Hair loss is relatively common in women with about 30% experiencing at least some degree of thinning in their lifetime. However, because female hair loss tends to be diffuse (less hair all over) and because women often maintain their frontal hairline, their hair loss may not be noticeable, particularly in its early stages.

The psychological effects of hair loss can be significant for women and many are emotionally affected, even with modest amounts of thinning, as hair loss in women is perceived to be socially unacceptable.

 - Hair loss in women is generally very gradual. It can show seasonal variations and it is easily affected by hormonal changes ( birth control pill, menopause) medical conditions (anemia, lack of iron, thyroid disease) and external factors ( hair extension, traction alopecia).

- Hair loss must be stabilized for a few months before thinking of doing a hair transplant.

It is particularly important for any women considering a surgical solution, to have a careful physical examination to make sure that the diagnosis is correct and to determine that they have an adequate donor hair supply. Reserves at the back must be sufficient to provide good hair for the transplant.

FUE is not recommended in women, as it most often requires shaving donor area at the back of the head. It will take months before this  hair grows back.

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Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) is the reference method. Linear scar at the back is easily hidden by existing hair. FUT allows many women to have a completely natural hair restoration.