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"topicTitle": "Am I a good candidate for hair transplant?",
"topicText": "Hey folks,\n\nGot a quick question for the group. My buddy Matteo has been losing hair for a few years now and started asking if a hair transplant would even be an option for him. The thing is, he’s still in his late 20s and has a pretty aggressive Norwood 3-4 pattern going on. He’s worried because his family has limited donor hair and he wants to avoid looking worse in the long run.\n\nFrom what I’ve read, most docs say you need a good donor area and stable hair loss before jumping in, but how do you really know? Matteo is also kinda scared of surgery after hearing stories that it could look unnatural or patchy if not done right.\n\nSo I wanted to ask you veterans here — what are the top signs or factors to consider before deciding? And for someone like Matteo, is it too early to think about a transplant, or should he focus on medical options first? \n\nThanks in advance for any insights or tips you can share!",
"replyText": "Hey Matteo and welcome!\n\nGood question, and honestly youre asking the right stuff early on. From my newbie experience, docs usually want to see stable donor hair and a clear idea where your hair loss is heading before surgery. If your Norwood is jumping around or donor is thin, it might be risky.\n\nAlso yes, age matters. Late 20s is kinda on the early side but not impossible. Best bet is to get evaluated by a reputable surgeon who can map your donor and predict future loss.\n\nIn the meantime, meds like fin and minox can help slow things down so you don’t end up chasing a moving target.\n\nDon’t stress too much — better safe than rushed into surgery. Keep us posted!",
"topicTitle": "Am I a good candidate for hair transplant?"
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