Who typically performs hair plug transplants?

• A. Nurses
• B. Surgeons
• C. Dentists
• D. Pharmacists

Answer: (B)

Hair plug transplants are a surgical procedure that involves removing donor hair, preparing recipient sites, and placing grafts with precision. Because it requires surgical planning, sterile technique, anesthesia management, and careful graft handling to avoid damage, it is performed by a surgeon trained in hair restoration. Surgeons—often plastic surgeons or dermatologic surgeons with this specialty—have the necessary training to execute the procedure safely and manage any complications. While assistants such as nurses may support the process, the operation itself is conducted by a surgeon. Dentists and pharmacists don’t perform this type of surgical grafting, as their training focuses on dental care or medication management, not hair restoration surgery.