Why More Young Men Are Getting Hair Transplants
It’s official! Gen Z and younger millennials aren’t waiting around to go bald.
According to fresh survey results from the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), a whopping 95% of first-time hair transplant patients in 2024 were between the ages of 20 and 35. That’s a major shift from the days when people waited until their 40s or 50s to do something about their thinning hair. Today, young adults are taking action early…and smartly so.
Not only that, but more women than ever are stepping into the hair restoration space. Since 2021, the number of women opting for surgical hair restoration jumped by 16.5%. That tells us one thing: Hair loss isn’t just a “men’s issue” anymore, and people of all genders are looking for permanent, proven solutions.
So, what’s driving this new wave of hair confidence?
Dr. Mary Lopresti and Dr. Matthew Lopresti
The answer lies in the incredible evolution of hair restoration itself. Thanks to major innovations in techniques and medical options, the field has seen tremendous growth. In fact, the average number of patients per ISHRS physician has increased by 20% since 2021. And in 2024 alone, doctors performed an average of 15 hair transplant procedures a month, emphasizing the personalized, hands-on approach that real experts bring to the table.
As someone who specializes in hair restoration full-time, I can tell you, this is not just a trend, it’s a movement.
“Today’s patients are more informed, more proactive, and more focused on finding qualified surgeons who perform their own surgeries, not handing them off to unlicensed techs at shady clinics overseas,” says Dr. Mary Lopresti, Hair Transplant Surgeon at Leonard Hair Transplant Associates. “We’re seeing younger people make empowered decisions, and that’s helping us get even better results.”
Let’s be clear, the rise in patient numbers isn’t because people are suddenly more vain, it’s because they’re more educated. They know that hair loss is treatable. They know that early intervention makes a huge difference. And most importantly, they know that who does your procedure matters just as much as what you’re having done.
If you’re noticing signs of thinning or just want to explore your options, I always encourage people to start with a conversation. Whether in-person or virtually, a consultation can help us figure out the best solution for your individual hair goals, no matter your age or gender.
Schedule your free hair loss consultation today with Leonard Hair Transplant Associates and take the first step toward looking (and feeling) your best…at any age.
Dr. Matthew Lopresti
Chief Surgeon Leonard Hair Transplant Associates