Female vs. Male HTS
Atlanta Hair Restoration Experts
Hair transplant for females and males can have its distinct differences. It’s important to understand these differences so you can set the right expectations and choose the proper treatment plan.
Men Hair Loss
Men typically experience hair loss by the hairline receding, thinning on the crown region, and temple recession. This type of pattern can progress in apparent stages and tends to be predictable.
Women Hair Loss
Women will experience widened temporal thinning and Ludwig scale midline parts on top of the scalp and crown, with the hairline still intact.
This diffuse thinning pattern needs a strategic approach, as the donor area may experience thinning hair. This reduces the availability of healthy follicles. Women may need alternative treatments if a donor area is not feasible for a hair transplant.
Long hair vs. Short hair
Long hair and short hair transplant are two separate procedures. Both options come with their own benefits and considerations.
Long Hair Transplant:
With Long hair transplant, patients can have the surgery done without shaving or cutting their hair short. However, transplanting long hair requires careful planning to avoid any tangling and can be very time consuming. The grafts must be placed properly, so it blends with the existing hair and displays a natural look.
Any signs of recent surgery, and symptoms are hard to see with long hair transplant and help create a smoother transition post-surgery.
Short Hair Transplant:
A short hair transplant requires shaving the donor area to conduct the process of removing and placing hair grafts on the recipient area. This type of transplant is easier to manage, which makes it a straightforward and efficient procedure. The risk of mistakenly dislodging grafts is reduced because of how easy it is to manage aftercare surgery, which allows faster recovery.
After a short hair transplant, some signs such as scabs or redness may appear and can be more visible initially. However, these symptoms last for around a week and then gentle shampoo can remove the scabbing once healed.
General Hair Loss:
