Follicular Unit Excision in Females: Technique and Experience of Three Centers

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Hair transplantation has traditionally been a surgery sought after by men. However, the number of women interested in this procedure is increasing, but only select surgeons consider themselves able to perform it as female hair transplantation requires excellent technical skills and a keen aesthetic sense. We believe it is important to demonstrate the female hair transplant technique in order to encourage further research and publication on the subject.

Methods: We report on our group’s collective experience in female hair transplant procedures. Our team is comprised of eight surgeons performing transplants across three centers. Our approach to the female hair transplant entails using the follicular unit excision (FUE) technique adapted to the female patient, which includes the addition of an “intra-operative regenerative” step developed by our team.

Results: After the surgery, the patients were clinically monitored and did not have any complaints that overrode their satisfaction with the procedure. The results in women, as in men, require an average of 6 to 12 months. At the end of this period, it was possible to observe very natural results, such as fuller hair and more feminine faces.

Discussion & Conclusion: Female hair transplant requires in-depth knowledge of the technique to avoid complications and obtain satisfactory results. Surgeons who dedicate themselves to learning how to perform it will have more tools available to them to achieve female patients’ goals.