To a woman, hair loss can be devastating. Initially she may deny what is happening. She may convince herself that it is a temporary situation. She becomes an expert in disguising her hair loss from everyone.

Most people believe that hair loss in women is uncommon. As a result, a woman losing her hair may start to wonder if there is something seriously wrong. It may take some time for her to pluck up the courage to discuss the issue with her doctor. It may take even longer for her to get specialised medical advice. A consultation with one of our experienced staff can provide you with the reassurance and confidence to take a positive step about your hair.

Our links with leading academic and commercial hair research units means that we are at the forefront of new developments and techniques to help alleviate hair loss problems.

Normally we shed an average of 100 hairs per day. Fortunately these hairs are replaced; but, when these lost hairs are not replaced or when the daily shedding exceeds the normal, then true hair loss occurs.

The difficulty in dealing with hair loss in women is that a number of conditions result in the same diffuse pattern in which the hair over the top and crown of the head becomes thinner (occasionally the temples will recede too). There is often some investigation needed to first isolate the true cause before working on a treatment.  

This investigation includes a thorough medical history and physical examination ideally by the woman's GP. Blood tests should also be carried out at least including a full blood count (FBC), blood glucose, serum ferritin (iron stores) and thyroid hormones. 

Modern hair transplant techniques techniques have introduced a new era in the treatment of hair loss for both men and women. Since we are usually dealing with women who are only thinned or who can conceal their loss it is uncommon for anything to show after treatment. We shall of course advise you if we believe this not to be so in your case.

One very important aspect of your treatment is its planning. To this end, you will be consulted by an experienced hair restoration surgeon where as many pros and cons of your options will be examined with you so that you are in a position to make an informed choice.

Some women are more suited to surgical treatment than others (and some are not suitable candidates at all). We shall endeavour to give you as realistic a picture as possible of the type of result you can expect from your treatment whether be it surgical or non-surgical. 

What is Female Pettern Hair Loss (FPHL)?                                                           

                  FPHL before and after follicular unit hair transplant