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harley street hair transplant fue procedure for female hair loss

Around 8 million women in the UK live with some form of hair loss, and roughly 40% of those cases are explained by hereditary female pattern baldness. The remaining 60% have causes that range from traction alopecia and post-menopausal change to chemotherapy and stress. A hair transplant is suitable for women whose hair loss is permanent and whose donor area on the back and sides of the scalp is healthy enough to provide grafts. This page covers eligibility, cost, the surgical process, and the realistic results you can expect.

What Hair Transplants Do We Offer For Women?

At Harley Street Hair Transplant Clinics London, we are experts in performing female FUE & FUT hair transplant procedures. This surgical method is perfect for treating female hair loss as it is suitable for a range of different hair restoration scenarios.

Hairline Restoration

FUE Female Hair Transplant Before and After

More popular hair transplants with women are the hairline restorations also called hairline lowering. In rare cases, women may begin to see their hairline recede or be born with a naturally high hairline. As this can sometimes affect a person’s mental health, an FUE hair transplant procedure can be performed to lower the hairline and promote new hair growth.

Eyebrow Transplant

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Another popular method of hair transplantation is the eyebrow transplant. This is where donor hairs are taken from the back and sides of the head and implanted into the eyebrow areas to appear thicker and fuller.

How Do Hair Transplants for Women Work?

Before your surgery, your surgeon will give you a small amount local anaesthetic. This will help numb any pain during the procedure.

At the beginning of the procedure, the lead surgeon extract follicular units from the donor area in natural groups of 1-4 (this is called a hair graft). These grafts, or follicular units, are circled by a tiny 1mm punch enabling an accurate and precise incision to be made.

The follicular unit is then grasped gently and pulled away from the loose connective tissue that surrounds the unit under the skin. This process is then repeated numerous times until the correct number of donor grafts have been extracted.

Once the hair grafts have been extracted and checked, the donor hairs are then implanted into the recipient area (usually the mid-parting in women) one by one. This process is then repeated over and over again as desired.

As patients are left with tiny 0.8mm – 1mm scars from follicle extraction, as opposed to other hair surgery treatments which make larger incisions, the recovery time is usually between 7-10 days.

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Female Hair Transplant Cost in the UK

How much does a female hair transplant cost in the UK? At Harley Street Hair Transplant Clinics, female hair transplants cost between £3,000 and £7,000 for a single-day procedure of up to 3,000 grafts. The exact price depends on the area being treated, the technique used, and the number of grafts your surgeon estimates you will need. We work on a cost-per-area basis rather than a flat per-graft fee, so the quote you receive at consultation is the price you pay.

Female cases tend to fall into one of two pricing bands depending on the pattern of hair loss being treated. Use the tabs below to see the price band, typical graft count, surgery duration and recovery for each.

Price band: £4,000 – £6,500
Typical grafts: 1,500 – 2,200
Surgery duration: 6 – 7 hours
Recovery: 10 – 14 days
Stages: Usually one-stage

  • For women with a naturally high hairline or those who have had previous forehead reduction surgery.
  • Brings the hairline forward without an incision.

Why does a female hair transplant cost differ from a male one? Two reasons:

  1. First, women rarely need the very large graft counts (3,000+) that drive male procedure costs upward, because female hair loss is typically diffuse rather than completely bald.
  2. Second, female cases more often involve unshaven or partially shaven extraction, which adds time to the procedure and limits how many grafts can be transplanted in a single day to around 2,000 – 2,500.

Finance is available across all bands through 0% APR plans up to 12 months and longer plans at standard rates. For a full breakdown of pricing including FUT and DHI options, and for our finance calculator, see our hair transplant cost UK page.

Price band: £3,500 – £5,500
Typical grafts: 500 – 1,200
Surgery duration: 4 – 6 hours
Recovery: 10 – 14 days
Stages: One-stage

  • For women with over-plucked eyebrows that want more density and shape.

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The key to this is down to the shape and angulation of the incisions done by the surgeon that will then pre-determine the implantation angle.

Finance is available across all bands through 0% APR plans up to 12 months and longer plans at standard rates. For a full breakdown of pricing including FUT and DHI options, and for our finance calculator, see our hair transplant cost UK page.

Why Get a Female Hair Transplant?

Most women will experience hair loss at some point in their lives. Balding and thinning can often cause women to feel self-conscious about their image. One of the main reasons why women opt for hair transplantation is to feel comfortable with their image and restore confidence in their appearance.

Why Do Women Lose Hair and How Does This Affect Your Chances of Getting a Hair Transplant?

Across the UK, it is estimated that 8 million women are currently suffering with hair loss symptoms. What is perhaps even more alarming is that 40% of women have stated hair loss as a major component in marital problems, and 63% believe it affects their career as well (British Medical Journal, 2005).

The cause of women’s hair loss varies much more than men. Whilst more than 95% of men suffering with hair loss have a condition called male pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia), female hair loss is much more complex.

Around 40% of all female hair loss cases can be explained by hereditary pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia). This leaves 60% of women suffering with hair loss symptoms from extraneous causes. These may include, but are not limited to stress related hair loss, chemotherapy treatments, menopausal symptoms, and harsh styling methods (curling & heat products).

In most cases, a hair transplant can only be offered out to patients who are suffering with a case of permanent hair loss, such as androgenic alopecia. This is where the hair follicles on the head shed and do not grow back.

If you suffer with female pattern baldness or would like a hair transplant in an area where there are no hair follicles (e.g. hairline lowering surgery), then you are likely to be eligible for a hair transplant.

Alternatively, if you suffer with a temporary form of hair loss, such as alopecia areata, then you will likely not be eligible for surgery. This is because your hair is likely to grow back naturally, negating the need for a transplant. In these cases, we may recommend a non surgical alternative such as a PRP hair treatment.

Results and Aftercare

Following your hair transplantation procedure, you will have access to our hair transplant aftercare program and expert guidance, whenever you need it.

It is important to keep the scalp hydrated during the first few days following the procedure in order to protect against infection and minimise scabbing. We provide full instructions for aftercare and are on hand to answer any concerns following your procedure.

It can take 2 to 3 months for the new follicles to take and naturally grow new hair, so regrowth may be uneven at first, but rest assure, you will soon benefit from thicker looking hair. Although every patient’s recovery time and results may differ, most patients see full natural hair growth around 10 months following their procedure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, hair transplant can be successful in females. Hair transplant procedures have evolved significantly over the years, and they are no longer limited to male patients. Female pattern hair loss is a common condition that can lead to thinning hair and baldness in women. In such cases, hair transplant can be an effective solution to restore hair density and improve the appearance of the scalp.

Whilst there may be a small bit of shedding soon after your procedure, you should not suffer hair loss (in the same area) after your new hair transplant, however it can take around 6 months for the new hair to start to grow and thicken.

During a female hair transplant procedure, local anaesthetic is injected in order to number the area(s). You might feel a slight prick and some discomfort during the initial administration of the local anaesthetic. However, once it takes effect, you should not experience any pain throughout the rest of the hair transplant procedure.

In the days following the hair transplant procedure, it is normal to experience some soreness in the treated areas. However, this discomfort is typically temporary. We also provide you with an aftercare pack that contains antibiotics and pain killers to help alleviate any discomfort and ensure you feel more comfortable during the recovery period. Rest assured that the discomfort is manageable, and you will be well taken care of to ensure a smooth and successful recovery.

You can find more information on our following page: does a hair transplant hurt.

The duration of the treatment is determined by the size of the area of hair loss to be treated.

Typically, most female hair transplant procedures last between 6 to 9 hours. However, in larger cases, the procedure might be spread over 2 days to ensure optimal results. Conversely, in smaller cases, the treatment duration will be shorter.

During your consultation, you can discuss this with one of our doctors as they will be able to give you a more accurate time frame.

After your free initial consultation, your hair transplant will be performed by one of our certified hair transplant doctors. All of our procedures are performed by doctors, with a little help from our specialist team of technicians, ensuring you receive high quality care and treatment.

Patient Testimonials

Aside from achieving fantastic results, we believe that keeping in touch with our patients before, during and after their hair transplantation procedure is paramount – it helps to keep our patients feeling calm and in control. We’re always on hand to provide guidance, support and aftercare advice. Time and again, our patients tell us that this is what sets us apart from other clinics.

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