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Limitations and conditions for a hair transplant – this is what you need to know

Published: 2025-08-13

A hair transplant is a surgical procedure that can provide a natural and permanent result for those experiencing hair loss. However, not everyone is suitable for the treatment. For the result to be successful, both the right medical conditions and realistic expectations are required.

Pre-procedure assessment

Before a hair transplant is performed, a careful assessment of the patient’s hair loss, health and goals is always made. The aim is to determine whether the procedure is possible and what the expected results will be. Important factors are:

Donor area – the area where hair is taken, usually the back of the head or the sides.
The recipient area – the area where the hair will be transplanted.
The extent of hair loss – how much hair has been lost and the cause.

When a hair transplant is not suitable

Recently undergone major surgery
Uses medications that affect healing ability
Have diseases that can be spread through blood
Have cancer
Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Has a donation or recipient area that is not suitable
Have scars without blood circulation
Are under 18 years old

The donation area – the key to a good result

The quality and quantity of hair in the donor area is crucial for the fullness of the result. If the area is thin or affected by hereditary hair loss, it may be difficult to achieve a dense hair. In some cases, a transplant can even worsen the thinning hair in the neck.

The recipient area – ready for new hair follicles

A recipient area must have reached a certain level of thinning before it can receive transplanted hair. If the area is too dense, existing hair follicles risk being damaged during the procedure.

Special circumstances

Pregnancy and breastfeeding – Since a hair transplant involves antibiotics and local anesthesia, it is recommended to wait until the pregnancy and breastfeeding period is over.
Age – People over 18 years of age can undergo a hair transplant, but timing is important. If hair loss is in its early stages, it may continue after the procedure and require more treatments.
Scars – Hair can be transplanted over scars, but only if the blood circulation in the area is sufficient for the hair follicles to grow firmly.

Conclusion

A hair transplant can give very good results, but it is not a solution that suits everyone. By assessing your health, hair loss and expectations, you can determine if the procedure is the right way to go.

If you are considering a hair transplant and would like a professional assessment of your circumstances, you are welcome to book a free consultation with us.