Female Hair Transplant In Turkey

Hair loss in women can occur for different reasons, such as hormonal imbalance, stress, pregnancy, childbirth, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), anaemia, dying and heat damage.

Some kinds of hair loss are reversible. However, many women experience permanent hair loss due to pattern baldness and traction alopecia.

With a women’s hair transplant in Turkey – referring to the process of travelling abroad to Turkey for a restoration surgery – it’s possible to permanently restore hair in the balding areas.

Overview Of Female Hair Transplant

Permanent hair loss can result in diffuse thinning, bald patches, wide part lines and receding hairlines in women.

However, with a transplantation surgery, the surgeon partially or completely shaves the back and sides of the scalp to extract grafts and implant them in the bald spots.

It depends on the number of grafts the patient needs for adequate coverage.

The harvested grafts are then placed in the balding region.

Before performing the surgery, the surgeon takes the thickness of the hair follicle, hair type (curly/straight), and the colour of the skin/hair into consideration.

Moreover, when drawing the female hair loss frontal hairline, the surgeon makes sure that it sits naturally on the patient’s face.

How Much Does A Female Hair Transplant Cost In Turkey?

The cost of a female hair transplant in Turkey is usually around £1,500.

The cost of hair transplants for women can vary depending on the area and the number of grafts needed (unless max grafts are being offered).

Still, it is much more affordable in Turkey than in the UK. That’s because surgical and hospital fees are lower. Moreover, the exchange rates further drive the cost down.

Medical tourists also get hotel accommodation, transfer, translation services, and aftercare with their transplantation surgery. So, overall, female hair transplants in Turkey cost much less.

 

Who Can Have Female Hair Transplant & Why?

Women with female pattern hair loss (FPHL) can undergo this treatment since it ensures lifelong results.

Pattern baldness can result in hair loss at the front of the head in females, along with recession of the temple hair. However, this pattern isn’t exactly as predictable in females as in males.

It may begin with the widening of the part line with progressively thinning hair in the top and crown/vertex region.

A sign of a significant reduction in hair density is that the scalp becomes noticeably visible through the hair.

It is rare for a woman to go completely bald as a result of female pattern hair loss. In all these instances, a woman can undergo a hair transplant procedure for their thinning hair.

However, if the female hair loss because of FPHL is diffuse, there may not be a stable donor area on the back/sides of the scalp.

These hairs are not resistant to the effects of the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

If a patient who has diffuse thinning undergoes a hair transplant, there’s a risk of hair fall even after the transplant. So, it will make you unsuitable for this surgery.

Other than female pattern baldness, you can also have a hair transplant if you’ve lost hair due to:

  • Traction alopecia from tight hairstyles. It is more common in African women because of hairstyles, such as weaves, cornrows, braids, and dreadlocks.
  • Frontal fibrosing alopecia. It’s a type of scarring alopecia that also leads to receding hair in women. But it needs to be in remission.
  • Alopecia areata. An autoimmune condition that results in bald, circular patches.
  • Physical trauma (surgical scars, burn injury, accidents)
  • Heat/chemically damaged hair
  • Chemotherapy for cancer treatment

Am I Suitable For Hair Transplant?

What To Think About Before You Have Female Hair Transplant

Before settling on a clinic/surgeon offering women’s hair transplants, you need to ask the following questions:

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  • Is a hair transplant the best treatment option for me?
  • How much of my scalp will be shaved for the surgery?
  • How experienced is the surgeon in performing hair transplants on women?
  • For how many years have they been performing female hair transplants?
  • During a female hair transplant, what complications can arise, and how will the surgeon handle them?
  • Can I meet a previous patient of the surgeon who had this hair loss treatment?
  • What are the overall patient satisfaction rates of the surgeon?

Is Hair Transplant In Turkey For Women Safe?

Women can safely get a good hair transplant in Turkey, provided the surgery is done by an experienced and licensed surgeon at a registered medical facility. Health tourism in Turkey is regulated, and practitioners are required to adhere to certain laws to ensure patients receive quality care. So, when you’re doing your research, make sure to verify the information you’re being provided, as it will help you get the best female hair transplant in Turkey.

Turkey has many qualified hair transplant surgeons with years of experience in the field. There are surgeons who have experience with different types of hair and a diverse patient base due to the growing medical tourism industry; they’re also doing the procedure in state-of-the-art facilities. Therefore, take your time to find the right surgeon, and you can get good results from your surgery.

How To Best Prepare for Women’s Hair Transplant In Turkey

Before the hair transplant, you need to make the following preparations:

  • Stop smoking at least a week before the surgery as it can cause increased bleeding during the hair transplant.
  • Do not drink alcohol or take recreational drugs 3 days before the procedure as it also poses a risk of increased bleeding and slows down the recovery process.
  • Do not take anticoagulants 10 days before surgery and stop using topical hair medications like minoxidil.
  • Remove all hair systems (wigs, hairpieces, hair extensions) 3 days before the surgery.
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What Is The Procedure For Female Hair Transplant In Turkey?

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After you arrive at the clinic for the hair transplant, the surgeon will perform a scalp analysis to decide on the donor area.

After that, depending on the balding area, the surgeon will either completely or partially shave the healthy donor area.

Then to make the surgery pain-free, they will inject a local anaesthetic into the donor area. 

A saline solution is also injected afterwards to puff up the skin for better visibility of the hair grafts.

As a result, you may feel tightening at the back of the scalp. From that, a motorized punch tool extracts the grafts.

Once that’s done, micro-incisions are made in the balding areas for the implantation of the follicular units.

The surgeon will place the hair follicles in the open channels, one by one, either using forceps or a Choi Implanter pen.

After that, the surgeon will lightly bandage the donor area while the recipient areas will remain exposed.

The total surgical time for the procedure is 6-8 hours, but it varies on a case-by-case basis. For instance, if it’s a women’s hairline transplant, it might not take that long.

Is A Hair Transplant Successful In Females?

A hair transplant surgery can quite successfully address permanent hair loss in women. Moreover, it can give natural-looking results that can last you a lifetime. A skilled surgeon will extract grafts from areas that are likely to be resistant to the hair loss-causing hormone. Therefore, your transplanted hair should stay with you permanently.

Just like with any surgery, determining whether or not you’ll be a suitable candidate for the surgery is important. As long as you have a stable and strong donor area, are in good health, and find a good surgeon, you might be able to get optimal results with a ladies’ hair transplant in Turkey.

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Recovery And Results Of Female Hair Transplant

After the hair transplant, you can go back to your home/hotel on the same day.

Lie down with your pillows at a 45-degree angle to get some rest. This will also help with post-op swelling. Other than that, you may experience bleeding and numbness right after the surgery.

At the follow-up appointment the next day, the surgeon will remove the dressing from the donor area. Moreover, they will make sure that you’re not experiencing any complications.

It is recommended that you completely rest for 2-3 days after the surgery.

Also, if your donor area was shaved partially, you have to tie your hair at the top for 10 days.

Some people experience shock loss in the weeks following the surgery in which the hair falls out temporarily. This type of hair shedding is normal.

You will start noticing normal hair growth 3-4 months after

For the final results of women’s hair transplants in Turkey, you’ll have to wait for a year or so.

Aftercare Of Female Hair Transplant

Do not perform any vigorous physical activity after the surgery.

Going to the gym is not recommended for at least a month.

It may be difficult for you to expose the shaved donor area but do not try covering it with wigs, scarves, hats, or caps for 2 weeks.

Avoid wearing beanies or woolly hats for a month after the restoration surgery.

Only use the shampoo and lotion provided by the surgeon to wash your hair.

And in the meantime, do not apply any hair growth products like oils, serums, masks or sprays or dye your hair.

You also cannot perm, curl, or straighten the hair for some time (ask your surgeon when you can do these things).

In addition, avoid direct sunlight as sweating increases the risk of infection.

Moreover, the sun can suppress the immune system and slow down the healing process.

Make sure to drink lots of water and eat healthy foods to encourage hair growth.

Side Effects to Expect After Female Hair Transplant

After the hair transplant, it’s normal to experience the following side effects temporarily:

  • Bleeding
  • Pain
  • Oedema (swelling)
  • Oozing
  • Folliculitis and pimples
  • Sudden hair loss (shock loss)

The surgeon will prescribe antibiotics, painkillers, and anti-inflammatory medications to you to manage these side effects.

What Could Go Wrong After Female Hair Transplant?

If the donor area was partially shaved, the loose hair poses a risk of dislodging the grafts.

So, make sure to tie them as the surgeon advises.

You shouldn’t tie it too tightly either, as it can also strain the scalp and permanently damage the results.

You can also develop a scalp infection due to poor hygiene, drinking alcohol, smoking, or exposure to dirt or heat.

What To Do If You Have Any Problems After Female Hair Transplant

Although female hair restoration surgery is low-risk, some people can experience post-op complications.

In that case, you should immediately call, email, or message the aftercare department for help.

Alternatives to Hair Transplant For Women

Not all women who have female pattern hair loss can undergo a hair transplant.

This is so when they’re losing hair diffusely, and even the donor hair is miniaturizing.

In this case, to create the illusion of high hair density, they can get scalp micropigmentation.

What’s The Best Hair Loss Treatment For Females?

An effective and permanent solution to female hair loss is hair transplantation. However, hair growth for women can also be facilitated by platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. 

For this, some blood is drawn from the patient and put into a centrifuge to obtain the platelet-rich plasma. This concentrate contains many growth factors which help in the healing and stimulating of hair growth. 

Usually, multiple injections of this treatment are recommended with follow-ups. After around 6 months, you can see the results. 

Other than that, there are certain prescription medications that are used to treat baldness in women. These include minoxidil and spironolactone. Laser caps are also being used to help with thinning hair in women. 

Still, of all these, a hair transplant is the only hair loss treatment for women that gives permanent results. 

And keep in mind that if the hair loss is due to genetics, switching shampoos, conditioners, or any other hair care products will not help you. Supplements will also not facilitate hair regrowth for women in this case. 

For an accurate diagnosis, it’s important to consult a medical professional before deciding on a treatment plan. For instance, if the hair loss is temporary and reversible, you won’t need surgery.

Other Procedures to Have with Women’s Hair Transplant In Turkey

To improve the result of the female hair restoration surgery, one can get platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections right after the surgery.

For this, the surgeon will take your blood, so you won’t experience any side effects.

Many people choose to get it because the growth factors and proteins present in PRP support the growth of hair follicles by improving blood flow and stimulating collagen production.

It can also improve the health of the surrounding hair.

FAQs

How do I know if I have female pattern hair loss?

Hair loss in women can occur because of different reasons. The symptoms of female androgenetic alopecia can be like other kinds of hair loss.

So, to rule out the possibility of other causes of hair loss, you need to get a diagnosis from your general practitioner. They may perform a blood test or dermoscopy.

Can women have a hair transplant?

Yes, women can successfully undergo hair restoration surgery.

Are female hair transplants successful?

The hair graft survival rate in female hair transplants is 95%, so the surgery has a very high success rate. However, if you have diffuse thinning due to female androgenetic alopecia, you will lose your new hair even after the surgery. In this case, the surgery is not recommended.

Is a female hair transplant permanent?

Yes! The results of a female hair transplant are permanent. It’s because the donor hair used for transplantation is resistant to the effects of the DHT hormone.

Does the doctor have insurance that covers female hair transplant in Turkey?

Yes, the surgeon performing your female hair transplant will have insurance against malpractice.

Reviewed and Approved by Trichologist Yaprak Yazan

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