What is a cranial prosthesis?A hair prosthesis (or cranial prosthesis) is a custom-made wig specifically designed for patients who have lost their hair as a result of medical conditions or treatments, such as alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, trichotillomania, chemotherapy, or any other clinical disease or treatment resulting in hair loss.
What is the difference between a wig and a cranial prosthesis? Basically, a wig is worn for cosmetic reasons, while cranial prosthesis are primarily used by people with health issues related to hair loss. Additionally, cranial prostheses are made more in detail than wigs. Each prosthetic is custom made to fit the shape of the patient’s head.
Did you know that many insurance companies will pay towards your Cranial Hair Prosthesis? Most insurance companies cover between 80 to 100% of a cranial prosthesis Depending on your policy, if you are wearing a wig for medical reasons and experiencing medical hair loss. You may be eligible to be reimbursed on your next human hair wig by going through your insurance.
Most Types of Medical Hair Loss Are Covered By Insurance
- Alopecia Areata
- Alopecia Areta Totalis
- Alopecia Areata Universalis
- Sickle-Cell Anemia
- Postpartum Hair Loss
- Chemotherpy Related Hair Loss
- Radiation Related Hair Loss
- Thyroid Related Hair Loss
- Kidney Related Hair Loss
- Cancer Related Hair Loss
- Medical Hair Loss Due to Genetics, Stress, Reaction to Medical Illness, Life and Environmental Changes, Aging, Thinning, and/or Balding
In general a Cranial Prosthesis last 6 months up to 1 year if properly taking care of.
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