Hair Transplantation for Transgender Individuals
Male-to-female (MTF) and female-to-male (FTM) transgender individuals face a distinctly different set of creative and technical hurdles when it comes to transgender and transsexual hair transplantation. Comprehending the subtle cosmetic differences between male and female hairlines is just one facet of developing a successful transgender hair restoration. Additionally, variables causing future hair loss that may affect transgender hair surgery, as well as differences in the directional flow of hair growth between males and females, are also significant factors in hair transplantation for transgender.
Choose the hair transplantation technique wisely.
Transgender hair transplant surgery is an essential operation for those who want to thicken their hair or replace hair that has fallen out or change their hairline because hairline is different in males and females. In the transgender population, it is crucial for resolving hair loss issues and developing a more feminine hairline during the transitional period. DHITM – Direct Hair Implantation is the most advanced hair transplant technique used in transsexual hair transplants; both effectively speed up hair growth and create longer, thicker hair.
To generate a more realistic and appropriately formed hairline, these treatments can be employed for both male-to-female (MtF) and female-to-male (FtM) transitioning. Those making the transition from FtM may also think about getting eyebrow or beard transplants to look more like their preferred gender. Position, form, and hair-flow pattern—distinctive characteristics of male and female hairlines—are essential gender indicators.
MTF transplant
Male-to-female (MTF) transgender hair transplantation focuses on addressing hairline differences and combating male pattern baldness. Traditional methods involve a long incision across the scalp to pull the hairline downward. However, this technique is not ideal for transgender hairline conversion. Unlike the female hairline lowering technique, which involves a female-shaped hairline being brought down surgically or with hair transplantation, transgender hairline must convert a male hairline into a feminine one. This is because a surgically advanced male hairline exposes a scar over time that can only be covered with further hair transplantation.
The outer temple area, a hallmark of feminine beauty, cannot be reproduced by cutting a long incision. Additionally, hairs in the male hairline are almost opposite in direction and flow to those in the female hairline. The male hairline’s angles are projected straight forward, while the female hairline is shaped in a cowlick with a slight whorl pattern, aiming in a backward-facing direction. Therefore, surgical hairline lowering is not the best option for converting a male hairline into a female one.
FTM
Transgender Hair Transplant: Female to Male (FTM)
Hair transplantation for female-to-male (FTM) transgender patients usually includes beard and mustache hair replacement. It’s a less frequently requested procedure, yet it can still be highly successful with experts. Doctors and experts can assist in advancing the facial masculinization process by skillfully crafting a precise pattern of natural hair growth in the mustache and beard area.
Cost
Each person’s experience with a transgender hair transplant will differ in price, depending on the requirements. Your hair type and other variables, such as the total intricacy of the procedure and the number of grafts that must be transplanted, become the influential factors in determining the final cost.
A clear and direct conversation with your doctor will help you reach the answer. Transparency in finalizing a cost-effective bill should be maintained from both sides.
Techniques to choose from
A transgender person may choose from a variety of hair transplant techniques according to their gender identity and desired outcomes.
Among these are:
- Hairline-lowering technique
Lowering and rounding the hairline to make it more feminine.
- Crown restoration
In regions where male pattern baldness has caused thinning, this aids in encouraging the growth of new hair.
- Facial hair transplant
Facial hair restoration aims to promote the development of thicker, more noticeable facial hair.
- Body hair transplantation
Chest hair restoration seeks to increase the amount of body hair growing across the chest.
Pre-Procedure, Procedure and Post-Procedure
Pre-Procedure
To ensure a successful surgery, patients should avoid taking medications and multivitamins 24 hours before the procedure or preferably cut them off a week in advance. In addition, it is essential to avoid alcohol and cigarettes at least a week before the procedure. Patients should also avoid exposure to direct sunlight, heat, and chemical treatments like hair color.
Procedure
Once the clinic team decides on the procedure date, arrive on time. When the procedure begins, the surgeon will apply anesthesia, shave/unshaven the hair on the donor site, and mark the area where the new hair will grow.
Extracted hair follicles are then transplanted into the bald region or enhanced to create a new hairline per the patient’s requirement. This procedure takes around 3–4 hours, after which you might experience numbness in the area for a day. Within a few days following surgery, one can resume normal activities.
Post-Procedure
For at least three weeks, a surgeon suggests refraining from intense exercise and sports that result in sweating. Within two to eight weeks, the Implanted hairs start to fall out, after which new and fresh hair grows. This takes around three to six months, while absolute results can be seen seven to twelve months later.
Why choose a hair transplant treatment at the DHI clinic?
DHI technique and its benefits are propriety to DHI International Medical Group. Some clinics and doctors try to copy this and claim to use the DHI technique, which is misleading. The following features are only available at DHI-authorised clinics.
We are proud to be ranked #1 in customer satisfaction in a hair transplant industry survey by IMRB. Our customer satisfaction rate is more than 99%. We also received the Customer Excellence Award from Quantic and numerous other worldwide awards and accreditations from medical bodies.
We provide hair restoration services for men and women with all stages of hair loss. This includes high growth factor PRP/GFC therapies and Activa Regenera treatment for early-stage alopecia, hair transplants for all stages of alopecia, and the highest-quality natural human hair cosmetic patches for very advanced stages of alopecia. Our hair loss treatment products and nutraceuticals have the highest-grade active ingredients, and you can shop online.
All procedures are performed from start to finish by DHI doctors trained and certified by the London Hair Restoration Academy. The surgeons are focused only on hair restoration procedures, and every procedure undergoes strict quality control.
All procedures are performed per strict standard operating protocols accredited with the UK Care Quality Commission and ISO standards.
The world’s safest hair transplant procedure is performed in a sterile environment according to comprehensive safety protocols. All procedures are performed only after proper diagnosis and medical tests.
Our patented implanter allows Perfect control over angle, depth, and direction. Only the highest-quality imported instruments are used and discarded after every procedure.
One-step implantation to ensure minimal graft handling. The highest graft survival rate is over 90%, compared to 50-90% in other clinics.
There are no stitches, pain, scarring, or downtime. You can return to work the next day. It is just a short procedure to regrow your hair naturally and permanently. Daily Mail UK titled DHI the “Lunch Hour Transplant.”
Achieve strong density in a session compared to other low-density techniques such as FUE and FUT.
Natural Results Guaranteed – The DHI technique gives you a perfectly natural result; others will only know you had a transplant if you tell them.
DHI is the world’s largest hair restoration medical group headquarters in Greece. For more than 50 years, we have focused on research, innovation, and education in hair restoration. We have 75 clinics in 45 countries serving more than 5,00,000 satisfied customers. Top celebrities from the entertainment, sports, business, and politics only trust DHI for their hair restoration.
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Nothing is better than trusting the most advanced technique, i.e., DHIs and experienced doctors, regarding complex tasks like transgender hair transplants. We at DHI pay special attention to detail, whether the task is routine or challenging.
If you wish to get a transgender hair transplant done, connect with us today.
