Hair loss in women is more common than many people realise, and it can be distressing. A hair transplant is one option, but it is not the automatic answer, and an honest assessment matters more here than almost anywhere.
Why women’s hair loss is different
Women more often experience diffuse thinning through the parting rather than a receding hairline, and the causes can include hormones, thyroid issues, iron levels and stress. Because some of these are treatable and reversible, a proper assessment, sometimes with blood tests, comes before any thought of surgery.
When a transplant helps
A transplant can suit women with a stable, defined area such as a high hairline or a widening parting, and many are candidates for a discreet, no-shave approach. For diffuse thinning, supporting the existing hair may come first, and a transplant is not always right.
Get an honest opinion
Book a free, confidential consultation at our Harley Street clinic and we will tell you honestly whether a transplant, or another route, suits you.