Frequently Asked Questions - UK Hair Transplant Clinics

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.

This is just a few of the FAQ's asked to UK Hair Transplant Clinics. To see more questions, click here. 
If you are interested in a transplant then visit their website for more information or contact them today.

Hair Transplant - UK Hair Transplant Clinics

There are a number of options for those who have lost their hair. UK Hair Transplant Clinics offer surgical solutions for those who want to regain their hair after hair loss. UK Hair Transplant Clinics have some of the best hair surgeons in the UK who can help you to regain the confidence you've lost and help you to bring your hair back.

UK Hair believe that the only way you can possibly achieve the results you want or the best results possible is by meeting face to face with one of their consultant surgical assistants for a free assessment. This appointment can be held at your local clinic, most of which are no more than a 60 minute journey from your homes or workplace. During the session a member of their surgical team will perform a series of surgeon derived microscopic diagnostic tests on the area that is concerning you from so the correct treatment plan can be devised. With so many options to help with hair loss, UK Hair want to ensure you get offered the best treatment for you, so you don't waste your time or money.

Your treatment plan is highly dependent on the condition of the follicles in the recipient area, or the area in which treatment is deemed to be required. If the follicles in this region are dead then a hair transplant is the only course of action available to successfully regenerate the coverage in this area.

However, if the follicles are dying then a transplant is not the right treatment. Instead you could be offered a course of medication to regenerate miniaturised hairs and improve the quality and thickness of existing and regenerated hairs.

Follicular vitality is the key to determining the most appropriate treatment. Healthy follicles produce full hairs which are visible to the naked eye. Expiring follicles which are under attack by DHT produce miniaturised hairs that can only be seen under a high resolution clinical microscope.
Dead follicles produce no hairs and leave a space in which a more robust DHT resistant follicle can be implanted during a hair transplant.

UK Hair Transplant Clinics would love to help you with your hair loss and help give you a solution. Contact them today to book your free local consultation to find out how they can help you.

Help With Male Hair Loss - Baguley's Of Cheshire

Loosing your hair can shatter your confidence, self-esteem and make your feel like you stand out in the crowd. Baguley's Of Cheshire understand this and can help with aspects of male hair loss. 

Baguley's Of Cheshire have over 25 years of experience in the hair loss industry. This enables them to understand the different needs that each client has. They treat every client with a bespoke and unique solution. Whatever the reason behind your hair loss, including chemotherapy, they have an affordable solution for you. Your bespoke hair system will be designed, crafted and styled to your exact requirements and needs.

Their hair loss solutions for men include:

• Custom made bespoke invisible lace hair systems.
• Custom made hairpieces and toupees
• Non surgical invisible permanent application hair system, lasting up to 3 to 5 weeks.
• Private room one to one consultations and fittings.

They can help you whether you have a receding hair line, patches of baldness or a full crown. They offer non-surgical procedures. Non-surgical procedures have quicker results than surgical procedures and can be more affordable.

Bagulaey's Of Cheshire offer free and private consultations so they can fully understand our requirements and needs which will take around 45 minutes. They also offer all their clients their custom made hairpieces and toupees are completely pain free.

To find out more, contact Baguley's Of Cheshire today.

Stop your hair loss before it leads to baldness

With recent technology and continuously developed techniques, means that hair loss does not have to lead to balding and can be prevented within the early stages. The process of hair loss is natural and cannot be prevented, however when noticed early it can be treated and therefore prevention of further hair loss can now be achieved with a number of solutions.

As hair loss is a complex polygenic trait and is caused by the interplay between genes, up to 5 genes are responsible for baldness and determine the specifics of male pattern hair loss. You can find out more information of the causes of hair loss by clicking here.

So how can we treat hair loss before it results in baldness?

There are a number of solutions to consider, all of which will depend on how server your hair loss condition is. The right treatment can be determined in a hair loss assessment at a professional clinic, we do advise that you find a reputable clinic and in the UK as many patients have faced complications by opting for cheaper solutions abroad.

Hair loss treatment option 1 - Minoxidil 

Minoxidil is a clinically proven treatment which is suitable for both men and women. This treatment has been medically proven for androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern hair loss) but is also known to be effective for various other hair loss conditions. It is a liquid form which is applied to the area once or twice a day depending on the formulation prescribed.

There is a 5% version available over the counter and is more commonly known as Regaine. The Minoxidil at 5% has been reviewed by patients as not very successful, resulting in the patients seeking further solutions and consultation.

Patients that have tried to treat their condition with Minoxidil are often amazed at the results afforded by a course of Finasteride which both improves the aesthetic appearance of existing hair and halts hair loss for those follicles which have not yet been killed by DHT.

Hair Loss Treatment option 2 - Finasteride

Sadly Finasteride is not suitable for women, however it is an effective treatment for men and has been created to treat mild to moderate male pattern hair loss on the top of the head. 

This tablet form of medication can be taken daily and many patients have used this treatment for a period of up to 10 years. There is in fact over 1 million men using this drug in the US alone who have said that it has improved the thickness of their hair resulting in better confidence and self esteem. 

There are over 10 million users worldwide using this hair loss treatment who are satisfied with its results and for prolonging the life of their hair. 

In a 2 year study by a panel of independent dermatologists globally, gave their results on Finasteride which were:

99% of patients had no further hair loss and 67% of patients were able to grow new hair with increased coverage. 

Hair Loss Treatment option 3 - Hair Transplant Surgery 

Hair transplants seem to be the most permanent and effective option for hair loss and can completely transform someones image and confidence. There are different procedures and techniques involved, the suitable treatment for you would be determined in a hair loss consultation to access the area and condition. The two main procedures which hair transplants fall into are FUE transplantation and Strip or FUT transplantation. 

FUT which stands for Follicular Unit Transplant uses a technique which extracts of a narrow piece of skin from the donor site under local anaesthetic. Once removed, the strip of skin is dissected under powerful laboratory microscopes into individual follicular units in preparation for implantation.

FUE stands for Follicular Unit Extraction and refers to the technique via which a small round punch is used to extract units of hair follicles one by one from an area of dense hair growth to an area of baldness. Each unit contains one to four hairs. Extraction is directly from the scalp.

There is also a new revolutionised hair transplant procedure now available known as the Maxi hair transplant which is regarded as the most effective of all 3. You can find out more about maxi hair transplants by clicking here. 

The cost of hair transplants will depend on the type of procedure you opt for and how many follicles you will need replacing which will then determine whether you need a Strip transplant of an FUE transplant. We have found that UK Hair Transplant Clinics, who are the UK's leading hair restoration clinic are currently running a promotion offer with savings of between £1000 and £2000. Visit ukhairtransplantclinics.co.uk/cost-of-hair-transplants to find out more about the different prices for each procedure and treatment. 

You can also find all you need to know about hair loss, hair loss treatments, hair transplants and more at ukhairtransplantclinics.co.uk