Hair Transplants for Women: Questions & Answers
While many hear about hair loss affecting men, it can also affect women. Most people lose as many as 50 to 150 hairs per day–the problem arises when it does not grow back. Many women experience hair loss due to certain medical conditions, which can be discussed with a doctor to treat the underlying cause.
Once you know the cause of your thinning hair, you can start looking into ways to remedy it. Hair transplantation is a possible solution for women with thinning hair.
If you are looking into hair transplants as a woman, Medical Tattoo & Cosmetic Centers of America can help. We’ve answered some of the most common questions women have about hair transplants.
How Do Hair Transplants Work for Women?
Hair transplant technology has changed over the years, becoming increasingly sophisticated and specialized. At Medical Tattoo & Cosmetic Centers of America, we offer the revolutionary Venus NeoGraft Machine for minimally invasive hair restoration.
The NeoGraft procedure involves the extraction of healthy hair follicles from a donor site; Then, they are implanted into the area where you have thinning hair or baldness.
During recovery, the hairs will fall out, but the follicles will remain, which helps promote hair growth.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Hair Transplantation Surgery?
There is no baseline for determining what amount of hair loss you must experience before looking into hair transplantation surgery.
Every woman regards their hair differently, so if you are uncomfortable with the amount of hair loss you’ve experienced, reach out to a qualified hair transplant specialist. However, to have a successful hair transplant, you must have healthy hair on the sides and back of the head, as these are the donor areas for grafts.
Women with hair loss due to scalp injuries or repeated cosmetic procedures are good candidates for hair transplant surgery.
A NeoGraft hair transplant offers impressive results with a quick recovery, and can be performed on men and women with all hair types. It can even be used to correct the results of hair plugs, an outdated method of hair transplants.
Does Hair Transplant Surgery Hurt?
Hair transplant surgery pain is managed through local anesthesia and intravenous sedation. Therefore, you will not feel pain during the surgery.
A great advantage of this procedure is that it requires less time than alternative hair transplant treatments and typically requires less than a week of recovery.
What Activities Can You Do After Surgery?
After five to seven days of recovery, you can resume your normal activities, including swimming, exercise, etc. In addition, your transplanted hair can be washed, cut, and dyed.
You’ll bandage your scalp for a few days and may be prescribed an anti-inflammatory or antibiotic to minimize inflammation and reduce the risk of infection.
Will Transplanted Hair Fall Out?
When hair is grafted from other areas of your scalp, it will continue to grow for the rest of your life.
NeoGraft offers an impressive 92 to 98% success rate. Once your transplant process is complete, your natural hair growth takes over.
What Other Options Are There for Women’s Hair Loss?
There are other alternatives to hair transplants, such as PRP (platelet-rich plasma) hair loss treatments and scalp micropigmentation/tricopigmentation.
PRP Hair Loss Treatments
PRP treatments are safe and effective treatments that are minimally invasive and stimulate healing in the scalp to regrow hair.
Platelet-rich plasma circulates through your blood, and it has been discovered that it can help heal and rejuvenate other parts of your body. Schedule a consultation to determine if you are a good candidate for PRP treatments.
During a PRP treatment, a sample of your blood is taken, which is then processed to separate red blood cells from the plasma. The plasma is injected into the scalp in targeted areas where you’ve experienced hair loss.
The PRP will strengthen the makeup of your hair follicles and encourage more hair growth in those areas. This treatment can last up to 12 months.
Scalp Micropigmentation & Tricopigmentation
Scalp micropigmentation is a medical tattoo procedure that creates the illusion of hair. Custom-colored pigmentation is injected into the epidermal layer of the scalp, which helps create the illusion.
Women dealing with hair loss or a receding hairline can benefit from this procedure in many ways; scalp micropigmentation does not involve any invasive procedures, surgical equipment, or frequent maintenance/touchups. It’s an economical solution for those looking to improve or eliminate the appearance of hair loss.
Tricopigmentation is the semi-permanent version. It is very similar to scalp micropigmentation, but the procedure is done with a different ink. If you’re interested in micropigmentation but have reservations about its permanence, tricopigmentation may be the perfect solution for you.
Compassionate & Effective Solutions for Women’s Hair Loss
Losing your hair can be frustrating. We exist to help restore your confidence and allow your beauty to shine through with minimally invasive and revolutionary procedures.
At Medical Tatto & Cosmetic Centers of America, you’ll find compassionate technicians who want you to feel comfortable in your body. If you are experiencing hair loss, you can reach out to our team for a free consultation, which can help determine which hair loss treatment will work for you. Let us help you renew your confidence!
Give us a call today at 612-770-0000, or send us a message online.