Chemotherapy Wigs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

If you can, come in before treatment begins. Fitting before your hair changes lets us capture your exact color, texture, density, and hairline while they're still in front of us — so the piece you wear reads as your own hair, not a replacement for it. Most women book within the first two weeks after their treatment plan is set: chemotherapy-related shedding often starts two to four weeks after the first infusion, and having the piece ready before that day puts you in control of when — and whether — you wear it. Already mid-treatment or finished? Still come in. We fit beautifully from photographs, your description, and regrowth, and we work gently around sensitive scalps at every stage. There is no wrong time; before treatment is simply the easiest on you.

Often, yes — insurance covers chemotherapy wigs when they're prescribed and billed as a 'cranial prosthesis' rather than a 'wig.' Ask your oncologist for a prescription reading 'cranial prosthesis due to chemotherapy-induced alopecia'; Dorin then provides an itemized receipt with the billing code insurers expect (HCPCS A9282, or S8095 on some plans) plus supporting documentation for your claim. Many private plans reimburse a set benefit — commonly $150 to $500 per year, with some paying much more — and FSA and HSA funds qualify regardless of insurance under IRS Publication 502. Original Medicare doesn't cover wigs, but some Medicare Advantage plans do. Call the member services number on your card before the fitting and ask specifically about 'cranial prosthesis coverage.' Learn how coverage works →

Yes — comfort on a tender scalp is a design requirement at Dorin, not an afterthought. Chemotherapy can leave the scalp sensitive, dry, or sore, so we fit cap constructions made for post-treatment skin: lightweight, breathable materials with soft linings, no tight bands, and security that comes from precise measurement rather than pulling or adhesives. Because every Dorin piece is custom-measured to your head, it stays put without pressure points — many clients tell us they forget they're wearing theirs. If your scalp is at its most sensitive mid-treatment, we can schedule the fitting around your infusion cycle and take breaks whenever you need. And as your scalp and regrowth change over the months, come back: adjustments and re-fits are part of how we care for you.

Every piece at Dorin is 100% human hair, hand-tied strand by strand — we specialize in virgin European and Slavic hair, the most natural-moving hair available. For chemotherapy clients this matters more than anywhere else: human hair breathes against a sensitive scalp, styles the way your own hair did, and never has the tell-tale synthetic shine that makes a piece read as a wig. It also lasts — 2 to 5 years with proper care, comfortably spanning treatment and regrowth, where synthetic pieces typically dull within 6 to 18 months. Your piece is matched to your natural color and texture (ideally captured before treatment), and it can be cut, colored, and restyled over its life as your preferences change.

No — you can book a consultation, be fitted, and take your piece home without any prescription. The prescription matters only for money: submitting to insurance or paying with FSA/HSA funds requires a physician's order for a 'cranial prosthesis due to chemotherapy-induced alopecia,' signed by your oncologist. The wording is what makes claims succeed — prescriptions written for a 'wig' are routinely denied, while the same piece prescribed as a cranial prosthesis is reimbursed by many plans. Most oncology offices write these regularly, so just ask at your next appointment; if your doctor wants the exact language, we'll provide it. Many clients come in first and bring the prescription later — the paperwork only needs to exist by the time you file the claim.

Your first consultation is complimentary — there is no charge to come in, talk through your treatment timeline and options, see and touch the hair, and understand pricing and the insurance process before deciding anything. The piece itself is priced by hair type, length, and cap construction, reviewed openly at the visit with no pressure to commit on the spot. Because chemotherapy fittings are often planned around a treatment calendar, we'll also help you map the timing: when to come in, when the piece will be ready, and how to submit for reimbursement if your plan covers cranial prostheses. The atelier is private and women-only, one appointment at a time — bring someone you trust if you'd like company.