Dr. Paul Pearce Urges Hair-Loss Treatment Before 50% Thinning Shows
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Updated · KEYE TV CBS Austin · Jun 16
Dr. Paul Pearce Urges Hair-Loss Treatment Before 50% Thinning Shows
3 articles · Updated · KEYE TV CBS Austin · Jun 16
Summary
Dr. Paul Pearce said visible scalp often means patients are already about 50% into hair loss, making early intervention critical to preserving existing hair.
Genetics remain the main driver, he said, with patients in his practice ranging from age 15 to their 50s and 60s when thinning begins.
Non-surgical treatment usually comes first, including finasteride, minoxidil, PRP therapy and laser-based procedures aimed at slowing loss and stimulating growth.
For more advanced cases, Pearce said hair transplants work best once loss patterns stabilize—often in the mid-20s—though patients in their 80s also undergo the procedure.
Modern restoration can also use donor hair from the chest, arms or back, while close next-day follow-up and personalized recovery care help support results.