Female hair loss, female balding (androgenic alopecia), and female hair thinning (alopecia areata) are becoming more common, and not only in older women. According to the most recent figures, the number of women under the age of 50 who experience hair loss has increased by about 30% in the last ten years, and women as young as 25 may be affected. Women’s hair loss is diffuse, which means that the hair thins out all over the scalp and does not always occur in patches.
In this article, Dr. Manas Jain who is one of the best hair transplant surgeons in Mysore will discuss how female hair transplant works.
Wigs and whiskers
Understandably, many women fear that a significant amount of hair loss will compel them to wear a wig every day to hide it, which, for many women, regardless of their age, conjures up an aging picture that is enough to haunt anyone. However, there are many more choices to tackle hair loss these days, many of which are simple to use and have natural-looking, long-lasting results. Hair transplantation for women is becoming increasingly common, and women, like men, are majorly opting for FUE hair transplant as a permanent hair restoration procedure.
When does thinning hair in women transform into hair loss?
Hair loss or thinning in women can be caused by a variety of factors. Female pattern hair loss, also known as alopecia androgenica, is the most common cause. Hair loss is a common part of a woman’s life as her hormone levels fluctuate (for example, post-pregnancy where hair is actually restored to its slightly thinner state pre-pregnancy). Alopecia androgenica, on the other hand, is a genetic and lifelong disease, leaving many women terrified of the unavoidable and incurable. Hair thinning or bald patches may be temporary in some situations, and hair restoration may only require a specialist lotion applied to the scalp. Hair transplantation for women is one of the few and sometimes the only treatments for permanent hair loss.
How does a female hair transplant work?
A hair transplant for women procedure (time length varies but is typically about 5-10 hours) can be scheduled after an initial consultation in which the hair loss can be assessed and eligibility for surgery verified. Specific hair grafts are extracted directly from the donor region in a FUE hair transplant, which stands for ‘Follicular Unit Excision.’ From a wide region of the back of the scalp, a circular incision is made in the skin around the upper part of the follicle. The donor area’s position was chosen for its long-term stability. It is then directly removed (pulled) from the scalp. The hair tissue is then finely grafted and inserted in the desired location, which is the final step in the female hair transplant procedure.
However, in some cases FUT hair transplant method might also be used but most of the hair transplant surgeons in Mysore, India prefer FUE method over FUT for hair transplant in women.
– Says Dr Manas.
In case of FUT hair transplant, a piece of skin with hair follicles will be removed from the back of the patient’s head which will be later divided into small grafts. One graft will contain 2-4 hair follicles which are transplanted on the recipient area. The donor area is closed with stitches immediately after removing the skin. You might have to visit the clinic after a few days to remove the stitches in your donor area. This method takes more time for recovery & leaves a permanent scar on the scalp. However the scar can be covered with the help of surrounding hair which will make it less visible.
Depending on your condition, your hair transplant surgeon will decide which method will be the best option for you.
Hair transplant for women at Reniu Clinic, Mysore
Female hair transplant surgery requires a high degree of surgical ability, as grafts are positioned individually to look natural and fit in with established hair growth, as well as to prevent cell trauma and poor graft survival. Women seeking a permanent, painless, and aesthetically appealing cure to their hair loss are becoming more prevalent at the Reniu Clinic, Mysore. At Reniu Clinic Dr. Manas Jain who is one of the best hair transplant surgeons in Mysore will address any questions or concerns you have about female hair restoration and advise you on the best course of action to achieve your goals.