womens hairloss???

[vincehair]

What can a woman do about hairloss??? Any facts would be appreciated! Anyone know a woman who had an ht?

[Bill - Seemiller]

vincehair,

 

There is a lot to say about female hair loss.

 

See if this blog I wrote recently helps you give advice to your female friend: Female Losing Hair Needs Help.

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill

[Dr. Ricardo Mejia]

There are many woman that have had hair transplants. Many clinics including myself will provide patients with a list of patients to contact and visit in the local area. The video below is an example of one womans experience.

 

 

[Dr. Paul Shapiro]

Hair transplants can be very successful in women and I previously posted a photo album of some of my female hair transplant patients.

Female Hair Transplants

The most common cause of hair loss in women is what we call Androgenetic Alopecia, also called Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL). This is an inherited condition in which you have certain genes which makes your hair susceptible to hair loss when exposed to the normal, small amount of androgens (male hormones) which all women have. Occasionally there are other causes of hair loss in women such as hormonal imbalance, medication side effects, or other dermatological conditions. A dermatologist or hair loss specialist should take a complete history and exam to determine if your hair loss is the result of FPHL, or if any testing is needed to rule the other rare causes of hair loss.

 

The video of Dr. Meja's patient is very instructive and shows a good example of a successful female hair transplant. It is obvious from the video that Dr. Meja spent time educating this patient, so that she knew what results to expect. Most women with FPHL have poor donor, and a large area to cover. As the women said in the video she was told that she would have more hair, but not a full head of hair. It is important that you have realistic expectations of what can be done in one surgery if you decide to go ahead with hair transplant surgery. A lot or women are satisfied after one hair transplant, but many female patients need more then one surgery to meet their goals.

 

If you have FPHL, hair transplantation may be a great option for you. It is important to get several consults from surgeons who have experience with female patients. Look at as many before and after photos as you can and ask to surgeon to speak to some of his female patients. Also try to find photos with the hair styled and not styled to get an accurate idea of what the surgery accomplished.

 

Are you presently using Rogaine (minoxidil)? If not I find that most women with FPHL benefit from Rogaine, and it also lessens the chance of post surgery shedding (telogen effluvium) which is very common in women.

 

I hope you find this information helpful.

 

In health

 

Paul Shapiro, MD

[chantal]

I'm a 45 year old female and had my FUT procedure done in December 2008 with Dr. Rahal in Ottawa. Dr Rahal and his staff are very professional. The procedure lasted for more than 8 hours...1925 grafts- 3,675 hairs total. The first 2 weeks were very uncomfortable...(til the stitches came out).

My original hair started growing immediately after the procedure but I did experience some shockloss in the donor area.

 

I am now at 3 months and my "new" hairs are definitely starting to grow. The scar in the donor area is almost invisible and my hair has grown over it. I do have lots of pimples and have been using witch hazel. I still have numb spots on my head, mostly at the back. My scalp is still quite red and I decided to stop using rogaine for a few weeks to see if the redness disappears.

 

The most difficult aspect of the whole procedure (except for the first 2 weeks) is having my hair cut short on top of my head. with the rest of my hair being shoulder length, I look pretty funny...Wearing hats and scarves takes some getting used to but I'm actually starting to like this new look!

 

Looking forward to the next few months.

 

And yes , I would do it all over again

[jimmyk67]

also for women who made a facelift by which their hairline went very high,there is the solution of implanting hair follicles in the previous line with an outstanding result!!(certanly by F.U.E WITHOUT a hair trimming)

 

Dr Mahera Adigoni,plastic surgeon has some cases...

[jimmyk67]

i know WOMEN who made hair transplants........

[Liz.P]

My hair loss seems to be based on the seasons. In the summer it is of much better quality and stronger, but when winter comes my hair is just falling out constantly and is week and brittle. Does anyone else share this problem?

[Bill - Seemiller]

Liz.P,

 

This may very well be seasonal shedding coupled by damaged and dry hair. If it is, it shouldn't result in a net loss of hair overall. It's just that hair may be thinner during some seasons than others due to more hair follicles being in the telogen (shedding) stage of the normal hair growth cycle. You may also want to use extra moisturizing shampoos and conditioners to keep your hair enriched with the necessary nutrients to stay healthy.

 

If you find your hair is getting progressively thinner as the years go by, you may be experiencing alopecia. As to the cause of hair loss, the most common is genetic but other non-genetic issues can cause or contribute to balding. You may want to consult with a dermatologist or trichologist to help you determine the problem if this is the case.

 

All the Best,

 

Bill

[Sarit]

Hi,

I began losing my very thick, long hair when I was 17-18. I am now 43 and still have a decent amount of hair but it was very thin on top and as a female this can be devastating; wondering if you're going to lose it all. I researched hair transplants for women and came across Dr. Scott Alexander in Phoenix AZ. His technique is so exact that I decided to go to him rather than like a Bosley. He makes smaller incisions because he uses a smaller blade where he implants the follicles which is great because although I had swelling and redness for a few days I did not get the pustules that so many people get and the bumpy scared scalp that can occur with a larger blade. The only thing that hurt was not the implants themselves, but the grafting site. The pain was manageable; I was uncomfortable for the first 3 days; the area felt tight. After my husband removed the stitches 10 days later I felt great! The donor sight healed well; I had little numbness and the hairs grew in quickly. I did experience some shedding which is normal but within 4-6 months the changes were dramatic. I am so pleased I am going back for my second and final procedure to complete the crown area. It's common to have to have more than one procedure depending on the significance of your hair loss. I am so happy I did this because it beats wigs; rogaine, hats, scarves...all that. The expense and financing was very doable. I recommend Dr. Scott Alexander to anyone (especially women) to at least consult with him. His staff and their treatment of you is also top of the line. I couldn't be more pleased.

[Ambrose09]

It's posted somewhere on this forum, but in case you're interested in women's hair loss and hair transplants, here's an interesting story from a Dallas station: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tjrWl5bkCU