Why are some women not candidates for hair restorations surgery?
Hair transplantation involves the transfer of hair from an area of greater density to an area of hair loss. This is almost invariably from the back of scalp to areas on the front, mid scalp and crown. Some women have generalised thinning i.e. thinning at the back as well, and in this instance it may not be beneficial to transplant hair that has already been weakened. There is also the possibility that the hair in the recipient area is more fragile and some or all of the original hair in this area may be lost. This process is called “Telogen Effluvium” and usually it reverses in 3 to 6 months following the surgery. However this can be upsetting at the time to the patient involved.
