International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)
2011 Practice Census Facts and Figures
Extrapolated Number of Hair Restoration Procedures Worldwide
- An estimated 279,381 surgical hair restoration procedures were performed worldwide in 2010 (an 11% increase from 2008)
- In the United States, 101,252 hair restoration procedures were performed
- In Canada, 8,598 hair restoration procedures were performed
- In Mexico/Central & South America, 18,072 hair restoration procedures were performed
- In Europe, 33,194 hair restoration procedures were performed
- In Asia, 92,075 hair restoration procedures were performed
- In Australia, 3,055 hair restoration procedures were performed
- In the Middle East, 23,136 hair restoration procedures were performed
Estimated Hair Restoration Worldwide Market Size
Based on the estimated number of 279,381 hair restoration procedures performed in 2010, multiplied by the average fee* charged to patients for a procedure, the estimated worldwide market for hair restoration was calculated as follows (expressed here in various currencies):
- $ 1,875,878,580 USD (U.S. Dollars)
- € 1,290,792,051 (Euros)
- $ 1,825,792,622 CAD (Canadian Dollars)
- $ 1,762,763,102 AUD (Australian Dollars)
- ₩ 2,036,828,962,392 KWN (Korean Won)
- $ 14,618,159,012 HKD (Hong Kong Dollars)
- ¥ 150,182,839,132 JPY (Japanese Yen)
84,076,877,965 INR (Indian Rupees) - SR 7,034,919,852 SAR (Saudi Riyal)
- $ 22,330,458,619 MXN (Mexican Peso)
- R$ 2,992,026,335 BRL (Brazil Real)
*The “average fee” charged for a procedure reported by survey participants and used in this calculation represents the overall average fee charged to all patients treated. Since the cost of procedures performed on individual patients may vary depending on the number of grafts and several other factors, the “average fee” as it related to this survey did not represent what all patients would expect to pay for a procedure, and should not be construed as a typical price for a hair restoration procedure.
Extrapolated Number of Hair Restoration Surgical & Non-Surgical Patients Worldwide
- The extrapolated worldwide number of hair restoration patients treated in 2010 was approximately 923,599 (251,208 surgical patients and 672,391 non-surgical patients) – a 14% increase from 2008
- In the United States, 266,566 hair restoration patients were treated
- In Canada, 33,161 hair restoration patients were treated
- In Mexico/Central & South America, 64,638 hair restoration patients were treated
- In Europe, 93,066 hair restoration patients were treated
- In Asia, 375,084 hair restoration patients were treated
- In Australia, 10,411 hair restoration patients were treated
- In the Middle East, 80,674 hair restoration patients were treated
By Age and Gender
- In 2010, 85.9% of all hair restoration surgical patients worldwide were male
- In 2010, 14.1% of all hair restoration surgical patients worldwide were female
- Since 2004, the number of female surgical hair restoration patients worldwide increased 24%
- In 2010, 65.2% of all non-surgical hair restoration patients worldwide were male
- In 2010, 34.8% of all non-surgical hair restoration patients worldwide were female
- In 2010, more than half of both male and female surgical patients worldwide fell between the ages of 30 to 49 years old, 56.7% and 54.3% respectively
Trends by Country
Of the estimated 279,381 hair restoration procedures performed worldwide in 2010:
- Canada experienced the biggest increase in the number of procedures, with 8,598 procedures performed in 2010 (a 63% increase from 2008)
- Since the ISHRS began compiling practice data in 2004, the number of hair restoration procedures around the world jumped 66 percent by 2010
- From 2004 to 2010, the Middle East saw the largest increase (454%) in the number of procedures
- From 2004 to 2010, Asia experienced the second largest increase (345%) in the number of procedures
Trends by Recipient Area
- From 2008 to 2010, hair restoration procedures performed on the eyelash, eyebrow and face increased 14.2%
- Asia conducted the largest amount of eyelash (498), eyebrow (4,131) and pubic area hair restorations (324)
- The largest number of hair restoration procedures for the scalp, facial (moustache/beard) and chest hair restorations was handled within the United States
- In the United States, the number of facial (moustache/beard) hair restoration procedures nearly doubled from 2008 to 2010 (1,369 vs. 2,382 respectively)
Notice: Please refer to the full report of the 2011 ISHRS Practice Census, located at: www.ishrs.org/mediacenter/media-statistics.htm.
The objective of the survey was to gather reliable statistics with regard to the volume of hair restoration procedures performed, patient demographics, surgical techniques, treatments used, and other practice dynamics. The margin of error for the sample is plus or minus 6.4 percent at the 95 percent confidence level.
The ISHRS commissioned Relevant Research, Inc. of Chicago, IL, to help develop the survey instrument, collect the data, analyze the findings, and prepare the summary report. Relevant Research, Inc. is an independent survey research company specializing in surveys and statistical programs for professional societies and trade associations. All data collected from ISHRS members was kept completely confidential by Relevant Research, Inc.
The 2011 ISHRS Practice Census is published by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) and is a compilation of information provided solely by participating physicians. The information published in this survey was developed from actual historical information and does not include any projected information. Neither Relevant Research, Inc. nor ISHRS has verified the accuracy, completeness or suitability of any information provided here, and ISHRS does not recommend, encourage, or endorse any particular use of the information reported in this survey. ISHRS makes no warranty, guarantee or representation whatsoever and assumes no liability or responsibility in connection with the use or misuse of this survey.