Contraindications to Hair Transplantation

Hair transplantation can transform appearance and self-confidence. But it is not suitable for everyone. Certain situations require delaying or even completely avoiding the procedure.

Too young for a transplant

Before the age of 23–25, baldness is not stabilized. Hair loss can still progress rapidly, leading to uneven results and sometimes requiring multiple corrective procedures.

Diffuse or unstable alopecia

A transplant does not work for diffuse and unstable hair loss (telogen effluvium, untreated hormonal hair loss). The grafts would not last over time.

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Insufficient donor area

If the nape of the neck is thinning 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:

• active psoriasis,
  

• severe seborrheic dermatitis,
  

• infections,
  

• unstable scars.
  
  

These pathologies must be treated before any surgery.

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General health problems

Certain medical profiles present significant risks:

• coagulation disorders,
  

• autoimmune diseases,
  

• immunodepression,
  

• uncontrolled diabetes,
  

• immunosuppressive or anticoagulant treatments.
  
  

In these cases, a transplant must be carefully evaluated by the doctor.

Unrealistic expectations

A transplant does not recreate the hair you had at 18. It restores density and coverage, but within the limits of your donor area.

In summary

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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