Ideal Hair Transplant Candidates
Before undergoing hair transplant surgery, your surgeon will have to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure. Not all hair loss patients are eligible for surgery; some physicians may recommend non-invasive treatments.
The following are some important factors that will help to determine if you are a good candidate for hair transplant surgery:
- Healthy hair growth at the back and sides of the head to serve as donor areas
- Self-conscious about appearance
- Good understanding of the procedure
- Realistic goals and expectations
- Meets the appropriate age requirement
* Hair color, texture, and waviness or curliness are factors that may also affect the cosmetic result.
A physician may turn down patients in their 20s because a hair loss pattern may not be properly recognized. Older patients are easier to diagnosis and therefore given a proper treatment plan. Additionally, if the area to be treated is too large then only a small frontal section may be done.
To learn if you qualify for hair transplant surgery, schedule a consultation with one or more qualified surgeons found right here, on PlasticSurgery.com. In addition, be sure to discuss all of your questions and concerns during your consultation. You can also voice your concerns and share your thoughts with other hair transplant candidates in our plastic surgery forum, where there are several topics to address!