Hello, My hair started thinning approximately 2 years ago. I take Propecia (finasteride) which has helped, but I am conscious of the hair loss I am experiencing at the front of my head. Is it possible to have a hair transplant while still having a considerable amount of hair left?  Many thanks.

Yes, it is possible to have a surgery in the frontal area of your balding scalp even if you have a good amount of remaining hair. 

A qualified hair restoration physician will have to take into consideration factors such as:

  • Your age
  • Your current level of balding
  • Whether or not you are taking any nonsurgical treatments to prevent further baldness such as Propecia (finasteride) or Rogaine (minoxidil)
  • How many follicular unit grafts you will need in a single hair replacement session
  • Working with you to formulate a long term strategy in the event you lose more hair. 

Developing a long term hair restoration plan is highly critical as hair loss is unpredictable and progressive.  Propecia and Rogaine may not work forever, which means subsequent surgical procedures may be necessary.

I recommend consulting with at least 3 high quality hair transplant surgeons and using our hair loss forum as a tool to see what their patients are saying.

Bill – aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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