Should there be an age limit for men seeking hair transplant surgery?


Dr. Bessam Farjo, one of the United Kingdom's leading hair transplant surgeons, wants to set an age limit for men seeking hair transplant surgery. His plea stems from a rise in the number of teenage boys who want to address their waning hairlines early. Perhaps a little too early.

“Hair loss can be quite unpredictable in its early stages, with the full extent of loss difficult to determine in men under the age of 30. Men under this age should consider taking preventative drugs such as propecia, in an effort to slow down or stop their hair loss. Surgery may improve the hairline of very young men in the short term. But if further hair loss occurs they could find themselves with inconsistent coverage, giving them a patchy look. Sadly, some clinics appear to be taking advantage of these vulnerable patients by agreeing to perform surgery and not advising them of the potential long-term results.”

-Dr. Bessam Farjo of Farjo Medical Centre


So, what's your take? Do you think there should be an age limit, or should the decision be left up to the patient?

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