When you are considering a hair transplant, you may come across two frequently used terms — FUE and FUT. Both techniques are widely known due to their proven results, but which transplant option is best suited for you? Deciding between the two procedures may lead you to pose specific questions. See below for the FUE […]
For many in the transgender community, a hair transplant can be an effective way to align their appearance to their gender identity. And those undergoing a transition or gender reassignment surgery may, for example, want treatment for reshaping and adjusting their hairline to make it appear more masculine or feminine. Often, transgender patients find that […]
Hair loss doesn’t discriminate – it affects all types of people no matter their age, sex or ethnicity. However, whilst many of the scalp and hair conditions that affect Caucasian and Asian men and women also affect African-Caribbean people, some conditions are naturally more prevalent in black men and women – and vice versa. Although […]
What is a sideburn transplant? It is essentially a hair transplant surgical procedure to restore the hair to the sides of your face, in front of the ear (i.e. your sideburns). For Sideburn Restoration Treatment, the hair typically comes from the back or sides of the scalp. Why might you have sideburn restoration? There are […]
Burn scar alopecia, as the name suggests, refers to hair loss as a result of scarring caused by some type of burn injury, such as scalding from hot water or cooking oil. These burns can cause serious and long-lasting damage to the skin, including the hair follicles, which can leave areas of bald, scarred skin. […]
Below we have provided a recap of the virtual 2020 ISHRS 28th world congress, and provide some insight as to the roles our lead surgeons had at the annual event, as well as highlighting some of the biggest talking points. This year marked a major milestone for the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) […]
We are delighted to announce that we will be recommencing work and hair transplant surgeries (albeit on a scaled down level) from Monday, May 18th following almost 2 months of lockdown due to COVID-19. In the interest of patients undergoing hair transplant and other hair restorative procedures, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) […]
If you’ve only just started your journey into researching hair transplants, or you’ve had your consultation with a surgeon and you have both decided that surgery is the right option, you’ve undoubtedly come across some confusing terms – do you know your telogen effluvium from your platelet-rich plasma? What is FUE & Strip FUT and which is better? It […]
Earlier this year, we announced HairClone, the world’s first follicle bank. It’s an innovative new technology that allows patients to preserve their hair follicles for future use, with the intention of making hair loss a thing of the past. The process kicks off with a consultation, where a surgeon will assess the patient to decide […]
If you have spotted that you’re going a little thin on top, or your hairline isn’t what it used to be, you’re in good company – around half of men and a quarter of women will experience hair loss in their lifetime. For some, it’s something that they can happily live with, but if you […]