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What results can realistically be achieved from a hair transplant?

Hair transplants are an excellent option for many people who want to address hair loss and thinning hair.

Whilst the can certainly give a huge confidence boost, it is not a miracle cure and there are limits on what a hair procedure can .

In recent media headlines, Strictly Come judge, Anton Du Beke was quoted saying "I want to be like Bobby (Brazier), wafting in the air, gorgeous and youthful." Whilst we this was likely to have been said in good humour, the reality is that Du Beke who is 57, is having unrealistic expectations that he will be able to a hairline like Bobby Braizer who is in his 20s.

Our for are and . You will be able to talk about your issues regarding hair loss and your expectations for hair restoration . Our are dedicated to giving their accurate and expectations so that they can help you make an informed decision about your hair journey.

Being honest about the right time to have a procedure is if you want to achieve a natural and result.

Who is suitable for a hair transplant?

Overall, a good candidate for a hair transplant is who is experiencing , or .

If you have Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA), Cicatrical Alopecia, Unstable Hair Loss, Trichotillomania, or Body then you are not suitable for a hair transplant procedure. All our a medical check to ensure they are deemed and mentally fit and well with no contraindications.

Other reasons why a patient may not be for a hair transplant is that they are too young, have expectations or have hair loss.

A successful hair transplant depends on the appropriate selection of by the surgeon.

If a patient has hair loss but has hopes that the procedure will make their hair appear like their teenage pictures, then this would be considered an unrealistic .

A strong may look great while you are in your twenties, but it will begin to look unnatural as you reach your 40s. This is because it is normal for everyone’s to alter over time. We see many men who have had hairline restorations elsewhere placed too low that then need altering as they look unnatural.

If our surgeons feel your are unrealistic, they will be honest and let you know what you can look to achieve and make a decision based on their advice.  We want you to get it right the first time and don’t believe in sub-par results.

Our Hair Transplant surgeons have been perfecting their FUE since 2008 and are known for their and results.

Many younger are quick to rush into hair transplant procedures to the first signs of . Whilst this may seem logical at the time, they will likely need in the years following as their hair loss will continue naturally.

Our work meticulously to ascertain the pattern of baldness for each so they can the best time for for longer-lasting results.

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For bald patients, a hair is not going to be suitable. Hair work by taking hair from one area of the scalp to another. If there is no suitable hair to transplant, then a hair transplant is not going to be .

During a hair consultation, the donor area of the will need to be examined to ensure there is a good supply of hair follicles. with poor donor areas will need to plan their hair carefully as their options may be limited when further treatments in the future.

Our Hair Transplant expert take the greatest care during each to ensure there is minimal trauma to the donor area. They are not going to overharvest the area to create density, which is not going to last, out of for OnabotulinumtoxinAAbobotulinumtoxinAIncobotulinumtoxinAPrabotulinumtoxinALetibotulinumtoxinARimabotulinumtoxinBHyaluronic Acid FillersCalcium Hydroxylapatite FillersPoly-L-lactic Acid FillersPolymethylmethacrylate FillersAutologous Fat GraftingForehead Lines TreatmentGlabellar Frown Lines TreatmentCrow's Feet TreatmentBunny Lines TreatmentChemical Brow LiftLip FlipGummy Smile CorrectionMasseter ReductionJaw SlimmingDimpled Chin SmoothingCobblestone Chin SmoothingNefertiti Neck LiftMicro-BotoxMesotoxHyperhidrosis TreatmentChronic Migraine ReliefBruxism TreatmentTMJ TreatmentCervical Dystonia TreatmentNeck Spasm TreatmentBlepharospasm TreatmentLip AugmentationLip ContouringCheekbone EnhancementTear Trough FillersNasolabial Fold SofteningMarionette Line FillersLiquid RhinoplastyNon-Surgical Nose JobJawline ContouringJawline DefinitionChin AugmentationTemple VolumisingHand RejuvenationAcne Scar Subcision Filling your donor area.

What results can realistically be achieved from a hair transplant?

The results of a hair transplant will vary from person to person based on factors such as hair colour, texture, and volume. Our hair surgeons will manage the expectations of all patients.

A hair transplant can be an effective solution to recreating a receding or . It can also restore to other areas of the scalp including the crown. However, when a hair transplant, the surgeon needs to preserve the donor area as much as and many skilled surgeons will aim to give the of density.

This means that instead of overharvesting the donor area and an excessive amount of hair into one area, they adopt a 50% rule. The aim is to restore at least 50% of the patient’s density, resulting in the illusion of fuller and thicker hair.

Overall, there are two options when it comes to a hair transplant, especially in with more advanced hair loss that progresses up into the region of the scalp.

They can choose to hair which means the of hair follicles towards the front of the scalp there may still be thinning further back, but this will be less noticeable.

The other option is coverage, patients who would prefer full coverage across all areas of thinning can do so, but the hair cover will not be as dense.

Our surgeons are very knowledgeable in managing the individual limitations of donor supply over a lifetime. They think ahead to what hair loss is likely to occur in the future and look to place the appropriate number of follicles to give a longer-lasting result.

See our Hair Transplant Before and After Photo Results

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