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GPs & primary care team

Procedures not routinely provided by NHSScotland

  • Grafting or other techniques to restore hair growth to an area of alopecia.

Clinical psychology

  • Referral to specialist Clinical Psychologist may be made at the discretion of the surgical team.

BMI

  • There are no specific BMI restrictions.
  • If BMI is significantly raised, consider carefully whether patient is appropriate for this type of surgery.

Considerations for treatment

Indications for referral

  • Following trauma (including surgery), burns, or rare congenital conditions.

Contraindications for referral

  • Referrals for normal male, female or genetic pattern baldness will not be considered.

Waiting Times

  • These patients are not subject to the 18 Weeks Referral to Treatment Standard.

Hair transplantation - evidence summary

Treatment for these conditions is not routinely offered by NHSScotland and can only be considered when all criteria are met.