What are the contraindications for hair transplantation?
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Surveyed from the published FAQs of 10 hair transplant providers. The percentage on each highlighted claim is the share of surveyed providers who make that claim on their own sites — it shows how common a claim is, not that it is true. Hover to see who.
Also asked as: “Are there any contraindications for hair transplantation?” · “Are there any medications that can contraindicate hair transplants?” · “Can age be a contraindication for hair transplantation?” · “Can psychological factors be a contraindication for a hair transplant?”
Hair transplantation is generally not recommended for individuals with active scalp diseases or infections60%Stated by 60% of the providers we surveyed. Including Alfonso Barrera, MD, FACS, Medistica Medical Group, The Hair Restoration Centre, Dr. Neptune Hair Transplant Clinic, Poliklinika Dijamant - Transplantacija kose, Dr. Syed H Hassan.. Those with insufficient donor supply or donor zone miniaturization50%Stated by 50% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dra. Janiele Vidal, The Hair Restoration Centre, Dr. Neptune Hair Transplant Clinic, and 2 more. are also advised against the procedure.
About half of clinics report that autoimmune diseases40%Stated by 40% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dra. Janiele Vidal, Alfonso Barrera, MD, FACS, The Hair Restoration Centre, and 1 more. and blood clotting disorders40%Stated by 40% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dr Epameinondas Bonaros, Medistica Medical Group, Dr. Neptune Hair Transplant Clinic, and 1 more. are contraindications. Psychological factors are significant; about half of providers believe that unrealistic expectations, trichotillomania, or body dysmorphic disorder40%Stated by 40% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dr Epameinondas Bonaros, Poliklinika Dijamant - Transplantacija kose, Dr. Syed H Hassan, and 1 more. disqualify candidates. Additionally, about half of clinics stress that a medical evaluation is essential40%Stated by 40% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dr Epameinondas Bonaros, Dra. Janiele Vidal, The Hair Restoration Centre. before proceeding.
Some providers state that uncontrolled diabetes30%Stated by 30% of the providers we surveyed. Including Alfonso Barrera, MD, FACS, Medistica Medical Group, Dr. Neptune Hair Transplant Clinic. and severe heart conditions30%Stated by 30% of the providers we surveyed. Including Alfonso Barrera, MD, FACS, Medistica Medical Group, Dr. Neptune Hair Transplant Clinic. are contraindications. Young age is also a factor; about a quarter of providers advise against the procedure for individuals younger than 20 with pattern baldness30%Stated by 30% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dr. Syed H Hassan, Dr Epameinondas Bonaros, Dra. Janiele Vidal.. Uncontrolled health problems30%Stated by 30% of the providers we surveyed. Including Poliklinika Dijamant - Transplantacija kose, Dra. Janiele Vidal, The Hair Restoration Centre. and temporary hair loss20%Stated by 20% of the providers we surveyed. Including Poliklinika Dijamant - Transplantacija kose, Dr. Syed H Hassan. are also cited by about a quarter of clinics as reasons to avoid hair transplantation.
A minority of providers mention neoplastic diseases10%Stated by 10% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dr. Neptune Hair Transplant Clinic., pregnancy or breastfeeding10%Stated by 10% of the providers we surveyed. Including The Hair Restoration Centre., total hair loss due to chemotherapy10%Stated by 10% of the providers we surveyed. Including Alfonso Barrera, MD, FACS., lichen planus10%Stated by 10% of the providers we surveyed. Including Medistica Medical Group., and general physical deterioration10%Stated by 10% of the providers we surveyed. Including Medistica Medical Group. as contraindications.
What clinics say
Claims from clinics' own websites
In their own words — the 20 clinics whose published guidance fed this answer. 13 translated into English from the clinic's own language.
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The main contraindications are active scalp diseases (e.g., psoriasis, inflammatory conditions), unstable systemic diseases (diabetes … Translated
Sonia Capelli Powodów Drugi, PL -
… that can contraindicate hair transplant surgery include immunosuppressants and antiplatelet and anticoagulation medications.
Dr Epameinondas Bonaros Glasgow, GB -
It is not recommended for people with active alopecia areata, autoimmune diseases, uncontrolled health problems, or a small donor area.
Dra. Janiele Vidal Florianópolis, BR -
… hair transplant is an overall simple procedure, there are some health conditions that may disqualify you from being a candidate for treatment, including: Total alopecia, Heart disease, Kidney or …
Alfonso Barrera, MD, FACS Houston, US -
It is not recommended for people with coagulation disorders, active infections on the scalp, or active oncological diseases. Translated
Dra. Dulce Cheng Madrid, ES -
alopecia areata, pregnancy and breastfeeding, taking anticoagulant medications, active skin disease in the treated areas, active cancer, untreated diabetes, and hypertension. Translated
Medical Hair Warszawa, PL -
Cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure, arrhythmias and conduction disorders of the heart, hemophilia, blood clotting disorders, epilepsy, pregnancy, breastfeeding, oncology, HIV, AIDS, high blood pressure, generalized or… Translated
Dr. Bezrukov Hair Transplant Almaty, KZ -
Contraindications for a hair transplant include advanced diabetes, uncontrolled blood pressure, inflammatory scalp conditions, lichen planus, blood clotting disorders, allergy to topical …
Medistica Medical Group Kraków, PL -
Contraindications may include, among others, psoriasis, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, alopecia areata, blood clotting disorders, allergy to components of local anesthesia, active … Translated
Novoderm Łódź, PL -
Contraindications for hair transplant surgery may include: Alopecia areata. Translated
Meditravel Warsaw, PL -
Active scalp infections or inflammation (e.g., dermatitis, folliculitis), uncontrolled medical conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, blood clotting disorders or anticoagulant use that cannot be safely managed, unrealistic…
The Hair Restoration Centre Metairie, US -
The procedure cannot be performed on individuals with active scalp diseases, uncontrolled diabetes, blood clotting disorders, autoimmune and neoplastic diseases, and …
Dr. Neptune Hair Transplant Clinic Antalya, TR -
Yes. Certain blood diseases, coagulation disorders, an ongoing infection, or certain treatments may contraindicate PRP. Translated
Dr Christophe JAILLANT Saint-Paul, RE -
Diffuse hair loss without a safe donor area; active telogen effluvium or other reversible causes of hair loss; uncorrected hormonal, nutritional or endocrinological disorders; active scarring alopecia or …
Poliklinika Dijamant - Transplantacija kose Sarajevo, BA -
Certain skin pathologies or medical situations require prior evaluation. Translated
Maison de la Santé du Cheveu Mozart Nice, FR -
… are the same as for a classic hair transplant: coagulation disorders, unstable scalp diseases, pregnancy, etc. Translated
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alopecia areata, pregnancy and breastfeeding, taking anticoagulant medications, active skin disease in the treated areas, active cancer, untreated diabetes, and hypertension. Translated
Medical Hair. NZOZ Wrocław, PL -
Contraindications include blood clotting disorders, active scalp skin diseases, uncontrolled autoimmune diseases, and unstable alopecia areata. Translated
SkyClinic klinika medycyny estetycznej Wrocław Wrocław, PL -
… for hair transplantation with the Artas iX robot include: inflammatory and purulent conditions of the scalp, severe systemic diseases (primarily diabetes and cardiovascular disorders), blood clotting … Translated
Elite Clinic Warsaw, PL -
Hair transplantation is not recommended in cases of active skin infections, coagulation disorders, certain autoimmune diseases, and during pregnancy or breastfeeding (upon medical advice). Translated
LEDEN CENTRE LIEUSAINT SENART 2 Lieusaint, FR