The full beard trend has been in vogue for a few years now, but for men who struggle to achieve the coveted look, there’s no quick-fix solution to achieve it – which is why thousands have been taking the drastic step of using Minoxidil on their faces to try and grow a beard. The over-the-counter […]
Everything you need to know about eyebrow transplants
Posted onEyebrows are a very important and prominent feature of the face, and as both maintaining and styling them has become even more important with current trends for fuller, “HD” brows, it’s easy to see why those that are follicularly challenged may feel insecure. Although a simple eyebrow pencil can mask some thinning, for those after […]
The biggest hair transplant myths
Posted onDespite the fact that hair transplants have been around for decades – the first surgery was performed in New York in 1952 – there are a lot of myths and misconceptions about the procedure. In an era of ‘fake news’, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction, so here are a few of […]
Recovering from a hair transplant
Posted onAlthough deciding to undergo a hair transplant is a big step, the actual procedure is low-risk and very straightforward in the hands of an expert surgeon. Many patients worry about the aftermath of hair transplant surgery – will it hurt? When can they resume their normal lives? Will people be able to tell? Unlike many […]
Understanding androgenetic alopecia
Posted onBy 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, […]
What to expect from your hair transplant
Posted onSo, 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 […]
Am I a good candidate for hair transplant surgery?
Posted onHair 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 […]
Two years later: Ashley Ward on his hair transplant
Posted onBack 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 […]
Become an investor in breakthrough hair cloning technology
Posted onWe 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 […]
5 questions you should ask a hair transplant clinic
Posted onChoosing 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 […]