Q3. I am a woman who has some hair loss; can I have a hair transplant?

A3. Yes. Even though men usually undergo hair transplantation there has been an increase in the number of women choosing this procedure.

This is mainly due to advances in technology which have resulted in innovative techniques such as Follicular Unit Transplantation which results in minimal scarring and a natural head of hair.

The extent of your hair loss will be assessed by the surgeon beforehand.

Find out more in our female hair transplant section.

FAQS Index:

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FAQs Intro

1. What is hair transplant surgery?
2. Am I suitable candidate for hair transplant surgery?
3. I am a woman who has some hair loss; can I have ahair transplant?
4. What causes hair loss?
5. What is male pattern baldness?
6. Is there a lower age limit for a hair transplant?
7. How long does hair transplant surgery take?
8. Do I need to cut my hair or shave my head before surgery?
9. Will I lose hair after a hair transplant?
10. Which is the best procedure for me?
11. Will I need more than one session?
12. Will there be much scarring?
13. Are there complications of hair transplantation?

14. What is the recovery after hair transplant surgery?
15. Will other people notice that I have had a hair transplant?
16. When will my new hair grow?
17. What is a ‘hair graft?’
18. What is a ‘Follicular Unit?’
19. What is ‘Follicular Unit Transplantation?’
20. What is the ‘Fox Test?’
21. What is ‘Follicular Unit Extraction?’
22. What is ‘Micrografting?’
23. Does a hair transplant hurt?
24. What is the aftercare following hair transplant surgery?
25. What can I expect from hair transplant surgery?
26. How much does hair transplant surgery cost?

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