If I Lost My Hairline Corners a Few Years Ago, Am I Safe From Further Hair Loss?

Hi Dr,

I am nearly 29 years old and first noticed hairline recession when I was around 25. I have had it confirmed by a good dr that this is indeed balding and not just a mature hairline…but the extent of the recession is not drastic – i.e. when washed/dried, I doubt most people would think i was balding.

The extent of my receded hairline has been more or less the same for at least the last 2-3 years. Therefore my question is, can i breathe a sigh of relief that my balding is not likely to be extensive or is this just the way that hair loss works? i.e. lose the corners of the hairline one year (like me) and then five years later start losing elsewhere? I have been very obsessive about checking my hair..so I am almost certain that the thinning is for now only at the hairline corners and has only been very slow to progress if at all since the original loss.

My father is a NW6 and my maternal grandfather probably around a NW3V.

I would love to get the corners transplanted to have a more defined hairline if it is possible to do so. By the way, I had a hair density test 6 months ago and plan to to go back after a year for a follow up…but the doctor said that he didnt need to check at the corners because the recession was visible and photos would do a better job.

Many Thanks

Many men have hairline corner recession and that is the extent of their hair loss. Only about 8% of the male population go on to become a Norwood class 6 or 7. If you are concerned about corner recession and do not have further hair loss, a hair transplant may be an option.

If you had a hair bulk analysis performed, it will show (with science behind it) if you have any subtle, non-visible balding going on throughout your scalp. This type of measurement will give you an idea of balding that may progress for you in the years to come. You would need an exam and good Master Plan to address your goals.