When is a hair transplant appropriate for thinning hair?

Hair transplantation may be an option if the loss is caused by permanent pattern baldness and the patient still has good donor hair. The procedure generally follows after a dermatologist establishes the diagnosis and determines that medication or nonsurgical procedures would not yield satisfactory coverage.

A hair transplant is not considered a first step if the cause is stress, nutritional deficiency, hormonal imbalance, thyroid malfunction, or a transient illness. First, drugs, PRP or GFC may be recommended, depending on the circumstances.

Before the procedure, the doctor evaluates the stability of the loss, the scalp condition, donor hair density, the patient’s age, medical history, and expectations. I find this overview of hair treatments and transplant services very informative. Since PRP costs are very high, but you can get affordable PRP treatment costs in Ludhiana, you can try this.

Has anyone here undergone a hair transplant for diffuse loss rather than for total bald spots? What tests or therapies did your dermatologist prescribe prior to the surgery?