Hair transplant for transgender people
At Instituto Médico del Prado, we know that hair and facial framing are fundamental pillars of gender expression and identity. Hair transplantation in transgender patients goes far beyond recovering density: it requires a deep understanding of the craniofacial anatomical differences between male and female patterns.
Our medical team offers a safe, empathetic, and LGTBI-friendly, environment, combining high-precision hair surgery with comprehensive trichological management adapted to each stage of your transition.
In our clinic specializing in hair transplants for transgender individuals, we know how important it is to adapt the hairline for those seeking to masculinize or feminize their appearance. This process is a fundamental step on the path toward self-affirmation and well-being, and our experience in LGTBI-friendly hair transplantation guarantees respectful and personalized care, with the patient as the center of attention.
Anatomical design: hair feminization and masculinization
We work on each design down to the millimeter according to your facial proportions and aesthetic goals, applying specific techniques for each transition:
Hairline feminization (Trans Women)
- Closing of frontotemporal angles and oval design: The male pattern usually presents a higher forehead (7-8 cm from the glabella) and pronounced “M” shaped receding hairlines. To feminize the face, we create a soft, rounded, or oval line that enhances feminine features, minimizing receding hairlines and providing harmony.
- Unshaven transplant (Non-Shaven FUE + DHI): We know how important it is to keep the length of your hair. We perform the intervention using a hidden window shave (flaps) or long hair, implanting with an implanter (DHI technique) among your native hair without the need to shave your head.
- Camouflage of Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) scars: If you have previously undergone facial feminization surgery (such as hairline advancement, brow lift, or forehead contouring), we graft follicular units directly onto the coronal or pretrichial scars to make them completely imperceptible.
Hair and facial masculinization (Trans Men)
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Male frontotemporal redesign: We structure a more horizontal and angular front hairline at the temples, framing the upper third of the face with natural male proportions and restoring areas that have lost density.
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Beard, mustache, and sideburn reconstruction with FUE: For many trans men, hormonal treatment does not develop a full or thick beard. Through FUE extraction from the hair donor area, we design and populate from scratch (or densify) the beard, mustache, and the connection with the sideburns, using 1 and 2-hair follicles and imitating the natural acute exit angle of facial hair.
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Densification and design of male eyebrows: We thicken the body of the eyebrow and give it a straighter, more horizontal outline closer to the superciliary arch, using single-hair follicles to enhance a natural masculine look and expression.
Medical coordination and trichological hormonal control
The long-term success of a hair transplant in transgender individuals requires coordinating the surgery with gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT):
Protection against testosterone (Trans Men): Testosterone therapy can trigger androgenetic alopecia if there is a genetic predisposition (due to the action of the DHT hormone). Before and after the scalp or beard transplant, we establish a preventive medical-trichological protocol to protect your native hair and stabilize hair loss without interfering with your masculinization process.
Synergy with blockers and estrogens (Trans Women): Antiandrogen therapy slows down follicular miniaturization, but on its own, it usually does not recover areas where the follicle has already disappeared (such as receding hairlines). We coordinate the hair transplant with your endocrinological regimen to maximize thickness, graft survival, and the cosmetic quality of the hair.
Meet our doctors
Our team of hair transplant specialists at the Instituto Médico del Prado, led by Dr. Espinosa Custodio alongside Dr. Gallardo Madrid and Dr. Bonilla Juárez, has extensive experience in hairline masculinization and feminization procedures. Our entire care team provides respectful and personalized attention to each patient, with a deep understanding of the needs and goals of transgender individuals. Their commitment to natural results and patient well-being makes them leaders in the field of hair restoration.
Personalised hair assessment
Every treatment begins with a comprehensive hair assessment, during which we evaluate your individual characteristics and aesthetic goals. Using advanced diagnostic techniques and a detailed clinical evaluation, we create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs, ensuring harmonious, natural-looking results. This initial assessment is essential for determining the most appropriate approach to achieving your desired hairline.
Procedure and natural-looking results
Using advanced hair transplant techniques such as FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction), we achieve natural, highly personalised results while respecting your vision and creating a hairline that complements your gender identity. Whether you are seeking hairline masculinisation or feminisation, we are committed to delivering a result that authentically reflects who you are.
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