Often the debate around hair loss is always focused on men, however hair loss also occurs in women. Women experiencing hair loss can often times be quite devastating since we live in a society that puts so much pressure on a woman to look particular ways. I have been in discussions with some people who will think it is funny when they see a woman wearing a hairpiece or a wig when this may actually be something that is a requirement to maintain her self-esteem and self-respect in society. Especially depending on the field in which she works, these wigs and hairpieces may prove even more important.

Yes it sucks for males and females

Donna, I have never once suspected and feel that almost no one will think if a woman is wearing a wig that they indeed have hair loss. Women have an advantage in that regard. It's more of thinking that she's just doing it for looking better and not for hair loss even vaguely. I personally have been told once or twice that someone I was with was wearing a wig and it was a total surprise to me. That isn't to say that it can't be a bit of a hassle, but other than that I think they look good.

Hair loss in women can be very devastating and emotional. The patient below discusses her feelings before and after a hair transplant. She previously did wear a wig. Pick the video on the right.

A womans perspective on hair loss

You can view more detailed before and after photos below
Women HT Before and After of above video

Hair loss can be devastating in men and women. When I started 20 years ago I rarely had female patients, however in the past few years, I have noticed that the number of patients with female pattern hair loss has increased trmendously. Following evaluation and examination if a female pattern hair loss is due to hyper androgenic conditions she can benefit from anti-androgen therapy. We consider hair restoration if the patient is a good candidate. I have had many female patients that had great results with anti-androgen therapy and also I have treated clients that had success with hair transplantation. In either case the results had temendous effect on clients self esteem.

There's definately an increase in women patients in the last few years at SMG as well. The most common hair loss pattern is the diffused overall thinning. With the uncertainty of donor hair viability and less than average donor supply, their session sizes tend to be more on the conservative side than with male patients. However, it's not to say they are not happy and thankful to get enough coverage with a modest size session to forgo the wig or hairpiece.

After clinical evaluation including hair pull, first we rule out any skin conditions or systemic disease that may be the underlying cause for the hair loss. If the female client has a good dense donor hair and is diagnosed with classic female pattern hairloss, we begin topical 2% minoxidil, vitamin supplementation and may consider hair transplant surgery. Usually treatment options for female clients are very customized to patients needs and concerns.

I had a successful HT over a year ago and need another procedure. I'm also planning on having a facelift procedure in a couple yrs and was told by a hairdresser to wait till that's done first.
Any suggestions?

Lisa,

What kind of suggestions are you looking for? Who performed your first surgery? Physician selection is key to ensure a successful and natural looking hair transplant.

I do agree that you should probably only consider one surgery at a time and not do it all at once.

Best wishes,

Falc

Lisa,

It would make more sense to have the facelift done before your second ht procedure. The facelift will leave you with a scar just behind the hairline so during your second procedure, you can speak to you ht doc about transplanting hairs into the scar to hide it.

Hi Lisa,
Normally I suggest to do the facelift first because the hairline moves with the facelift. I recommend to wait until you recover from postop healing, so the blood circulation is not compromised in the recipient area. Ususally I suggest to wait three months after the facelift to do the hair transplant.

Hey in point of fact I have heard that one of the reasons that cause hair loss is stress and some of the shampoos and hair gels and stuff. If you don't get the proper vitamins and nutrition, your hair may be the first thing to show it to the world….

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Sometimes stress can make ur hair fall, poor nutrition. Try prenatal vitamins coz it has biotin. Foods rich in protein like eggs, fish and soya products. Drink lots of water. You can try olive oil, use it before bedtime and wash it in the morning. enough sleep.