Yes, you are right. Please keep in mind that not everyone balds completely. The patterns of hair loss (see below) are end stage patterns in many men. So if you are a Norwood Class 3 balding pattern and that is your genetics, that is where you will end up and once you put the hair […]
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I generally do not recommend hair transplant surgery on men in their early twenties, because of the following reasons: They risk accelerating their hair loss due to shock loss. One does not know how much balding they have in front of them. The patterns of hair loss may be difficult to identify, which makes building […]
Let’s look at it this way — I advised you to take Propecia and said I’d retest you a year later with another miniaturization study. I gave you the consultation at no charge. Another doctor that you met wants to immediately perform 2400 grafts on you after just meeting you. Does that sound strange to […]
Here are some basic questions you should answer before considering a hair transplant: What do you expect to get from a hair transplant? Do you really know what a hair transplant can and can not do? If you are receding or thinning, did you get your hair mapped out for miniaturization to determine if you […]
Last week, I met with two patients who came to me with thinning hair. One was 19 and the other was 22. The 19 year old had very early miniaturization, evident by the measurements that were taken of his scalp, and I built a Master Plan for him and advised him to go on Propecia. […]
Your scenario shows what happens to a person who does not have a Master Plan and starts getting hair transplants in the wrong place and at the wrong time. Based on what you’re telling me, I question if your doctor even had your real interest at heart. Propecia (finasteride 1mg) may slow down fringe loss, […]
I generally do not like to perform a hair transplant on someone whose pattern is not clearly evident based upon miniaturization studies when I map out the scalp and hair. Men under the age of 25 generally fall into that category, but clearly I have done hair transplants on men under 25 when there is […]
When a wig is applied to your scalp with glue and other similar attachments, it will pull out the hair and produce more hair loss (traction alopecia). As a result of this, you can be ‘hooked’ on the wig for the rest of your life. There is no real minimum age for a hair transplant, […]
There is a general reluctance to transplant the crown of a young man by competent hair transplant surgeons who tend to think long term on the progressive nature of hair loss. I think that transplanting the crown is not a problem provided that: You are on finasteride (my strong preference) and you give it enough […]
To give this question the respect it deserves, one needs to understand the natural progression of genetic male patterned balding. This is a progressive process that will eventually lead to a final pattern consistent with your genetically predetermined pattern. Look at the Norwood classification chart for hair loss and you will see a series of […]
I am answering your questions in the order you asked: The available FDA approved medications for hair loss can help slowing down or in some occasions stopping the process of hair loss. Early 20s is the period that most physicians don’t want to rush into performing a hair transplant, because it is hard to predict […]
You asked a very important question. If you have been following this site you would know the importance of the Master Plan when planning for hair transplant surgery. While it is difficult to predict how much hair you will lose, proper examination such as a miniaturization study and careful medical history will clue the doctor […]
You can generally dye your hair without worrying about hair loss. Minoxidil should not affect the color of your hair or hair dye. For your particular case, you can do whatever suits you. You can color your hair and/or you can use minoxidil. I do not endorse any particular products. If you are concerned about […]
Hair loss is indeed a dreadful situation for those who are afflicted with the unfortunate fate of the hair loss gene. Add to that a congenital high hairline and it can certainly impact a person’s view of themselves. While I sympathize with the negative social implications of a high / receding hairline in your teenage […]
The average age by my estimate is in the 40-50 year old range, but many young and older men will have hair transplants. I have done transplants on men as young as 22 (see photo of 22 year old patient at right) or old as 89 (see late 60s year old patient ZU). In the […]
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