Hair transplant blog

Trypophobia is a condition in which you experience feelings of fear, disgust, or distaste when seeing clusters of small holes. While some hair transplant patients experience trypophobic feelings after their procedure, this is uncommon, and normally associated with unnecessarily large…

The last thing you want after getting a permanent hair transplant is further hair shedding. Especially when it involves your brand-new grafts. That’s why many patients feel understandably frustrated and concerned when they develop hair transplant shedding 2-3 weeks after…

Finasteride is a popular hair loss medication. Always or often recommended by more than two-thirds of hair loss specialists, Finasteride is proven to create great results for those experiencing male pattern baldness [1]. But there are known side effects of…

The concept of 3D printing is now firmly established and since its invention in 1979 has progressed rapidly into mainstream areas such as engineering, manufacturing, science and medicine. Though most are aware of the term few know exactly where it…

Thinking about growing a beard? You’ll need to invest some time in the process. While there is some variation in how long it takes to grow a beard, most men can grow a significant beard within two to four months.…

Originally used as a treatment for high blood pressure, Minoxidil is now best known as one of the world's most successful hair loss treatments. Soon after its approval, reports suggested that up to 80% of patients taking it as an antihypertensive drug…

Matt Lucas rose to fame as co-creator of the sketch show Little Britain. He donned a number of different wigs to play various memorable characters for the show — but Matt Lucas actually has alopecia, a type of hair loss…

Zinedine Zidane is known for many things, from his all-star football career to his iconic bald head. Zidane faced hair loss from his mid-twenties and instead of resisting, he embraced it. His shaved head became a famous part of his…

If you want to go against the grain these days, it’s time to go clean-shaven. See what we did there!? In a time when bushy beards seem to be king, perhaps the clean-cut among us are the real modern-day rebels?…

Eminem’s signature look changed significantly around 2017. Having been clean-shaven for his entire life, Eminem suddenly appeared sporting a beard. As Eminem never even appeared with stubble before 2017, this instantly sparked rumours about a possible beard transplant. If he…

Do you have a high hairline? Many people with a higher hairline than average are self-conscious about their appearance. They may use styling, accessories, or other tactics to make their forehead appear smaller. This isn’t surprising, because a larger forehead…

Finasteride is one of the most commonly prescribed hair loss treatments for men experiencing male pattern baldness (MPB). It stops your body from converting testosterone to DHT, the hormone responsible for androgenetic alopecia (the scientific name for male pattern baldness). However, the drug can have some…

Sideburns are the link between a man’s scalp hair and beard. And while they’re often overlooked, when you have sparse, thinning, or unruly sideburns, it can make day-to-day grooming pretty tricky.So how can you style your sideburns to make the…

Hair dye use is incredibly common — one survey on hair dye use in the UK found that 69% of people have used hair dye at some point [1]. Many hair dyes contain bleach, a chemical used to permanently lighten…

Even though Ozempic is quite new, over 120,000 UK patients were prescribed this diabetes and weight loss drug in 2023 alone [1], prompting a nationwide shortage [2]. Incredibly popular with stars and influencers, this medication has been presented online as…

Jamie Laing is one of the most recognisable faces from E4’s Made in Chelsea, largely thanks to his shock of white-blonde hair. He has revealed that a hair transplant has enhanced his famous hairline in recent years.So what do we…

More than five million people worldwide suffer from lupus, a chronic disease causing the immune system to attack healthy organs and tissues – including hair follicles. With hair loss one of the most common symptoms of lupus (reported by up…

Hair restoration treatments have come a long way since the days of hair plugs and bad toupees. Now more men, women, and transgender people are investing in themselves and seeking treatment for their thinning hair and hair loss, whether it’s…

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…

MSM — or methylsulfonylmethane — is a sulphur-containing compound that’s quickly becoming a popular hair growth remedy. While it occurs in the human body naturally, MSM is also available as a supplement that’s commonly used to treat arthritis. Now, however,…

Minoxidil is a licensed hair loss treatment in the UK, but it’s not currently available on the NHS.That’s because in most cases, hair loss is considered a cosmetic issue that doesn’t impact your general health and wellbeing (although it’s well-documented…

Male pattern hair loss is an extremely common condition. It affects half of all men by the time they're 50 — with some people beginning to lose hair as early as their late teens or early 20s [1] [2].While pattern baldness (also…

The vast majority of the 85% of men [1] and 55% of women [2] who experience hair loss at some point in life do so as a result of androgenetic alopecia. However, this condition does not come on abruptly. First,…

Rosemary oil is an effective essential oil for hair growth. Recognised for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, it’s been shown to rival Minoxidil 2% as an effective scalp hair growth agent [1]. But will using rosemary oil for beard growth…

If you are wondering whether endometriosis causes hair loss, you might be one of the 6-10% of women affected by this disease worldwide [1]. Since you are already likely facing symptoms such as severe pelvic pain, fatigue, or digestive issues,…

Losing hair on one side of the head is not uncommon. However, it can still be mentally and emotionally jarring if you’re experiencing it. Around 80% of men and 50% of women will experience hair loss in their lifetime, which…

You may have heard stories of beautiful, noble Chinese and Japanese women who used rice water for hair growth. They believed this hair treatment was the secret to their dark, silky, floor-length tresses. To this day, this natural remedy is…

Do you have to shave your head for a hair transplant? This is one of the top questions we get asked at the Wimpole Clinic. Unshaven hair transplants, also known as unshaven FUE or UFUE transplants, are becoming more and…

With more celebrities openly opting for hair transplants, the process is becoming more talked about. This open conversation can oftentimes lead to hair transplant speculation, especially when it comes to footballers and their changing hairlines.Like many footballers before him (here's a…