Is a Hair Transplant ok at Age 23? (Finasteride 1.5 years, PRP ~2 years, Minoxidil 3 years, LLT 2.5 years, DHT blocking shampoo

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I'm currently 23. I've tried nearly everything to regrow my hairline, but all they've done is maintain existing hair. I've read many responses advising people in their early 20s to wait many years until they lose a lot of hair so they can determine the balding pattern. However, for individuals who have 1) already taken medication for years to stabilize & prevent future loss and 2) are willing to continue taking medication to prevent future loss, is it fine to have a hair transplant at age 23

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

There is no right age to have surgery if you have a good understanding of what is possible and what to expect.
PRP or medications will not regrow your hairline or stop hair loss completely.
Hair transplant surgery cannot replace all the hairs you lost (and losing) but it can give you a better hairline and fullness.  
You should consult with a doctor for recommendations.

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

The answer to your question is yes. It is possible to benefit from hair transplantation at age 23. However, of course, this requires a specialized approach using effective long-term planning to account for the likelihood of future hair loss. If your hair loss evolves to Norwood 6-7, it would be extremely important to plan for the long-term use of body hair. The amount of hair left on your head at  these severe stages of hair loss would not be enough to provide for your long-term coverage needs, eventually leaving you with an irreconcilable area of hair loss. This problem can be avoided by having a safe and effective means for harvesting body hair as an expanded resource to draw upon. At my practice, the Dr.U Hair and Skin Clinics in Los Angeles, we are able to help young men, like yourself qualify for hair transplant procedures,  rather than having them wait until they are much older.

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your
question and for your photos. I believe you are a bit too young. An in person consult is best recommended. I would
advise you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon
for a detailed examination to discuss all possible treatment options and what
your expectations are.

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

Based upon your age, I  believe the next treatment regimen to consider would be Exosomes. These are messenger particles derived from cultured stem cells. We have seen regrowth in patients who have failed PRP combination therapy. Jeff Rapaport MD FAADRealself Verified All-star

Kulakarn Amonpattana, MD · Answer

In general, we assume that age over 25 is optimal to consider the hair transplantation. However, upon my expereinece, I had done a few cases of younger age patients who are really suffer from advance hair loss.
I have seen 18 year old with class 5-6 NH pattern , failed with all kinds of medical treatments and cannot continue his life because of low self esteem.
The important point is the surgery should be conservation if you do it early in life. You should start from small amount of graft and keep the hairline as high as possible. The medical treatment alongside with surgery is somewhat neccessary.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I’m sorry to say but my advice would still be no its not a good idea at your age to get a hair transplant.  I know that’s not what you want to hear but its the truth. You need to be conservative in your approach to your hair treatment or I’m afraid you’ll regret it later in life when you don't have many options. Good luck to you.Dr. T

Neil Verma, HBSc, MD, FCFP - Account Suspended · Answer

At age 23 unfortunately still too early to consider hair transplant surgery. All the stuff you're doing should slow the progress till you are a candidate by late 20's.

Is a Hair Transplant ok at Age 23? (Finasteride 1.5 years, PRP ~2 years, Minoxidil 3 years, LLT 2.5 years, DHT blocking shampoo

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