Is thalassemia a problem for a hair transplant?

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Thalassemia is a problem for hair transplantation?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Thalassemia is not a contraindication for a hair transplant surgery.  It is always best to check with your doctor and inform him/her of your complete medical history.

William Woessner, MD · Answer

If the thalassemia (an inherited cause of anemia) results in a low ferritin count, then there may be a problem. You should let your medical physicians determine the stage of the disease and be treated before having a hair restoration.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

No , there is no problem to do hair restoration to a patient who is thalassemia and ongoing normal life without any medical problem .

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

I have never performed a hair transplant on a patient with thalassemia; however I would not see a reason why it would not work

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