At what age can I expect no more miniaturization on the scalp? I want to avoid shock loss. 29 y/o

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I currently am 29 years old. I have had a trichosopy report done and notice I still have a higher than normal amount of miniaturization. I am looking for a transplant to help add density and rebuild my hairline. I understand balding is progressive. These hairs that are miniaturized will eventually fall out. That said what age can I expect no more miniaturization on the scalp. Is 35 a good age. The reason I ask is I want to avoid shock loss and understand that's done when no min is present

Şule Güngör, MD · Answer

Hello, I am happy to answer your question,An exact age cannot be expressed for the age when hair loss or miniaturization ends. Hair continues to shed at the age of 35, and the rate of shedding begins to slow down as age progresses. It is possible to continue hair loss in men up to the age of 55. The factor to consider when deciding to have a hair transplant is to take action before hair loss progresses too far. For people who will be transplanted at a young age, treatments are planned to prevent or slow down the hair loss in the future. However, it is important to determine the number of hair transplant grafts and the transplant plan, considering that these people may need another hair transplant in the future. In other words, it should be planned to leave donors that can be used in the future too.Shock hair loss is used to express the first 2 months after hair transplantation. Some of the newly transplanted hair follicles will shed in this process and will continue to grow permanently after 3 months. This is temporary process and nothing to worry about.I recommend that you share your photos of the front, side and back of your hair and request an evaluation so that we can make an appropriate comment for you.
Prof. Dr. Sule Gungor

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

I would encourage you to visit a medical professional specializing in hair loss. There are some aspects of your question that concern me that you may not have all the key facts. Miniaturization does not stop and continues forever in a patient with AGA who does nt use treatment. In a patient with AGA who does use treatment, there is a good possibility this can be stopped to some degree at least. I would urge you to speak with a professional and figure out if any non surgical options should also be brought into the plan at this point. Surgery may be a good option but I can’t say without seeing photos. It’s not a good option for everyone.

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