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  • What's The Perfect Age/Time To Have A Hair Transplant

    Hair loss affects millions if not billions of men and women worldwide. So many hair loss shams and scams exist that many hair loss sufferers believe that there is no real answer. Luckily, surgical hair restoration has become a real solution for the majority of people suffering form hereditary hair loss. However, what is the perfect time and what is the best age to have a hair transplant? 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Can Age Effect A Hair Transplant

    Unfortunately, individuals who lose their hair in their late teens and early 20's are more likely to develop aggressive hair loss that is unpredictable and can increase rapidly. Consequently, the majority of hair transplant surgeons offer medication therapy prior to surgery to treat hair loss in patients under the age of twenty-five. Medication therapy includes Rogaine (minoxidil) and Propecia (finasteride), which have both been approved by the FDA to treat androgenic alopecia (genetic hair loss).

    In addition, the permanent donor zone of a young patient may change with age, as the condition progresses over time the permanent donor zone may reduce significantly. Thus, diminishing the longevity of a hair transplant result.

    Are Low Cost Hair Transplants A Good Idea? 

    There are so many low-cost, low-skill hair restoration clinics that offer patients an absurd amount of follicular unit grafts for a ridiculously low price. Unfortunately, like the saying goes "if it sounds too good to be true, that's because it is".  Most of these clinics hire fly-by-night technicians to perform the entire surgery. These clinics may have a physician on staff however, the physician typically does not perform any portion of the surgery and only serves to consult with patients and draw on hair lines. The skill, talent and experience of each physician/clinic varies widely, as do their results.

    Therefore, the most important factor to consider is choosing a competent hair restoration specialist with a track record and portfolio of producing ultra-refined hair transplantation. Finances can be replaced over time however, a patients donor supply is finite and a precious resource that must be utilized correctly, because it can never be replaced.

    Conclusion

    There is no perfect time to have a hair transplant, but there are some factors to consider before scheduling a procedure. It is imperative that an individual stabilizes their hair loss prior to having surgery, because there is an increased risk of telogen effluvium (shock loss) that could potentially leave the individual balder than they were prior to surgery.

    In addition, selecting a quality hair transplant surgeon is essential for receiving an ultra-refined hair transplant that is so natural a hair stylist couldn't detect it under close inspection. Proper research is essential, this is why becoming a part of a hair loss forum and community is so important to see unbiased reviews and testimonials by real patients. 

     



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