Female Hair Restoration

If you are a woman experiencing hair loss, we encourage you to visit your dermatologist first. They can help you determine if you’re a good candidate for hair transplantation with Dr. Malhotra or if topical or oral therapies may be effective for you. Good candidates for surgical hair restoration have moderate to advanced hair loss and good overall health. You will need sufficient remaining hair for transfer. 

With FUE, you can wear your hair as long or short as you’d like, since this procedure leaves no extended scar. However, we discourage wearing tight styles that put excessive tension on your hair, which can lead to hair loss and damage.

FUE hair transplantation typically costs between $5 to $7 per graft, and most women require approximately 1,400 grafts. Therefore, the average cost for this procedure with Dr. Malhotra is between $7,000 and $8,500. To ensure you receive accurate pricing information, schedule a consultation and receive a detailed quote for your procedure. Most patients can receive an estimate before even scheduling a consultation or coming into the office by photo submission.

Transplanted hairs integrate into the scalp, establishing a blood supply and growing as if they’d always been there. However, you can continue losing your hair, especially if you haven’t adequately addressed the causes of your hair loss. Dr. Malhotra recommends his female hair loss patients work with a dermatologist to identify lifestyle and medication changes to enhance their results and ensure optimal longevity.

Many things can help slow female hair loss, depending on the type of hair loss you’re experiencing. As less-invasive hair loss treatments are most effective when started early in the hair loss process, seek treatment as early as possible. It’s important to avoid using products that offer a “miracle cure” as they are often ineffective.

Some effective natural hair growth remedies include eating a healthy, nutritious diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to nourish the hair. Reduce stress, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Choose gentle hair products, including shampoos and styling products designed for thinning hair. Be gentle when handling your hair and avoid wearing tight hairstyles that can contribute to hair loss. Avoid using extremely hot styling tools, such as hair dryers, straighteners, or curling irons, as they may damage the hair shaft—try the medium setting instead.

Following female hair restoration, it’s important to expect swelling, bruising, and tenderness in the treated areas. Our experts can prescribe pain medications to manage discomfort for patients who experience severe pain. Typically, patients may only require these medications for a few days, after which they can take over-the-counter medications.

Initial recovery lasts 10 to 14 days, and the scalp may look pink or scabbed. As your scabs heal, your hair follicles will become dormant, and the newly transplanted hair will begin to fall out. New hair growth begins within 2 to 3 months. Most patients achieve natural hair growth 10 months after their procedure.

During your FUE hair restoration surgery, your scalp will be treated with an anesthetic and should not experience any pain. However, as the anesthetic wears off, your scalp will feel tender and sore, and you may experience redness and swelling for the first few days.

While female hair loss may start as early as the teenage years, it is best to wait until age 25 for a hair transplant. However, your doctor may recommend other hair loss treatments before choosing a hair transplant. On average, the best age for hair transplant surgery is between 25 and 40, but ultimately, your hair’s condition is the most important factor in determining the appropriate age.

As with any surgical procedure, female hair restoration has risks and complications. However, choosing a highly experienced, board-certified team like Balance Hair Restoration can help minimize your risk. 

Risks include:

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Itching or numbness in the treatment area
• Noticeable scarring
• Unsatisfactory results

During female hair transplants, donor hair is typically harvested from the back or sides of the scalp to ensure a successful outcome. With a Long Hair FUE hair transplant, you do not have to shave your entire head. To harvest the hair follicles, certain sections that can be easily concealed by the sections of longer hair on the top of your head are shaved.