Hair Transplant for Women

Hair is one of the most important elements that complement the physical appearance for women. Hair loss and baldness are as common in women as in men. In other words, there is no gender discrimination in hair loss. In the past, women used to intervene in this situation with alternative medicine, various treatments and certain care products. With the changing and developing technology in today’s world, hair transplantation used to be a method preferred by men, but now it has also taken its place in the world of women. 

The main causes of hair loss in women; genetic factors, hormone problems, postpartum period, menopause, sleep problems, irregular nutrition, shock diets, various skin diseases, chemical-containing hair care products, and technological devices with high temperatures.

Weak hair, the image created by regional hair loss causes an image that affects the psychology of women and causes self-confidence problems. Today, developing technological methods offer women the opportunity to undergo hair transplant. According to the researches, women’s hair follicles are thicker than men and when the transplant is performed by a specialist doctor, the possibility of success is 99%.

Hair loss in women is seen in the front and middle parts. It differs from male pattern hair loss by preserving the front hairline. Some conditions must be met for women to have hair transplant. Namely
– Mechanical and traction alopecia, that is, hair loss due to non-hormonal reasons
– Experiencing hair loss similar to male pattern baldness
– Sufficient donor area
– Any woman who has experienced hair loss due to trauma (burns, wounds, chemical accidents) can have hair transplant provided that the hair follicles are still alive.

Women who try to lengthen and thicken their hair with various natural methods and care products cannot always achieve a definite result. At this point, they can apply for a hair transplant operation for a definitive solution. The most worrying issue for women about hair transplant is the image that may occur during the healing process after the operation. Although this used to be the case in the past, now they do not need to be afraid of this. (FUE DHI), (FUT), and Sapphire FUE hair transplant methods are used in hair transplant. Which hair transplant technique will be applied is decided after expert control. 

While Follicular Unit Transfer (FUT) technique was preferred in the past, now (FUE DHI) method is preferred. In the FUE DHI technique, hair follicles are taken one by one from the donor area and placed in the sparse or bald area. This method gives the chance to transplant more grafts. Sapphire FUE method is a technique applied with a special and sharp-tipped pen made of sapphire.

After the operation, patients can return to their homes or hotels. The next day, they are washed under the doctor’s control. Patients who want to have a comfortable recovery process should not ignore the doctor’s instructions. They should protect the transplantation area and donor area from ultraviolet light and soften it with lotions given by the doctor. In addition, they should stop drinking alcohol and smoking, and adopt a diet containing vitamins and minerals necessary for the nutrition of hair follicles. If there is an ongoing diet, they can take a break. Women can return to their work and routine life within a few days after the hair transplant operation. They will notice their new hair growth within 10-12 weeks.

Is Hair Transplant Operation Safe?

Hair transplantation is an aesthetic surgery operation. The fact that the FUE DHI method, which is frequently preferred in recent years, does not contain cuts and stitches is effective in accelerating the healing process. Local anaesthesia and sedation are used in this procedure to minimise pain and pain. At Hair Center of Turkey, hair transplantation is performed by hair transplant specialists under the control of a specialist doctor. To date, many female patients with hair loss have achieved a definitive and clear solution.

Is Hair Transplantation Performed While Pregnant?

Hair transplantation during pregnancy is not recommended by experts. Local anaesthesia to be used during the operation may adversely affect the baby.