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  • Medical Aesthetics
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Gender Affirmation

Background:

  • Hair restoration is a key component of gender-affirming care for transgender individuals.
  • There is a growing trend of transgender patients seeking various hair restoration procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the role and common types of hair restoration procedures utilized by transgender patients.
  • To document the increasing demand for these procedures within a clinical setting.

Main Methods:

  • Observational analysis of patient demographics and procedures performed.
  • Review of common hair restoration techniques applied to transgender patients.

Main Results:

  • Hairline lowering procedures are frequently performed.
  • Facial hair restoration, including eyebrow and beard transplantation, is common.
  • Body hair transplantation is also a notable procedure offered.

Conclusions:

  • Hair restoration procedures are integral to the gender affirmation journey for many transgender patients.
  • Clinics are observing a rise in demand for these specialized surgical interventions.