Hair transplant at 23 years old? I've always had a noticeably mature hairline (Photos)

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I am 23 years old and have been wanting a hair transplant since I was 15 years old. I have always had a noticeably mature hairline and big forehead.I know many doctors advise against getting a transplant and tell you to take finasteride and minoxidil before. In my case, I don't believe that applies to me because I didn't have a lot of hair in the hairline/forehead region to begin with. I'll attach some of my photos from when I was 14-15 years old and some current ones now.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

FUE hair transplant can be an option for forehead reduction,  correcting  receding hair line and asymmetry on your frontal hair line/forelock. I advice you have a FUE with 1800-2000 grafts; you would achieve the desired hairline in just one session of dense packing hair transplant

Ross Kopelman, DO · Answer

As a hair surgeon, I understand that dealing with a mature hairline or a higher forehead can be frustrating, especially if it’s something you’ve noticed from a young age. At 23, the question of whether to undergo a hair transplant depends on a few key factors, including the stability of your hair loss, your family history of hair loss, and your expectations.
It's true that many doctors recommend starting with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil to stabilize any ongoing hair loss. These medications are particularly useful if there’s an active thinning process happening. In your case, if you feel that your hairline has always been naturally more mature and you haven’t noticed significant further hair loss, a hair transplant might be an option, especially if your hairline has been stable for a while.
That being said, at 23, we typically exercise caution with hair transplants because hair loss can progress over time. If we don’t plan carefully, you could end up needing further surgeries as your natural hairline recedes. The goal is to create a natural, balanced look that will age well with you. I’d recommend discussing your options with a surgeon to assess your hairline, review your photos, and plan a long-term strategy that considers both the aesthetic and the future of your hair growth.
Every case is different, so personalized advice and a thorough examination will help you make the best decision for your situation.

Taner Karahan, MD · Answer

Lifetime donor supply from safe scalp donor area is between 6-8 K FU grefts.on the other hand NW 6-7 grade hair loss,which young ones with early onset of hairloss may more likely exprience at older ages ,may need more then 10 K grefts for a good density.So finasteride and minoxidil is strongly advised to save the existing hairs at least.On the other hand time flies and we all want to look better especially at young ages and hairs are not vital organs.So to my personal idea;you can lower your hairline but you should consider your future hair loss too and have realistic expactations,And surgeon must have an initial plan but also the long term plan for you regarding your future hair loss individually.And the red flag: You must not spend too many grefts for a small hairline zone..I hope it helps.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

This photos shows androgenetic alopecia jn addition to a mature hairline. I think the key question here is really how much diffuse thinning is present (DUPA) and how much hairloss is likely to occur over the next 80 years. Sure, a hair transplant may look fabulous in a year or two but a wise surgeon is thinking about how things will look in 30 -60 years. I think DUPA must be confidently ruled out here. A transplant at 23 is not without risk. I would be extremely careful about using up too many grafts to bring down the hairline. The photo from younger days is a hairline position that one should not strive to go lower. The male in this photo is a risk for advanced balding and a good plan - both medical and surgical- is needed.

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