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Receding Hairline at 22 - Am I a Candidate For a Hair Transplant?

I am 22 years old and I have a receding hairline. My father started thinning in the front in his early 50’s and has a pretty decent head of hear. My mom’s father and brothers only experience a receding hairline and never had any hair loss in the crown area. I have very thick hair but the front has receded, am I a candidate for hair restoration?
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This is an excellent question. Whether to perform a hair transplant on a young man is a very controversial area among hair transplant specialists. My approach to this situation is based on the following considerations:

1. Hair loss when you are young (e.g. early 20’s) can be especially difficult because this is the time of life when you are typically entering the job world and actively dating. Hair loss can have a significant effect on self confidence and self esteem.

2. Hair loss due to male pattern baldness is a life long progressive condition. Any treatment plan has to be based on this fact. Having a strong family history of extensive baldness in one or both sides of the family makes it more likely you will experience the same fate. This makes a hair transplant more risky.

3. The treatment plan is partly determined by your motivation and the degree to which your hair loss bothers you. If the hair loss has only a minor effect on you or you on the fence about doing something about your hair loss, then you are not a candidate for surgery. Beginning a medical program would be the place to start. You must be highly motivated to do something (ie correct a receded hair line) to be a good candidate. On the other hand, excessive preoccupation of your hair loss as causing all of your problems can be a sign of psychological issues and may indicate you will not be satisfied with a hair transplant.

4. Medical treatment with finasteride to prevent/reduce future hair loss is the foundation of any treatment plan, whether or not surgery is indicated. Topical minoxidil can be a useful addition for those who are good about using a topical product daily. Understanding the pros and cons of medical treatment are very important.