- Hair transplant for women
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by Meditravel
Can women have a hair transplant?
Hair loss knows no gender bias. We know this, don’t we? Everyone we know, male or female, has a hair loss problem at some point. Some more than others talk about it, take action, or give up.
The question is, should you give it up? No. Not if you have the opportunity to get a hair transplant done in Turkey to help you with a plethora of solutions like never before. This is a field that has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few decades.
One of the reliable options that can help with irreversible hair loss is hair transplant in Turkey. However, this is mostly used as a last option and mainly by men. So much that it is believed that (a) women do not go bald and (b) that a hair transplant is an option only for men.
So the question which we will answer now is: Can a hair transplant work for women too? And should women consider a hair transplant as a viable option?
Here is the answer from the Hair Experts:
YES! It is indeed an option.
Simply put, a hair transplant can achieve permanent natural hair restoration, whether in men or women. However, the pattern of hair loss that a woman undergoes is slightly different from that of a man. It is important to understand the difference. To really match the available options, the time frame (yes, there is a time when a particular solution can work for you!). This is something that requires professional intervention.
For those who don’t follow us, and those who follow our blogs, let’s do a brief summary of the topic. Specifically on the subject of hair loss and hair transplantation got women. As mentioned above, the conditions are slightly different for women and the approach, treatment or solution will also vary in this area.
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What is a hair transplant for women?
A hair transplant in Turkey is a surgical procedure to permanently restore hair. The process transfers hair and hair follicles from one part of the scalp called the donor site to the balding area called the recipient site.
The surgery is performed either by Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) or the Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) method. More questions about the concept and procedure?
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Hair transplant in Turkey can be a solution for anyone suffering from advanced stages of MPT or FPT. He is balding and wants to regain his natural hair. Men and women, over the age of 25, can opt for this solution.
Are women suitable candidates for a hair transplantation?
Yes. Women can opt for a hair transplant, if the condition of their hair and scalp warrants it. It is not an option only for men.
It is true that the number of women who receive hair transplants is less than men. This is due to the general difference in the pattern of hair loss in women. Most women suffer from diffuse alopecia, and this is not something that can be solved with a hair transplant in Turkey.
A trichologist is the right person to determine if a hair transplant in Turkey may be a viable option for an individual. As we always say, one solution does not fit all! Hair restoration is a very personal need that requires an individual solution.
The right candidate must have enough healthy hair follicles in the donor area that can be transplanted and will grow healthy in the normal course, over a long period of time.
Women who suffer from FPT and those who suffer from traction alopecia find hair transplantation in Turkey an excellent solution to their problems. Many women who have suffered scalp injuries also opt for a hair transplant to restore the lost patch.
As we mentioned above, there is a misconception that hair transplant in Turkey is an option only for men. This is not true. Women also struggle with hair loss and baldness Hair transplants in Istanbul are a great way to permanently restore hair for someone with irreversible hair loss and thinning.
Women who suffer from hair loss due to genetic predisposition, medical conditions such as PCOS. Thyroid disorders or have undergone pregnancy, can benefit from appropriate hair treatments. Timely intervention and the right guidance can make all the difference. You need a trained professional to correctly diagnose the main problem. Read your symptoms correctly and guide you to the treatment that is right for you.
What is the best hair transplant method/technique?
The best hair transplant method in Turkey depends on the individual case. An experienced surgeon will first perform a consultation to find out which method suits you best. According to the configuration of the donor area and the condition of the scalp. But looking at patient compatibility, overall the FUE hair transplant method is the best. It has virtually negligible downtime, and the patient can return to their routine immediately after the procedure. There is also less tissue damage, so overall healing time and pain are minimal.
Women, in particular, find the FUE hair transplant technique attractive because they do not have to shave their head to perform the transplant. With this technique, the transition looks completely natural. Whether you can opt for this particular method is decided after consultation with your surgeon.
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Hair loss and baldness in men is somehow seen as something ‘expected’ or ‘normal’. And when it happens to a woman. Even after reaching senior age. It is seen as “unnatural” or “disturbing”, causing her considerable psychological discomfort. There are ways and means to remedy this. We believe this has been explained on this page today.
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