The need for hair replacement surgery can be witnessed by all age groups ranging from young children to seniors. Although there are a number of genetic issues involved in a number of hair loss cases, the older you get, the more likely you are to need some type of replacement procedure. This is especially the case once a man or woman has reached 50 years of age as the older you get the greater the risk becomes. In most cases, men and women 50 years old or older can benefit from a hair replacement procedure the first time it is performed.
So the question “when is the timing right for a hair replacement surgical procedure?” oftentimes arises. With conditions such as male pattern baldness, the condition can start during the adolescent years or may not occur until the person is well into their 40’s or 50’s. The best approach is to address this issue the moment it becomes evident. The earlier you start treatment or have a surgical procedure performed, the better your chances are of curtailing the progress of the condition.
Unfortunately, many men accept the loss or thinning of their hair as something that would eventually happen and choose to avoid hair replacement surgery or other forms of treatment. However, it is a different story with women since society typically judges or values them based on their appearance. This is much more emotional and traumatic with women than it is with women hence a man’s reluctance to do anything about it. For many men aged 50 or older however, a surgical procedure is a desirable option.
Are there any medical or physical limitations that may become a factor and result in a hair replacement procedure from being performed? In some cases, the answer is “yes”, especially with men aged 55 or older. Sometimes there are chronic medical conditions that can pose serious risks if this type of procedure is performed. Taking these into consideration is the responsibility of both the patient and the surgeon.
If this is the case, the surgeon should normally consult with your family physician in order to determine if the surgery could be risky. Obviously, when you are initially consulting with the hair replacement surgeon, you will want to disclose any information that is pertinent to this issue. It is always best to be honest and up front during that initial consultation in order to determine whether or not you should consider having the surgery performed.
