Hair transplant blog

Hair falling out in clumps can be a distressing experience. A small amount of hair loss is normal in the shower or while brushing your locks — healthy people are expected to shed 50-100 strands per day [1]. However, sudden,…

Your eyebrows and eyelashes play an important role in shaping your appearance and losing them can significantly impact your self-esteem. But unfortunately madarosis — the clinical name for any condition that causes eyebrow or eyelash hair loss — is fairly…

Hair loss is a common concern among women, and hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy and breastfeeding can exacerbate this condition. Minoxidil, a vasodilator medication commonly used to treat androgenetic alopecia, has gained attention as a potential solution for women experiencing hair…

It has long been known that sudden, crash diet weight loss can cause hair loss [1]. But what about safer, healthier dietary patterns? While some beauty influencers warn about intermittent fasting-induced hair loss, others point out that it may actually…

A natural hair transplant can be an excellent option for treating hair loss in the long term. However, not all patients have sufficient healthy hair follicles for a surgical hair restoration. Fortunately, the emergence of Biofibre hair transplants has provided…

Thinking about donating your hair to make a real hair wig? It’s a great way to support people who’ve lost their hair due to health conditions like cancer and alopecia. Hair donations are used to create realistic human hair wigs and…

Fear of needles is extremely common, with 20-30% of the world’s adult population experiencing it [1]. This can make medical interventions difficult and prevent the needle-adverse from getting cosmetic procedures that they feel they could benefit from. Since hair transplants…

Hair implants for men are an increasingly popular hair loss treatment choice. More than 85% of men are affected by male pattern baldness at some point in life [1], which can impact their self-esteem, social and professional life [2]. But…

Temporal triangular alopecia (also known as congenital triangular alopecia) is an uncommon hair loss condition which affects 0.11% of the worldwide population [1]. Its main symptom is a bald spot on your temple or frontal area. Usually detected in childhood,…

If you take antidepressants to help manage your mental health, you’re one of many. According to a report from 2020, 13.2% of adults use antidepressants each month. [1] Antidepressant use was much more common among women than men (17.7% versus…

3,000 graft hair transplants are generally safe and suitable for those with moderate balding caused by male or female pattern hair loss. FUE, FUT, or a combination of both can effectively restore your hairline with 3,000 grafts, while still leaving…

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss is increasingly popular among those looking for fuller hair and straighter hairlines. Hair transplant surgeons routinely recommending PRP treatment for hair loss patients have doubled over a ten-year window — from 24% in…

Many patients say that the first week after their surgical hair restoration is the hardest, as they are waiting for their scalp to heal. So what can you expect from your hair transplant after 7 days? You’ll be happy to…

Using apple cider vinegar for hair loss sounds too good to be true. And that is because it is — most of the hair benefit claims which have arisen on the internet about this remedy have yet to be proven…

Greying is a natural part of the ageing process. Research shows that up to 23% of people have 50% grey hair at the age of 50 [1]. If you’re looking to embrace this change sooner rather than later, transitioning to…

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…

Rosemary oil is one of the best-known natural remedies for hair loss. With several studies backing the use of rosemary oil to treat male pattern baldness, it’s unsurprising that so many people turn to rosemary oil for hair growth [1-4].But…

If you are constantly experiencing scalp tightness, itching and flaking, you may need to try a dry scalp treatment [1]. However, choosing the right one for you can be difficult, as the right therapeutic approach depends on the underlying cause…

Retired rugby union player Stuart Hogg has seen dramatic changes in his hairline in recent years. After balding at a relatively young age — in his early twenties — the former Scotland captain decided to undergo a hair transplant to…

Hair transplants are safe, simple procedures, as patients typically experience minor and temporary side effects. However, in rare cases, complications can also occur. Research shows that only 1% of patients develop hair follicle infection or inflammation, such as scalp folliculitis,…

Hair transplantation is an extremely effective and popular solution to hair loss. Using established surgical techniques with a success rate of up to 98%, FUE and FUT hair transplants have restored the confidence of millions of people around the world.While…

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…

If your hair isn’t as shiny or full as you’d like, you may find yourself turning to diet changes or other lifestyle changes to help stimulate hair growth.Intermittent fasting has been touted as a way to stimulate hair growth, but…

While hair loss is more common in men than in women, that doesn’t mean that female alopecia is a rare occurrence. Studies show that 55% of the female population [1] experience hair thinning at some point in their lives. And…

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair treatment is an effective treatment for hair loss. It involves harvesting regenerative cells from your blood and reinjecting them to areas of thinning hair to encourage regrowth and regeneration. Research shows encouraging results with regard to the…

Minoxidil is an effective solution for several different types of hair loss, including male-pattern baldness, female-pattern hair loss, and alopecia areata. To get the best results, you need to use Minoxidil consistently over several months.It’s usually recommended that men use…

Knowing your hair type is important because it offers a better understanding of its qualities. Being aware of what your hair needs and where its weaknesses lie allows you to provide it with the specific care that will help it…

Established as one of the world's most popular treatments for male pattern baldness, Finasteride is also among the most effective. One study found approximately 90% of men see improvements in hair loss following Finasteride use [1].While many male hair loss patients take oral Finasteride, topical Finasteride has…

When a 2018 video of Harry from Love Island’s hair transplant journey surfaced in 2025 [1][2], it was met with mostly positive fan reactions. The public was relieved to see him share his experience so openly and transparently, as his…