Medical Wigs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A medical wig — clinically called a cranial prosthesis — is a full-scalp hair system fitted for women whose hair loss stems from a diagnosed medical condition: chemotherapy, alopecia areata or totalis, radiation therapy, trichotillomania, thyroid disease, or hormonal loss. The clinical term isn't marketing — it's what determines insurance eligibility, since many plans reimburse a prescribed 'cranial prosthesis' but not a 'wig.' The result looks like any fine wig; the difference is the care behind it: measured to your exact scalp, matched to your color and hairline, built for sensitive skin, and documented with the language your insurer needs from the first appointment. Dorin has fitted medical wigs in Fort Lauderdale for 25 years, in a private, women-only studio, in 100% human hair only.

Often, yes — medical wigs are covered by many private insurance plans when prescribed and billed as a 'cranial prosthesis' (HCPCS code A9282, or S8095 on some plans). FSA and HSA accounts also qualify independently of insurance under IRS Publication 502, and some Medicare Advantage plans include a cranial prosthesis benefit even though Original Medicare does not. What coverage requires: a physician's prescription naming a cranial prosthesis for your diagnosis, and an itemized receipt with the correct code — which Dorin provides after every medical fitting. Reimbursement varies from a few hundred dollars to full cost depending on the plan, so call member services before your fitting and ask specifically about 'cranial prosthesis coverage.' See the full step-by-step coverage guide →

Yes — every piece at Dorin is 100% human hair, hand-tied and styled to match your natural color, texture, and hairline. We specialize in virgin European and Slavic hair, which moves, holds styling, and ages the most naturally of any hair type. Human hair matters most for medical wear: it breathes better against a sensitive scalp, styles like your own hair did, and lasts 2 to 5 years with care — synthetic pieces typically dull and mat within 6 to 18 months. It's also why a Dorin piece can be cut, colored, and refreshed over its life instead of replaced. If you're comparing options, bring any piece you already own to your consultation and we'll show you the difference side by side.

Start with this page — it covers every kind of medical hair loss we fit. If your situation is specific, these pages go deeper: chemotherapy wigs for treatment-related loss and timing questions, alopecia wigs for areata, totalis, and traction alopecia, the clinical cranial prosthesis page for the medical-device and billing details, and insurance & FSA/HSA for the complete reimbursement guide. And if reading pages isn't how you want to spend this week — just book a free consultation. Bring your questions; we'll walk you through everything in person, at your pace, in a private studio.

No — you can book a consultation and be fitted without any prescription. A physician's prescription matters only if you want insurance, FSA, or HSA money involved: reimbursement requires a written order for a 'cranial prosthesis due to [your diagnosis]' signed by your oncologist, dermatologist, or primary care doctor. The wording is the difference between an approved and a denied claim — 'wig' prescriptions are routinely rejected. Many clients come in first, choose their piece, and bring the prescription afterward; the paperwork just needs to exist by the time you file. If your doctor is unsure what to write, we provide the exact wording at your consultation, and we prepare the itemized receipt and supporting documentation your insurer expects.

Your first consultation at Dorin is complimentary — no charge, no obligation, and no pressure to decide anything at the appointment. You'll sit down privately with your stylist, talk through your diagnosis and what you want to see in the mirror, look at hair options, and understand pricing and the insurance process clearly before any commitment. The piece itself is priced by hair type, length, and cap construction — reviewed transparently at the visit. Because we fit one client at a time in a women-only studio, the consultation is unhurried; plan for about an hour, and bring anyone you'd like with you. If you have your insurance card, bring it too — reading your benefit language together is part of the free visit.