UK Hair Transplant Clinics have some of the best hair surgeons in the UK. They have clinics across the country. You should never be further than about 1 hour from a clinic.
Here are a few questions that are often asked about hair transplants, including questions about the process, the look, after care and cost.
Is Follicular Unit Transplantation permanent? Does it really work?
Transplanted hair behaves in a similar way to the hair where it was taken from. It will last a lifetime for most people or at least into old age when the procedure is done correctly. We simply re-distribute existing permanent hair to your thin areas. Sometimes in old age one may experience hair thinning throughout the donor area. If this happens then the transplanted hair will follow suit.
Does it look natural?
Yes. Carefully and skillfully performed Follicular Unit Hair Transplants look very natural, and with single hair follicular unit grafts a natural-looking regular hairline is attainable. It is almost impossible for a lay person or even a hairdresser to detect.
Does Follicular Unit Transplantation leave scars?
The art of a hair transplant is to conceal the scars. When performed by skilled surgeons, Follicular Unit Hair Transplants will only be detected by thorough expert medical examination. The donor site however will have a very fine scar completely hidden by your hair. The technique of trichophytic donor closure is now rendering donor scars extremely difficult to detect even with no covering hair. Having said that, we would not recommend shaving the back of the head because healing and scarring can vary from person to person.
Will I need time off work after my surgery?
This depends on your type of work. If you don’t have a physical or strenuous job, medically you can generally go back to work after just a couple of days, otherwise return after 7. The other consideration is from a cosmetic view. If you do not have sufficient hair to cover the donor site or if you are very concerned about anyone knowing, then its probably best to have your surgery just before a week’s holiday or so. You will be able to wear a hat immediately after surgery. The sun will not damage your grafts, but as your scalp will still be numb you need to wear a hat to avoid sunburning your scalp.
When will I notice any growth from my new hair?
The initial hair that is transplanted will normally fall out within the 1st 8 weeks and the new hair growth will break through skin after 3 months after the procedure. However, it can take up to 6-8 months for the new hair to make a significant cosmetic difference to your appearance. Hair continues to mature for over 12 months after surgery.
Can anybody have a Follicular Unit Transplant?
Yes, except for hemophiliacs and people with significant or relevant medical conditions. Sometimes, although physically you can have a transplant, the surgeon may advise against it for a variety of reasons including your young age, future hair loss considerations, high expectations, etc.
How long will it take before I achieve what I’m looking for?
Our hair transplants will generally restore 25-35% of the original density in the treated area of the scalp after one operation. For most this is sufficient to give a good hair coverage. It is generally not possible to achieve greater than 50% density even after a 2nd treatment.
Is the surgery expensive?
Not when compared to alternative treatments. Of course there is a cost involved, but the naturalness of growing your own hair makes hair transplants much more cost effective.
Remember that there are no other expenses involved afterwards. No lotions or chemicals to buy continually. No wigs or hairpieces to be continually maintained serviced and replaced. So in the long run, hair transplants are not only the most natural solution; they can also be the cheapest. Although a rough estimate of cost can be given from good photos, the cost in detail can only be worked out after examining your scalp and assessing your hair loss at the consultation with one of the doctors. Treatments start from £1900.
Is there any special aftercare following hair transplant surgery?
It is extremely important to follow the aftercare procedures of the hair transplant surgery. During the first night following the surgery, the grafts are still sensitive and could fall out of the incisions if touched or manipulated. Avoid pulling shirts over the head. Do not brush, comb, rub, or even touch the transplanted hair for at least 24 hours after the surgery.
Physical activity should be avoided as much as possible in the first week following surgery. This includes refraining from sexual activity and rapid movements of the head. Patients should not bend forward, shake their head, or blow their nose too strongly. These activities could result in the loosening of the grafts.
It is important that patients take the full dose of the medications prescribed by the surgical team. Even if patients are not experiencing pain or swelling, they must take the full dosage of medication.
Patients may also experience crusting around the grafted follicles. This is completely normal and the crusts will fall off on their own around a week after surgery. It is important that patients refrain from picking at the crusted area. Picking could result in the removal of grafts.
Patients will need to return to the surgical site to have their stitches removed about two weeks after the surgery. The surgical team will check the healing progress to ensure a healthy recovery.
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If you are interested in a transplant then visit their website for more information or contact them today.
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