The Hair Clinic - Consultants for hair restoration, hair transplantation, microsurgery hair transplants

About - Follicular Unit Transplantation

Can I regain the original density of my hair?
We are only redistributing your existing permanent hair to your thin or bald areas. We are not creating new hair. Having said that, in expert hands the donor hair available can be used to create a percentage of the original density which varies from person to person. The most important achievement will be to restore frontal scalp hair and the hairline to create a frame around the face. This will improve how you look to yourself and to others.

Does hair root micro surgery leave scars?
When performed by skilled surgeons, hair root micro surgery will only be detected by thorough expert examination. The donor site however will have a very fine scar completely hidden by your hair. The art of micro grafting is to conceal the art.

Does it look natural?
Yes. Carefully performed hair root micro surgery looks very natural, and with single hair micro grafting a natural looking hairline is attainable.

Is the procedure painful?
No. The procedure is performed under local anesthetic and donor and recipient sites are totally frozen and desensitised. You will experience a slight discomfort when the anesthetic is initially applied. Some patients experience mild discomfort one or two days after the operation that is easily controlled with medication.

Will I need time of work after my surgery?
For most people, little or no time off work is required. You will be able to wear a hat immediately after a surgery. But if you are very concerned about knowing, then it's probably best to have a surgery just before a few day's holiday. The sun will not damage your grafts, but obviously avoid sun burning your scalp.

Is there any danger involved?
No. Hair root micro surgery is minor cosmetic surgery and one of the safest and most popular procedures performed today. Our clinic environment provides you with skilled and experienced surgical and nursing staff and hospital standard equipment.

Are there any bandages after the procedure?
No. There is no need for bandages.

Is the surgery expensive?
Not when compared to alternative treatments. Of course there is a cost involved, but the naturalness of growing your own hair make hair transplant much more cost effective. Remember that there are no other expenses involved afterwards. No wigs or hairpieces to be continually maintained serviced and replaced. So in the long run, hair transplants are not only the most natural solution; they can also be the cheapest. The cost in detail can only be worked out after examining your scalp and assessing your hair loss at the consultation with one of the doctors.

How long should a session take?
Approximately 5 hours.

How many sessions should I have?
This depends very much on the extent of loss or indeed continued loss of existing hair in future years. Therefore you may require additional work to previously treated or new areas of scalp to achieve a good overall cosmetic result.

When will I notice any growth from my new hair?
New hair growth will only break through skin at 3-4 month after the procedure. However it will take at least 6 month for the new hair to make any significant cosmetic difference to your appearance. Hair continues to mature up to a year after surgery.

How should I prepare myself for the operation?
Shampoo your hair the night before the operation, get a good night's rest and have a normal breakfast. Aspirin should not be taken for one week prior to the surgery.

Should I cut my hair prior to the treatment?
No, it is best left until after the treatment particularly as long hair will help camouflage treated areas.

Can I continue sporting activities?
Most sports require a reasonable amount of physical exertion in which case you asked not to participate in any form of sport for at least 10 days.

How long after treatment before I can wash my hair?
Three days for shampoo, although the use of a shower using tepid water is okay after 24 hours.

Can anybody have a hair root micro surgery?
Yes, except for haemophiliacs and people with significant medical conditions.

Is age a limiting factor?
There is no upper age limit if a person is in good health. Lower age limit is very much dependent on the degree of hair loss. Generally speaking, it is very unwise to consider surgery if you are less that 21 years of age and at a very early stage of hair loss.

Do you check the results?
Yes, you are invited to have a progress check 6 month and we strongly recommend that you do so as this will enable us the chance of closely examining and explaining the improvement in accordance with your treatment plan.

All forms of minor surgery have temporary disadvantages. However, weighed against the improvements and confidence looking your best can bring, a few days inconvenience for a lifetime of happiness seems a small price to pay.