Stages of Female Hair Loss
The Ludwig scale helps professionals assess the degrees of female pattern hair loss. Stage 1 represents the least hair loss, while stage 3 represents the most. Patients in stage 1 usually have a scalp that is visibly exposed when the hair is parted at the top.
Stage 2 involves more scalp visibility in the central region and thinning in nearby areas. Stage 3 indicates severe thinning throughout the head. Traction alopecia, often seen in women, results in permanent hair loss at the edges from tight braids.
Treatment For Female Pattern Hair Loss: Scalp Micropigmentation
Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) is an innovative, non-surgical technique for female pattern baldness. This method involves tattooing organic, plant-based pigments into the scalp to create the illusion of real hair follicles. SMP offers immediate results, giving the appearance of dense hair without any recovery period.
At Zang SMP, pigments are designed to mimic hair follicles, changing your appearance without surgery or transplants. SMP can effectively cover bald areas, stimulate hair growth, and improve your overall image.
The SMP process often requires two to three sessions. The first sessions are spaced a week apart, designed specifically for female pattern hair loss. If needed, a third session may be scheduled between one and three months later to enhance the final results.
Would a Hair Transplant Treat Hair Loss?
For most cases of female pattern hair loss and male pattern hair loss, hair transplants are not the ideal treatment. They rely on donor hair grafts, which may not be available if thinning is widespread.
Additionally, if hair grafts are inserted into areas with pre-existing hair, the surgery might damage some of the native follicles, leaving the patient with a lower hair count.
The safest and most effective long-term solution for female hair loss is SMP. It delivers instant results in hair density without risking damage to existing follicles, requiring surgery, or incurring downtime.
At Zang SMP, you’ll benefit from top-quality, natural-looking scalp micropigmentation. Our outstanding track record and expert practitioners set us apart from the competition.