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  1. hi everyone - thank you in advance for your help and responses. I am currently a 22 year old that is contemplating getting a HT, I would be ~23 at the age of the procedure. I spoke with two surgeons (Dr. 1 and Dr. 2). Dr. 1 mentioned that surgery is possible and quoted me at 2500-3000 grafts FUT ("closer to 3000 to lower hairline, add temporal peaks, and strengthen the vertex") Dr. 2 mentioned that it is too early to do a HT yet and suggested different alternatives (Fina and PRP) I am hesitant on Fina based on the side effects. From my research online almost everyone online says that the earliest that an HT should be pursued is at 25 y/o based on "how hair will move / change and grow later on", however, Dr. 1 is the only one that said that it is fine that he has performed HT on younger patients before (he is well reputable, charges almost double what another doctor would charge and has been posted on this site many times). Important to note both surgeons are in America (NYC and SF) My question is and this is based on logic I have deducted, friends and doctors that I have spoken to. Although yes, it is difficult for a doctor to predict how much further hairloss will happen in the following years and that is why they ask to wait past 25 years old, if the doctor is providing a hairline (which mine is almost gone and providing support for the vertex). Does it make sense to wait until I'm 25? I believe that adding these 3k grafts would provide me with a better look for at least 5-10 years and in that time if I see further hair thinning / recession then I can go for different treatments such as PRP. Let me know your thoughts / experiences especially if anyone here has gotten HT at an earlier than suggested age.
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