Men are probably more likely to be looking to have a hair transplant done, but women are not far behind. Thinning of the hair is fairly common with the female gender as well, and more women are becoming interested in hair transplant procedures. However, both the process of hair loss as well as the hair transplant procedure can look quite different between the genders.
There is no doubt that millions of men and women suffer from hair loss, but the approach to hair transplantation between the genders does not look the same, because the pattern in which the hair is lost is different. Male pattern baldness is fairly common among men and can lead to a receding hairline, especially at the temples, and thinning at the top of the head, with hair left around the back and sides of the head. In women, the hair loss looks different, with hair thinning out all over instead of just on the top. Female hair loss will usually lead to overall thinning that will eventually start to expose the scalp.
While hair loss is more common in men, and men are more likely to seek out a hair transplant, female hair transplants are on the rise. In addition to overall thinning hair, some women also have a high forehead that they would like to do something about and both of these conditions can be corrected with a hair transplant. While hair loss in men is usually a permanent process, this is not always the case for women, and that is why it is important for any woman with hair loss to be examined by a doctor before considering a hair transplant.
While a man considering a hair transplant will have no issue finding an excellent doctor, a female should do a little more research and try to find a doctor who specializes in female hair transplants and that have plenty of experience in performing hair transplants on a woman. This is because hair loss on a woman cannot be treated the same way as it would on a man.
Both men and women can usually choose between the two major methods of hair transplantation that are most commonly performed today: one is the FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) method and the other one is the Strip method. They both have advantages and disadvantages: the FUE is a more gentle approach but can be slow and expensive; the Strip is more efficient but leaves a scar on the back of the head.
Thanks to great advancement in the field, both men and women have excellent options when it comes to hair transplantation. In the hands of a highly experienced and knowledgeable doctor, a hair transplant is a safe and efficient way of having fuller hair again. A well performed hair transplant will lead to a natural look that no one can spot, and the transplanted hair will be in place for a lifetime.
