What is the Best Hair Transplant Age?

The Story A lot of men really care about their hair. It's probably something you've been styling all your life, so the thought of that beautiful mane not being there anymore can be troubling. Fortunately, advances in hair transplant technology have made this treatment a genuine possibility for a lot of guys. With this in mind, Dr Balwi, hair transplant surgeon from Elithair, has shared his comments on hair transplants and the best age to receive one. The Snapshot Can you be too young to get a hair transplant? "While you may be legally allowed to receive hair restoration surgery from the age of 18, it may be better to wait a few years, depending on the severity with which you are experiencing hair loss. If you are unfortunate enough to experience hair loss as part of pattern baldness from a young age, it can take several years to understand the way your hair loss will progress," says Dr Balwi. "This can change on a case-by-case basis, but we would typically advise young men wait until at least 25 years of age for a hair transplant treatment. At this point, we should be able to see how your hair loss pattern will progress and can advise you on whether further hair transplant procedures may be necessary in the future. While your transplanted hair follicles will remain healthy and unaffected by the genetics that cause hair loss, you may lose hair in the surrounding areas. This will cause an unnatural appearance if you get a transplant too early in life, requiring further implantation in order to achieve the desired outcome." So when should you make your move? "We often find that the ideal age to get a hair transplant is usually between 30 and 40. By this time, those suffering from androgenic alopecia will see their male pattern baldness settle. Once we can observe how your hair loss will turn out as it stabilises we can provide you with a natural looking result that will provide longevity for years to come," says Dr Balwi. The Lesson It's great that hair transplants are an option, because male pattern baldness can take a serious toll on  men. And since about 70% of men will lose hair with age, it's a struggle most men are destined to experience at some point. If you’re one of them and you’re struggling to come to terms with it, you’re not alone. A study on the psychosocial impact of hair loss among men revealed that losing hair caused 43% of respondents with hair loss to worry about losing an important part of personal attractiveness, while 21% of respondents with hair loss reported feelings of depression. These worries are fueling the growth of the global hair restoration services market, which is projected to reach $12,119.4 million by 2026, according to Allied Market Research. What's important to remember is that you are more than your hair. And whilst you certainly don’t have to love the fact that your hair is thinning, you can hopefully reach a place of acceptance. You Might Also Dig: How to Cope With Hair LossWhy Men Go Bald and What to Do About ItTips to Prevent Hair Loss