Illinois Hair Transplant
Regulations
Regulatory body: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Who Can Perform
Physicians (MD/DO)
Can perform hair transplant surgery
Physician Assistants
May perform under physician supervision per collaborative agreement
Nurse Practitioners
Illinois grants NPs full practice authority after 4,000 hours of supervised practice (effective 2018)
Technicians
Illinois does not have specific hair transplant technician regulations
Key Regulations
Delegation Rules
Illinois Medical Practice Act allows delegation under physician supervision. The physician must be available for consultation and intervention.
Office-Based Surgery
Illinois has office-based surgery regulations requiring specific protocols for procedures using sedation
Facility Requirements
Informed Consent
Informed consent is required for hair transplant procedures in Illinois.
Illinois Compiled Statutes 210 ILCS 90 covers informed consent for surgical procedures
File a Complaint
If you believe a hair transplant provider has violated medical practice regulations in Illinois, you can file a complaint with the state medical board.
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) →