Do hair transplants really work?

Do hair transplants really work?

The simple answer is yes a hair transplant will work if carried out by an leading expert hair restoration or hair transplant surgeon. You may still need to be convinced as its a big decision.The hair growth in the hair transplant  industry to a multi billion one. The evidence is they do work. Scepticism is linked to the early hair transplants when the standard treatment was to use grafts of hair follicles and skin, called hair plugs. These are taken from healthy areas of the scalp. We are going to offer you some advice from  leading FUE and FUT surgeons in the UK and London.

 

This method has now been abandoned in favour of micro grafting, This  in turn has given way to Follicle Unit Transplantation (FUE.) FUE is widely available today. FUE harvests individual follicles from a ‘safe’ or often referred to as the permanent hair zone around the sides and back of the head. It is now seen as the gold standard in hair transplantation.

What impact will a hair transplant have on me?

Hair transplants is the most popular way for men and women to deal with their hair loss. Wayne Rooney is an obvious poster boy for the technique. It’s a procedure that is suitable for everyone, not just for celebrities. Every day, thousands of ‘ordinary’ people undergo successful treatment which restore heir self-confidence and self-esteem.You can read about some of our patient journeys for yourself. The simple fact is that for many people a hair transplant isn’t just about changing or reversing their physical appearance. It improves their emotional wellbeing. Many patients undergo this treatment and find that it also improves confidence and self esteem.

FUE or FUT which works best in hair transplant surgery?

We specialise in both Follicle Unit Excision. FUE hair transplant surgery individually extracts single follicles, typically from the back and sides of the head. The physical impact of the treatment is virtually undetectable to the untrained eye. FUT removes strips of follicles from the head, can leave you with mild visible scarring .Recovery time with FUE is generally shorter. It is generally less than 7 days, with very little post-operative pain. FUT takes slightly longer to heal (up to 10 days) and can be a little sore for a few days. Find out more about our treatments here

How do I choose a hair transplant surgeon who will ensure my hair transplant works?

The key issue for most patients is how (and who) they choose to perform their surgery and we’ve published articles previously which give advice on how to choose a hair transplant surgeon and the 10 questions you should ask before you make your final decision.

In the end, the one thing you shouldn’t really spend time worrying about is whether hair transplants really work.They do work and they are a permanent procedure.Therefore it is important to choose a good reputable hair transplant surgeon who is able carry out this procedure properly as it is permanent. Our surgeon is an expert having performed over 4000 procedures. He has an excellent success rate of follicular extraction in the FUE technique. As a result patients are very happy with their surgery outcomes. Find out how to choose an excellent surgeon by contacting the ISHRS here  which is a benchmark of excellent surgeons.

For the majority of patients, they do work. Whilst no hair transplant surgeon can guarantee success, statistics and the ongoing popularity of hair transplantation should give you confidence. To find out more about male and female hair loss treatments visit our page here. To research more about  how to find the best hair transplant clinic which is going to deliver results and  the right care  read our guide here.

We also offer beard, eyebrow transplants and non-surgical hair loss treatments. Please contact us in complete confidence to find out more. Top quality hair restoration and hair transplants in London Harley Street.

London Hair Restoration Clinic

We are a prestigious, state of the art, modern FUE and FUT hair transplant restoration clinic in Harley Street London. Established since 2004 we pioneered and led modern hair transplant surgery, transforming thousands of patients lives and restoring self confidence. Our bespoke, natural looking results and artistry are available with our many hair restoration options including hair transplants, PRP stem cell therapy and hair loss medication tablets . We have the expertise to use body hair to restore thinning hair during transplantation .

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