Performing a Nonsurgical Hair Restoration Consultation

September 2025 in “ Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing ”

Natalie Yaker

hair growth cycle anagen catagen telogen glucagon-like peptide-1 Long COVID nonsurgical hair restoration

TLDR Practitioners should understand hair growth and loss causes to effectively consult on nonsurgical hair restoration.

The document emphasizes the importance of understanding the hair growth cycle phases (anagen, catagen, telogen) and the various causes of hair loss, such as glucagon-like peptide-1 medications and Long COVID, for practitioners conducting hair restoration consultations. It highlights the use of the nursing process format (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation) for providing professional consultations. The manuscript aims to educate aesthetic practitioners on performing thorough nonsurgical hair restoration consultations.

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