The Norwood Classification of Male Hair-loss

The Norwood system of hair loss classification was published in 1975 by Dr O’Tar Norwood and is still the most widely used classification for hair loss in men. Using this system we can more accurately predict future hair loss and design transplants that will always look natural.

Everyone starts at Stage 1. If you are destined to be a Stage 7 you will first go from Stage 1 through stages, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and on to stage 7. But not everyone is destined to be a Stage 7. This is determined by your genes from both sides of your family, and will evolve over time. Genes and time combine to develop your individual hair-loss pattern. At some point in time you will arrive at your pre-determined hair-loss stage and your hair-loss will stop.

The Norwood Classification

At Paradigm we can reverse a pattern one or two stages to create a bespoke hair transplant that will enable you to to find that delicate balance between your inner self and your outer appearance.