Transplanting a Norwood Class 2

Dr. Rassman,
I am 21 years old and I have been losing my hair since I was 16. I am now a solid norwood II and I am getting to the point where my hairloss is a cosmetic issue. I started using propecia, but I experienced the side effect of gynocomastia which fortunately subsided when I stopped using the product. Unable to use propecia, I feel a hair system or a transplant are my only options. Am I a candidate for a transplant considering that my hairloss will have to be chased across my head with multiple and frequent transplants? Thanks for your site. It offers a much needed service.

There is a need to establish a good solid relationship with a good doctor for someone like you. Having tried Propecia and developed a side effect, clearly you are doing the right things. A good baseline for miniaturization needs to be mapped on your head. Both you and your doctor must be able to command just what is happening to you and project what might happen and when. With that relationship in hand, you will be in a better position to analyze your situation. I personally think that if you start off with a hair piece, you will absolutely accelerate the hair loss process. Again, get a good doctor and work with him/her before undergoing something as radical as a hair transplant at your age. With that said, anything is possible if it is well planned out with a good Master Plan for your future in hand.