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1. What are the reasons for female hair loss?
Normally, heredity, hormones and age cause hair loss. Genetic makeup determines if hair follicles are sensitive to the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and other hormones, causing them to shrink. This “shrinkage” results in overall thinning with time. In addition, the aging process can weaken the hair follicle and consequently the hair shaft. This causes thinning hair and balding – permanent hair loss.

2. Is Rogaine® effective?
The hormone DHT and other hormones are the cause of hair loss in genetically susceptible women. Minoxidil, which is marketed under the name Rogaine®, was the first FDA-approved treatment for slowing hair loss in women. This over-the-counter, topical solution must be applied directly to balding areas.

Although it is used to combat hair loss in its early stages, Rogaine® is sometimes used during the hair transplant process to enhance initial, new hair growth.

3. Is it common for women to get hair transplantation to cover face-lift and other cosmetic scarring?
Yes. Hair transplants can be quite effective at concealing visible scars that result from a number of different procedures including face-lifts, brow-lifts, and even scars resulting from major surgery of the head.

Modern micro-grafting techniques allow the surgeon to place grafts in front of, behind, and even within the substance of the scar itself.

4. Can MHR perform eyebrow transplantation?
Yes. Finer hairs from the scalp can be transplanted to the eyebrow area to correct cosmetic defects associated with absent or thin eyebrows, prior facial injuries, and other conditions affecting the eyebrows. The transplanted hairs will grow faster than normal.

5. Should I see my doctor prior to seeking hair transplantation?
Because hair loss in women can be caused by a number of factors other than androgenetic alopecia, which can ultimately affect the new grafted hair, it is recommended to see your physician for a complete diagnosis before seeking a hair transplant.

It is very important to seek out a dermatologist or hair replacement surgeon who is sensitive to this need for a clear diagnosis, as this is important to the development of a proper treatment plan.