Is a hair transplant procedure right for you?
The hair transplant industry uses the Norwood Scale, a standardized classification system for genetic male hair loss, to evaluate the severity of hair loss. This scale is instrumental in determining your suitability as a candidate for a hair transplant procedure and providing an accurate quote for the treatment.
Class 2 & 2A
Hair loss is a common experience for many men, and it typically progresses in stages. The initial stages, represented on the left, are known as the “Classes” of hair loss. The first image illustrates a condition called a “widow’s peak,” which occurs when the hairline starts to recede above the temples. In the second image, the hairline recedes further back from the front. During this stage, some individuals may also notice thinning of the hair at the back of the head. This thinning is a result of the hair follicles weakening and gradually shedding over time.
Class 3, 3A & 3V
In the Norwood Scale, Class 3 (including 3 Anterior, 3 Vertex), men observe a further recession of their hairline at the temples, as well as a progressive loss from the forehead. Hair loss on the crown or vertex also starts becoming noticeable. We have a Before/After Hair Transplant Gallery where you can view a patient with similar hair loss who was treated.
Class 4 & 4A
In Class 4 and 4A (anterior), hair loss becomes more pronounced on the crown. Some patients may experience significant loss only above the temples and in the frontal anterior area. Check out our Before/After Hair Transplant Gallery for a patient who had similar hair loss and was treated.
Class 5, 5A & 5V
By Class 5, 5A (anterior, middle), and 5V (vertex, bottom), hair loss reaches significant levels. Patients at this stage start experiencing hair disappearing on the top of the vertex and crown. During a hair transplant procedure, a larger number of hair grafts will be necessary to achieve desired results in terms of coverage and density. We have a Before/After Hair Transplant Gallery featuring a patient who had similar hair loss and was treated.
Norwood’s Classification of Male Pattern Alopecia
