By the age of 50, over half of men will have experienced hair loss due to pattern baldness. It’s not just men who are affected, either – by the age of 65, around 50 per cent of women will also notice some hair loss as a result of pattern baldness. Also known as androgenetic alopecia, […]
So, you’ve decided to get a hair transplant. You’ve had your consultation, ruled out other hair restoration treatments and are set on undergoing surgery. It’s a big step to take, but thankfully as surgical procedures go, it’s relatively minor – and it can improve your self-confidence drastically. You’ll be awake during the procedure, which can […]
Hair transplants may be a long-term solution to a long-term problem, but not everyone who is losing their hair is a good candidate for hair transplant surgery. That said, the good news is that there are plenty of people who are – and even for those who surgery wouldn’t be appropriate for, there are plenty […]
Back in 2017, we treated former footballer and Real Housewives of Cheshire star Ashley Ward at the Farjo clinic. Ashley, who formerly played for Barnsley, Norwich City and Blackburn Rovers, underwent an FUE hair transplant. Although people told Ashley that they didn’t think he needed a hair transplant, he struggled with his receding hairline and […]
We are excited to announce the development of the world’s first system that allows patients to ‘bank’ their hair follicles for future use. Both of our founding directors, Drs Nilofer and Bessam Farjo, are also medical directors of HairClone, which has developed the technology to cryopreserve intact human hair follicles. At the moment, the most […]
Choosing to undergo hair transplant surgery is a big decision, and not one that should be rushed in to. A quick internet search will bring up hundreds of clinics all promising life-changing results, but how do you know which ones you should trust? The first step in making definitive decisions about your hair transplant surgery […]
The New Year is a time for reinvention, when many of us come up with a list of goals and improvements we hope to make over the next 12 months. Whether you’re aiming to make this the year that you finally use your gym membership, or you’re hoping to take up a new hobby, don’t […]
Although it’s true that men are more likely to lose hair because of pattern baldness, thinning hair and hair loss can also be very common in women too. The causes of hair loss are many and can range from temporary problems, like vitamin deficiencies or stress, to more complex issues including an individual’s hereditary or […]
Hair loss can begin at any age, with one in five men experiencing hair loss before they turn 20. Typically, male pattern baldness – the main culprit behind hair loss – starts to become more prevalent with age. It’s not just men that are affected, either, as women also experience pattern baldness, usually after going […]
Traction alopecia is a relatively common condition, but usually a wholly avoidable one. It’s caused by the hair being repeatedly pulled, usually by wearing tight ponytails, buns or braids. Hair extensions are also a common cause, if they are attached tightly to the roots of the hair – even hair accessories and headwear can contribute […]