FAQs about Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) Hair Transplants

Hair transplants have come a long way since they first burst onto the market, and the results are now extremely natural-looking, without the “teabag” perforation marks which blighted the earliest procedures. Hair loss affects a large proportion of men and women in the UK, and transplants can now be carried out on a range of different sites including the top of the head, the eyebrows and facial hair too. The procedure is very discreet and the resulting appearance looks so natural that no-one will be able to tell that you’ve had a transplant, other than by your thicker and fuller looking hair! Modern hair transplants can be carried out via a couple of different procedures but FUE is one of the most revolutionary, offering excellent results. Here are some of the most common FAQs about Follicular Unit Excision (FUE).

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Mens Balding dilemma can be an embarrassing problem for some men and one that many will face at some time in their lives. There are many ways of dealing with it, including hair transplant surgery. However, as men often see…

How stress and anxiety can lead to hair loss

Stress can sometimes be a positive presence, motivating and creating the impetus to reach a target or a goal. However, too much stress can lead to anxiety and this is a far less desirable emotion, causing not just psychological effects but also physical manifestations too. One such symptom is hair loss; we take a closer look at how stress and anxiety can lead to this.

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Scarring explained – what to expect after hair transplant surgery

Hair transplants carried out by trained professionals can serve to dramatically improve a person's emotional well-being and confidence. We always have our patients’ best interests at heart and it is for this reason that we are very honest about possible…

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Young female hair loss

Young, female, hair falling out... Women as young as 30 and 40 years old are increasingly experiencing hair loss. In the West, it is estimated that 37% of women (1 in 3) suffer from hair thinning or balding, many of…

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Young women hair loss is increasing

Up to 40-50% of women under the age of 40 are affected. According to a recent article in Marie Claire, the average age of women experiencing hair loss is now 30. Hair for most women is their biggest single defining…

Eyebrow hair replacement

Eyebrows frame the face adding expression and depth and can dramatically emphasize the eyes. For women whose eyebrows start thinning, knowing where to turn for help or to find the best solution can be difficult. Women will research and find…

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Traction dissatisfaction – Afro & Caribbean hair loss issues in women

With International Women’s Day encouraging wide-spread attention on women’s issues all over the world on Saturday, we wanted to recap on a well-known problem for women with Afro & Caribbean hair: traction alopecia. Whilst thousands of websites and blogs continue…

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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…

Laser Comb – The Comb of the Future

Whilst it might sound a bit futuristic, the Laser comb by HairMax, a brush capable of emitting a low-level laser beam that can assist with the stimulation of hair growth and skin healing has been around for a number of…

The new normal: hair transplants boosted by male celebrities

Hair transplants are now normal for men with thinning hair, according to the Irish Independent, which states improved techniques and celebrity endorsement as the main driving factors behind the treatment's recent rise in popularity. While hair transplant procedures have been…

FAQ about FUE Treatments

Follicular Unit Excision, also known as FUE is becoming the latest favoured treatment for hair transplants. The procedure works by extracting individual hair follicles from a part of the head where normal healthy hair growth occurs, such as the side or back of the head. These individual follicles are then inserted into the areas of the head affected by hair loss.

Treat the Cause and Not the Symptoms – What your Trichologist Should be Telling You

A trichologist is someone that specialises in the science behind hair. Hair and scalp conditions can be an irritating and embarrassing part of our life, but a good trichologist will work with you to ensure improvement over the condition of…

Post Natal Hair Loss – a Real Issue for Some New Mothers

When you’re pregnant, you may be described as having a glow about you, looking radiant and youthful even if you aren’t always feeling your best! Part of the reason for this is the flood of hormones which rush through your…

Auto-Immune Diseases and Their Link to Hair Loss

Hair loss can be caused by many things, and although hair loss occurring as a result of genetics is more frequent, it can also be triggered by illness and disease. Auto-immune diseases can have a particularly profound effect on the body, causing not just systemic problems but hair loss too. Here’s a look at auto-immune diseases and some of those which have the ability to cause hair loss.

Hair transplant surgery: the questions you really want to ask

If your hair is thinning or receding you may have decided that hair transplant surgery is the only real solution, but you may be understandably a bit nervous about what’s involved. Although the procedure is low risk, you may have…

How can you handle going back to work after a hair transplant?

Many people feel self conscious and insecure when they begin to lose their hair. This is often why they choose to go ahead with a hair transplant. In an ideal world, they would go back into work shortly after the…

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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…

Hair transplant for Wimpole’s Clinic Manager Derek

This month marked not only Wimpole Clinic's 40 years of experience treating hair loss with natural-looking hair transplants, but also a brand new head of hair for one of our key team members, Derek Bailey. Derek is Clinic Manager at the Wimpole Clinic and has supported numerous patients arriving, somewhat nervously and hopefully, for a solution to their hair loss or male patter

Thicker, fuller eyebrows through eyebrow transplants

Thin, plucked eyebrows were de rigueur for many years, with Pamela Anderson sporting the kind of barely there look which many women aspired to.

Hair loss and the menopause

The menopause is a time of great changes in the female body, when hormones change causing a period of adjustment for most women. There are not many women who manage to go through the menopause without experiencing some symptoms, but for some individuals, the signs are more severe. Hair loss isn’t often discussed as one of the biggest problems experienced during the menopause but it’s surprisingly common to a lesser or greater degree. Here we take a closer look at hair loss and the menopause and why it occurs.

5 Amazing Hairstyles Which Turn Heads

Hair is one of the first things people notice, and it often says something about the individual’s personality. Whether you like to be the centre of attention or merge into the crowd, your hairstyle can sometimes reveal all.

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Hair loss treatments becoming ever more popular

Recent trends are showing a huge increase in the amount of people looking to treat their hair loss - a trend that is forecast to continue over the next few years. Increasingly poor diets, high levels of stress and the…

Beard transplant side-effects

In many areas of society, they ability to grow a full, thick beard is seen as a sign of manliness and of a man being virile and strong. Although that is not necessarily true of beards, or the ability to…

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What Makes You A Good Candidate For A Hair Transplant?

While the increasing popularity for hair transplants suggests that more and more people are successfully regaining their hairline and curing baldness, the reality is that in order to be a good candidate for the procedure there are more prerequisites than…

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