Hair Transplantation in the United States: A Population-Based Survey of Female and Male Pattern Baldness

November 2023 in “ Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open ”

Leonard Knoedler, Felix Ruppel, Martin Kauke, Doha Obed, Mengfan Wu, Lukas Prantl, P. Niclas Broer, Adriana C. Panayi, Samuel Knoedler

hair transplantation pattern baldness self-perceived attractiveness confidence mental health HT

TLDR Americans see hair transplants as valuable for treating hair loss and want them to be more affordable and tailored to each gender.

The study surveyed 1000 US citizens and found that hair loss negatively impacts self-perceived attractiveness and confidence in both genders. The willingness to pay for hair transplantation (HT) correlated with the severity of hair loss. Women, despite being less likely to consider HT, were willing to pay significantly more than men, with a median price of $5000 compared to men's $5000. The median amount participants were willing to pay for HT was $4700, and this willingness increased with age. The study also suggested the potential for HT to be covered by health insurance due to its impact on mental health, but more research is needed. The study concluded that Americans view HT as a valuable treatment for hair loss, but more efforts are needed to make it more affordable and gender-specific.

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