No. There is not specific age limit for the hair transplant procedure. Anyone who has balding or hair thinning problem can go for that. Generally, men who have balding problem transferred to them hereditarily are more vulnerable to hair loss.
The procedure is done under local anaesthesia, and so it is almost a painless procedure.
Yes, there are a few tests and factors such as grade of baldness, quality and extent of donor area, density and thickness of hair, and the results of hair analysis test. Based on results of all these parameters, the doctor will decide whether a person can undergo hair transplantation or not.
A hair transplant could be done in a person who is suffering from Diabetes or Hypertension also. But proper control of the disease and total history of the disease should be disclosed to the doctor, There are other diseases like life-threatening viruses infections etc. they are to be discussed with your Surgeon at large, before making a decision.
Number of hair per Sq Cm. is the basic of a good hair transplant, according to certain Hair societies of hair restoration world wide ,the specifications given are 55 to 60 hair per Sq. Cm are said to be a GOOD WORK. 45 to 35 hair per Sq.Cm. are an example of SATISFACTORY WORK, 35 to 30 hair per Sq Cm. Are just Average and a pre Sq Cm. Hair population below this should be considered a bad work. You can ask any of your Surgeons to get the follicles shown to you by a scan.
Usual precautions for a Hair Transplant Procedures are very easy and comfortable in case you move according to the advise of your Surgeon and your Surgeon is well experienced. You need to wash your scalp with Medicated Shampoos the night before you are going for the transplant and than again on the morning, before you are going for the procedure, Take a heavy Breakfast before you move out of your hotel or home and not to visit gym for 15 days. You may be advised not to take a head bath for next 36 to 48 hours depending on your condition , you may be asked not go under a shower bulb or use a mug to pour water over the head, not to rub the towel instead gently press the area to dry.
Hair grown after hair transplant is permanent. Hair follicles implanted are taken from our own body hair are completely accepted by bald area and retains complete genetic characteristics as usual. A small percentage of hair may fall with the increase of age as natural process.
