Age 18, black male, can I do a hair transplant because of my age? (Photos)

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I am a 18 year old black male and my hairline is receding my hairline was always a v shape even when i was a child my father is bald and my mother is losing her hairline aswell

Harold Siegel, DO · Answer

At least twice a week I have an 18-year-old call my office regarding a hair transplant. I believe an 18-year-old should consider preventative hair loss therapy before considering a hair transplant. Obviously if you are a Norwood four or worse at the age of 18 or 20 years old, then yes if it’s affecting your every day confidence, I would recommend proceeding with a hair transplant. There are many treatments out there that you can take or try to prevent hair loss before you decide on moving forward with a hair transplant at such a young age. I would recommend the vitamin BIOTIN, I would recommend a derma roller, and possibly a laser hair helmet. I think it’s important to understand that once you get a hair transplant you can never shave your head again. Thus I prefer that my patients be at least on a Norwood 4 scale or older than 23 years old.

Sait Gokhan Bircan, MD. · Answer

Hi. In your case, it will be an excellent result if we transplant approximately 2800-3000 grafts using the FUE method. We will completely restore the front line, restoring its naturalness, and also cover the temporal bald patches as much as possible.

Eleojo Achimugu, MbCHB, FEBPS · Answer

Hair loss can be distressing but thankfully there are initial, non-surgical options to begin with.Recommend getting a consult where a thorough assessment is carried out, including digital examination of your scalp. This should allow any underlying cause and correctable things to be addressed first.The doctor and or specialist can then guide you and advise on the medical treatments dan other supportive measures to help preserve the remaining hairs and perhaps even restore some of the miniaturised hairs.

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