The best candidates for surgical hair restoration procedures are people with persistent hair loss, who also have ample hair along the sides and back of their heads. Some procedures, such as mini and micro grafts can help those just beginning to have thin hair, while others, including mini and micro grafts, are suited for those with clear bald areas. It is important that the surgeon be informed of any known allergies to medications. Extensive surgical procedures are more demanding on one's health, and have greater health restrictions than simple procedures.
Most procedures require no greater health than that needed for a visit to the dentist.
Surgery for hair restoration is designed to give the appearance of having more hair, not resolve emotional and behavioral problems. Curly hair will generally appear denser than straight hair. Generally, those whose ancestry is Native American, African, or Asian are more prone to scarring and bumps from surgery than people of European descent.