QUESTION: I’m wondering if a man in his early 20’s is too young to get a hair transplant? I was sitting around with my friends recently, and they joked that I should consider getting one. I’m 24 and started losing my hair about a year ago. It’s not terrible, but I definitely have a receding hairline that is entirely visible if I pull my hair back. Are hair transplants something that a man in his early 20’s can consider? I would be interested in lowering my hairline a little bit. The rest of my hair on the back and sides seems to be fine, not thinning at all. Thanks for your help!
ANSWER: Hello, and thanks for sending in your question. I have definitely performed hair transplants on men your age, but it is important to remember that every case is different. There are many factors to consider when I meet with a patient that help determine whether he will be a good candidate. These include his age, his expectations, whether there is enough donor hair available to do the requested job and perhaps future grafts. It is also important to consider if the individual has been on Propecia or not and to try and anticipate what patterns of hair loss he will most likely confront in the future.
So someone in his early 20’s can definitely be a good candidate, but I need to assess each case individually. It would be great if you could send me pictures by email or come in for a consultation and we can discuss your specific case.
