I'm a 20-year-old male wanting to lower my hairline, is it possible? (Photos)

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I have always had a high/ugly hairline since I was little. My hairline is too high on my head and the corners go way too high up. I can't wear certain hairstyles because of this. I know hair transplants are not advised for young patients but I am not balding and have had the same hairline all my life. My 50 yr old dad and 70 yr old grandpa have the same hairline as me so I don't think I have balding issues. Could I get a hair transplant to lower my hairline and fill in corners that are too high?

Matthew Richardson, MD · Answer

Typically a young man around age 20 is not a good candidate for a hair transplant.  Around the age of 25 is when we start seeing a pattern of hairloss and recession and would be able to make a good determination of what the future hairline will look like.  A hair transplant can be used to lower the hairline, add density, and create a natural hairline.  Young patients that aren't yet hair transplant candidates can usually start with medical management of hair loss.The first step would be to meet with a hair restoration expert to discuss family history and have a thorough exam.  All the best,

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Hair transplant surgery may be a great option to lower your hair line. The first step is to see a doctor (for an exam) to make sure you would be a candidate for such surgery.
You need to find a doctor who will listen to your goals and give you an assessment on what is possible.

Amir Yazdan, MD · Answer

Hair transplants are a great and viable option for those wishing to lower their hairline due to receding hair loss. Based on your description, it sounds like your hair loss is not the result of hair loss, rather a naturally set back hairline that is genetically influenced. One risk of getting a hair transplant at a young age before balding has progressed, is that as balding progresses, you will be left with an awkward appearance, as the transplanted grafts are not subject to the same balding pattern. While it sounds like your father and grandfather don’t have hair loss, hair loss is partly genetic (from both paternal and maternal sides) and partly due to other individual factors. There’s no way to say with certainty that you will not experience hair loss later on down the road. This is why hair transplant surgeons often don’t recommend hair transplants for young patients. Of course, there are exceptions. You should meet with an experienced and certified hair restoration surgeon to confirm your candidacy.

Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS · Answer

You need to be evaluated in person!It has to do with several factor and one is your family pattern of hair loss. We also do microscopic evaluation of the scalp and hair to see where people are heading with their hair loss. If you are not going toward high stages of hair loss based on our findings you can possibly plan to lower your hairline.

Brian Goertz, MD (retired) · Answer

Hair loss can be inherited from both sides of your family. You may be programmed to lose more hair. Lowering your hairline before understanding where you will progress is not advisable at a young age. Pursue evaluations with well qualified, ethical surgeons. You will find someone to operate on you but it is not a good idea.

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