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UK Hair Transplants Cost Analysis: Choosing the Right Clinic In 2024

To uncover the true cost of a hair transplant in the UK, we sent 104 UK clinics the same photographs with the same desired result.In this exclusive, we reveal the state of hair restoration treatment across the country: from the…

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Finasteride Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

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…

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Male Pattern Baldness: Causes, Stages & Treatment Options

Male pattern baldness (MPB), or androgenetic alopecia, is the most common type of hair loss in men [1]. It affects more than 95% of men by the age of 80 and typically starts before middle age [2]. If you find…

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Minoxidil Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

Minoxidil is one of the most popular treatments for hair loss. It helps reduce hair fall and stimulate regrowth in a whole range of hair loss conditions, from male pattern baldness to traction alopecia. Minoxidil is the second most recommended…

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Hair Transplant Costs In Turkey & Is It Worth The Risk?

The global hair transplant industry is worth more than $6 billion — and a sixth of this value comes from Turkey [1]. Turkey is a popular hair transplant destination, thanks to its cut-rate hair restoration treatments. You only need to…

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Is My Hair Thinning Or Am I Paranoid? When To Speak To A Hair Loss Specialist

Whether we like it or not, our hair plays a vital role in how we look and feel; and if you’re experiencing thinning hair or hair loss it can have a significant impact on your life, self confidence and self-esteem.
Hair Transplant Recovery: What To Expect

Hair Transplant Recovery: What to Expect

Taking the plunge to undergo hair transplant surgery can be a big step, but it’s one that an increasing number of individuals are opting for. In fact, since 2016, hair transplant surgeries have increased by more 16% worldwide [1].Although it…

Celebrity Hair Transplants Before & After

Celebrity Hair Transplants Before & After

Here at the Wimpole Clinic we like to keep up to date with our celebrities, particularly those with hair transplants. We have ourselves had a few well-known gentlemen come through our doors
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Hair Transplant Growth Chart

When you've had hair transplant surgery, it's natural to be eager to see results. Hair transplant recovery and hair regrowth is a slow process, so you'll need to be patient. It's important to keep in mind that sustained new hair growth…

Rob Brydon Before And After Hair Restoration

Rob Brydon Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Comedian Rob Brydon's hairline has changed over the years, leading to speculation that he's undergone a hair transplant. While these rumours have never officially been confirmed, his strong hairline transformation suggests some kind of intervention. In this article, we'll reveal everything…

Traction Alopecia: Causes, Stages & Treatment Options

Traction Alopecia: Causes, Stages & Treatment Options

Traction alopecia (TA) is a common form of alopecia that can affect both men and women. This type of loss of hair is characterised by balding caused by repeatedly pulling on your hair, usually as a result of wearing tight…

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Antonio Conte Hair Transplant: Everything You Need to Know

Former Premier League footballer Antonio Conte is known for his tactically diverse skills, and his high-profile career as manager of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. He’s not just known for his football skills, however. Throughout his career, there’s been extensive…

Do Hair Growth Supplements Work? Expert Review And Analysis

Do Hair Growth Supplements Work? Expert Review And Analysis

Are you considering hair growth supplements to help combat hair shedding or thinning? If you’re experiencing these symptoms, you’re not alone. There are many types of hair loss, and the most common is androgenetic alopecia, which affects around 50% of…

Finasteride 5mg: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Results

Finasteride 5mg: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Results

Finasteride 5mg is a drug primarily used to treat an enlarged prostate caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It can also be used to treat male pattern baldness, although it’s less commonly used than Finasteride 1mg.In this article, learn all…

Keratin For Hair

Keratin For Hair: Benefits, Dangers, Treatment Types

Keratin makes up 65% to 95% of your hair fibre [1]. It’s an essential protein for keeping your hair strong and healthy — but your body can’t absorb keratin from food or other sources, so many people turn to keratin…

Hair Transplant For Widow’s Peak

Hair Transplant For Widow’s Peak

The widow’s peak has been the target of negative connotations throughout history. Originally said to be an omen of early widowhood for a woman, the widow’s peak is a hairline that many make an effort to be rid of. Despite the folklore…

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Telogen Effluvium: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options

Telogen effluvium is a type of temporary hair shedding caused by stress, shock, or trauma. Research suggests it's the most common cause of diffuse non-scarring alopecia (androgenetic alopecia also known as pattern baldness remains the number one cause of general…

Thyroid Hair Loss: How To Spot Its Signs And Reverse It

Thyroid Hair Loss: How To Spot Its Signs and Reverse It

Few people are aware that thyroid hair loss can be extremely common. Studies show that alopecia is a symptom in approximately 50% of people who experience hyperthyroidism and 33% of those with hypothyroidism [2].If your hair is falling out due…

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Why Is My Hair Falling Out? 27 Reasons You’re Losing Hair

Shedding hair is normal and part of the healthy hair growth cycle. Most people will lose between 50 and 100 hairs every day [1]. However, if you notice even more hair than usual is falling out, you may start to…

Dry Shampoo Hair Loss

Does Dry Shampoo Cause Hair Loss?

Dry shampoo is the unsung hero of hectic mornings, as it makes your hair look fabulous even when you’ve had no time to wash it. That is why over 25% of women and an increasing number of men are estimated…

Donor Area And Transplanted Hair 1 Month After Hair Transplant Surgery

Hair Transplant After 1 Month: Photos, Results, Side Effects

The first month after a hair transplant shows some dramatic changes in your hairline. First, there'll be some swelling, bleeding, and oozing (pillow protectors at the ready). After this, the grafts will start to heal over, creating crusts and scabs across…

8000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

8000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

An 8000-grafts hair transplant is a very difficult and long procedure to perform. Hair transplant surgery using this many hair grafts is extremely rare. Many hair transplant clinics are not equipped to be able to perform an 8000-graft transplant.In this article, we'll…

Hair Cloning: Potential Cure For Baldness Or Sci-Fi Dream?

Hair Cloning: Potential Cure for Baldness or Sci-Fi Dream?

Recently, there has been increasing media chatter about an emergent hair restoration treatment called hair cloning. It is often presented as a potential cure for baldness. If you are one of the 85% of men and 55% of women who…

How To Deal With Hair Transplant Scabs

How to deal with hair transplant scabs

As with all medical procedures, there are certain things to expect after a hair transplant procedure. One such thing is hair transplant scabs which may appear within 24 to 48 hours post-surgery. These are perfectly normal, and with 650,000 people…

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16 Turkish Hair Transplant Clinic Red Flags

Turkish hair mills are becoming notorious for delivering poor results for patients who get a hair transplant in Turkey. While some Turkish hair restoration clinics are trustworthy and reputable, many take advantage of patients’ low self-confidence with the promise of…

Vitamin D And Hair Loss – What’s The Story?

Vitamin D and Hair Loss: Everything You Need To Know

There have been numerous studies into the effects vitamin D has on our general health, most notably it plays a vital role in bone health and the prevention of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. However, recent studies by researchers at Cairo University have also found a link between vitamin D and hair loss, namely whether having a vitamin D deficiency can result in hair falling out.
Elton John Before And After Hair Transplant

Elton John Hair Transplant: Everything You Need to Know

Hair transplants are more popular than ever. The market for hair restoration surgery has grown by 10% since 2016 (1).Many celebrities now turn to hair transplants. Celebs like David Beckham, Tom Hanks, Andros Townsend, Harry Kane, and Elon Musk have…

4000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

4000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

If you’re considering a hair transplant, you need to understand how many grafts are needed to get the best results for you. The amount of hair grafts that you need depends on your level of hair loss according to the…

Will Washing My Hair Everyday Make It Fall Out?

Will Washing My Hair Everyday Make It Fall Out?

With an abundance of haircare advice constantly circulating, it can be difficult to distinguish between fact and fiction. One particularly common fallacy is that washing your hair everyday can lead to hair loss.Rather than cause hair loss, regularly washing your…

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Female Pattern Baldness: Causes, Stages & Treatment Options

Approximately half of all women will experience hair loss by the time they’re 80 [1]. From stress to diet, there are many causes of hair loss in women — but the number one cause is female pattern baldness [2]. These…

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FUE Vs FUT: What’s The Difference?

When you’ve decided to get a hair transplant, one of the biggest decisions is establishing which type of hair transplant procedure is right for you. The 2 most popular hair transplant techniques are FUE (follicular unit extraction) and FUT (follicular…

Dutasteride Half-life

Dutasteride Half-Life: How It Influences Hair Loss Treatment

Dutasteride half-life may be a concern if you’re using it as a hair loss treatment. 80% of men experience male pattern baldness by the age of 80 [1], so it’s no surprise that interest in medications to treat this condition…

Danny Ings Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Danny Ings Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Premier League stalwart and England international Danny Ings sported a very different hairstyle in 2023/24 pre-season training and games, following a hair transplant at London’s Mayfair Hair Clinic (a bespoke VIP service of the Wimpole Clinic).So what do we know about…