Contraindications to hair transplant
Hair transplants can transform your appearance and confidence. But they're not right for everyone. Some situations require postponing or even avoiding the procedure altogether.
Too young for a transplant
Before the age of 23–25, baldness is not stabilized. Hair loss can still progress rapidly, making the results uneven and sometimes requiring several corrective interventions.
Diffuse or unstable alopecia
A transplant does not work on diffuse and unstable hair loss (telogen effluvium, untreated hormonal loss). The grafts would not last over time.
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Insufficient donor area
If the nape of the neck is sparse or the follicles are of poor quality, there are not enough viable grafts to guarantee a good result. In this case, transplantation is limited or even impossible.
Scalp pathologies
An inflamed scalp is a major contraindication:
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active psoriasis,
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severe seborrheic dermatitis,
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infections,
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unstabilized scars.
These pathologies must be treated before any surgery.
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General health problems
Certain medical profiles present significant risks:
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coagulation disorders,
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autoimmune diseases,
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immunosuppression,
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poorly controlled diabetes,
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immunosuppressive or anticoagulant treatments.
In these cases, a transplant should be carefully evaluated by the physician.
Unrealistic expectations
A transplant doesn't recreate the hair you had when you were 18. It restores density and coverage, but within the limits of your donor area.
In short
Before any transplant, a complete assessment with a trichologist and a doctor is essential to check eligibility and prepare the scalp.
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