Hair Replacement for Women

We are seeing more women than ever with female pattern hair loss and it appears to be a problem affecting women of all ages. We were used to treating women of menopausal age affected by hair loss but, now, it is not uncommon to find the condition presenting in those from late teens onwards.

The hair ‘cycle’

• Hair usually grows at a rate of 1-2 cm per month
• Each hair has a growth phase of 2-6 years
• After this the hair ‘rests’ and then falls out
• A new hair will start to grow in its place and the ‘cycle’ starts again
• This cycle of hair growth continues throughout life

It is harder, perhaps, for women than men to accept losing their hair at any age. The psychological impact of female pattern hair loss can be dramatic - affecting mood and confidence, as well as limiting social interaction.

Around 35% of women will suffer hair loss during their lives and The Wimpole Clinic offers both a sensitive consultation process and a wide range of medical and surgical options for dealing with the problem - including hair transplant surgery.

Ongoing research is, year on year, increasing the data available on hair growth and loss - gradually, widening the range and effectiveness of both topical treatments such as Minoxidil and surgical techniques. Hair restoration through hair transplant surgery, in particular, has seen developments in technique that enable expert hair transplant surgeons to replace hair exactly as it grows in nature, resulting in natural-looking new hair growth that is undetectable even under close examination.

Mr Michael May, FRCS, is principal of The Wimpole Clinic, an acknowledged expert in this field and President of the European Society of Hair Restoration surgery. He is dedicated to developing the techniques available to patients of The Wimpole Clinic and you may book a confidential consultation using the form to be found on this page.