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

November 17, 2019
Asked By:Vivid9141 in New York, NY

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

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January 13, 2020

Answer: There is no right age to have surgery if you have a good understanding of what is possible and what to expect. You can tell you

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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January 13, 2020

Answer: There is no right age to have surgery if you have a good understanding of what is possible and what to expect. You can tell you

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January 8, 2020

Answer: Hair Transplant at Age 23

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 8, 2020

Answer: Hair Transplant at Age 23

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 20, 2019

Answer: Young age can be a candidate but with precaution.

Kulakarn Amonpattana, MDHair Restoration Surgeon
November 20, 2019

Answer: Young age can be a candidate but with precaution.

Kulakarn Amonpattana, MDHair Restoration Surgeon

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November 19, 2019

Answer: Hair transplant at 23

Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 19, 2019

Answer: Hair transplant at 23

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November 19, 2019

Answer: Hair transplant at 23?Try EXOSOMES! Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 19, 2019

Answer: Hair transplant at 23?Try EXOSOMES! Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

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