Female hair loss and/or hair thinning can be devastating to a woman and cause a great deal of stress and anxiety. And, although hair loss is much more common in men, the psychological damage is much more severe in women. Many women feel that their hair plays a major role in their overall beauty.
In addition, the way in which women experience hair loss or female pattern baldness is many times different from men. Women’s hair loss may begin with some hair thinning along the hairline, temples, and crown or maybe thinning over the entire head. However, there is hope.
Female Hair Transplant | Female Hair Restoration
At one time, one of the only options for women who suffered from hair loss was wearing a wig. However, thankfully, things have changed. There are now female hair loss treatments, known as female hair transplant or female hair restoration.
Although hair transplants aren’t for all women who experience hair loss, they are most often recommended for female hair loss caused by, what is known as, alopecia or female pattern baldness.
Prior to considering female hair transplant surgery, you must find the cause of your hair loss. Although there are many causes of hair loss, the most common cause of permanent hair loss is hereditary. However, prior to considering a hair transplant, you must ensure that your female hair loss isn’t a temporary condition.
You will need to see a hair restoration specialist see if you are a candidate for a female hair transplant. Unfortunately, if you suffer from hair loss over the entire scalp, and not in a particular pattern, you will most likely not be a candidate for this procedure.
Female Hair Loss | Women Hair Loss | Alopecia
Female hair loss also referred to as women’s hair loss can have many different causes and can be temporary or permanent.
It can be caused by a genetic disorder, known as androgenic alopecia or female pattern baldness, a hormonal imbalance, thyroid conditions, pregnancy, menopause, illness, medications, and stress.
Although men and women both experience hair loss or alopecia, men usually lose hair in a certain area, such as their hairline begins to recede. However, women usually suffer from thinning hair all over.
Hair Loss Treatment
Female hair transplant surgery should be considered as a last resort. Make sure you see your doctor discuss your hair loss treatment options prior to looking into hair transplant options, as this may not even be necessary or possible. However, don’t lose heart, as even if you’re not a candidate for this procedure, there are other hair loss treatment options, such as hormone therapy, scalp expansion and other procedures that can help you. Talk with your doctor to see what is right for you.
Hair Restoration Surgery
In order to be considered for a female hair transplant, the first consideration is the type of female hair loss in which you are suffering. Hair loss treatment, such as a hair transplant, is usually recommended for hair loss caused by alopecia or female pattern baldness.
In addition, you must have enough good quality hair that can be transplanted, as if the potential donor hair is thin, the newly transplanted hair that grows will also be thin.
What’s more, the elasticity of the skin is also an important consideration in hair restoration surgery.
