You Need a Neutral Surgeon for a Transgender Hair Transplant

For decades, many hair transplant clinics throughout the United States have served the male population. It was considered pretty rare for women to seek hair transplant surgery in the past. Then, with new technology, things changed, and now it’s normal to talk about successful hair transplant treatments for women, too.

Things are changing again. Although transgender people have sought hair transplants in the past, it was considered a very rare procedure. In the past decade or so, there’s been a growing demand for transgender hair transplant surgery. And in our very diverse Bay Area, it’s become relatively routine.

Like any hair restoration treatment, it’s valuable for a hair transplant surgeon to understand the differences between male and female hair patterns as well as the similarities. An article in Medical News Today  discusses the different types of issues surrounding transgender hair transplantation. Also, how the surgery can help patients feel more “in tune” with the gender they want to express.

Each Transgender Person Has Their Own Story to Tell

Everyone has their own story about why they need hair loss treatments and what they expect to achieve. It is Dr. Miguel Canales’ goal to listen carefully, assess the situation, and provide professional answers about the realities and possibilities for hair rejuvenation. For example, a female-to-male person or a biological woman who transitions to male may not realize a genetic composition can impact their hair growth. If the men in a persons’ family is predisposed to male-pattern baldness, they are too. As biological women, maybe they didn’t see any thinning. Once they transitioned, they might notice a receding hairline. If they want to maintain a head of hair as a male, Dr. Canales must approach a solution with all the factors in mind.

Or if an FTM individual prefers to have a masculine clean-shaven head, but desires a thick beard, hair transplantation is available for that, too. Testosterone use can produce facial hair on transgender man, but it can look patchy. Spots might need filling in to produce a luxurious, thick manly beard. A beard transplant could be the answer. And if a FTM would like to develop natural-looking chest hair Dr. Canales can talk about innovative surgical treatments for that as well.

There are different issues surrounding male-to-female (MTF) individuals. They might already see their hair thinning while they are transitioning. It can feel very distressing. Dr. Canales can fully examine the scalp and find answers for hairline feminization and possible crown restoration. Apparent differences in male and female hair patterns require individual solutions for those who are transitioning. We aim to listen to every story and be honest about the best path to successful transgender hair placement!