The Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss and Other Applications of Surgical Hair Restoration in Women

May 2004 in “ Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America ”

Jeffrey S. Epstein

female pattern hair loss androgenic hair loss surgical hair restoration hair transplantation

TLDR Hair transplantation helps women with hair loss; understanding and empathy lead to happy patients.

This article from 2004 discusses the use of surgical hair restoration as a treatment option for women with hair loss, particularly female pattern androgenic hair loss. The article outlines the consultation process, treatment options, and surgical procedures involved in hair transplantation. The author emphasizes the importance of managing patient expectations and counseling patients on the available treatment options. The article concludes that hair transplantation is a viable option for women with hair loss and that an empathetic approach can result in satisfied patients.

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