To qualify for a hair transplant procedure, candidates must have experienced significant hair loss due to genetic causes, or male or female pattern baldness. Additionally, the patient must have sufficient donor area for the surgeon to harvest healthy hair grafts and create optimal results. If the patient has experienced any form of trauma or injury that caused their current state of hair loss, they may not qualify for a surgical procedure. Patients should also be aware that while treatment can help restore some volume and thickness to their existing hairline, it cannot fully reverse the effects of age-related balding.