What Is The Cost Of A Hair Transplant In Chicago For Women?

A hair transplant for women costs between $6,000 and $60,000, with the difference depending on the amount of hair to be transferred, the technique used and the experience of your surgeon.

Hair loss in women is usually disregarded by the conventional beauty and cosmetics business and by most fashion and beauty gazettes. Hence it can be challenging for women to access the information and answers they need, and the essential therapies. Despite this, hair loss in women is quite prevalent, with around 30% of women suffering some degree of thinning hair at some point in their lives.

Furthermore, because women’s femininity is typically associated with their hair, the psychological impact of hair loss might be more severe for them. Therefore, many women are unaware that they may be suitable candidates for hair transplant surgery until it’s too late.

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What Causes Hair Loss in Women

Hair loss in women is mostly caused by inherited genetics, although there are a variety of other disorders and circumstances that contribute to the issue. Some factors include;

  • Changes in hormone levels,
  • Termination of birth control tablets,
  • Lupus,
  • Poor diet and nutritional deficiencies,
  • Medical or emotional caused trauma and stress anemia,
  • Thyroid disorders and relevant medications,
  • Traction alopecia
  • Gynecological conditions such as post-partum and post-menopausal states,
  • Ovarian malignancies.

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Determining the Severity of Hair Loss

The Ludwig System is a technique for measuring the severity of hair loss. To provide a basic description of what female hair loss looks like and how it normally progresses, the scale was particularly designed for female pattern baldness to be as accurate as possible. A hair transplant operation may be desired by women only for cosmetic reasons. For instance, lowering their hairline to produce a softer look or camouflaging scars from previous aesthetic surgeries, such as face and brow lifts.

Ludwig Frontal: A lady who tends to suffer hair loss is classified as “frontal accentuated” due to her genetics. In other words, hair loss is more prevalent in the front and center of the hair parting, rather than merely at the top and center of her scalp.

Advanced Ludwig: In this case, the woman has had severe hair loss, with little to no remaining hair in the alopecia-affected region. Very few women ever reach this level. If they do, it is almost often a result of a medical issue that produces large, abnormally high androgen hormone production in the body.

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Procedures for Hair Transplantation in Women

Hair transplant operations can be divided into two types;

Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) and FUT (Follicular Unit transplant. The most significant distinction between these two treatments is the method in which the donor hair is obtained.

FUT surgery is a hair restoration process that is often referred to as the strip surgery method. In this procedure, a tiny, linear region on the back of the head, known as the donor zone, is shaved, and the hair is genetically engineered to survive for a long period. Following that, your surgeon will do a surgical removal of a strip of tissue from the shaved-down region.

Then, using a scope created particularly for hair transplant treatments, the surgery technologists divide the strip of tissue into microscopic follicular units containing one to four hairs, which are then implanted into the recipient site. Using the agreed-upon treatment regions as a guide, your surgeon builds recipient sites at the right angle and orientation to get the most natural outcome possible.

When all of the microscopic hair grafts have been implanted into the recipient sites, they are rotated to ensure that they fit the surgeon’s recipient site and the overall hair transplant design.

Pain relief medicines are rarely needed following surgery beyond one day. It is common for doctors to give antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications. Typically, patients may expect to be back at work within 2-5 days of the procedure. The transplanted hair will start falling out 2 to 3 weeks following the surgery, however the follicles will regenerate and start producing new hair within a few months.

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Determining the Severity of Hair Loss

In most cases, the cost of hair transplant for women in Chicago is determined by the degree of hair loss experienced and the actual number of hair grafts implanted. Hair transplants are classified as cosmetic or elective operations by most insurance providers. As a result, insurance companies do not cover the cost of hair replacement for women, and patients are required to pay for the procedure from their own pockets.

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Hair Transplant Treatment Costs

A hair replacement option for women with alopecia can cost anywhere from $6,000 and $60,000, depending on the extent of the procedure. Most times, all of these expenses are spent by the individual since hair transplant is seen as a cosmetic operation by most insurance companies.

Hair transplantation costs are determined by various factors such as:

  • Your Location: The cost of living in the location, and the number of surgeons that do the surgery in the area, can affect the cost of hair restoration for women in Chicago.
  • The Procedure: Follicular unit transplantation (FUT) and follicular unit extraction (FUE). There are several forms of hair transplants available (FUE), with each having a different cost.
  • The Amount of Hair to be Transplanted: It will be far less expensive to add a few patches than it will be to increase hair all over the scalp
  • Your Surgeon’s Expertise: Your surgeon may charge extra if he or she is regarded as one of the best. Higher rates do not automatically indicate mastery, so ensure you do your research.
  • Costs of Traveling: Although your doctor is unlikely to charge you for this, it is a cost to consider. Traveling to get the best and specialized doctors is sometimes necessary, and these fees should be considered.

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Recovery Costs

There are other costs associated with the recovery process that must be taken into consideration. Some of these costs include:

  • The cost of pain medications during the recovery period
  • The cost of antibiotics which helps to minimize the risk of infection.
  • The cost of other medication which may or may not be needed.

In summary, estimating the cost of hair transplants in women is not usually specific since each treatment plan is unique and tailored to match the individual demands of each patient. You can reach out to us today to get more information about the cost of hair restoration for women in Chicago. A wonderful experience awaits you.

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When you’re ready to take the next step toward addressing your hair loss, the specialists at Northwestern Hair are here to help. We’ll work with you to evaluate your level of hair loss and to find the most effective treatment for your needs.

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