Charles Hanson hair transplant: what to know

During hair restoration surgery, a clinician harvests follicular units from a donor region, commonly the back or sides of the scalp, and places them into planned recipient sites. The result depends on donor supply, the direction and density of existing hair, scalp health, and whether hair loss is still progressing. Receding hairline and bald patches can have different causes; [Male Pattern Hair Loss](/conditions/androgenetic-alopecia/), [Female Pattern Hair Loss](/conditions/female-pattern-hair-loss/), and [Traction Alopecia](/conditions/traction-alopecia/) need different assessments.

Ask for a diagnosis before discussing a graft plan. The consultation should cover donor-area examination, hairline design, likely healing, aftercare, and how ongoing thinning will be managed. Compare surgery with options such as [PRP For Hair Loss](/treatments/hair-restoration/prp-hair-treatment/) or [Scalp Micropigmentation](/treatments/hair-restoration/scalp-micropigmentation/), when suitable. Review the clinician’s qualifications, who performs each stage, and what follow-up is included. [Hair Transplant](/treatments/hair-restoration/hair-transplant/) provides further treatment context.

Before surgery, obtain assessment for sudden shedding, inflamed scalp, scarring, or sharply defined bald patches, because these may need diagnosis and treatment first. After a procedure, contact the treating team for increasing pain, spreading redness, pus, fever, heavy bleeding, or unexpected loss of sensation.

What is causing my hair loss? How much donor hair can be used safely? Who will design and place the grafts? What result is realistic for my pattern, and how will future thinning be addressed?