Orenda Health

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)

Hair loss is just as common problem in women as it is in men. All kinds of cosmetic products are used to stop hair loss caused by different reasons. It is normal to lose hair up to 100 hairs every day. However, one in every three women experience hair loss at any age for a variety of reasons.

Hair Loss in Women

Hair is an important expression of person’s style, look and character. However, if one begins to lose hair, it may be really depressing and loss of self-confidence. In women, hair shedding usually starts at the top of the head. Unlike men, women rarely lose all their hair and become bald. Women pattern hair loss usually starts in the mid 40s, or earlier.

There are variety of reasons for women hair loss. Hormones, medicine, stress, or diet might all cause of hair loss. After childbirth women can experience temporary hair loss. It is a common problem as a result of estrogen levels in the body, but the hair usually regrows after a while. Another reason of the temporary hair loss for women is menopause. If hair loss continues, it means that it is time to have a hair transplant, and cosmetic products cannot be a solution to help hair grow.

FUE Hair Transplants for Women Procedure

Female hair transplant provides hair restoration that helps them achieve their confidence with beautiful and healthy hair. The operation process begins with the approval of the patient and the hair transplant is performed into the area where the hair loss is occurred.

It is important to note that you do not need to shave their all hair for the hair transplantation in women. The best aspect of hair transplantation applied with the FUE method is that the hair to be transplanted without shaving it. The hair restoration will apply in between your existing hair and eliminate the sparseness without shaving your hair completely. The follicles taken from the strong hair follicles are transferred to the problem areas, the transplanted hair does not cause any shedding problem again in Orenda Health.

Before and After Hair Transplant Procedure

Before the operation, some tests are recommended from the patient for the precautionary purposes such as Hepatitis B/C – HIV – Jaundice. The process will continue according to the results.

During the hair transplant surgery, the healthy hair follicles are taken from the donor area to be implanted in the hair loss areas of the patient. The channels are opened with the help of latest technology and the follicles are implanted one by one.

The general length of stay in hospital is 1 day and the recovery process will be taken 7-10 days. After 3 months, the hair is expected to grow 30-35%. 60-65% of growth occurs in 6 months depends on the condition of each patient. It takes around 4-6 months hair to begin grow. Patients should expect to see the full results after 12-18 months following the treatment.

It is useful to use vitamins to protect the existing hair after the surgery. Using multivitamin-supported serums with stem cells provides great benefits. It is important to pay attention to the absence of chemicals, parabens, and colorants in the shampoo.