Around 70% of American men and 50% of North American woman will experience some sort of hair loss during their lifetime. Scalp hair loss is not just a medical problem because it frequently affects the well-being and self-esteem of the individual. Hair is an important part of who we are, how we project ourselves to others and how we are perceived by others. Just as areas of the body that have too much hair are troublesome and therefore treated with temporary or permanent methods of removal, too little scalp hair is also of significant concern.

Feeling Discouraged About Your Hair Loss? You're Not Alone.

One of the most common reasons for men and women to consider hair transplantation is to overcome what they perceive to be an appearance that makes them look older than they are. Our society perceives youth and attractiveness as synonymous with virility, success, and desirability, so it is natural to seek methods of hair restoration.

Losing your hair can be a traumatic experience . Researchers have shown that around 80% of bald men are preoccupied about their hair loss , and men who begin to lose their hair in their early twenties are more likely to suffer from extremely low self-esteem.

For men, baldness can be perceived as a sign of old age, unattractiveness, and infertility. Even for men whose hair loss begins later in life, clinical studies have repeatedly shown that the condition causes low self-esteem and low self-confidence.

It is well established that low self esteem, self image and self confidence can have profound effects on a person's overall health, as well as his success in school, work or in personal relationships. It is not surprising then, that emotional problems arising from hair loss can cause problems in every aspect of one's life. The resulting stress will often worsen the condition.

When one is perceived as being "youth oriented" in their appearance, there is an associated perception of a commitment to psychological and physical well-being. Commitment to these positive values is often seen as a positive character trait in social as well as professional or work relationships.