Female Hair Transplant

Statistically, more than 40% of women suffer from female pattern hair loss by the age of 40. It’s quite a big number and the figure has been deteriorating with each passing day. In some cases, changing lifestyle or taking oral medicines can help regrow and densify hair on the scalp. However, if a female is suffering from permanent baldness or has lost hair due to physical trauma, then a female hair transplant is the best option for her. 

What is Female Hair Transplant? 

A female hair transplant is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure in which a hair transplant specialist extracts hair follicles from the donor area of the patient and then inserts them one by one in the balding spots. For females with a receding hairline or with developed bald spots, the doctors suggest hair transplant as it carries numerous benefits over other treatments, such as PRP, SMP, or other treatments. 

Who is an Ideal Candidate for Female Hair Transplant? 

As for female hair transplants, usually, they have stable hair follicles on donor sites such as the back side of the head. However, women may lack healthy hair follicles as it is likely that their donor sites may get affected by follicle-killing dihydrotestosterone. Whatever the situation is, it is the doctor who will decide whether your donor sites can provide enough healthy hair follicles for the treatment or if something else needs to be done to generate more productive results. Generally, an ideal candidate for a female hair transplant needs to meet the following criteria:

• The candidate’s donor site is stable and can provide enough healthy grafts.
• The candidate must be above 18 years of age.
• The patient is experiencing a receding hairline or has bald scalp spots for any reason.
• The candidate is not suffering from cancer.
• Radiology or chemotherapy has been completed. 
• Sometimes, doctors advise against pregnant or breastfeeding women getting a hair transplant as a precautionary measure. Therefore, it is better for you to avoid it.

Results

Overall, the hair transplant success rate revolves around 90%, and most people enjoy its outcomes if it is done by an experienced hair transplant specialist. However, the final results of the procedure vary from person to person, depending on the individual overall health and post-op care. Moreover, while many hair transplants can be successful, the success rate can significantly vary depending on numerous individual and situational factors.

What are the Benefits of Hair Transplant 

The benefits of a successful hair transplant are numerous and cannot be summed up in a single line. However, the following are some of the significant benefits of a woman’s hair transplant that you will notice once you get the results:

• Enhance hair’s ability to grow naturally 
• The success rate is more than 90%
• Can be carried out at any age above 18 
• Allow you to style hair as you want
• Naturally-looking results
• Boost self-confidence 
• Long-lasting results
• Come with minimum side effects

What is the Pre-procedure Care for a Woman’s Hair Transplant

Women, who want to undergo a hair transplant need to consider the following guidelines before finalizing the decision:

Consultation

First step first; consultation with a board-certified dermatologist is mandatory and upon his recommendation, you need to go for a hair transplant. It may be possible that he/she will send you to another experienced hair transplant specialist to underline the core issues and unanimously decide the best treatment for your hair loss. Once the procedure date is given, you need to:

• Avoid blood thinning medicines – under the guidance of your healthcare provider.
• Avoid smoking and cut-off alcohol consumption. 
• Make sure your blood pressure and sugar level remain in control. 

Female Hair Transplant Procedure

The female hair transplant procedure involves the same steps as that involved in male hair transplant. However, the difference is the technique. Usually, in a male hair transplant, the doctor shaves the whole scalp and then transfers the prepared grafts into the desired location. While in a female hair transplant procedure, the doctor shaves only the target area and then continues with the procedure. Apart from that, there are three main techniques used for carrying out female hair transplant procedure: 

• FUE Hair Transplant
• FUT Hair Transplant
• Robotic Hair Transplant

FUE Hair Transplant Procedure

The most common technique for hair transplant is Follicular Unit Extraction, FUE. In this technique:

Preparing the area:

After arriving at the clinic for the procedure, the doctor will shave or trim both the donor and the recipient area. After that, he will mark the area with a marker to ensure that the deserved area receives hair grafts later in the procedure. 

Anesthesia:

The doctor will apply local anesthesia to the desired area so that you feel comfortness during the procedure. 

Collecting hair follicles:

Once the area is prepared, your healthcare provider will collect hair follicles from the donor area using a fine needle in the form of follicular units, called grafts. Each graft can consist of 1-4 hairs. 

Incision making:

Now the doctor will start preparing the recipient area by making tiny incisions in a specific angle. 

Grafts insertion:

Later when the grafts are collected and prepared according to the requirements, the doctor will insert them one by one in the target area using a specially designed tool. In the meanwhile, he will also make sure that the grafts are implanted in a specific direction. 

The entire procedure can take up to 5-6 hours, depending on the number of grafts harvested and then implanted.

FUT Hair Transplant

Follicular Hair Transplant, FUT, is an older technique used for hair transplant. However, due to its more invasive nature, people tend to avoid it. In this procedure, the doctor cuts a strip from the donor’s site and then transfers it to the bald area. 

Robotic Hair Transplant

This technique is the same as FUE. However, the only difference is the use of machinery used to collect hair grafts. Moreover, though the speed at which the tool collects hair grafts is much faster than by hand, the quality is sometimes compromised. That’s the reason why some people prefer FUE over robotic hair transplants.

What are the Post-procedure cares for Female Hair Transplant? 

The following are some of the general post-procedure care for a woman’s hair transplant. Therefore, it’s essential to follow the specific instructions provided by your hair transplant surgeon. 

• Take the prescribed medication as directed.
• Take complete rest and avoid strenuous activities for the first few days after the procedure. 
• Avoid touching or scratching the transplanted area
• Protect your scalp from direct sunlight, rain, wind, and extreme temperatures for at least a couple of weeks after the procedure.
• Wash your scalp gently and use a mild shampoo after a day or two, following the provided guidelines.
• For a smooth recovery, refrain from smoking and limit alcohol intake during the recovery period.
• Sleep with your head elevated on a couple of pillows to minimise swelling and promote better blood circulation to the scalp.
• Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments with your doctor. They will assess your progress, remove any sutures if necessary, and provide further instructions based on your healing progress.

What are the Risks Associated with Hair Transplant? 

Though female hair transplant with the FUE technique is minimally invasive, it still poses some complications, which include:

• Allergic reaction to anesthesia
• Swelling 
• Bruising 
• Bleeding at the site area

Other potential complications include:

• Infection
• Scarring
• Unnatural-looking new hair growth
• Possibility of some of the transplanted hair not “taking” or growing in the new location.

What is the Cost of Hair Transplant for Women in Dubai? 

The average price of a female hair transplant in Dubai is AED 13,500. However, depending on your requirements, the prices can be significantly lower than the mentioned price. The reason is the number of grafts transplanted in the procedure; the more grafts transferred, the higher the price. Similarly, the geographical location of the clinic and the doctor’s fee can also play a vital role in deciding the final prices of the treatment. 

Consultation

If you want to grow natural hair and get rid of bald spots, then a hair transplant is your ultimate solution. The only thing you need to keep in mind is hiring the services of a renowned hair transplant specialist. Fortunately, at Euromed Clinic, we have a wide range of renowned dermatologists and hair transplant specialists in Dubai who have achieved successful results over the years. For booking and consultation, please call us at +971 4 394 5422 or fill out the provided form and submit it. 

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