Before Procedure

The secret of successful hair transplant result is careful selection of patient. As the result of any medical procedure cannot be 100% guaranteed, we consider the followings candidates would have a higher satisfactory rate after hair transplantation:

• Reasonable expectation
• Availability of good scalp donor hair for transplant
• Androgenic Alopecia in Men
• Selected cases of Female Pattern Hair Loss in Women

1. Medically / Physically Unfit

• Bleeding disorder
• On blood-thinning medication (warfarin, plavrix)
• Unstable medical illness

2. Mentally / Psychological Unfit

• Unrealistic expectation
• Immature decision making
• Trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling)
• Body dysmorphic disorder *

3. When Good Result Not Anticipated

• Alopecia Areata, Telogen Effluvium, and Drug-Induced Hair Loss
• Active inflammatory disorders and infection of the skin
• thinning all over the scalp including donor areas
• Prone to excessive scarring (keloid)

The doctor will take a detail history regarding

• your hair loss: onset and progress
• family history of hair loss
• medication and allergy
• general health

He will examine your scalp and hair, checking:

• extent and hair characters in the bald area
• quality and quantity of donor hair
• any associated skin disease

• No treatment will work unless the problem is known
• The doctor will try to make a diagnosis of your problem

He will discuss the pros and cons of the various options:

• Preventive treatment like medications , PRP , etc
• Restorative treatment – hair transplant

Doctor will not offer hair transplant unless:
• good result can be anticipated
• patient’s expectation is reasonable and achievable
• adequate donor hair
• no other contraindication

• He will design a hairline best suit your look
• discuss the density for coverage
• measure the exact area for transplant
• estimate the total number of grafts

He will discuss in detail:
• how the procedure is done
• how many day off after the procedure
• general care after surgery
• when to resume sports and daily activities
• any side effects and the management
• what to expect after procedure

• The cause of hair loss will be discussed
• The doctor will attempt to address any of your concerns regarding treatment plan