People that are new to the world of hair transplants and are considering getting one should research and get as much information as possible before getting a procedure done. The problem is that a lot of people do not know where to look to find this information. Some people may just see a infomercial on TV and decided that's where they are going to get their procedure done. The more research you do and the more different types of research you do will get you the best result as to where to get your procedure done.
Infomercials are definitely not the best thing to help you decide where to go. It is a sales pitch so you are not going to get a full overview of the clinic. The same with a radio add, it tells you absolutely nothing and really just reminds you to check out the clinic. The internet is what most people use and it is quite effective because you can check out the site of the clinic so you can read up on the doctor and also take a look at the before and after photos of some of the patients that he or she has worked on. Going into the clinic is good as well because they you can speak to the doctor directly about your situation and how he is going to handle it. The newest form of finding out information and probably the most balanced is to read forums. On these you will find patients that have had a procedure or are considering one. They will tell you the good and the bad of their experience and generally will give honest opinions
However you get your information doesn't really matter as long as you get it. There are good and bad clinics out there and they will both try and get you to come to them so you have to know what you are dealing with. Research for at least 6 months to a year so you can find the proper clinic and possibly talk to some other people or patients that are in the same situation as you.