Why too early can be risky
Hereditary hair loss often progresses over many years. If a low hairline is transplanted very early and your own hair behind it keeps falling out, an island of transplanted hair forms in front of a thinning area. Because the donor area is limited, this is hard to correct later. That is why we plan especially carefully for young patients.
What matters at which age
| Age | What matters |
|---|---|
| under 25 | Hair loss often not yet stable. First slow it down and observe; plan a transplant only very cautiously. |
| 25–35 | Often a good time. Plan an age-appropriate hairline and leave a reserve in the donor area. |
| 35–50 | The course can usually be judged well. Larger areas are often possible in one session. |
| over 50 | No obstacle if the donor area and health allow it. The hairline is set more mature and natural. |
How to tell whether the timing is right
- Your hair loss has hardly changed in the last one to two years.
- The donor area at the back of the head is dense and stable.
- You have realistic expectations of density and hairline.
- You are healthy and have no condition that speaks against the procedure.
Slow down and transplant
For younger patients we often recommend a combination: hair loss treatment with PRP, mesotherapy and accompanying medication stabilises your own hair, while the transplant fills the areas where hair is already missing.
An honest assessment
Send us four photos and tell us your age and how your hair loss has developed. Our head surgeon tells you openly whether now is the right time – or whether it is worth waiting.
