Is hair transplanting a reasonable option for women?
All women contemplating hair restoration surgery should first see a dermatologist—preferably with a special interest in hair loss—or an endocrinologist to be evaluated as to whether there is any medical cause for their hair loss and whether those problems can be satisfactorily treated medically instead of surgically. Hair transplanting was not an option for most women years ago because of the older techniques that were utilized then. It is surprising however, how many doctors and even dermatologists are still unaware of the fact that modern hair transplanting techniques have improved so much that many women with pattern hair loss are now candidates for the procedure. In fact, most of the women we see for hair loss are reasonable candidates (Figs. 18 to 21). The most important factors that need to be evaluated when a woman is seen for hair restoration surgery is the long-term donor/recipient area ratio and, given the limitations of the donor/recipient area ratio, her expectations for th
