I’m 24 years old with what I would consider to be severe hair loss in the
front of my scalp. I’ve read that being under 25 might make me too young for a hair transplant. I am currently taking finasteride and have stabilized my hair loss. Am I really too young to have a hair transplant? I just want to look like myself again. Justin
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This is a great question. I have a lot of patients between 18 – 26 that ask the same question. I really feel there is no specific age to make someone an appropriate candidate for hair transplantation. I think it depends on many different factors, including your age, the amount of hair loss you have, the pattern of hair loss, your maturity level, and your expectations. Maturity level is important because you have to be realistic and understand that whatever we do, or whatever any hair transplant doctor does at this age is permanent. Whatever results you are going to have, has to look good now, at age 25 or 26 and has to still look good when you are 40 and 50 years old.
You also have to understand that if you do the strip procedure, which most patients are doing at this time, you are going to have a little thin, fine scar in your donor area and you may have a slight limitation as to how short you can cut your hair in the back.
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Glenn Charles, DO
Member, International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons
Member, American Hair Loss Association
Glenn Charles, DO Dr. Charles received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University, medical degree from Nova Southeastern University School of medicine in North Miami Beach, Fl. Completed his internship and residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Michigan State University affiliated hospitals. He acted as the primary physician trainer in hair restoration surgery for a large hair transplant organization from 1997-1999. Dr. Charles is active in several medical societies including, The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons, and The American Society of Laser medicine and Surgery. Dr. Charles regularly has articles published in the Hair Transplant Forum International and is a faculty lecturer at the ISHRS annual conference. Most recently he performed surgery at the World Hair Society annual live surgery workshop, became a member of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery Examination Committee, and listed in the Who's Who of doctors in 2002. Dr. Charles is a member of the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons and recommended by the American Hair Loss Association. Visit Dr. Charles Website: www.charleshair.com
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