About Hair Replacement for Women
Hair loss generally occurs because of a change in hormones or because of aging. Hair loss can also be the result of some type of trauma or a burn. There are several hair replacement surgery options for women. Does this Spark an idea?
Other People Are Reading
-
Types of Procedures
-
Most often, hair replacement surgery includes hair transplants. It is estimated that nearly 20 percent of women will experience hair loss in their life. Several women choose to wear hair extensions or wigs to solve their hair loss problem. However, others look to hair replacement surgery to look their normal self once more. Two additional available procedures are flap surgery and scalp reduction.
Planning For Hair Replacement Surgery
-
It's important to find a doctor who is experienced and has before and after photos of past customers. This can reassure you that you're working with a professional before committing to a hair replacement procedure. The initial consult should include questions about hair growth and when the loss occurred as well as a family history of baldness (if applicable). A surgeon will then discuss a patient's goals for hair replacement and determine the proper treatment for her.
-
How Hair Replacement Works
-
A hair transplant surgery uses small pieces of mini-grafts from a donor. These mini-grafts are applied to the thinning or bald area of the head. Depending on one's need in hair replacement, surgery determines the shape and size of the grafts that are applied. Some women will require multiple sessions in order to achieve the full head of hair they desire. After the grafts are applied to the scalp, it is cleaned and covered completely with gauze for healing.
After Care
-
After having hair replacement surgery, pain medication is used to control the aches and throbbing feeling a patient may have. Bandages remain for one day after surgery. The washing of hair is allowed after two days. Most patients wait up to three weeks to do any heavy lifting or strenuous activity. Several follow-up sessions will occur where the doctor will assure that a patient's head is healing properly.
Risks
-
Much like any other surgery, there are risks. While hair replacement surgery is considered one of the safest plastic surgery techniques, for those with various illness, there may be added risks. Those with high blood pressure or blood clots may have increased risk of trouble. Other risks include mini-grafts not taking, which results in bumps on one's scalp.
-
