Can a person with diabetes type one get a hair transplant? (photo)

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My diabetic is under control specially that I'm doing the ketogenic diet. My last hba1c was 7.0 and before it was 7.5 I cant bring it to 6.0. I even asked my diabetic Doctor, and he said I can do it as long as I'm controlling my blood suger. The problem is that I searched for a Doctor who have experience doing the surgery with a person who is type one but I couldn't find it.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

If you have your Diabetes under control and have medical clearance you may be able to undergo a hair transplant.  If you are considering options for your hair loss I encourage you to explore SmartGraft. This hair loss treatment transfers individual grafts from the donor site to the areas needed. It is performed under local anesthetic with minimal down time. Most patients report little to no pain. There are no incisions, no stitches, and no linear scar. Some results can be seen immediately with full results after nine months.  Click on my website link to learn more.

Neil Verma, HBSc, MD, FCFP - Account Suspended · Answer

It is possible to get hair transplant as a diabetic. However, the risk of complications particularly infections are higher. Graft survival is also lower as the circulation may be compromised in the scalp tissue. A full medical clearance by your endocrinologist and cardiologist would be required prior to proceeding with hair transplant.

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