The Patient With Minimal Hair Loss: Planning and Decision-Making

    October 2022 in “ Hair Transplantation ”
    TLDR Choose hair transplant candidates carefully and use a conservative approach for long-term results.
    The chapter addressed the management of patients with early androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing the importance of setting realistic expectations and selecting appropriate candidates for hair transplant surgery. Factors such as age, hair loss pattern, gender, donor density, and hair caliber were crucial in determining candidacy for surgery. Due to the progressive nature of pattern hair loss, it was recommended that a conservative surgical approach be taken to ensure satisfactory long-term cosmetic outcomes, even in cases of minimal hair loss.
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