A hair transplant is the only way to restore a hairline in the long term, but there are important factors to consider when it comes to its overall success. A hair transplant doesn’t mean that you won’t lose any hair in the future, so it’s essential to consider future hair loss patterns. Even after having […]
Hair Loss Medications – What You Should Be Taking And When You Should Be Taking It
Posted onHair transplant surgery is not right for everyone! It might sound strange coming from a hair transplant surgeon, but it’s the truth – I very often discourage patients from hair transplant surgery where I don’t believe it’s appropriate at the time, or will not provide the desired results. There are lots of reasons that the […]
Knowing What’s Right For You
Posted onMany people I see in my clinic have tried countless remedies and cover-ups over the years to try and stop their hair loss in its tracks. I’m not the only one to see it – big pharmaceuticals have also noticed this trend and capitalised on it as much as possible! The hair loss market is […]
Asparagus: The Latest Hair Loss Miracle Cure?
Posted onEarlier this week, the Daily Mail reported that Prince Harry has turned to a special diet to slow the rate of his hair loss. It is rumoured that the fourth in line to the throne has been consuming asparagus in an effort to strengthen his existing hair – its high alkaline content has been hailed […]
All I Want For Christmas Is A Full Head Of Hair
Posted onChristmas time – that magical time of year when families come together, old friends return home from afar and every weekend there’s a different festive celebration to attend. With so many events in your diary, the pressure to look good is on, so it’s no surprise that a notable number of our patients say that this […]
‘Hats’ A Good Cure For Baldness!
Posted onThe Daiy Mail recently reported on a space-aged helmet that can help to counteract baldness. The rather unusual looking contraption hovers over the crown of the head, held in place by a pair of rather retro headphones! The ‘hands-free hair rejuvenator’ works by firing low-level wavelengths from 21 tiny lasers at the hair follicles, which […]
Be Careful What You Wish For…
Posted onWhile I have discussed my reservations in previous blogs with regards to younger men undergoing hair transplant surgery, I felt that the most effective way to raise my concerns is by offering examples of cases I’ve dealt with in the past. I’ve been liaising with a patient for several years who first came to me […]
Propecia Side Effects
Posted onIt’s not surprising to read the latest headlines damning the drug on its harsh side effects. One minute we’re told that aspirin causes cancer, the next it helps to prevent it – it’s hard to know what to believe! A recent article in a men’s health publication condemned the use of the hair loss drug […]
Is It Worth It?
Posted onI have noticed recently that there has been a lot of publicity coming from the labs at L’Oreal. Apparently, they’ve created a new wonder pill, made from a fruit extract, which is said to prevent the inevitable sign of ageing: greying hair. In order to work, the pill should be taken every day for the […]