Hi Doc,
Firstly I would like to say great site!I have two questions:This is speculative but could be me in a few years: I know that you are not reluctant in performing transplants to you people, but if a 23 year old male came into your office having taking propecia for 4 years with a norwood class 4A balding pattern would you carry out the transplant if this person insisted and that a master plan had been established?
What is the age of the youngest person that you have performed a hair transplant to?
If there is a balding pattern like a Norwood Class 4A, no matter what the age, he would probably be a candidate for a hair transplant provided that:
- He had enough maturity and knowledge at hand with realistic expectations.
- He understands the financial short and long-term nature of paying for the process.
- His examination shows that he has the required donor hair to meet his needs.
As for the youngest… well, I have done hair transplants in a few children as a result of accidents, brain surgery, and birth defects. These are unique cases and not like re-establishing a hairline or crown swirl.
Interesting question and great response. Young men shouldn’t be ruled out as candidates just because of their age but I appreciate that Dr. Rassman is responsible enough to assess whether possible candidates have realistic expectations, an understanding of the financial commitment, etc. prior to taking them on as HT patients.