Hair transplants for women
Female hair loss, female balding (androgenic alopecia) or hair thinning in women (alopecia areata) is an increasing concern, and not just for women of a certain age. The latest statistics tell us that the percentage of women under the age…
The latest development in Technology to combat hair loss
What Can I Expect After an Eyebrow Transplant – and how long to see results?
Eyebrow transplantation is becoming ever more popular as technologies progress thus condemning the traditional ‘drawn-on’ brows to the dustbin of yesteryear. For people who have struggled to grow their eyebrows naturally or who have lost them through illness this is…
Why does donor hair continue to grow?
Why does donor hair continue to grow after hair transplant surgery? Donor hair grows after being transplanted because of 'donor dominance'. The hair follicles used ( or 'donated') from the back scalp area during hair transplant surgery are genetically programmed…
Maintenance after a Hair Transplant – What Medications are There?
No matter how well your surgeon performs your hair transplant the outcome depends just as much on how much care you take afterwards. All patients are given an aftercare pack to help them in looking after their hair post-surgery however…
Male pattern baldness linked to prostate cancer: new findings
According to the Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers have discovered a link between a specific type of male pattern balding and prostate cancer in patients who first suffered hair loss around the age of 45. The study found that, of…
Is A Hair Transplant Permanent?
Hair transplants have been growing in popularity ever since they first emerged as a successful treatment for hair loss in the late 1950s. Even from the early years of hair transplant procedures, the results of this breakthrough surgery have been…
FAQs about Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) Hair Transplants
Fact or Fiction: Cinnamon Oil Helps Prevent Hair Loss
We typically lose up to a hundred hairs a day from carrying out activities such as washing and brushing our hair. Some people however lose more hair due to conditions such as alopecia, thyroid problems, lupus and diabetes, as well…
Why Planning Your Hairline Is Essential For Great Transplant Results
For anyone of the 50% of the population who suffer from hair loss in the UK who may be considering hair transplants as a permanent solution to restoring their hairline, one of the most important things to consider is your…
Get a head start, choosing your hair transplant surgeon.
The hair loss world has been infiltrated by many flashy intermediary services which are throwing money at high marketing campaigns. This makes it more difficult for clinicians to directly reach their patients. Hair Transplanting is a surgical speciality that requires…
Hair Fibres for covering Hair Loss
We have all seen the adverts on the television for products that promise to help you improve the thickness of your hair, but what if there really are products out that that could actually help those people who are suffering…
Research reveals Men prize their Hair more than their Memory
Hair Loss and Clinical Stress
Expert Advice on Why You Should Get Help ASAP for Your Hair Loss
Hair transplants are becoming increasingly common, no doubt due to their high success rates and impressive results. And while the procedure itself has been refined and streamlined in recent years, making it simpler, safer and even more effective, it is…
Thicker, fuller eyebrows through eyebrow transplants
The Type of Transplant with the Shortest Downtime?
Many of those who opt for a hair transplant understandably have lots of questions to ask about the procedure. What does it involve, will it hurt and, the question most asked – how long will it take me to recover?…
Trichotillomania
Good hair gives us a good feeling – everyone knows that. And yet, few people consider the relationship between mental health and hair. Many mental health conditions can cause thinning or unhealthy hair, forming a cycle of damage to self-esteem…
Visiting a hair loss clinic: How to prepare & what to expect
How to hide thinning hair with your hairstyle
Why more women are getting eyebrow transplants
Eyebrows have remained steadily under the beauty spotlight in recent years, with fashion fearlessly favouring the bold and even the bushy over the thin and delicate brow. Models of the moment like blonde Cara Delevingne and pale Lily Collins sport…
How much input can I have over the shape of my eyebrows?
Eyebrows are an important feature of the face. They add definition, but overly heavy eyebrows are too distracting a feature or too thin eyebrows can mean our face lacks the defining feature that we crave. The ageing process, as well…
Bald patches treatment advice – alopecia areata
Bald patches (Alopecia areata) affects your hair follicles causing patches of baldness in your hair. It is very likely that if you will only have a partial loss of hair and it is likely that hair will regrow of its…
How to Prevent Hair Loss During Weight Loss
There are a number of reasons to embark on a weight loss regime. Sometimes it’s health-related, people want to feel fit and well, they want to be physically able to do the things they want to do. Often, though the…
Beard Transplant – Get the Facts
It’s hard not to feel body conscious in a society where style icons, both male and female, look immaculate at all times, which is why many of us look to beauty products and treatments to keep ourselves looking good. However,…
Confused about why I got rejected for a hair transplant
Perhaps you have been experiencing hair loss and have spent hours deciding whether or not to see a surgeon about having a hair restoration procedure. You may have been arranging finances and finding out everything there is to know, only…
The Truth about Hair Loss: Fact or Fiction
The Best Forums for Hair Loss Advice
Often a sensitive topic, hair loss is not something that everyone feels able to discuss openly. Hair loss forums can provide a valuable support network in these circumstances; a place where those who are beginning their hair loss journey can…
Top 5 Tips for Ensuring a Successful Hair Transplant
The success rate of modern hair transplants is incredibly high. Many experts suggest that patients can expect an impressive 90-100% of the donor hair follicles to successfully regrow in the newly-transplanted area of the scalp. So, if you've been considering…
Hope for new hair loss wonder drug
A drug which reverses the effects of hair loss and thinning has always been the holy grail but until now, it has eluded scientists. While there are a numb of other topical treatments, and hair transplant surgeries available, a universal…