Step 01
Consultation
Our dermatology specialist assesses the history and distribution of the hair loss; blood tests are requested if needed. Whether a transplant is suitable is decided together with the test results.
Hair transplant technique
Female Hair Transplant
A transplant planned for thinning areas in female-pattern hair loss, following a dermatological assessment.
In women, hair loss most often appears as diffuse thinning over the crown and mid-scalp, and its causes vary: hormonal changes, iron deficiency, thyroid conditions, stress or genetic predisposition. For this reason, female patients first undergo a dermatological assessment and any necessary tests. A transplant is considered only once the hair loss has stabilised and the donor area is suitable; it is often planned with DHI between existing hairs and, where suitable, without shaving.
From consultation to month 12
The process, step by step
Step 02
Planning
The thinning areas are mapped and the direction of existing hair is noted. Unshaven or partially shaven options are discussed according to hair length and the size of the area.
Step 03
Procedure day
Grafts may be extracted by shaving a narrow strip in the donor area that can be concealed. The grafts are placed between existing hairs, following the natural direction of growth.
Step 04
The first 10 days
The first wash is done at the clinic. Washing and drying instructions for long hair are explained separately; colouring, blow-drying and styling products should wait for the doctor’s approval.
Step 05
12 months
The scabs come away in the first weeks; between months 1 and 3 some of the transplanted hairs may shed temporarily. New growth generally begins after month 3–4 and becomes noticeable around month 6; for most people the final appearance is assessed at around 12 months. Timings vary from person to person. Continuing dermatological treatment may form part of the long-term plan.
Explore the recovery timelineFemale Hair Transplant
Procedure day
- Welcome, blood tests and consent
- Marking the areas and photographic records
- Local anaesthesia and graft extraction from the donor area
- Lunch break
- DHI implantation between existing hairs
- Aftercare instructions and transfer to the hotel
Technical summary
- Pre-assessment
- Dermatological examination and blood tests if needed
- Anaesthesia
- Local anaesthesia
- Technique
- Mostly DHI; combined with FUE depending on the plan
- Shaving
- Unshaven or a concealable strip, where suitable
- Supportive treatment
- PRP, mesotherapy or medical treatment as advised by the doctor
What you should know
- For diffuse hair loss with no identified cause, a transplant may not be the first option.
- A transplant does not stop ongoing hair loss from progressing; supportive treatment may be needed.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding affect planning; please tell your doctor.
- Temporary shedding of existing hair may occur.
FAQ
Questions about this procedure
Can a female hair transplant be done without shaving?
Depending on the area and hair length, it may be planned unshaven or with a concealable strip shave. The decision is made at the examination.
Is medication needed first?
It depends on the cause of the hair loss. Based on the dermatological assessment and test results, the doctor may recommend medical treatment first.
When can I colour my hair?
Waiting a few weeks is generally recommended; ask your doctor at your follow-up consultation for exact timing.
