loss analysis tool to get an objective assessment in under 60 seconds.

Input 2: Your Preferred Technique

The checklist adjusts based on whether you are considering FUE, FUT, DHI, or are undecided.

FUE-specific checklist items include:

  • Punch type and diameter used
  • Transection rate for FUE extractions
  • Maximum FUE grafts performed in a single session
  • Donor shaving requirements and alternatives

FUT-specific checklist items include:

  • Strip width and closure technique
  • Number of microscopists on the dissection team
  • Average scar width at 12 months post-op
  • Trichophytic closure availability

DHI-specific checklist items include:

  • Number of Choi implanter pens per procedure
  • Whether pens are single-use
  • Maximum DHI grafts per session
  • Team size during implantation phase

Input 3: Your Location or Travel Plans

The generator factors in whether you are evaluating local clinics or considering medical tourism, since the accreditation bodies and verification steps differ by region.

What Your Custom Checklist Includes

Every generated checklist covers five core sections.

Section 1: Surgeon Credentials

  • Board certification verification steps specific to the clinic's country
  • ISHRS and ABHRS membership verification links
  • Minimum procedure volume benchmarks for your Norwood stage
  • Questions about the surgeon's personal involvement during the procedure

Section 2: Facility Standards

  • Accreditation body relevant to the clinic's location (JCI, AAAHC, CQC, TUV, NABH)
  • Sterilization protocol questions
  • Operating room equipment checklist
  • Emergency protocol verification

Section 3: Treatment Plan Evaluation

  • Expected graft range for your Norwood stage (cross-referenced against published data)
  • Technique suitability assessment for your case
  • Questions to verify the clinic's graft count methodology
  • Medication plan discussion points (finasteride, minoxidil, PRP)

Section 4: Cost and Value Assessment

Region-specific cost benchmarks are included so you can compare the clinic's quote against fair market rates:

RegionCost Per Graft (2026)
Turkey$1-$2
India$0.50-$1.50
Europe$2.50-$4.50
UK$3-$5
USA$4-$6

The checklist includes line items for what should be included in the quoted price: pre-op assessment, surgery, post-op medications, follow-up appointments, and any revision policy.

Section 5: Post-Op and Follow-Up

  • Recovery timeline expectations (FUE: 7-10 days, FUT: 10-14 days)
  • Follow-up appointment schedule verification
  • Emergency contact availability
  • Growth milestone checkpoints (3, 6, and 12 months)
  • Medication support plan (finasteride halts loss in 80-90% of patients; minoxidil supports 40-60% regrowth)

How to Use Your Checklist

  1. Print or save the checklist before each consultation
  2. Fill in answers during the consultation for each item
  3. Compare completed checklists across multiple clinics side by side
  4. Flag any items the clinic could not answer or refused to address
  5. Score each clinic on completeness and transparency

Use the checklist alongside the complete Norwood scale guide to verify that the clinic's Norwood assessment matches your own research.

Why a Personalized Checklist Beats a Generic One

A Norwood 2 patient evaluating a local FUE clinic needs a completely different set of questions than a Norwood 6 patient planning a medical tourism trip for a combined FUE/FUT procedure. Generic checklists waste your consultation time on irrelevant items and miss critical questions specific to your case.

The Clinic Evaluation Checklist Generator solves this by producing only the questions that matter for your exact situation, ordered by importance and grouped for efficient use during a time-limited consultation.

Get Started

Start by getting your Norwood stage and graft estimate at myhairline.ai/analyze. The AI assessment uses 468 MediaPipe facial landmarks for precision measurement and runs entirely in your browser with no account required. Once you have your stage, the checklist generator can build your personalized evaluation toolkit in seconds.

Medical disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a board-certified dermatologist or hair restoration surgeon for personalized recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions

AI-based Norwood staging using facial landmark mapping achieves accuracy comparable to initial clinical assessments. The myhairline.ai tool uses 468 MediaPipe facial landmarks to map hairline position and density patterns, providing a reliable baseline for clinic consultations.

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