Hair loss is a fact of life, as everyone naturally loses hair every day, from dozens of strands to a hundred and sometimes even more. While hair loss in men is almost considered a given, public awareness about the issue of female hair loss and female pattern baldness seems to be limited to those who might be experiencing it. And yet, the numbers of women experiencing hair loss or pattern balding has been significantly increasing in recent years.
There are a variety of factors that can cause female hair loss and female pattern baldness, with some causing permanent loss and others not, and some that can be remedied, while others cannot. Genetics can play a large role, with an estimated 30 million women subject to androgenetic alopecia, a hereditary condition that causes hair follicles to shrink and eventually quit growing all together. While noticeable loss through androgenetic alopecia usually shows up when women reach their 50s or 60s, it can arise at any age.
Other conditions that can bring on unusual female hair loss include:
- Thyroid disorders
- Autoimmune diseases
- Dermatological conditions
- Hormone or vitamin deficiencies
- Certain over-the-counter and prescription medications
- Extreme stress
- Dramatic weight loss
Hair Restoration Options Provided by Gardner Plastic Surgery
With hair loss being such a devastating blow to a woman’s self confidence, Naples, Florida-based Gardner Plastic Surgery offers its clients a number of hair restoration options, including NeoGraft®, which is considered one of the most advanced follicular unit extraction (FUE) techniques in the hair transplant industry. In fact, Dr. Paul Gardner is steering many of his patients towards the NeoGraft® procedure option due to its natural looking results, limited invasiveness and patient comfort.
The NeoGraft® Automated Hair Transplantation system uses pneumatic controls to precisely remove individual hair follicles, which are immediately implanted in any area on the scalp targeted for hair restoration. The system is the first and only FDA approved system for automated follicular unit harvesting and implantation, and considered a significant upgrade from traditional FUE methods. Other observed benefits from the NeoGraft® system is that it requires no stitches or staples; does not leave a linear scar; provides flexibility in hair style, long or short; and offers a much shorter recovery time, often as little as one day.
Other Hair Restoration Options
During your hair restoration consultation, Dr. Gardner will advise you of all other options offered by the practice, including:
- Strip Harvesting
- Flap Surgery
- Scalp Reduction
- Stem Cell Injections