Application and Approach to Hair Transplantation in Females

June 1997 in “ The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery ”

Paul C. Cotterill

hair transplantation micrografts minigrafts multiple-strip donor harvesting androgenetic alopecia traction alopecia postrhytidectomy scarring

TLDR 70% of women with androgenetic alopecia can have successful hair transplants.

The document discussed advancements in hair transplantation techniques for females, highlighting the use of micrografts, minigrafts, and multiple-strip donor harvesting. These techniques were applied to various conditions such as androgenetic alopecia, traction alopecia, and postrhytidectomy scarring. The study reviewed consultations with 827 females over 10 years, finding that 70% of women with androgenetic alopecia were suitable candidates for hair transplants. The document also emphasized the importance of setting realistic expectations and noted differences in treatment approaches between men and women.

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