If you are considering hair transplant surgery, you should know that not everyone is eligible. 

Advances in medical science have made this procedure precise and accessible. However, you should meet a few requirements to help the surgeon determine your eligibility for the procedure. 

Many types of hair loss can be easily treated with medications, especially those in young adults or early stages in adults. This makes thorough consultation an important part of the hair restoration process. 

Here are some signs consultants evaluate before giving you a thumbs up for the procedure. 

1. Your Ideal Age 

Although anyone can get a hair transplant, an ideal candidate is someone who is 25 years or older. Candidates younger than 25 should get alternative treatments, such as medical therapy for hair loss.

Getting a transplant too early in your life is a bad idea, as hair loss during this period is usually at its progressive stage. It may worsen with time, even after a transplant, making you regret this decision later. 

Additionally, it is tough for a surgeon to determine the limit of the donor area on a young patient’s head. It is because of an unstable hair loss that might get extensive in the later years.  

During your first consultation, your surgeon will ask you about your age. Ensure to reply honestly so they can devise the best plan for you. 

2. Your Perfect General Health

The next attribute of an ideal candidate is perfect general health. If you don’t suffer from an autoimmune disease, diabetes, hypertension, certain skin infections, or allergies, you may be approved for a hair transplant. However, if you do, your consultant may have to check with your doctor to make a decision. 

Although this procedure is safe with fast recovery, an underlying condition may flare up after the surgery, making the results undesirable. 

Similarly, if you have recently given birth, you may have to wait for a year or two before opting for the surgery. 

Communicate your health condition as honestly as possible. Also, mention your medications to your consultants, as certain drugs, such as immunosuppressants, may affect hair growth. 

3. The Stability of Hair Loss  

You are a good candidate if your hair loss is stable. This means that your speed of losing hair is controllable and hasn’t accelerated a lot in the last few years. 

However, if that’s not the case, you may not be safe to proceed with the surgery. 

Suppose your hair loss is rapid, and your recipient area has a high degree of miniaturization. In that case, you may be advised to undergo medical therapy first before opting for a hair transplant. 

This therapy is usually conducted for six to 12 months. It helps in stabilizing the hair fall. 

Once you have achieved a consistent hair fall speed, you can get in touch with a consultant again to see if you can get the go-ahead. 

4. Your Hair Thickness and Density

While your hair characteristics don’t affect your eligibility for this surgery, they still impact the overall results. 

For instance, if you have thick or dense hair, you may be a perfect candidate to experience pleasing cosmetic results. That’s because thick hair strands easily block substantial light reflecting off your scalp. 

Similarly, with your thick hair, the consultant may need just a few hair follicles to achieve a desirable outcome. 

Ideally, anyone with a donor area containing 80 grafts or more per cm² should undergo the surgery for a successful hair restoration. 

5. Your Expectations

You can’t be the right patient for this cosmetic surgery until your expectations aren’t realistic. So, before you opt for the procedure, you must know that: 

  • A hair transplant doesn’t produce results in a day or two. The desired outcome takes months to show up. If you can’t wait, consider something else. 
  • The procedure can’t stop the progression of your hair loss. In a few cases, there could be a need for additional transplants at different stages of your life to tackle your condition. 
  • Although the process is painless, post-operative care is required to ensure the results are as smooth as expected. 

If you have the right expectations from this process, you shouldn’t wait any longer to get a hair transformation.

Start Your Hair Transformation Journey with a Free Consultation

At DK Hair Klinik, our consultants ensure you are in the right hands. With the help of our expertise and knowledge, we ensure that only the perfect candidates are allowed to pursue a hair transplant. 

If you want to know whether you qualify for the surgery, book a free consultation today to decide on a life-changing experience.