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Do I need a hair transplant?

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Knowing if you need a hair transplant or not is a personal decision that only you can make but what our hair loss specialists can do is help to advise on what hair loss treatments are available and which they feel is best for you based on your current hair loss and desired results.

Radio presenter Chris Evans has recently been reported stating that he was considering a hair transplant procedure after explaining that he did not want to go bald.

Chris Evans has previously been taking hair loss medication which he refers to as ‘hair loss drops’ for a number of years and has exclaimed at how much it has helped to improve his hair growth.

“I’ve been on drops of these medications for years now, about five or six years. I was nearly bald and I’m not at all now. I don’t have the thickest head of hair in the world, but I do have hair now, more than I did.”

He has now expressed a concern that the hair loss pills he has been taken may be having an impact on his testosterone levels and hair loss typically originates from low levels of testosterone.

“I was finding out about my hair pills that I had been taking for a while and why that might be affecting my testosterone which apparently is one of the reasons I might have to get a hair transplant. “

Whilst we are unsure on what pills in particular Chris Evans may have been taking, we are able to offer advice on approved medication for hair loss including minoxidil and finasteride.

Hair loss medication is a great starting point for anyone experiencing hair loss. It can really help to prevent further hair loss and even improve the quality of your current hair in some cases.

Find out more about hair loss medication here.

The most obvious treatment choice for hair loss is a hair transplant but this may not be the best solution for you. When you attend your consultation, your surgeon will fully assess you and take into consideration your:

  • Age
  • Medical History
  • Genetics
  • Hair loss Severity
  • Hair Type
  • Desired results from treatment

All of these factors will greatly impact your suitability for a FUE Hair Transplant. Patients who are too young for example may not be suitable for a hair transplant at this stage as the greatest aim of our expert Hair Transplant Surgeons is to preserve the donor area so by performing a hair transplant procedure too young can impact of the quality of hair in the donor area or any further procedures in the future.

So if you are like Chris Evans and have an interest in having a hair transplant procedure or wish to find out more, then we recommend visiting us for a consultation with one of our leading hair transplant surgeons including:

Hair Transplant Surgeons at The Private Clinic


Why choose The Private Clinic?

  • Highly experienced Hair Transplant Surgeons who have decades of experience and who have carried out thousands of hair transplants.
  • The Private Clinic prides itself on ensuring you have the best quality and most comprehensive care.
  • 24-hour patient helpline to ensure you are always in the best of hands.
  • As many post-operative care and appointments with your Hair Transplant surgeon and nursing team as required.
  • Comprehensive patient information, every step of the way.
  • Outstanding clinic facilities.
  • Our excellent reputation for patient safety and satisfaction, honest advice and outstanding care means your journey with The Private Clinic will be an exciting experience to a new hairline.
  • View our gallery of FUE Hair Transplant before and after results here.
  • Hear from previous hair transplant patients by reading their stories here.
  • Read our extensive Hair Transplant FAQs
  • Consultations available in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton.
  • We are able to offer finance solutions with manageable payments to suit a variety of budgets.

If you would like to discuss your hair transplant options, please call 03339209135 or use our online hair transplant contact form.

Hair Transplant Virtual Webinar 2021

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Hair loss is a common cosmetic concern that impacts the health & well-being of many men and women.

Hair loss can be caused by a wide range of things such as stress, ageing, hormonal imbalances, medication, and medical conditions such as thyroid issues.

In most cases, hair loss is often temporary and simple changes such as living a healthy lifestyle and changes in medication can help to solve this but for others, hair loss can be a lot more significant and further treatment may be required.

Here at The Private Clinic, we specialise in hair loss and have an expert team of Hair Surgeons and trichologists who can help diagnose the cause of hair loss and put together a treatment plan to help you achieve a healthy head of hair again.

If you are concerned about hair loss, then why not join us for our exclusive webinar with our hair surgeons, Dr Furqan Raja, MB ChB and Mr Michael Mouzakis, MD, MSc where you can learn more about the causes of hair loss, steps to minimise it & what treatments are available to help restore hair loss.

Our exclusive online hair loss event will cover the following topics:

  • Causes of hair loss.
  • How to manage & minimise hair loss.
  • Hair loss treatments and medication.
  • How transplants work & what is involved.
  • What makes an ideal candidate?
  • How many hairs you need?
  • What kind of results can be achieved?
  • Q&A session

We will finish off the webinar with the opportunity to anonymously submit your own questions to be answered live by a leading hair transplant surgeon.

Our exclusive hair transplant webinar is free to attend with no obligation to book.

Wednesday 23rd June 2021 with Dr Furqan Raja – 6:30pm   Register Now
Friday 2nd July 2021 with Mr Michael Mouzakis – 12:00pm  Register Now

Choose to attend either event on the 23rd June at 6.30pm or the 2nd July at 12pm by clicking on the buttons above. There is no charge to register your interest.

FUE Hair Transplant by Dr Furqan Raja before after photo result
FUE Hair Transplant by Dr Furqan Raja
FUE Hair Transplant by Mr Michael Mouzakis before after photo result
FUE Hair Transplant by Mr Michael Mouzakis

To book an appointment with us, or to find out more about any of our treatments, call our team on 0333 920 2471.

Alternatively, complete our online enquiry form here.

Trinny Woodall talks Hair Loss & Solutions on Instagram Live

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Beauty entrepreneur and stylist Trinny Woodall focused on the troubling subject of post-Covid hair loss during her Instagram Live story this week. The celebrated fashionista and TV personality took to her Instagram screen to reveal how clumps of her own hair have been falling out from her scalp ever since she contracted the Covid-19 virus 3 months ago.

In a typically honest and direct response, she opened up about how the situation was putting her under some stress, while visibly demonstrating on camera how her hair falls out as soon as she tugs away at it. She explained how she was so surprised to be undergoing this experience as she regularly takes vitamins and eats a healthy diet to prevent hair-loss while always taking steps to defend against menopausal hair loss through consumption of vitamin supplements.

Covid-Related Hair Loss

She also explained how she is from a family of people with full heads of hair, which is why she became worried when it started to fall out rapidly in clumps. In response, she decided to call her doctor to get to the bottom of the issue. Upon seeing her doctor, he explained how many patients had been showing signs of stress-related hair loss in the weeks after contracting the disease.

This prompted Trinny to share her experience on social media and to seek out solutions that could help her to tackle her sudden rapid hair loss situation. In an honest side note, she showed viewers how she had been collecting clumps of her fallen out hair in a clear container to keep track of how much was actually falling out, while commenting:

“There will probably be more hair in this then there is on my head soon. I’m being sarcastic because I don’t want to get stressed by it, but I do want to have an action plan and I want to chat to you about it. What always eases my mind is sharing.’ 

Attribution: Trinny London, Wikipedia Commons

Rapid Hair Loss Solutions

Seeking a solution to her issue, she contacted a range of well-known hair specialists and trichologists to get advice on how to remedy the problem. She also asked her Instagram audience to share their own tips on effective ways to tackle the hair loss issue.

In a special report by Sky News, a study revealed how nearly a quarter of Covid sufferers will experience hair loss within six months of having the illness, with women at a higher risk. So it seems that Trinny’s own problem is something that many people are now suffering with. This was also highlighted by her supporters in their numerous Instagram comments.

Reflecting on Trinny’s experience, we thought we would share our top strategies and hair loss solutions that can minimise the effects of rapid hair loss for women. We also explain how patients can restore any hair that has been lost through post-Covid stress.

  • Trichologist Consultation

With a diverse range of hair loss treatments available, from topical shampoos and creams to vitamin supplements and hair transplants, seeing an expertly qualified trichologist can help you to pick a solution that is tailored to your own needs. Our expert team of trichologists, hair transplant surgeons and hair loss experts have been trained to carefully assess your hair thinning and hair loss issue to help select the best treatment, or combination of treatments that will generate the best hair restoration results. Denise Knight and Jane Mayhead are two leading trichologists at The Private Clinic who have helped hundreds of women to better understand why they are losing hair and how they can treat the causes. They are regularly featured in a range of media outlets as hair loss experts and are both members of the UK’s Institute of Trichologists. Fill out our enquiry form to book a personalised consultation with them. This first step will help you to discover a treatment that is best suited to your own individual needs.

  • Hair Loss Medication

Hair Loss medication is a quick and easy way to help manage rapid hair loss issues and slow down the process. Minoxidil and Finasteride (Propecia) are the only medically approved solutions that work, and they can be applied in different ways, through the use of medicated creams or shampoos. Both treatments are available at The Private Clinic in a range of formats and they have been proven to stop the process of hair loss in a vast range of our patients. Finasteride for example, which is only available on prescription, has been shown to halt or slow the hair loss process by 80% to 90%.

  • Female FUE Hair Transplants

 Sometimes stress-related hair loss can lead to more permanent hair loss damage in the form of alopecia. While hair loss medications often work as a great first-line response, they are often ineffective in cases of extensive hair loss. This is when surgical hair restorations like FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) can help. FUE is a minimally-invasive hair transplant treatment that extracts healthy hair follicles from scalp areas that haven’t suffered hair loss, and transplants them one-by-one to bald patches. It leaves no linear scarring and produces natural looking hair regrowth in a little as 6 to 12 months, once the implanted follicles have a chance to grow in their new home. Discover how we have used FUE to restore hair growth for a wide range of our patients on our hair transplant for women page.

  • Hydrafacial Keravive

Non-invasive hair stimulation therapies have also been shown to help combat hair loss and encourage hair regrowth. Hydrafacial Keravive is one of the leading treatments in this field, which uses a 3-step process to refresh and hydrate the scalp while stimulating renewed hair growth. It firstly cleanses hair follicles by removing dirt, oil and dead skin from the scalp. It then delivers a special blend of 2 skin proteins and 5 hair growth stimulants to supercharge hair regrowth. The final step of the treatment is a take-home hair spray that contains biomimetic materials to accelerate hair growth in the long term. Following the treatment, 75% of patients have reported a noticeable improvement in their hair fullness, and a 74% improvement in their overall hair quality. So if you want a natural and effective way to defend against hair loss and help achieve a fuller head of hair, then Keravive is a great treatment to rely on.

Hair Loss Treatments at The Private Clinic

As a multi-award-winning hair loss practice, we have been specialising in the most innovative hair loss and hair regrowth treatments for over 35 years. We make it easy for you to discuss your hair loss concerns with our expert clinical trichologists. Patients have given us a 96% patient satisfaction rating, and we have a 5-Star Trustpilot rating which showcases our high standards and our dedication to high standards of patient care.

To find out more about our hair loss strategies, fill out our online enquiry form. You can also call our contact center directly on 0333 920 2471.

Mike Thurston FUE Hair Transplant Patient Story

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Mike Thurston is a personal trainer and online fitness coach who came to us back in early 2019 seeking hair loss advice.

Mike had always been prepared to experience a degree of hair loss as he knew his dad had suffered with hair loss from an early age. Having previously had quite thick hair during his teens, Mike started to notice his hair thinning and certain hair styles were making this more prominent.

mike thurston hair transplant 6 months results before after hairline the private clinic

In 2017, Mike decided to admit defeat and shave his hair off to a buzz cut which at the time he felt would disguise the bald pattern of hair loss however he started to grow his hair back and used products to make it appear fuller with a stronger hairline. Over time however he felt this was a lot of effort to maintain and he either needed to commit to a buzz cut or start looking into a more permanent solution such as a hair transplant.

Mike started his research to find out more about the procedure and decided to come along for a consultation at The Private Clinic with expert hair transplant surgeon, Dr Ragu Reddy.

Dr Reddy provided Mike with a lot of information and advice for him to think about and consider before he decided to go ahead with a FUE Hair Transplant procedure.

“The big thing about when you get a hair transplant done is that it really is down to the surgeon who is doing the procedure. If I am getting something like this done on my hairline, which is very important to me and which a lot of people are going to see…  I want it to be done by the best of the best and I don’t care if it does cost me a lot of money. It is like anything in life, you get what you pay for. So I wanted to find somebody who knows what they are doing, somebody who has experience, somebody who has been doing it for years, someone who has been very consistent with delivering results and somebody who a long list of testimonials that I could look at and get some confidence from”

Mike arrived at The Private Clinic of Harley Street ready for his 2-day FUE Hair Transplant procedure. Around 1270 grafts were extracted and used to treat the hairline and the crown.

The recovery period for Mike went well and the only problem he found was not being able to exercise which was previously part of his daily routine. After three weeks, Mike did experience shock loss to his crown, and it was not until 6 months post-procedure that he started to notice the results in that area – which is very normal.

6 months post hair transplant procedure before after photo

Mike prides his recovery on his healthy lifestyle including:

  • Eating a nutritious diet
  • Regularly exercise
  • Reduced alcohol consumption
  • Getting enough sleep
  • Not getting stressed

Mike also took finasteride and applied topical minoxidil which he felt has helped to maintain his results.

Now, 12 months on Mike is thrilled with the results from his hair transplant and offers any patients considering a hair transplant the following advice:

  • Do your research into the procedure, clinic and surgeon
  • Attend a consultation to assess your suitability
  • Shave your head first to see if you like it – you may not choose to go ahead with a hair transplant

FUE Hair Transplant at The Private Clinic

  • You will be treated by highly experienced Doctors. Our Hair Transplant surgeons are highly skilled in FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and treat hundreds of patients every year.
  • FUE is a minimally invasive treatment (meaning there is no cutting of a strip) and carried out under local anaesthetic – many patients either watch TV, or even fall asleep during the procedure.
  • You will not require any stitches after your treatment. This means that the recovery time is also reduced when compared to the Strip surgery (FUT).
  • We use the finest instruments, resulting in as minimal trauma to your scalp as possible.
  • Thanks to our advanced skills and techniques, our team ensure that the donor looks intact after the hair transplant procedure and you can keep your hair really short if you prefer without any obvious scarring.
  • Following treatment, there will be no linear scarring across the back of your head as seen with the strip method (FUT) – you will be free to wear your hair long or short.
  • We choose the best follicular unit (a group of hairs), this ensures that only the strongest, healthiest grafts are used for your hair transplant procedure.
  • Your results will look natural, with denser packing – the hair is implanted in the direction that matches your hair growth.
  • We are one of the very few clinics able to offer the Unshaven Hair Transplant (U-FUE) (the long-hair hair transplant), to those who prefer not to shave beforehand. At your consultation, we will be able to advise you on whether an unshaven procedure is suitable for you.
  • Scars resulting from injuries or previous surgeries can also be corrected. In fact, 30% of all patients that come to us have been somewhere before and need further work to improve on a disappointing result. This could be a previous bad hair transplant, or we can cover linear scars caused from FUT hair transplants.
  • View our FUE Hair Transplant before and after photo gallery
  • Read our extensive hair transplant FAQs
  • Find out more from our informative Hair Transplant blogs
  • Hear from previous hair transplant patients in our patient stories and videos

FUE Hair Transplant Surgeons at The Private Clinic

We offer consultations in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton.

To find out more about hair transplant procedures, please call 0333 920 2471 or use our hair transplant online contact form.

Importance of Donor Area in Hair Transplant

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There are three important factors to achieving a good result from a hair transplant procedure. A natural looking result, good coverage and efficient use of the donor area. Of course these factors will always be dependent on the skill and precision of your surgeon but it should always be their priority to reduce any trauma to the donor area and avoiding depletion.

What is a donor area?

The donor area for hair transplants is located at the back and sometimes the sides of the scalp. The hair that grows in his area is known to be genetically resistant to male pattern baldness the effects of male hormones such as DHT. The stable hair growth that occurs in the donor area makes the hair ideal for transplantation as it is permanently growing and will remain unaffected.

Your hair transplant surgeon will seek to extract the strongest follicles of hair as this will determine the final results from the procedure. Hair follicles that have good strength, volume and are robust will help to ensure that the patient achieves the best results.

How is the donor hair removed?

It is important when extracting the donor hair that it is done in a precise manner which takes a high level of skill. This ensures that the donor area and hair is not damaged during the procedure.

During a follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplant procedure the surgeon will use a specialised punch device, ranging in diameter from 0.6mm – 0.9mm. This device will make very small entry points into the scalp to extract follicular units complete with necessary glands. This technique also separates surrounding tissue from the unit which results in minimal trauma to the donor area and better results.

A follicular unit transplantation (FUT) hair transplant procedure involves cutting a strip of skin from the donor area before then extracting individual follicular units. This is why FUT Hair Transplants are also known as strip harvesting. The donor area will require stitches and often results in a linear scar in the donor area.

What is donor area depletion?

Donor area depletion is when the donor area of the scalp is overharvested. When the donor site is overharvested it can cause damage to the area resulting in the hair follicles becoming low quality meaning they will not be able to be used again in any other further hair transplant procedures. Overharvesting can also cause baldness in the donor area which can then be very difficult to restore. Overharvesting can occur in large hair graft procedures that are carried out too quickly.

How can I avoid overharvesting?

The best way to avoid overharvesting is communication with your surgeon. Don’t be afraid to ask them about overharvesting and listen to what they have to say on the topic. A skilled surgeon should be able to reassure you and is likely to schedule multiple hair transplant sessions should they feel it to be necessary in order to maintain the quality of your donor area.

How to take care of my donor area?

Following a hair transplant procedure, patients will be provided with a list of aftercare advice. It is really important that this is followed to ensure the best healing. Medications should be taken on time and alcohol should be avoided for at least a week following your procedure – smoking too!

Your entire head should not be exposed to excessive direct sunlight for 3-4 weeks after transplant and we recommend wearing a loose hat to ensure protection from other elements such as rain.

Will there be scarring in my donor area?

All hair transplant procedures carry the risk of scarring in the donor area. FUT Hair Transplants will often result in a visible linear scar running across the donor area.  Scarring following a FUE Hair Transplant is a lot more minimal and can appear as very small circular white dots that may be noticeable when the head is shaved.

Our highly experienced hair transplant surgeons will work very hard to ensure that all scarring is kept to a minimum allowing patients to wear their hair as they wish following a hair transplant procedure at The Private Clinic.

Our surgeons also offer hair transplant scar repair where hair transplant procedures are carried out with the aim of reducing the appearance of scarring on the scalp that may have occurred from a former hair transplant procedure, injury, birthmark, burn or other skin condition.

fue hair transplant scar repair before after photo london harley street

FUE Hair Transplant Procedures at The Private Clinic

We’ve been treating our patients for over 35 years and have an excellent reputation for patient satisfaction, safety and outstanding care offering all of our patient’s transparent and honest advice.

fue hair transplant restoration hairline before after photo resultsfue hair transplant restoration crown before after photo results

We offer free hair transplant consultations with our patient advisers across the UK and FUE Hair Transplant consultations with our industry leading hair transplant surgeons in several locations.

If you would like to arrange a hair transplant consultation please call 0333 920 2471 or click here to arrange Hair restoration consultation.

Celebrity Hair Transplants

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Hair loss is no longer a taboo subject, everyone is discussing it and media is awash with experts suggesting ways to help prevent it. Unfortunately when it comes to replacing it, it is a little difficult to restore what has already been lost on a more permanent basis unless you are willing to consider hair transplant surgery.

Men are no longer going into hiding pre and post hair transplant surgery with many sharing their stories with friends, family, colleagues and even online – it is much more common now to see celebrities being honest about having a hair transplant procedure which is why we believe the previous secrecy behind it is slowly reducing.

Wayne Rooney Before After Hair Transplant

We have covered celebrity hair transplants in previous blogs, taking a look at Wayne Rooney, James Nesbitt and Calum Best to name a few who have all been very open about their hair transplant procedures helping many men to seek advice and help for a problem they may have been struggling with for a number of years.

Recent headlines feature Coronation Street star Alan Halsall who previously had a hair transplant in 2016 and went on to have a second treatment in March 2019. Alan Halsall grew increasingly self-conscious about his thinning hair before he finally decided to have a hair transplant procedure. He now states that having a hair transplant has given him more confidence and that people have it done all the time – it’s not something to be ashamed of.

Alan halsall fue hair transplant surgery restoration procedure

Jack P Shepherd who also appears on Coronation Street as David Platt very openly had a FUE Hair Transplant procedure after he began to notice a big change in the shape and fullness of his hairline.

“I remember seeing myself on screen and thinking: ‘Oh my God, it is really falling out.’

Jack had 3,000 hairs transplanted into the front of his hairline in December 2018 so he has not yet unveiled the final results he has been seen to be pleased and also commented that “It’s such a common thing for guys to have now – like a male version of the boob job.”

jack p shedherd fue hair transplant surgery procedure

Tennis superstar Rafa Nadal was once known for having an impressive head of hair but back in 2016 he underwent a hair transplant procedure after noticing thinning especially around the crown which proves that no one is immune to hair loss.

In our clinic recently we had body builder and now personal trainer, Mike Thurston come in for FUE Hair Transplant surgery. Mike explained how he was always prepared for hair loss having noticed that it seems to run in the family. After struggling to style it he decided to shave his hair off and embrace the buzz cut for a few months before gradually letting it grow back and using certain hair loss products to give a fuller experience to his head of hair. Eventually Mike felt enough was enough and visited our Harley Street clinic to discuss the prospect of a FUE Hair Transplant procedure.

Training and exercise is a big part of Mike Thurston’s life so that was a big deciding factor when it came to considering a hair transplant procedure but after listening to the advice and recommendations from our surgeons, the procedure day was booked and 5000 hairs were transplanted to Mike’s hairline and crown over a 2 day period.

Mike is still in the early days following his hair transplant procedure so we can’t wait to see him back in clinic in 6-9 months’ time to start seeing the final results but in the meantime take a look at his YouTube video to follow the first half of his hair transplant journey.

Mike Thurston Hair Transplant at The Private Clinic

Anton du Beke Hair Transplant

Anton du Beke is one of the most recent celebrities to discuss his hair transplant procedure that he had back in 2017. The Professional ballroom dancer, latin dancer and television presenter had previously felt unhappy with his hair loss and after speaking to James Nesbitt about his hair transplant experience he finally decided to go ahead with the procedure.

“I feel 25 again. It’s given me so much more confidence when appearing on television or having my picture taken.”

Why choose The Private Clinic for a FUE Hair Transplant?

  • We’ve been treating our patients for over 35 years and have an excellent reputation for patient satisfaction, safety and outstanding care offering all of our patient’s transparent and honest advice.
  • We’re proud to have the highest TrustPilot rating in the industry.
  • We have a team of highly experienced Hair Restoration specialists Doctors with years of experience, who have undertaken thousands of hair transplants.
  • You will be provided as many post-treatment appointments as you require, and will be provided comprehensive patient information at every stage.
  • View our gallery of FUE Hair Transplant before and after results here.
  • Hear from previous hair transplant patients by reading their stories here or viewing videos here.
  • Find out more information in our blogs
  • Read our extensive FAQs
  • Hair Transplant consultations are available nationwide in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton

Expert Hair Transplant Surgeons at The Private Clinic

If you would like to find out more or arrange a hair transplant consultation please call 0333 920 2471 or click here to use our online Hair restoration consultation form.