Toronto Hair Transplant Clinic on Statistics & Demographics On Hair Transplantation

May 18, 2017 by in Patient Resources

Statistics & Demographics On Hair Transplantation

Hair Transplantation
Over the years, hair loss treatments have evolved dynamically. As technology evolves, so too does our ability to perform successful, natural-looking hair restoration procedures in our Toronto hair transplant clinic. As this technology improves, the social stigma that hair restoration surgery once carried has all but vanished. The data that has been collected by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) over the past 10 years shows a dramatic increase in surgical hair restoration procedures performed worldwide. Between 2006 and 2015, the number of hair transplant recipients increased by 76%! Keep reading to learn more statistics and demographics on hair transplants . . .

Hair Restoration By Gender

While hair transplant surgery can be beneficial to anyone seeking to restore their hairline and/or volume, studies conducted by the ISHRS have revealed that the majority of hair restoration procedures performed worldwide are performed on men. However, as the notion of restorative hair treatments becomes more socially acceptable as simple aesthetic maintenance, there has been a steady increase in the number of female hair transplants recipients worldwide. ISHRS records show a 1.2% increase in female recipients of surgical hair restoration procedures from 2008 to 2015, and an 11.6% increase in female recipients of non-surgical hair restoration procedures.

The Average Age Of Hair Transplant Patients

In studies conducted by the ISHRS in 2009, 2011, and 2015 the ages of patients seeking surgical hair restoration options remained within a consistent range: 30 to 49 years old. The majority of young recipients were men, and further ISHRS data confirms that women tend to wait until later in life to opt for hair transplant surgery. Another ISHRS study established in 2011 that hair transplant surgery can be safely performed on men and women between the ages of 22 and 65.

Trends In Procedures

The ISHRS works diligently to collect data regarding all forms of hair restoration, and their focus is not limited to scalp procedures. The ISHRS covers eyebrows, beard, moustache, and chest hair restoration procedures. In 2009, an ISHRS census found that the only non-scalp procedure increasing in popularity was eyebrow transplants, having jumped nearly 43 percent since the 2006 census. As science and technology advances, surgical hair restoration practices and procedures for eyebrows and facial hair improves. In 2010, the ISHRS recorded a major increase in surgical facial hair restoration procedures performed in the U.S.A., doubling from their recorded numbers in 2008.

Though non-scalp procedures have increased in regularity, surgical hair restoration for the scalp continues to dominate the industry, making up 89.1% of surgical procedures conducted in 2014, a slight decrease from 92.9% in 2008, according to the ISHRS. Over the years, there have been a variety of surgical hair restoration procedures developed and practiced. The FUT (follicular unit transplant) method was the most commonly performed procedure in the industry. However, the 2014 census shows that FUE (follicular unit extraction) is gaining momentum, seeing a 51% increase over the results marked in ISHRS’s 2012 survey. These results jumped from 32.2% to 48.5% in the span of two years.

Growth In The Industry

Over the past 10 years, the hair restoration industry has continued to see increases in interest and recipients in spite of economic fluctuations. For example, the total number of both surgical and non-surgical patients combined increased by approximately 454% from 2004 to 2008 in the Middle East. In 2010, it was noted that Canada’s total procedures were up to nearly 8,600, a 63% increase over the 2008 census. These increases can be commonly seen in city centres, where patients will travel to larger hub cities such as Toronto hair transplant clinics to undergo hair transplant surgery.

As the industry grows, our practices and procedures advance with it. Our staff is dedicated to mastering the latest in hair restoration technology, studying innovations in treatments, and being aware of our patients’ changing needs. At our hair transplant clinic in Toronto, our courteous and professional staff will help you understand your options and will strive to ensure your complete satisfaction. If you are interested in restoring your hairline/volume or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Torgerson at his Toronto Hair Transplant Clinic.

Brian Kessler

Brian is the manager of the Toronto Hair Transplant Clinic. He is experienced in managing different businesses and people. After the loss of their house in the fires of Fort McMurray, Brian and his family relocated to Toronto. Brian has not only moved to a new city, but also into a new position where he enjoys being able to help others who struggle with hair loss. He is also a patient of the THTC and a hair transplant recipient of 2,200 grafts.

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Brian is the manager of the Toronto Hair Transplant Clinic. He is experienced in managing different businesses and people. After the loss of their house in the fires of Fort McMurray, Brian and his family relocated to Toronto. Brian has not only moved to a new city, but also into a new position where he enjoys being able to help others who struggle with hair loss. He is also a patient of the THTC and a hair transplant recipient of 2,200 grafts.
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