When you lose your hair permanently, you can take solace in knowing that hair transplants are available. People who begin to experience hair loss in their early twenties are eager to have this operation so that they can go about their lives normally. Restoration surgery appears to be a realistic option regardless of age you start losing your hair. But what if you aren't a candidate for a hair transplant?

Certain health conditions can become an obstacle on your way to having a successful hair transplant surgery. Let's observe them.

1. Mental Illness

Certain mental health conditions might lead to hair loss. Aside from body dysmorphic disorder, there is trichotillomania, in which a person actively pulls their hair out of the scalp, brows, and eyelashes for reasons such as:

  • Stress;
  • Anxiety;
  • Depression;
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

If this is the reason the individual is pulling their hair out and going bald, they should first seek therapy for their psychiatric disorders. This is because their habits will impact the hair grafts that have been implanted.

A person with these diseases may also have androgenetic alopecia. To achieve a successful surgery, patients should first be treated for their psychological disorders. Your surgeon will screen you to see if you're a good candidate for a hair transplant. 

2. Poor Scalp Health

Patients must have a healthy scalp to undergo hair transplant surgery. Many persons who suffer from chronic conditions may also have androgenetic alopecia. They would have to wait for the active flare-up to fall into remission before having the procedure. This could be the case if you have psoriasis, lupus, or eczema.

If you have alopecia areata along with pattern baldness, you must wait for the condition to resolve before seeking therapy. If you have scalp scars, also known as cicatricial alopecia, you are probably not a candidate for hair transplant surgery. However, in some circumstances, hair transplantation can be performed on burned skin. 

3. Pregnancy

Because hair transplantation is not a medically required treatment, the surgeon will recommend delaying it while the woman is pregnant. That's because it could be hazardous to both the mother and the baby. The healing process will also be difficult, which might have a severe impact on both the mother's and the fetus's health. 

4. Diabetes 

There are two forms of diabetes. Type 1 diabetics have insufficient insulin in their bodies and must rely on injections to maintain blood glucose levels. Those suffering from Type 2 diabetes find that their bodies are unable to use the insulin they produce. 

A diabetic patient who has ceased responding to medications and is experiencing wound healing and blood clotting issues cannot receive a hair transplant. However, if the patient is responding to treatment and is in a stable condition, they can have a hair transplant. However, prior consulting is essential in this case as well. 

5. Hepatitis, HIV 

If you have hepatitis, you cannot get a hair transplant until you are cured. Your blood should be free of the infection. This technique cannot be performed on people who have hepatitis C. This also applies to AIDS. Because the patient's weak immunity, the minor wounds will take a long time to heal and will be more susceptible to infection.

6. Cardiovascular Diseases

Patients with cardiovascular diseases take blood thinners. This is risky since it can result in severe bleeding during surgery, making them an unsuitable candidate for a hair transplant. However, it is still possible for them to go through it in some instances. However, it is still possible for them to go through it in some instances. It is not good for people who have high blood pressure and struggle to control it.

The Importance of Realistic Expectations

You should have realistic expectations for your hair transplant operation. Sometimes it is simply impossible for the patient to have great hair density, therefore they must be prepared for the end outcomes. You cannot simply assume that you will experience the same before and after results as other patients.

This is because your hair kind, quality, and anatomy are all unique to you. And if your donor area isn't as strong, you can't expect to have complete coverage with no possibility of scalp showing through. As a result, you are not a candidate for a hair transplant if you do not have realistic expectations for the procedure.

Furthermore, if you smoke or drink alcohol before and after surgery (rather than following the clinic's directions), you are more likely to encounter difficulties during and after the procedure. This will also influence the outcomes. As a result, if you are hesitant to make lifestyle changes, you should have realistic expectations for the results of a hair transplant.