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How DHT Affects Hair Loss

Friday, May 17th, 2013

Hair loss affects men and women in different ways and can have a dramatic impact on our lives. Hair loss will affect most men at some point in their lives and it affects many women too to some degree. DHT, or Dihydrotestosterone in full, is a steroid and hormone that plays an influential role in hair loss. Find out more about DHT and how you can mitigate its effects in our blog post.

The Norwood Scale of Hair Loss

The Norwood Scale – Male Pattern Baldness Scale

What is DHT?

DHT, as it commonly abbreviated, is a sex steroid and an androgen (associated with masculine characteristics) hormone. The enzyme (a substance produced by the body to help bring about a biochemical reaction) called 5α-reductase synthesises DHT from testosterone in areas like the prostate and hair follicles, as well as the testes and adrenal glands. Essentially DHT is made from testosterone and helps the body grow and regulate itself.

DHT

What does DHT do?

DHT is involved in maintaining and developing sexual characteristics as well as metabolic activities such as the production of blood cells. So for men, DHT is an essential part of puberty that can quickly sour in the minds of many when experiencing thinning or balding on the scalp.

DHT inhibits and reduces the proper growth of hair in the follicles in a process called ‘miniaturisation’. ‘Miniaturisation’ affects genetically-susceptible hair follicles resulting in lighter, finer hairs. DHT attaches itself to receptor cells of the part of these follicles called dermal papillas (the root), preventing the necessary nourishment for the hair getting through for proper growth. DHT causes the hair follicles to shrink. The growing ‘anagen’ stage of the hair is shortened and the resting ‘telogen’ stage is extended. Eventually these hairs stop growing.

Male pattern baldness, or androgenic alopecia, typically affects the front and top of the scalp first where the most genetically-susceptible hair follicles reside. DHT is the primary contributing factor in male pattern baldness. Female hair loss can be very complicated and DHT could be just one of the possible causes. In women DHT is influenced by a decrease in oestrogen and hair loss tends to result in thinning, rather than complete balding.

What can I do?

There is help. You can inhibit the production of DHT. 5α-reductase inhibitors are frequently used to treat male pattern baldness and can help some types of female hair loss. Finasteride – one of only two approved hair loss medications – is a 5α-reductase inhibitor. It is only effective whilst taking it but it is easy to take and it is popular.

The Private Clinic

Here at The Private Clinic we offer complete hair loss solutions. We offer the two approved hair loss medications – Finasteride and Minoxidil. In addition we offer FUE hair transplants, which utilise the latest technology to afford our patients permanent, successful results from our very experienced medical team.

For more information about our hair loss treatments: http://www.theprivateclinic.co.uk/treatments/hair-loss/

For information all about our world-class FUE hair transplants: http://www.theprivateclinic.co.uk/treatments/hair-transplant-men/

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The ‘Power Brow’

Thursday, March 21st, 2013

The over-plucked look seems to be waning as women turn to ‘power brows’ to replace the tweezers and threading that dominated the 90s onwards. Stylish women like Kate Middleton have helped boost the appeal and look of a noticeable brow, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Surgeons (BAAPS). During the latest London Fashion Week, last month, supermodel Cara Delevingne and her bushy brows raised many non-bushy eyebrows, leading many leading fashion magazines to declare the ‘power brow’ is officially in and this time it looks set to stay.

Kate Middleton

The Problem

As a result of the likes of Kate and Cara, many are looking towards hair transplants as a solution to hereditary hair loss, thinning or years of plucking (which can damage the follicle irreparably). Lotions and semi-permanent solutions offer varying degrees of success with the burden of repeated costs and questionable results. Quick, minimally invasive, walk in walk out hair transplant procedures have been rising in popularity, with Kate being cited as the top inspiration for women, for their long-lasting, effective results.

What is an eyebrow hair transplant?

During an eyebrow hair transplant hair is taken, typically from the back of the head based on the hair’s strength and viability, and transplanted to the eyebrow area. The procedure is very intricate, but is performed under local anaesthetic and you are able to walk home straight after and resume your normal life.

Surgical brow transplants have shot up by 17 per cent according to the latest figures from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

Of course, you’ll have to wait for the hair to grow, which takes longer than normal as hair grows in three stages and takes time to establish itself. Within a year you’ll be able to see the final results of the transplant. Additionally you will need to trim your new brows as the hair transplanted does not function exactly like eye brow hairs.

The Private Clinic

Here at The Private Clinic we offer a permanent solution for you eyebrows with our eyebrow hair transplant. The donor area does not have to be shaved at our clinic, which requires considerable specialism and experience. Furthermore we offer an aftercare guarantee from our specialised and experienced medical team.

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Bald Truths – Can They Go Too Far?

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

People’s concerns over Hair Loss and Baldness are all over online discussion forums, as well as in and on top of many of our heads. The Times recently featured an article that plumbed the depths of the internet for the extreme lengths balding men are going to in an attempt to battle hair loss; and the shallows, where a seemingly balanced look at hair loss and surrounding issues takes place on a weekly basis with a radio show called, The Bald Truth. It was an interesting read and got us thinking here, at The Private Clinic, about the truths behind balding and how far you should go with treating baldness.

Is the bald truth bald enough?

Bruce Willis looking at photoshopped pictures of David Cameron and Simon Cowell

Bruce Willis looking at Photoshopped pictures of David Cameron and Simon Cowell

Over half of men in their 50s have experienced moderate or extensive hair loss. Many are fine with it but for those who aren’t, finding the right people to help can be challenging. Internet forums can be a scary place where insecurities can feed off of one another. Hair loss is no different. You can feel perfectly fine about something and it can take just one comment for it to affect you (Tulisa notes the ‘fag ash breath’ comment on X Factor has left her paranoid about that effect of her smoking). For our wellbeing, we should always try not to let a cosmetic issue dominate our lives but for those with the means, treatments offer a sure-fire way to tackle the issue head on and afford you the peace of mind and confidence boost that can really help you. But what is out there and is it really safe?

The Times article author conducted his own mini-experiment where he set up an online dating profile where he had digitally added hair to his profile picture and received 35% more views over 4 days compared to a profile picture of his bald head he added over another 4 days to a different account. Observations like this help to understand first impressions a bit more clearly. Even though first impressions are just that (hair does not define a man and women know that) first impressions still count for a lot. So what can you do and what can’t you do?

What Works, What Doesn’t & What You Shouldn’t Even Try

There are two medications available to safely treat hair loss (well cease hair loss): Finasteride (or Propecia) and Minoxidil . Nothing yet can reverse hair loss quite like a hair transplant, which still takes from a finite source – your own hair follicles. It is crucial to be realistic with hair loss. Some loss is inevitable for most men and how exactly you will lose hair is difficult to establish. However start treatment promptly and you can tackle its progression successfully.

It takes a long time for a new treatment (product or procedure) to make it from inception to a clinic’s list of treatments – mostly for good reasons. The short-term and long-term effects need to be observed and studied rigorously to ensure it is as safe as possible and that the results are as desired. You can read about a wonder drug that hasn’t been approved in the UK yet and think this could be a good idea to try. Stop for a minute and consider the implications. If you are considering a Hair Transplant, here are a few questions you should ask your surgeon during your initial consultation.

‘Hair loss demons’

Unfortunately hair loss can have quite a big psychological impact on men. Comments and archetypes of beauty don’t leave much room for bald confidence and pride. As The Times article points out, it can take quite a lot of getting used to before a man can feel comfortable with his hair loss and many are never quite comfortable, with their anger and frustration manifesting in unpleasant ways. Hair loss is also driving men to try out more and more extreme lotions and pills in the search for a head of hair.

For instance there is an anti-androgen drug mentioned in The Times article that one user warns people against, saying it may have permanently damaged his testicles and given him ‘breast budding’. There is also a drug out there that isn’t licensed anywhere yet but this doesn’t stop people who believe it can block an enzyme that is considered to inhibit hair growth from buying it online in powder form. Dodging regulators and Big Pharma might feel good but when it comes to drugs you are ingesting it is not a sensible idea. It could be impure and dangerous to name just one risk.

Treat your hair loss with caution and your body with respect. It’s not worth damaging the rest of your body for a potential head of hair. Instead, if you are concerned look to treatments that stem hair loss effectively as well as hair transplants treatments, which can finally give you the results you might have envisioned. Look at the evidence of who is providing treatments (testimonials, balanced reviews, social media, clinic’s location and the medical team’s experience) as well as the treatment itself. You wouldn’t jump into the deep end of a pool without knowing how to swim so don’t let this be any different.

The Depths of the Internet

The internet is amazing overall. It is helping to open up the world like never before. At our clinic, we promote self-confidence and natural beauty where possible. Our treatments are designed to enhance your body, not radically alter it beyond recognition. We offer advice to people who want to explore ways to treat hair loss as well as have actual treatments. We provide honest, realistic advice that won’t suit everyone and we do not treat everyone as there are suitability criteria for each procedure. For instance, you can be too young for a hair transplant if you are in your early 20s (please see our blog post: too young to have a hair transplant). Hair loss needs to stabilise before a transplant can effectively happen.

For more information about hair loss and hair transplants on offer at The Private Clinic please see our website for more details: http://www.theprivateclinic.co.uk/treatments/hair-transplant-men/

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And The Award Goes To… Celebrity Hair Transplants & Your Questions Answered

Friday, March 8th, 2013

Hair Transplants frequently crop up in the news, especially when a celebrity’s hair loss or surprising hair growth is called into question. A bevy of celebrities have sung hair transplant’s praises over the past few years, as they seek to enhance their careers and bolster their self-confidence.

Celebrity Hair Transplants

UK-based Celebrities that seem to have successfully undergone hair transplants include:

  • Wayne Rooney
  • Calum Best
  • Louie Walsh
  • Jason Gardiner
  • James Nesbitt
  • Gordon Ramsey
  • Rob Brydon

We get asked a lot of questions about hair transplants here at The Private Clinic so we decided to create a blog post to help you decide if this could be an option for you.

What is a hair transplant?

A hair transplant usually involves taking healthy, strong hair follicles and transplanting them to areas of thinning or balding. It can be performed on men and women for different reasons and requires considerable expertise so always check the surgeon’s credentials.

There are two major types of hair transplants. The FUE method takes individual hair follicles from a donor area (typically the back or sides of the head) to the ‘problem’ area, to tackle thinning or balding. A tiny, circular incision is made around each follicle, leaving very little or no scarring; these are not visible to the naked eye. The hair follicle is then prepared and implanted into the specified area, where it takes up to a year to fully establish itself. There is minimal downtime, it is performed under local anaesthetic and recovery is minimal.

The FUT method, in contrast, cuts a strip of skin and hair from the back or side of the head, where it is then dissected and implanted into the balding or thinning area. The FUT method leaves a linear scar at the donor site and requires a lengthy postoperative schedule and aftercare regime for the patient. Its advantage is that it’s typically cheaper and quicker to perform.

How long does it all take?

We offer the FUE method of hair transplants. For many patients, a day at our clinic is necessary; some patients require a second day of treatment for an extensive procedure. The FUT method is much quicker but requires hourly care for 2 days after the procedure and weeks of postoperative care.

Is it permanent?

Only strong, healthy hair follicles are harvested from the strongest, densest areas of hair. Some surgeons can transplant body hair so that is always a potential option. The surgeon’s expertise is especially important here. They need to discuss with you the results and help you manage your expectations.

I have Afro hair and I find it hard to find clinics that have the specialism?

Treating Afro hair requires specific experience and expertise. Ask the clinic for demonstrable experience. Here at The Private Clinic we’re one of a small number of clinics that can help Afro hair successfully.

How much does it cost?

Cost should not be the defining factor for any cosmetic treatment or procedure. Expertise requires constant topping up of skills and knowledge, which is why this is reflected in the prices at some clinics. Hair transplants are typically priced per hair transplanted so the price varies considerably. As a rough guide, we offer full hair transplants for men from £7,500.

Additionally, there is minimal downtime with the FUE method so you can return to work quickly, without losing out on wages as well.

Is it painful?

You can read our testimonials on our website for real-life accounts of having the procedure done. From our experience, patients are usually happily chatting during the procedure. The FUT method is reported to be more painful as patients have been sutured and the skin needs time to heal. The procedure is also performed under general anaesthetic.

Is there anything else apart from a hair transplant that will work?

There is nothing to regain areas of lost hair at the moment but you can use products to stop any further hair loss. At our clinic we also specialise in nonsurgical hair loss treatments.

For plenty more information about hair transplants and hair loss, make sure you look at our website: http://www.theprivateclinic.co.uk/treatments/hair-transplant-men/

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This Is My Hair: A FUE Hair Transplant in Action

Monday, March 4th, 2013

At The Private Clinic we decided to start up a series on female hair loss and restoration titled: This Is My Hair. We began this week by posting on social media about a young woman’s triangular alopecia and her FUE hair transplant, which was closely followed by a youtube video of the procedure and interviews with the surgeon, Dr. Thomy Kouremada Zioga.

Our patient, a 26 year old Londoner, was suffering from triangular alopecia, which had affected her confidence for a long time and made her feel self-conscious when wearing her hair in a ponytail. She remarked after the procedure, “My family and friends can’t believe I was in and out in just over two hours, no pain or baffling post op care, yet it’s going to change my life.”

Before, 2 days after & 2 weeks after a FUE Hair Transplant

Before, 2 days after & 2 weeks after a FUE Hair Transplant

In this blog post we detail the procedure and its wider context to help you better understand the FUE procedure – from the patient’s perspective.

The FUE Method

The FUE (follicular unit extraction) method involves very small incisions (imagine a micro but decidedly more complex hole punch) made around healthy hair follicles, usually at the back of the head where the follicles are strongest. The grafts of follicles are then transplanted to the balding or thinning areas under local anaesthetic – with minimal fuss and no pain.  The Hair Transplant can be performed without shaving the donor area of hair so you can avoid that hassle (this however, depends on candidate suitability). Here at The Private Clinic, we’re one of only a few clinics that can work on Afro hair too.

All you have to do is wait for the hair to establish itself, so that 6 months later 60% of the hair expected to grow has started growing. After a year the procedure and hair growth will be complete.

The FUT Method

To put the FUE method in perspective, a comparison between another popular technique is necessary to demonstrate why our surgeons prefer to use the FUE method.

The FUT method has been a popular option but involves a lengthy procedure, both during and after the initial transplant. With the patient under general anaesthetic, strips of the patient’s scalp, along with follicular units, are surgically removed from the back of the head, dissected under a microscope and grafted into place. The process is not over there though. The FUT method requires a strict post-operative aftercare schedule, which may not suit many who wish to resume their daily lives promptly. The procedure also leaves patients with a long linear scar across the back of their heads, limiting their options of wearing their hair short.

The Benefits of the FUE Method

Higher costs are often cited as a disadvantage of the FUE method. However, the method is steadfast in making advancements at a faster and more evident rate, surging ahead in popularity, helping to push down the costs for clients. Furthermore, what it has over the FUT method is the scope for improvement. Since 2002, its debut, the incision circumference has decreased significantly, helping greatly to reduce the visibility of the already very minimal scars. Additionally, where once only 2,500 hair follicles could be harvested successfully in one day, the figure currently stands at over 7,000 – enough to suit the majority of clients.

The Private Clinic

It is important to feel comfortable in your own body and patients come to us citing confidence and self-image concerns as primary factors for seeking treatment. There are a number of options available to suit differing needs and here at The Private Clinic we can assist you in finding the right one for you for a balanced and satisfying result. If you are looking for a hair transplant, we specialise in FUE hair transplants, which have helped to redraw the limits of transplants.

The video can be seen on youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcqjoxOhj0M&list=UUF_z6Rg02MgodCFx22qkzmw&index=1

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Has ‘Mr. Selfridge’ had a Hair Transplant?

Sunday, January 27th, 2013

We have no doubt that many of you have been tuning into ITV on a Sunday night to catch the latest episode of the period drama, Mr Selfridge, based around Harry Gordon Selfridge, the founder of London’s famous Selfridges department store.

Actor Jeremy Piven stars as the title-role, portraying the bold, man-about-town Mr Selfridge. However, if rumours are to be believed, it seems that the actor hasn’t always been as confident as his onscreen character portrayal.

After photos circulated two years ago of the actor, showing off an obvious scar located at the back of his head, tongues started wagging about whether the 47-year-old actor had undergone a hair transplant procedure.

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A large, neat scar on the head can be a common tell-tale sign of a ‘strip method’ hair transplant, also known as ‘FUT’, where a strip of the scalp is cut out and the hair transplanted from it, onto thinning areas.

Older hair transplant techniques, such as the Strip Surgery procedure, are known to commonly leave permanent scarring, resulting in a growing number for corrective and reparative procedure requests.

Here at The Private Clinic, our hair specialists Dr Raghu Reddy and Dr Kouremada Zioga offer our patients the most advanced, minimally invasive Hair Transplant methodologies and techniques available today.

Follicular Unit Extraction, or FUE, involves removing single, healthy hair follicles directly from a donor area on the scalp, usually at the back of the head where the hair is plentiful, and grafting them onto the bald or thinning areas. The treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic, so, unlike the FUT procedure, there is minimal scarring, from the use of micro instruments, and the results are permanent.

Some of the advantages of FUE over other methods, include:

  • The procedure involves no scalpels, stitches and hardly any scarring 
  • The hair is implanted in the direction that matches the surrounding hair growth to ensure totally natural looking results
  • It is possible to perform the procedure without having to shave the head
  • Fast recovery period

To find out more information about the FUE hair transplant procedure visit our website here http://bit.ly/Ura18p

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As women look for ‘tache removal, more men are turning to facial hair transplants to help them grow the ‘tache they never had

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013

Those who are a little challenged in the facial hair department are starting to resort to cosmetic surgery to attain a bushy lip specimen.

The Private Clinic: Facial Hair

Last week’s Guardian news reported that there is now an increasing number of Middle Eastern men opting for hair transplants to grow a moustache. Hair Transplants have long been offered to those who are thin on top, but now facial hair implants are gaining in popularity, with Turkey at the top of the cosmetic tourism hub list.

Here at The Private Clinic, we work with leading specialists in the field of hair restoration. Dr Kouremada Zioga is a highly experienced Hair Transplant surgeon with worldwide experience, having treated high profile patients in the Middle East. She is one of the very few surgeons able to perform hair restoration on the face (beard, moustache, eyebrows), and is able to do hair transplants by using donor body hair (i.e. from the chest). The advantage being that if you are sparse with hair on your head but have body hair she may still be able to perform a transplant, however this will be assessed during the consultation.

According to the article, in Middle Eastern cultures, facial hair is associated with masculinity, and its lack can cause social difficulties. In Turkish there is a word for it: kose – baldness of the face – and it is usually not considered a good thing. Thick hair is a status symbol, and a sign of strength and virility.

Tulunay, a Turkish doctor, says that moustache and beard implants started to become popular two years ago, and that 10 to 15 of his 60 monthly hair transplant patients now ask for facial hair transplantation.  He said “Businessmen come to me to get a beard and moustache implants, because they say that business partners do not take them seriously if they don’t sport facial hair.”

For more information about the treatment, please visit our website here.

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‘Crowning Glory’

Monday, December 17th, 2012

Fantastic article in the Sunday Express Magazine yesterday by columnist Nick Ferrari, whose son, Nico, underwent a FUE Hair Transplant procedure, at the age of 26, right here at The Private Clinic.

Nick first realised that his son’s thinning hairline was affecting his confidence, when watching Nico, a racing driver, collect a medal during his first season in motor racing. Nick explains: ‘As Nico waited to collect his medal, I saw him look down into his racing helmet. Suddenly he seemed transfixed. From the other side of the track I couldn’t work out what he had seen, but I was intrigued’.

Inspired by multiple press articles at the time covering footballer Wayne Rooney’s decision to undergo a hair transplant procedure, Nick encouraged Nico to visit expert hair transplant surgeon, Dr. Raghu Reddy, at The Private Clinic for a consultation. Nick says of their meeting with Dr. Reddy, ‘We were immediately impressed by the doc’s knowledge, confidence and enthusiasm. When he removed his surgical cap to reveal a luxuriant crop of hair, the deal was done.’

Dr Reddy is specialised in Hair Loss, Hair Restoration and Hair Transplant procedures. His passion for treating patients suffering from Hair Loss stems from personal experience. He suffered from Hair Loss himself, and due to lack of research at the time; he unfortunately underwent a very poorly performed Hair Transplant procedure. Dr. Reddy has since pioneered significant advancements in the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) methodology and has performed over 2,500 successful procedures, both in the UK and internationally.

Nico underwent a FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair transplant, a technique of hair transplantation that involves removing single follicles of healthy hair directly from a donor area on the scalp (usually at the back of the head where the hair is plentiful) and implanting the hairs, onto the balding or thinning areas

FUE is the preferred hair restoration treatment amongst many of our clients simply because of how minimally invasive the procedure is. The treatment is much less painful and involves no scarring in comparison to previous methods. Because each hair follicle is handled separately, the hair can be implanted in any direction, resulting in a denser, natural looking head of hair.

Read Nick’s touching account of his son’s journey and find out how Nico got on in the article ‘Crowning Glory’ here:

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To find out more information about FUE hair transplants visit our website here.

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Hair stylist to the stars undergoes Hair Transplant procedure

Thursday, December 13th, 2012

TV personality and stylist to the stars, James Brown, has become the latest celebrity to publicly admit to having undergone a hair transplant procedure to hide his thinning hairline.

James, 43, first noticed that his hair was thinning over 20 years ago. The British hair stylist says of his decision: ‘I was 24, I was in Miami and my hair got wet. When I looked in the mirror I noticed my hair was going on the top. What saved me is that I have curly hair so you couldn’t really notice it. Over the years, the problem predictably got worse’.

Hair Loss is a daunting topic for many people and can often be the cause of deteriorating self-confidence. At the age of 24 it could be that James was a suitable candidate for a course of medication, to ‘hold’ the thinning of hair and reduce the rate of future hair loss.

Fashion conscious James has previously publicly admitted to wearing a suit and a hat every day, however when probed further about his hair-loss James admits: ‘I live [my life] going through airports, from LA to London, and I used to panic about having to go through airport security It got to the point when it was so bad, I didn’t want to take my hat off. Those minutes before going through security and taking my hat off, they were torture for me.’

Until recently, hair transplant procedures have been challenging in terms of delivering the natural results most patients desire. . Traditional hair transplant techniques, such as the strip surgery procedure, leave scarring and do not always produce the natural results that the patient (or practitioner) desire. James underwent a FUT (strip) procedure and is extremely happy with the results.

Here at The Private Clinic we would have recommended the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Hair Transplant method, a superior method to the traditional strip technique, in terms of methodology, results, downtime and minimal invasiveness (FUE leaves absolutely no scarring whatsoever, whereas the FUT will leave a noticeable scar at the back of the head).

At The Private Clinic, hair specialists Dr. Reddy and Dr. Kouremada Zioga, are two of the most sought after FUE hair restoration specialists.

Both Dr. Kouremada Zioga and Dr. Reddy perform hair restoration on the face, including the beard, moustache and eyebrows, and are able to perform some hair transplants using body hair.

Speaking post procedure, James comments on his decision to have a hair transplant: ‘I have the confidence now, it’s mine, it’s not going to fall out – it’s my hair, it’s incredible and I really wish I’d had it done ten years ago to save me those years of hell. It’s incredible!’

To find out more information about FUE Hair Restoration, visit the website. If you have a question that you would like to ask Dr Kouremada Zioga or Dr Reddy, then let us know and we will pass it on.

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Hair Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Raghu Reddy, comments on a few of the many Celeb Hair Transplants

Monday, December 10th, 2012

Last month we wrote a blog post on what we believed were the best celebrity hair transplants.

After careful consideration, we crowned James Nesbitt’s full head of hair the best resulting celebrity hair transplant, based on his natural looking results. Nesbitt was closely followed by Wayne Rooney’s new locks.

Celebs who have previously revealed to have had the procedure include Jason Gardiner, Alistair McGowan, Rob Brydon, Kyran Bracken, Mel Gibson, Elton John, Shane Warne, Duncan Bannatyne, Liam Neeson and Gordon Ramsey. And, more recently, X Factor judge Louis Walsh – who is still the talk of the tabloids with his impressive head of hair.

We asked our hair transplant expert, Dr.Reddy, what he thought about each of the celeb treatments, to which he revealed:

“James Nesbitt has had two surgeries a year apart to get the desired density. It appears he had somewhere in the region of 2000-2500 grafts, possibly involving 4500-5500 hairs. The surgeon has taken care of the facial aesthetic and designed an age specific hair-line. Overall I believe it is a very desirable outcome.”

When commenting on Wayne Rooney’s head of hair, Dr.Reddy added: “Wayne Rooney, as widely publicised, has opted for an FUE. I believe his primary considerations were his age, amount of pain involved, recovery period, outcomes and the fact that he likes to keep his hair short.

Rooney had a two day procedure involving 2000-2200 grafts, yielding 5000-6000 hairs. Again, the hairline looks very natural and the surgeon has resisted the temptation of going for a low hairline as this would have compromised the number of available hair for future hair transplants. Overall I think that the result of the treatment is a good aesthetic and surgical outcome.”

Louis Walsh’s sudden hair growth is always a tabloid favourite, so we thought we’d also ask Dr.Reddy to share his views on the music mogul’s new look, to which he replied with:

“Louis Walsh’s hair looks different, because he has had thicker hair from the back transplanted. It appears that the hair at the back was darker than the hair at the front. This does happen as the hair at the back is stronger and has deeper pigmentation.”

Dr.Reddy is a certified doctor and a member of the British Medical Association. Dr.Reddy’s main area of specialisation is hair loss and hair transplant procedures. Having practised both the Strip Method and the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Hair Transplant, he has spent years perfecting an advanced method of FUE Hair Transplant, for better results and less downtime. His technique – the 3G FUE – is a great leap in advancement compared with other traditional techniques. Dr. Reddy performs the 3G FUE Hair Transplant exclusively at The Private Clinic.

For more information on the FUE hair transplant procedure, please visit The Private Clinic website: www.theprivateclinic.co.uk

 

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