What is Hair Transplantation?

Hair transplantation is a procedure where a plastic or dermatological surgeon moves hair to a bald area of the head. The surgeon typically moves hair from the back or side of the head to the front or top of the head. Hair transplantation is usually performed in a medical office under local anesthesia.

Baldness is responsible for a large portion of hair loss. This is genetically linked. Remaining cases are caused by various factors including:

Diet
Stress
Illness
Hormonal imbalance
Medications

Who Can Get Hair Transplantation?

Getting a hair transplant can improve your appearance and self-confidence. Ideal candidates for hair transplantation include:

Men with male pattern baldness
Women with thinning hair
Anyone who has lost some hair due to burns or scalp injury

However, individuals with the following conditions are generally not suitable for hair transplantation:

Those who do not have sufficient "donor" hair areas from which hair can be harvested for transplantation.
Individuals experiencing hair loss due to medications like chemotherapy.
Those who develop keloid scars (thick, fibrous scars) after injury or surgery.