Overview
We all know that hair transplant treatment has gained a lot of success in the last few years. The results of the treatment have gained extreme success for male pattern hair loss. Recently, research has shown that women are also a good candidate for women’s hair transplantation. Let’s understand in detail the entire information for the treatment.
The ideal candidate for hair transplant
If the woman is planning to undergo the treatment for hair transplantation, here are the few points that need to be considered.
- Health condition
If the woman is medically fit with a healthy immune system then she can undergo the surgery. If you have been on medication for a long time then discuss it with a surgeon.
- Age
Ideally, women should be above the age of 30 and above because this time they have good stability in hair fall.
- Hair loss classification
The condition of hair loss and donor hair availability is essential to get the best outcomes.
- Lifestyle
Living a healthy lifestyle, doing regular exercise, having a balanced diet, and stress relaxation therapy will make the recovery better. There is less swelling and chances of infection are lowered.
- Dealing with aftercare
Following the surgery, you need to follow the doctor’s instructions to prevent infection and make the recovery process go faster. The doctor will classify your hair loss with the Ludwig Scale for women and the Norwood Scale
Who can undergo the treatment?
Do you know that undergoing the treatment only 2 to 5 percent will be benefited?
- Women dealing with hair loss due to traction alopecia or mechanical alopecia can also choose to undergo the surgery.
- Women with previous plastic or cosmetic surgery and who are concerned about hair loss around the incision site.
- Alopecia marginalis is the condition that looks similar to traction alopecia can choose to undergo the surgery.
- Women with distinct patterns of baldness similar to male pattern baldness and with a receding hairline, stable donor area, and vertex thinning can undergo the surgery.
What are the methods for hair transplant?
- Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
During the surgery, around 6 to 10-inch strips of skin are removed from the back of the scalp. After that, the tiny grafts are divided into 500 to 2000. After that from the strip, the hair follicles are removed and then transplanted to the bald area.
- Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
During FUE, the hair follicles are extracted one by one with a small punch. After that, the grafts are transplanted into the balding area. It is essential to place the grafts in a zigzag manner which results in regrowth of hair in the balding area and then the hair growth will look natural.