Hair transplant blog

There’s no fixed limit to how many hair transplants you can have; the main constraint is the number of viable donor grafts, which is usually around 6000. Most patients need only one procedure, but additional surgeries may be required due…

NBA All-Star Trae Young seems to be unstoppable on the court. But something else besides his spectacular three-pointers has begun to catch his fans’ eyes. The player’s frontal and crown hair has become so thin you can see his scalp.…

One of the first questions patients ask during their initial surgical hair restoration consultation is whether a hair transplant hurts [1]. It's a valid concern with any surgery, and knowing what to expect can help you prepare for the procedure.…

Scarring alopecia is a type of permanent, irreversible hair loss that destroys hair follicles and replaces them with scar tissue. It occurs in 7% of hair loss patients, so while it’s not the most common cause of hair loss, it…

If you’re completely bald, you may assume a hair transplant isn’t possible. This is because, in order to perform a full hair transplant on the scalp, a surgeon will need to harvest groups of healthy hair follicles from a donor…

Mo Salah’s hair loss has been making sports news headlines for a while. But at the start of the 2024/25 season he took social media by storm with a bold crew cut worlds away from his previous curls. The Liverpool…

According to the director of the Turkish Health Tourism Association, nearly a million people visited Turkey for a hair transplant in 2022 — and spent approximately $2 billion on their procedures [1]. This trend is showing no signs of slowing…

Many prospective hair transplant patients debate whether to get a hair transplant in Turkey or the UK. While Turkish hair transplant costs tend to be much cheaper than those in the UK, they also come with serious risks that aren’t…

Topical Minoxidil is one of the most popular products for stimulating hair growth. Suitable for men and women, and proven to treat many different types of alopecia, Minoxidil foam and liquid are widely used among hair loss patients.If you haven’t…

Hair transplant clinics in Turkey are known for their cheap costs and aggressive marketing tactics, leading to more people heading to Turkey for their hair restoration procedures. But multiple medical bodies have warned against the risks of getting cosmetic surgery…

Celebrities with alopecia have been in the spotlight recently. At the 2022 Oscars ceremony, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife's hair loss — creating a now-infamous moment that will go down in…

Smoking significantly reduces hair transplant success by slowing healing, increasing infection risk, limiting oxygen to grafts, and worsening ongoing hair loss. Quitting smoking several weeks before a hair transplant (and remaining smoke-free afterwards) can improve graft survival, recovery speed, and…

Dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, is an important hormone when it comes to hair growth. If you have male pattern baldness, your sensitivity to DHT is a major contributor to hair loss. Research suggests it can play a part in female pattern…

Finasteride 1mg is a licensed hair loss treatment for tackling male pattern baldness. This popular first-line treatment is always or often recommended by 69.1% of hair restoration surgeons [1].In this article, you’ll learn all about Finasteride 1mg, including:How it works…

Finasteride is a drug used to treat male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia. Both topical and oral versions are available, but oral tablets are by far the most popular. In fact, Finasteride tablets are the most commonly prescribed…

There’s a common misconception that the hair used in hair transplantation is donated by a third party. However, the hair transplanted actually comes from your own body. This is called donor hair, and it’s taken from areas that have healthy…

Hair poliosis is a rare condition that you can be born with or develop suddenly, alongside other health disorders. It produces a discoloured patch of hair, which may be permanent or may resolve once the underlying condition is treated [1]. Poliosis…

Hair dye products are becoming increasingly popular, but is semi-permanent hair dye damaging to your hair? Research from the United States found that 33% of women used semi-permanent hair dye in 2021, making it the most popular type of hair…

Eyebrow tattoos are a cosmetic procedure designed to give you low-maintenance, fuss-free eyebrows that always look great. If you have thin eyebrows due to overplucking or eyebrow hair loss, you may have considered eyebrow tattooing. But getting a facial tattoo…

Finasteride is known as an effective medication for stopping hair loss caused by male pattern baldness (also known as androgenetic alopecia). Many men use it to control hair loss and maintain their existing hair. But did you know Finasteride can also stimulate…

Manual offers medical advice and hair loss treatments for men. The company is highly recommended on Trustpilot, and customer reviews suggest that people are getting noticeable results.  Interest continues to grow in companies and clinics offering hair loss solutions for…

Recent years have brought significant innovations to the field of hair restoration, giving hope to the 85% of men [1] and 55% of women [2] who experience hair loss at some point in life. However, not all hair growth treatments…

If you are struggling with hair loss, there is a billion-dollar market worth of products that promise to help restore your hair growth. However, not all of them are backed by scientific evidence. Still, black seed oil for hair has…

Minoxidil spray is one of the most accessible and widely used Minoxidil products. Easy to apply and with proven success as a non-surgical hair loss treatment, Minoxidil spray is a good first-line solution for many different types of alopecia.In this…

As summer is approaching and warmer days are ahead, you may decide to take a trip to the beach, and while a swim in the ocean can be relaxing, you might be worried about the effects of submerging your hair…

It's obvious that hair loss not only alters a person's physical appearance but can also impact their mental state. That's why many people seek to get their hair back through hair loss treatments and hair transplants.Before you leap into medical hair…

Hair follicle infections are normally mild skin conditions that most people experience at some point in life. They can affect any part of your body where hair grows, but your scalp is most commonly affected (e.g. scalp folliculitis), as your…

Folliculitis is one of the most common hair transplant side effects. One study found that folliculitis occurred in 1% of hair transplant patients [1]. So while it's relatively rare, you still need to recognise the signs and symptoms of this condition if you've…

Hair loss is something that we all tend to worry about at some point in our lives. Whether our hair is starting to thin due to old age, bad diet, or just stress, no one wants to see their hair…