FUT hair transplant: I believe I am a Norwood 5. Can I get a youthful lower hairline and cover most of my crown? (photos)

Question

I have male pattern baldness and want to be careful for long term as I think I will continue losing hair. I currently take Finasteride and minoxidil. My hair on top is very thin. I began losing hair when I was in early 20’s and am now 43. Thank you!

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you keep your hair very short as in the photos, a hair transplant will not likely look very full with your hair loss pattern.  It is best to see a doctor to understand what is possible with surgery.

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

A hair restoration when properly performed can cover your entire scalp front to back. Your donor region would need to be able to support a larger procedure and you might be looking at two sessions. The patient in the link below had 4,000 grafts FUE with us in one day to restore his head of hair at high density.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

At 48, you can have a hair transplant, either strip or FUE and cover the front and cronw reasonably well. See a surgeon for an evaluation of your donor density

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