Women Hair Transplant Operation
Hair loss in not a problem that only affects men. Statistically 1 in every 5 women may experience hair loss at some point in their lives.
Psychological effects of hair loss in women may be more drastic due to social norms and society’s perception of women. And since an average woman is more perceptive of their own appearance compared to an average man, the importance of achieving a permanent solution becomes even more important.
Women Hair Loss
Hair loss in women may be caused by pregnancy, hormonal changes, stress, medications, thyroid problems, chronic health problems. It also can be observed gradually due to aging and genetic factors. Hair loss has numerous reasons.
The number of women who suffer hair loss is higher than expected, 40% of people who suffer hair loss after the age of 40 are women. Hair loss patterns in women are different, therefore different transplantation methods are preferred.
Unlike men, hair loss in women starts at the back of the head and the center, instead of the frontal scalp. Therefore, women hair transplant aims to increase the density of the hair that surrounds the face.
Men hair loss occurs in specific areas, so it is possible to take the hair follicles from the areas that haven’t lost hair. But in women, hair loss patterns are usually less defined, therefore it’s harder to determine the donor area or areas.
There are three different techniques:
1 – FUT Technique: It is the classical technique in Hair Transplant, in this technique, hair and skin are taken from the donor area and transported to the targeted area.The operation can takes around 3-4 hours.In this technique, 6000 grafts are transferred and you will have a scar of 8-9 cm width.
2 – FUE Technique: In this technique, the hair follicles are harvested and cultivated one by one. No skin is taken during this technique, unlike FUT, so there will be no scar after the operation. The duration of this technique varies depending on the number of grafts required.
3 – DHI Technique: In this technique, the hair follicles are transferred directly to the targeted area by a medical instrument called Choi pens. The extracted follicles are implanted in 1-2 minutes, this technique doesn’t require shaving and it is successful especially in making the hair denser. In addition, laser technique is also used in Hair Transplant and it is always a successful. Women Hair Transplant shows many differences, that is why the doctor’s experience plays a very important role determining the applied technique to get the best results.
Before the operation, the doctor gathers patient’s medical history and information about their lifestyle to try to determine the causes of hair loss. Because all of this information is needed to determine the most suitable approach to the patient’s specific condition it’s of utmost importance for the patient to be honest and thorough about the information that they provide. The patient must also express their expectations from the operation. The expected results must be specifically discussed for the most efficient and realistic management of expectations.
The patient must also inform the medical expert about any chronic diseases and medical conditions that they have. Especially anything related to blood pressure or coagulation.
Your doctor will do many tests, especially those tests related to anesthesia, and then start to plan for the operation. This procedure doesn’t require full head shaving.
Choosing the hospital that will carry out the operation is very important too and Turkey is one of the most successful countries in hair transplant. That is why 150-500 patients do Hair Transplant in Turkey every week,because of the availability of the full characteristics of this process such as appropriate cost, experienced doctors and high success rate.
Hair transplantation operation in men and women are principally the same, but they differ in details and the specifics of the application.
The procedure starts by sterilizing the hair follicles in the donor area, after that, the targeted area is anesthetized locally, and the process is done by the determined technique (FUT,FUE,DHI). The operation lasts approximately 3-6 hours.
There are three different techniques:
1 – FUT Technique: It is the classical technique in Hair Transplant, in this technique, hair and skin are taken from the donor area and transported to the targeted area.The operation can takes around 3-4 hours.In this technique, 6000 grafts are transferred and you will have a scar of 8-9 cm width.
2 – FUE Technique: In this technique, the hair follicles are harvested and cultivated one by one. No skin is taken during this technique, unlike FUT, so there will be no scar after the operation. The duration of this technique varies depending on the number of grafts required.
3 – DHI Technique: In this technique, the hair follicles are transferred directly to the targeted area by a medical instrument called Choi pens. The extracted follicles are implanted in 1-2 minutes, this technique doesn’t require shaving and it is successful especially in making the hair denser. In addition, laser technique is also used in Hair Transplant and it is always a successful. Women Hair Transplant shows many differences, that is why the doctor’s experience plays a very important role determining the applied technique to get the best results.
Before the operation, the doctor should collect information about the patient’s medical history, lifestyle, and determine the reasons of hair loss. In this way, the doctor will choose the best technique. Is important that the patient discuss their expectations with the doctor in details. There are some issues to consider before the operation, such as:
- You should inform your doctor about the diseases that can affect the operation. Especially blood pressure and coagulation.
- Inform your doctor if your body doesn’t heal wounds normally.
- Stop using blood transfusions – such as aspirin – according to your doctor advice.
Your doctor will do many tests, especially those tests related to anesthesia, and then start to plan for the operation. This procedure doesn’t require full head shaving.
Choosing the hospital that will host the operation is very important too and Turkey is one of the most successful countries in Hair Transplant. That is why 150-500 patients do Hair Transplant in Turkey every week,because of the availability of the full characteristics of this process such as appropriate cost, experienced doctors and high success rate.
Although Women Hair Transplant is much the same as men Hair Transplant, but Women Hair Transplant is more complicated and requires more attention.
The procedure starts by sterilizing the hair follicles in the donor area, after that, the targeted area is anesthetized by local anesthesia, and the process is done by the determined technique (FUT,FUE,DHI). It takes about 3-6 hours on average to do this operation.
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Who Can Perform Hair Transplant?
Not all women are suitable for Hair Transplant. Hair follicles are transformed directly to the targeted area, therefore women who have healthy hair follicles especially in the backside of the head are candidates for a successful operation.
Women suffering from the following conditions can have Hair Transplant:
- Hair loss due to non-hormonal changes.
- Hair loss due to previous surgery or some cosmetic materials.
- Hair loss due to same reasons as men.
- Hair loss due to burns or wounds, but the patient should not have health problems.
In addition, hair loss can occur because of chemotherapy. Hair Transplant cannot be done to people who had an accident that damaged their scalp. There are various and complex factors determining if a hair transplantation operation would be successful or not. Therefore it’s best to consult an experienced hair transplantation expert.
After Women Hair Transplant
The patient can leave the hospital on the same day of operation. Bandages will be placed after the operation, and it will be changed after a few days according to the doctor’s advice.
Patients can get back to their normal life after three days of operation. After the first week, a peel may occur in the head. Don’t worry if the operation seems failed in the first month because it is normal. At this stage, it is important to have patience and never forget that the operation aims to get natural results so it takes time. New hair can be visible in 3-4 months, most of it grows at the seventh month. Hair takes its final shape in 12-15 months.
There are some points that patients should pay attention to after the operation such as:
- Since the cultivated area is highly sensitive, you must protect it as much as possible in the first few weeks. Any pressure or touch on the cultivated area will affect the results negatively.
- You must pay attention while lying on your back after the operation, especially during sleep.
- During the two weeks after the operation, you should not expose the cultivated area to direct sunlight. That is why you should wear a hat that does not apply pressure on the head.
- After Hair Transplant, you should wait for enough time before you take a shower, the doctor will determine this period. Nevertheless, to avoid any complications you should pay attention to hygiene.
- Do not exercise heavy sports for a month after the operation, and avoid light sports for the first week.
- It is really important to stop smoking and drinking alcohol for at least a week after the operation.
2 Comments
Madline wood
8 February 2020 - 18:16I’ve some parts of my head without hair, is it possible to get the results I want without being noticed that I got a hair transplant?
Natural Hair Turkey
10 February 2020 - 13:53Hello Madline,
Thank you for expressing your interest in Natural Hair Turkey.
In Natural Hair Turkey, Hair Transplant surgeries are performed through the most advanced methods and equipment; so after this process, nobody can notice whether you’ve got a treatment or not. To providing you a free medical examination to clarify all the details of your condition, please feel free to contact us by the number +90 531 546 10 05.
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