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What's the youngest age you can get a hair transplant?

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Balding21Nov 17, 2014

I'm current 21 years old. My hair Line is running a 40 meter dash on me and I'm afraid it will be completely done in 4.3 years. Getting out of the shower makes me look like I have the hair of a 50 year old. It makes me extremely self conscious to the point that people have said I'm quiet now because I don't want anyone to notice the loss. I want to get a transplant but everyone says I'm too young. Is there a right age to do this

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Amir Yazdan, MD

If my patients are using fibers to conceal balding I have them stop using it for 2-3 weeks after their surgery. At 5 months you can use it without any problems and it should not have any effect on the transplanted follicles.

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Jae Pak, MD

It may be a scar or it may be an anchoring implanted device called Endotines.  It is a good idea to follow up with your doctor for an exam.  They are usually well behind the hair line.

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Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS

Just based on the photo there is no reason to think that you are not a candidate for hair restoration procedures.  You are also a candidate for other medical options to restore your hair such as minoxidil and Finasteride.  You should visit with a hair restoration surgeon for an evaluation.  At...

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Amir Yazdan, MD

I would recommend a followup with your doctor as this is not normal.  You should stop using rogaine as sometimes patients can have an allergic reaction and anything else that you are applying to your scalp. Washing the area gently with baby shampoo can help as well.

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Jae Pak, MD

You will lose your transplanted hair as well as some of your native hair weeks after surgery.  You may look worse before it starts to look better. It may take 6 to 12 months to see the results of a hair transplant surgery.  It is always a good idea to follow up with your doctor for a...

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Gregory Herbich, MD

 It is normal to shed hairs after a hair transplant in untreated areas around the transplanted areas and these will begin to grow after a few months.

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