Do we need to be depressed to go to HT ?

[arthurSam]

Or do you think we can go to get a positive reward just to get some pleasure because we would like to have more hair, even if we are not depressed about that and we can live with our Norwood ?

 

[Bigmac]

No you don’t need to be depressed to go for a hair transplant. There’s nothing wrong in simply wanting to look better.
If you have depression, I’d strongly advise getting treatment for that before having a HT.
This thread will help help with depression.

Hair loss and depression

 

[NZK Medical]

Depression can manifest itself in many ways. Even to the point, the individual may not even realise they are suffering from depression. It should not be treated lightly. With often multiple layers of issues gathered. Professional advice should be sought.

While hair loss can be an emotive issue. Treating or not is a personal choice. With no definitive right or wrong. Being at peace with your decision is important. That relies on being honest regarding your own motivations for wanting to deal with hair loss. The same applies if deciding to do nothing.