Hair transplant blog

Male pattern baldness is a very common condition, affecting 85% of men at some point in life [1]. Anyone can experience it, including famous musicians, such as Coldplay’s lead singer, Chris Martin. The artist struggled with hair loss throughout his…

Nearly 50% of men will have difficulties growing a full beard. To those who have no issues with facial hair, this may not sound like a huge deal or even a blessing not having to battle with a razor everyday…

Botox, or botulinum toxin-A, is well-known for its skin-smoothing properties. But can it help improve your hair?While many articles focus on Botox conditioning treatments — which don't actually contain any Botox — these treatments don't tend to help with hair…

Your hair type defines how you should care for it. Type 3A hair is one of the trickiest to look after, as you'll have a mix of waves and loose curls, and might be prone to frizz. When you know…

Whether you’ve just started to thin around your temples or you’re already approaching the latter stages of male pattern baldness, it’s natural to wonder if there’s any way to reverse balding. Statistics show that many of us fear going bald,…

Almost all hair restoration surgery patients experience some hair transplant side effects, whether it’s soreness and scabbing after a hair transplant, or complications like infection. Serious complications are rare, as hair transplants are generally very safe. However, some studies have…

Caffeine is the world’s most popular stimulant. Famously found in coffee, tea, and energy drinks, most adults drink at least one of these beverages every day. In the UK alone, people drink around 95 million cups of coffee every day.Caffeine…

Your hair type plays a significant role in your appearance, the way you see yourself and the way others perceive you. If you are unsure whether 1A hair is straight or wavy or are wondering if your ringlets might be…

An increase in the popularity of natural hair loss treatments makes many wonder who would win an efficacy contest between a natural remedy such as saw palmetto vs Finasteride, the most prescribed treatment for androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness).Finasteride is…

Healthy hair grows at a rate of around 1 cm per month, though the exact rate varies by body area, ethnicity, lifestyle, and the method or reason for hair removal.Regrowth after hair loss depends on whether the cause can be…

As you age, it gets more and more important to look after your hair. While you may take it for granted in your younger years, hair begins to thin and lose its lustre as a natural part of the ageing…

Post-Finasteride syndrome (PFS) is an emerging area of clinical concern. This condition is characterised by Finasteride side effects that continue even after you stop taking the drug.While there are plenty of anecdotal reports of persistent Finasteride symptoms, there’s currently limited…

When most people think of hair loss, they will usually think of people who go bald or lose the hair on their heads. However, for 1 in 4,000 people [1], hair loss can actually be experienced all over the body.If you…

A widow’s peak is a type of hairline that forms a V-shaped point in the centre of your forehead. Although it’s sometimes confused as a sign of hair loss, a widow’s peak is in fact a normal genetic trait [1]…

Menopause causes lots of different symptoms, from hot flushes to night sweats to extreme tiredness. Compounding all these issues is one of the most visible and distressing symptoms: menopause-related hair loss.It’s very normal for your hair to get thinner as…

The role of a pubic hair transplant is to restore hair to the pubic area. This procedure can reverse the effects of laser hair removal and treat a range of medical conditions that cause pubic hair loss. Pubic hair transplants generally…

It takes several months to see sustained growth after a FUE hair transplant or a FUT strip surgery procedure. But by month 4 after your hair restoration surgery, you should start to see some proper progress. At this stage, most…

California has more cosmetic surgeons and higher demand for cosmetic surgery than any other state in the U.S. [1]. This shouldn’t come as a surprise as the city of Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood, where there’s enormous pressure…

Finasteride is the most commonly prescribed hair loss medication [1]. More than two-thirds of hair restoration clinics say they often prescribe this drug to their patients, so trichologists tend to agree that Finasteride is a safe medication.Long-term large-scale studies suggest…

Male pattern baldness and other types of hair loss affect everyone — including the rich and famous. Just like the rest of us, dozens of celebrities eventually lose their hair, especially as they get older. Fortunately, going bald isn't a death knell for…

Alopecia is a catch-all term that means hair loss. There are lots of different types of alopecia that affect people in the UK and across the world. In fact, most of us will experience some kind of hair loss at…

Many men undergoing hair loss treatment are concerned about whether Finasteride side effects are permanent or just a temporary nuisance. Considering that the most common adverse reactions reported for this treatment are sexual side effects, they can affect your relationships,…

Even though Ozempic is quite new, over 120,000 UK patients were prescribed this diabetes and weight loss drug in 2023 alone [1], prompting a nationwide shortage [2]. Incredibly popular with stars and influencers, this medication has been presented online as…

There are very few studies at this time to show whether getting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy after a hair transplant can improve its results, but those that exist have very promising outcomes. PRP hair treatment appears to significantly speed up…

In 2025, Finasteride costs between £11 and £60 per prescription. This depends on the dosage, pack size, pharmacy, and whether you opt for topical or oral Finasteride. In this guide, you’ll learn all about the cost of Finasteride for hair…

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…

Having an itch that you cannot scratch can be very frustrating. And having an itchy scalp soon after a hair restoration surgery can add an understandable concern to the frustration. But the good news is that in most cases, itching…

Type 1 hair describes thin, straight hair — a type of hair that’s common in the UK. Around 45% of people of European descent have straight hair, while 40% have waves and just 15% have curls [1]. 1a hair is…

After hair transplant surgery, playing around with your new hair it is one of the first things you want to do. This might include using a hair dryer after your hair transplant, or using styling products like wax and gel.Being…