Female hair loss can be a complex issue as it often involves diverse causes, varied patterns, hormonal fluctuations, limited donor hair, significant psychological impact, and specific surgical needs. At Folliderm, we’ve successfully performed over 2,500 hair transplant procedures, empowering women from around the world, including Nepal, to regain their confidence.
What are the conditions in which this can be done?
Female hair loss is oftentimes a much more complicated subject both medically and surgically speaking. whereas oftentimes a man who presents to the clinic can be considered simply suffering from genetic male-patterned baldness, female hair loss may have a much more varied cause that demands investigation before a surgical hair transplant can be undertaken. hence a complete evaluation of reason behind the hair loss is necessary before proceeding with a female hair transplant.
In addition, there are nuances of surgery that must be understood to achieve excellent outcomes and requires a surgeon who is more advanced in the art of surgical hair transplant than merely a beginner.
It can spare or involve the hairline, and the thinning can extend into the temporal, crown, and occipital regions. at times female hair loss can be so extensive as to involve not only the top of the scalp but also the entire donor region, making surgery ineffective because these transplanted vellus hairs will not provide much visual density and eventually be lost.
When deciding on an operative plan, there are several general considerations that a surgeon must contemplate that are different from those that apply to a man.
First, no matter how thin a woman’s hair becomes, she will not shave her head, unlike a man. second, no matter how thin a woman’s hair becomes, women do not go completely bald, unlike a man. accordingly, it is helpful to remember these 2 principles when working with women because if there is sufficient donor hair, some kind of hair transplant could be undertaken to provide some beneficial camouflage
Despite these 2 relatively favorable dimensions to female hair loss, there are several issues that must be faced that are less ideal. first, women oftentimes lack sufficient donor hair because baldness can extend into the temporal hair-bearing area, relegating the surgeon to only harvest from
Folliderm is among the few centers globally with expertise in non-trim hair transplants for females. Our procedure is performed under high magnification to ensure minimal damage to existing hair, preserving your natural look.
Female hair transplants present unique challenges, especially in ensuring the correct angle and direction of the grafts. Even with meticulous care, 5-15% of grafts may grow in an abnormal direction, requiring frequent trimming—often weekly. Additionally, some grafts may exhibit wavy growth.
At Folliderm, our experienced surgeons are well-versed in these challenges and are dedicated to delivering the most natural and aesthetically pleasing results, ensuring your satisfaction throughout the process.