Hair Transplant Contraindications in India

Common Medical Contraindications

Health conditions that may increase surgical risk or affect results include:

• Active scarring alopecia such as lichen planopilaris or frontal fibrosing alopecia, where inflammation can damage grafts.
• Untreated folliculitis decalvans, requiring infection control before surgery.
• Bleeding disorders or blood-thinning medication use, increasing bleeding risk.
• Uncontrolled diabetes, which can impair healing and graft survival.
• Severe hypertension, needing stabilisation before surgery.
• Immune suppression from illness or medication, affecting healing and growth.

Lifestyle and Preoperative Factors

Factors that can be managed before surgery include:

• Smoking, which should be stopped weeks in advance to improve healing.
• Recent NSAID or aspirin use, often paused to reduce bleeding risk.
• Alcohol intake, best limited before surgery to aid recovery.
• Insufficient donor hair, which may require other restoration methods.
• Psychological readiness, with realistic expectations for outcome.

Alternative Treatments When Surgery Is Not Suitable

If surgery is not advised, Alloroots provides regenerative therapies such as PRP, i-PRF, GFC, LLLT, and microneedling for hair growth. Cosmetic options like scalp micropigmentation (SMP) or hairline design using medical treatments can also help. Patients may view privacy-protected before/after cases to understand expected results.

About Alloroots

Alloroots is a doctor-led hair restoration clinic in India offering surgical hair transplants and regenerative hair science. Led by Dr. Alok Kumar Sahoo (MD Dermatology, AIIMS New Delhi), services include personalised diagnosis, natural hairline design, advanced FUE procedures, and non-surgical treatments. Consultations are available in-clinic and online across India. The clinic prioritises safety, privacy, and realistic outcomes based on individual evaluation. Learn more at alloroots.com.