Hair transplant blog

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…

Chemotherapy is a life-saving medication used for cancer treatment. However, it can wreak havoc on your body. Patients undergoing cancer treatments experience a wide range of side effects, but one of the most obvious is hair loss.Hair loss from chemotherapy,…

More than half of British men (54%) sport facial hair today, up from 37% in 2011[1]. So it is not surprising that there is growing interest in how to fix a patchy beard. And there is also a burgeoning industry…

When you decide to have a hair transplant, you're probably keen to know when the results will kick in. The majority of hair transplant patients see more than half of their new transplanted hair grafts start to grow after 6…

Minoxidil is a product that men have used to combat male and female pattern baldness for years now and, since it's such a popular treatment, you may be interested to know if the product can be used to promote hair growth on any other…

If you’ve been using Finasteride for a while, you may be expecting hair growth to kick in any day now. After all, it’s one of the most effective drugs for male hair loss, second only to Dutasteride [1]. Studies show…

Minoxidil is one of the most popular and effective hair growth treatments. It has been used for decades to improve hair density in widespread conditions such as androgenetic alopecia [1]. But while it is safe and effective for humans when…

Since 54% of British men are now wearing facial hair [1], the barbershop industry has flourished. But what if you could learn how to trim a beard like a professional?While it can seem difficult if you’ve never done it before,…

Follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplants are a popular transplant technique. When choosing a hair restoration procedure, more than 75% of men and 57% of women choose FUE [1].As a permanent treatment for hair loss that offers natural-looking results with…

If you are one of the over 22% of the global population who smoke [1], you may be wondering if smoking can truly impact your hair transplant results. That is understandable, since the thought of having to go weeks without…

At 3 weeks post-transplant your rest and recovery period is over, and you'll most likely be feeling eager to see some progress in hair growth (see hair transplant growth chart). While any notable hair growth becomes visible between 4 months after a…

The hair transplant healing process is a major consideration for prospective hair transplant patients. For one thing, a slow healing process can make it more difficult to get a hair transplant without anyone knowing.As long as you work with a…

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…

As many as 85% of men and 55% of women are affected by hair loss within their lifetime [2][3]. But the good news is that new treatments have emerged to help you achieve strand regrowth. Red light therapy for hair…

Beards and facial hair can boost your self-esteem and confidence, which may be why they're such a popular trend right now. A 2016 survey found that 61% of men aged 18 to 39 have some kind of facial hair and…

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…

According to statistics, 85% of men by the age of 50 will have experienced balding or another type of hair loss. The majority of these cases will start around the late twenties and early thirties [1].If you're a man in…

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…

As a man, it is normal to be concerned about the potential side effects of Dutasteride, especially since the most commonly reported ones concern sexual dysfunctions. Experiencing issues such as erectile dysfunction, diminished libido or difficulty ejaculating can impact your…

Derma rolling, also known as micro-needling, is a minimally invasive treatment that's proven to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, stretch marks, and acne scars [1]. Using a derma roller for stimulating hair growth has also been shown to be…

Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, affects approximately 85% of men by the age of 50 [1]. It can present as widespread thinning, balding around the crown, and a receding hairline, often drastically changing men’s appearance.While the primary…

Female celebrities with hair loss have been thrust into the spotlight, following the Oscars incident featuring Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith, and Chris Rock.There’s still a lot of stigma surrounding women’s hair loss — so it’s a brave woman who…

At 7 days post-transplant you'll likely be feeling eager about eventually seeing some hair growth results. However, the most important thing at this point is to ensure that you are taking some much-needed hair transplant downtime. This will help to aid…

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…

Hair loss can be a completely normal part of life and most often does not pose a concern, especially when it comes to aging. In fact, over 85% of men [1], and 50% of women [2], will experience hair loss in…

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…

This type of alopecia affects 2% of the worldwide population and 1 in 170 people in the UK [1], so many people are eager to learn how to stop alopecia areata from spreading. In most cases, this condition resolves on…