It's not just men who suffer from alopecia. Women also suffer the consequences of this condition, with androgenetic alopecia being the most common. In cases where baldness has already occurred, hair transplants for women are the solution.
Are there any differences with respect to hair transplants in men? What should we take into account regarding hair implants in women?
A capillary graft in women is perfectly viable. If the medical diagnosis is favorable and the patient is suitable for a hair graft, she will be able to do it without any inconvenience.
The results of a hair transplant in women are highly satisfactory. However, it is very important capillary analysis prior to the intervention to determine, among other things, the condition of the scalp, the degree of alopecia or the follicular units to be extracted, all in line with the expectations of each of the patients. This is why it is essential to go to a specialized hair clinic that has a qualified medical team, since the success of the hair transplant will largely depend on it.
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The hair transplant process in women using the FUE technique is no different from that performed on men. It is a Ambulatory surgery in which it is used Anesthesia local, since general care or hospitalization is not necessary.
The hair implant process in women consists, in general terms, of extracting the follicular units from the area that is not affected by alopecia, or donor zone, and implement them in the area to be covered or receiving area. The results of the hair implant with the FUE technique are definitive and, with correct medical follow-up, last forever. This is because the hair that is implanted is not affected by alopecia.
Are you interested in knowing what a hair graft in women is like step by step? Here we tell you what a day of surgery is like in Hospital Capilar, clinic specialized in capillary implant.
The first step on the day of the procedure is to design the area where the follicular units will be implanted, as well as the extraction area. The medical team creates the design based on the patient's anatomy, always taking into consideration her aesthetic taste and expectations. In cases of forehead hair transplants in women, the area is delimited based on the frontalis muscle, since it is not possible to implant follicles in this muscle due to its movable area.
Hair grafting in women can be done without shaving or with shaving. In cases in which, on the recommendation of the medical team or at the request of the patient, it is decided to proceed with the intervention without shaving, only a small window is shaved in the lower part of the head from where the follicular units will be extracted. This extraction zone would go unnoticed with the length of the patient's hair.
On the other hand, in cases where it is preferable to shave, it is carried out both in the donor area and in the recipient area.
The next step of a hair transplant in women is the application of local anesthesia. The medical team uses local anesthesia in both areas to avoid discomfort. However, this phase is usually the most annoying of the FUE hair implant. Therefore, in Hospital Capilar We offer our patients an exclusive pre-anesthesia service with which we managed to reduce the pain considerably.
Using a micromotor punch, the follicular units necessary to successfully carry out the hair graft are individually extracted. This phase requires great precision and technique, since the extracted follicles do not grow back, so it must be done in such a way that once the hair begins to grow, no areas of the donor area are seen thinning.
Once the necessary follicular units have been extracted, they are deposited in an orderly manner in Petri dishes in order to preserve them in the best conditions for longer.
After completing the extraction phase, the surgeon in charge of the intervention proceeds to make the incisions in the area affected by baldness. The incisions in a hair graft are made with a sapphire scalpel, since greater precision is achieved with this type of instrument. Thanks to its use, the results are much more natural and with a higher density.
It is in these incisions where the follicular units are implanted individually, that is, one by one. This completes the surgery and begins the postoperative of a capillary implant.
Hair transplants in women generally offer optimal results that meet patients' expectations. Results vary depending on each patient's needs and the areas treated. When a forehead hair transplant is performed on women, the results are aimed at reducing the frontal area of the patient's face, harmonizing her features. On the other hand, if the hair transplant was intended to restore hair lost due to female androgenetic alopecia, this treatment will achieve a sensation of greater density, as well as a thicker part and hair growth in areas where it stopped growing naturally. Ultimately, the before and after results of a hair transplant in women will vary depending on the surgical plan proposed in each case.
Are you a woman considering a hair transplant? It's common to have many questions about the process, results, price, and other aspects. Although a female hair transplant is an outpatient and minimally invasive procedure, it's still a surgery that raises a number of questions.
For a female hair transplant, the average price ranges between 3.000 and 4.000 euros. Prices are generally the same as for a male hair transplant.
To determine if a woman is suitable for hair transplants, a prior medical diagnosis is necessary. In patients with androgenetic alopecia, the condition must be stabilized, and doctors will evaluate the quality of the donor area, as well as the area to be covered, among other factors. In cases involving a forehead hair transplant in women, solely to lower the forehead and reduce the receding hairline, doctors will evaluate the patient's physiognomy, identifying her frontalis muscle as the limit, since it is not recommended to implant follicles in this muscle.
The results of a hair transplant in women are definitively seen one year after surgery. However, the first changes can already be seen after 6 months.
Yes. Although it is a minimally invasive and outpatient procedure, it is a medical process that requires a preoperative procedure in which tests and medical history are reviewed, among other things, to determine that the patient can undergo said procedure. In addition, throughout the surgery the patient remains monitored and under medical supervision.
Thinking of performing a hair transplant with the FUE technique? In Hospital Capilar You will find a team of expert doctors who will solve all your doubts and will accompany you throughout the process. The first diagnosis is completely free!