How Do I Become A Hair Transplant Surgeon. I Want To Work For You One Day!

I have been following your blog for quite a few years now and it is an excellent source of information on balding.

I am 24 years old (male) and will begin my medical studies in California (or Alberta, Canada if I receive an acceptance there as well). I have been thinning for a while and have been paying attention, perhaps too closely, to hairlines and hair in general to the point that I believe I have a very good eye as to what looks good and natural and what doesn’t.

As such, I am wondering if it would be possible for me to someday work for you in the field of hair transplantation. If that were the case, what kind of residency would you think would be most appropriate for me to pursue?

Thank you for your time.

It is great to hear you are interested in the field of hair transplantation. You can read about Board Certification and what it means in Hair Transplant Surgery here

There is no clear prerequisite training in the field of hair transplantation nor an approved American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) board certification. Most hair transplant doctors receive training from mentors or apprenticeship programs. Of course you should have fundamental medical knowledge, surgical skills, and artistic skills. I cannot say which residency program will best prepare you. Many people think plastic surgeons will be best equipped but it does not mean they will make the best hair transplant surgeons.