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Mike Thurston FUE Hair Transplant Patient Story

May 4, 2020 by Rebecca Giffen Leave a Comment

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.

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.

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

Dr Raghu Reddy MBBS, MRCHP, DPD, GMC Number: 6041095
Dr Luca De Fazio MD, BSc, MSc, GMC Number: 7095123
Dr Michael Mouzakis S.C.F in Plastic Surgery, GMC Number: 7237640
Dr Ismail Ughratdar, MB ChB, GMC Number: 6103427
Dr Furqan Raja, MB ChB, GMC Number: 7419667

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.

FUE Hair Transplant FAQs with Dr Raghu Reddy Part 1

August 13, 2018 by Rebecca Giffen Leave a Comment

The American Academy of Dermatology has declared August to be National Hair Loss Awareness Month so we are going to be focusing on hair restoration treatments to help improve the appearance of hair loss in a series of videos by Dr Raghu Reddy.

There are a lot of causes of hair loss including over-styling, illness, stress, medications, poor diet and even smoking but the biggest cause of hair loss is male pattern baldness which is usually down to your hormones and family history.

Male pattern baldness is assessed using the Norwood scale (below) and our Hair Transplant surgeons use this scale to denote the areas to be treated during your hair transplant.

In the videos below, Dr Reddy answers some popular questions on the FUE Hair Transplant procedure such as;

What is a FUE hair transplant?

An FUE Hair Transplant is a surgical procedure which involves redistribution of healthy follicles from the back of the scalp to the front of the scalp. FUE Hair Transplants are performed under local anaesthetic and you will be able to return home shortly after the procedure is complete. The procedure is relatively pain free although some patients note some discomfort when administering the local anaesthetic. The downtime associated with a FUE Hair Transplant is relatively low with many patients returning to their usual activities 24 hours after the procedure has taken place.

Find out more about FUE Hair Transplants here.

Is a FUE hair transplant the best procedure for me?

Dr Reddy explains that the majority of clients that come to The Private Clinic for a consultation are actually not suitable for a FUE Hair Transplant. There are some primary reasons why patients are often dissuaded from having a hair transplant and these include being too young, medical history and unrealistic expectations.

Patients who are under 30 should approach having a hair transplant so young with caution. Hair loss is progressive so over time many patients find themselves having to have multiple procedures. The donor area is a limited zone so it should be treated delicately and having too many hair transplants so soon could easily affect the amount of grafts available for any procedures in the future.

What results can I expect?

The results that you can expect from a FUE Hair Transplant will depend on your own personal experience. Each patient will have slightly different hair and no results will be the same, although it is always our aim to leave you with results that are near natural in density over the space of 12 months. Dr Reddy believes that we are at a stage where most of the grafts that are transferred are then taken up by the patient for the remainder of their life provided they look after them well.

The patient satisfaction rate for FUE Hair Transplants at The Private Clinic is relatively high and we believe that to be down to the experience of our highly skilled hair transplant surgeons.

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Why choose The Private Clinic?

Outstanding results, don’t take our word for it, see our Trust Pilot reviews click here
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.
Highly experienced Hair Transplant Surgeons.
Comprehensive patient information, every step of the way.
Outstanding hospital 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 newfound head of hair.
View our before and after results gallery
Find out more information in our blogs
Read our extensive FAQs
Hear from previous Hair Transplant patients in our patient stories and videos
We have clinics nationwide in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton.

Expert Hair Transplant Surgeons at The Private Clinic

Dr Raghu Reddy MBBS, MRCHP, DPD, GMC Number: 6041095
Dr Luca De Fazio MD, BSc, MSc, GMC Number: 7095123
Dr Michael Mouzakis S.C.F in Plastic Surgery, GMC Number: 7237640
Dr Ismail Ughratdar, MB ChB, GMC Number: 6103427
Dr Furqan Raja, MB ChB, GMC Number: 7419667

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

The Hair Transplant patient journey at The Private Clinic

April 7, 2016 by dina.elbarbary Leave a Comment

With over 30 years of medical experience behind us, we absolutely understand the fear and anxiety that can come with Hair Loss, and we appreciate the considerations that often come hand in hand when trying to find a suitable treatment.

Patient safety, education and satisfaction form the cornerstones of how we approach and treat those who come to us, so we’re relying on reviews taken from Trustpilot (a customer experience community review platform) to give you a sense of what to expect when you come in for a Hair Transplant consultation and treatment at The Private Clinic.

Prior to your consultation

Hair Transplant procedures are aimed at patients who are suffering from Hair Loss and have bald patches they wish to repopulate with healthy hair. So, for us, the first order of business when you call to book your consultation is to determine whether this is an appropriate treatment for you.

If you don’t have Male Pattern Baldness (Androgenic Alopecia), your hair is only thinning and you have no bald patches, then you should see a hair health specialist, know as a Trichologist. They can determine exactly what’s causing your condition and the best way to treat it. This is particularly the case for women, as female Hair Loss is usually caused by either hormonal imbalances, stress, illness, nutrition or Traction Alopecia.

Preparing for an Eyebrow FUE Hair Transplant at The Private Clinic.

During your call we’ll ask you a certain amount of key questions to make sure that you’re on course for the right treatment, and we then offer you a choice between seeing one of our extensively-trained patient advisors for free, or to have a thorough consultation with one of our elite Hair Transplant Surgeons for £100. This option exists so as to provide our patients with the opportunity to gather as much information about the treatment before committing to a consultation.

This was exactly the case for Craig, who meet with our Patient Advisor Sorena to determine if the procedure was a viable option for him. He said:

Providing our patients with a comfortable environment where they can discuss their concerns with us is an essential part of the assessment process, and at this stage, our patient advisors will also be able to determine if there is any obvious reason why you may not be suitable for a Hair Transplant and if one of our other experts may be of better help to you – saving you time and m oney.

During the consultation

A consultation with one of our Hair Transplant Surgeons allows for 45 minutes, during which you will undergo a thorough examination of your scalp and hair, followed by a discussion of your medical history.

This is an opportunity to see if there are any underlying conditions and as Arnold found out, you should be wary of clinics that do not address these matters with you.

Arnold said:

It would be unethical for us to offer you a treatment if we don’t think it’s likely to be a success. Furthermore, we work with world-class professionals who will only ever offer you honest advice, and will never push you to commit to a procedure, or give you false assurances.

beard transplants - FUE — Dr Reddy is one of the most sought-after Hair Transplant Surgeons in Europe.

Your surgeon will discuss any pre-operative measures that you may need to take, what to expect on the day of your surgery, and what kind of post-operative care will be required on your part during the appointment. Most importantly, they will manage your expectations, explain the hair regrowth cycle and the frustration you may feel during the first 4-5 months post-treatment, as well as remind you that your full results may not be visible until 9 months after your Hair Transplant.

On the day of your Hair Transplant

Your surgeon will go over the surgery and the months to follow with you once again before the beginning of the procedure. Depending on your needs and suitability, we offer Shaven (FUE) and Unshaven (UFUE) Follicular Unit Extraction. Both involve healthy hair follicles being individually taken from a donor area and being transplanted to a bold area. As the names make it clear, an FUE requires a shaved head, while it can remain unshaven for a UFUE.

Local anaesthetic is used to minimise discomfort and a 0.6mm-0.9mm punch device is used to move the hairs. The procedure lasts several long hours, so patients often chose to chat, read, watch TV or even sleep during the transplant, as most patients say they hardly feel any pain.

After seeing Dr Tam at our Leeds clinic, Mark said:

JCB Reed agreed, saying:

Your Hair Transplant team will be constantly checking up on you during the procedure, making sure that you are comfortable and taking care of your needs.

Follow ups and results

After the FUE the team will restate the post-operative measures you need to take, and provide you with their contact details, so that you can keep them updated with your progress.

Patients tend to worry in the seven months following the Hair Transplant, but remember that during this time of transition, we will be just a phone call away, even if all you need is a reassuring chat.

Before, during and after Hair Transplantation at The Private Clinic.

The most common feedback we receive is people telling us that had they known the possible results sooner, they would have opted for the treatment sooner.

The pros far outweighed the cons, according to Andrew:

Andrew and our other Hair Transplant patients have had very positive experiences following their procedures, often saying that the results have been life-changing – which, in the end, is what matters to us most.

The Private Clinic

We pride ourselves in having assembled an elite team of Hair Transplant experts who are renowned across Europe for their skills and as leaders in their field.

Hair Transplants are available at our Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, London, Bristol and Glasgow clinics.

Are you suitable for a Hair Transplant?

October 12, 2015 by dina.elbarbary Leave a Comment

Hair Transplants can have life-changing effects for those who are eligible candidates for the procedure, but unfortunately, not everyone who rings up asking for it is suitable.

Our goal here is to clarify who wouldn’t benefit from booking a Hair Transplant consultation and why, but first, we’re going to do a quick recap about what a Hair Transplant involves.

What is an FUE Hair Transplant?

We use the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) method for Hair Transplants to move healthy hair follicles from a donor area (typically the back of the head) onto a bald area.

In order to get the whole follicle along with the required glands, an advanced punch device is used, which minimises tissue trauma as well as the risk of any visible linear scarring.

The procedure is done under local anaesthetic so as to reduce downtime and leaves the patient with permanent, natural results.

Who is unsuitable for a Hair Transplant?

This might seem pretty obvious but patients with a full head of hair are not going to be suitable for Hair Transplants. Unless you’re suffering from Male or Female Pattern Baldness (Androgenic Alopecia) and are bald, or balding, with a visible scalp, then your time will be wasted on a Hair Transplant consultation.

On the flipside, if you have poor donor areas then there’s also not much we can do. This is something a specialist will be able to advise you on because even though hair from the back of the head is usually used, our expertise enables us to use body hair when applicable.

Issues can also arise if you’re losing hair at a sporadic rate since people with unstable hair loss will have to go through a period of stabilisation. With medication, it normally takes between six to nine months for your hair to reach a stage where none of it is lost or gained and an apparent pattern is once again discernible.

Another thing to keep in mind when considering a Hair Transplant is that you have to manage your expectations. Sometimes it so happens that either because of the reasons mentioned above or because someone’s expectations can’t be achieved, they will not be eligible for the procedure. You won’t be able to lower your hairline, nor should you expect to have a full head hair if your donor area is limited.

Before, During, After Hair Transplantation The private clinic results FUE 2 — Different stages of a FUE Hair Transplant at The Private Clinic.

Finally, let’s reiterate, only patients who have experienced hair loss and/or degrees of balding are suitable for Hair Transplants.

Don’t despair quite yet – if you fit into any of the above categories but are still worried about hair loss, you have more options.

I am unsuitable for a transplant… what happens now?

Just because you can’t have a Hair Transplant doesn’t mean that you’re left without options. If you’re in the initial stages of hair loss and your scalp isn’t exposed yet, then you can visit one of our highly reputable Trichologist s. They specialise in scalp and hair health and should be your first point of contact for any kind of hair-related concerns.

If you’re in the first or second stage of the Norwood Hair Loss Scale, a Trichologist will go through a thorough analysis of your lifestyle, diet and medical history to pinpoint the cause of your hair loss and will then be able to suggest an appropriate form of treatment.

The same goes for those who have forms of Alopecia other than the Androgenic kind. A Trichologist will be able to establish the kind of Alopecia you do have and will know what products, medication or alternative treatments will be best suited for your scalp and hair.

Why choose The Private Clinic for your FUE Hair Transplant?

We have 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.
We offer a 24-hour patient helpline to ensure you are always in the best of hands.
You are entitled to as many post-operative care and appointments with your Hair Transplant surgeon and the nursing team as required.
We provide comprehensive patient information, every step of the way.
We have outstanding hospital facilities that are within our clinics for your convenience.
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.

Hair transplant consultations and procedures are available in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Northampton.

If you would like to discuss your hair transplant options please call 03339209135 to book a consultation with one of our surgeons or expert advisors.

Calum Best to undergo third hair transplant procedure

October 14, 2014 by dina.elbarbary Leave a Comment

He’s perhaps best known to most for his iconic bachelor lifestyle, but over the past few years Calum Best has earned a name for himself in another way – an honest admission of his struggle with hair loss.

Calum Best before his first hair transplant and recently with his new hairline.

Son of footballer George Best, the 33 year old model and actor began losing his hair at the age of 23 and has since undergone two procedures to transplant a total of 2,228 individual hairs to his receding hairline. Now, he admits, he is preparing for a third procedure.

Talking about his relationship with hair restoration and why he is going for the triple–transplant, Best said “these procedures have completely changed my life. They have given me so much more confidence and enabled me to wear my hair just the way I like.” And the actor is one of a long line of celebrities to admit hair restoration surgery: “stars like Rooney and James Nesbitt have made a big difference. They’ve been very open about what they have had done and most men just say ‘good on them.’ And most women say ‘don’t they look better.’“

Multiple hair transplants are not uncommon and certainly don’t mean the original procedure was unsuccessful. While a treatment can restore hair that has been lost, it cannot prevent new thinning occurring in other areas. During consultation your hair restoration surgeon should work with you to discuss whether they believe a singular transplant will be beneficial to you in the long run and, while we can never fully predict the likelihood of you needing another transplant, what they consider the risk to be.

At The Private Clinic we have some of the most sought-after hair surgeons in Europe who focus on only the most minimally-invasive, pioneering treatments which is why we work exclusively with a method of hair restoration called FUE, Follicular Unit Extraction. In the procedure individual follicles are extracted from donor areas where hair is in abundance and transplanted into the thinning parts of the scalp. The method works on a highly intricate level, meaning that under the right surgeon it leaves no linear scarring, and recovery times are far quicker than older methods of transplantation.

An example of a hair transplant performed at The Private Clinic

“The fact that I still have my hair helps me to get film roles” says Best and, while hair transplantation might not be able to get most of us a leading part in a Hollywood blockbuster, it can help build confidence and boost the esteem of those who are down about their changing hairline.

If you’re experiencing hair loss and would like to talk to someone, visit our site or book a consultation with our team. Hair restoration surgery is available in our London and Leeds clinics, with consultations available at various bases across the country.

The Rooney Effect? The Rise of the Male Hair Transplant

June 24, 2014 by dina.elbarbary Leave a Comment

After England’s less than inspiring World Cup defeat, it’s impossible to avoid hearing about the country’s only goal scorer, Wayne Rooney. Flashback to three years ago, however, and the England team’s not-quite golden boy was in the news for a very different reason; his first, and very well-publicised, hair transplant.

“I was going bald at 25 why not?” tweeted the England and Manchester United forward in an honest announcement to his millions of fans in 2011. And now it seems more of those suffering are beginning to take that attitude, with UK clinics noting a huge rise in the number of men undergoing the treatment each year.

Wayne Rooney's fuller locks during an England match — Wayne Rooney’s fuller locks during an England match

At The Private Clinic, we’ve already seen a 120% increase in the amount of hair transplants that have taken place in the first half of 2014, and it’s hard to deny the effect celebrity endorsement can have. Dan Jude, journalist and hair transplant patient at The Private Clinic, wrote in Grazia magazine a few weeks ago that Rooney’s declaration had been the first glimmer of hope he’d had since beginning to lose his hair as a teenager, while TV presenter Martin Roberts said in the Daily Express of his transplant “When you [see] people like Wayne Rooney and James Nesbitt being so open about having help, you do think why not?”.

The approval of household names certainly helps to break down any stigma that might have been associated with talking about hair loss treatment, but it is perhaps the huge advancement of hair transplant methods that has encouraged more people to go ahead with it. Better technology and pioneering surgeons have meant that hair transplant surgery today is quicker, easier, and more effective than ever before.

The Private Clinic uses a method called FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) which works by transplanting individual hair follicles, rather than surgically extracting actual strips of scalp, from healthy parts of the scalp or body (normally the back of head) to the chosen area. The entire procedure is performed under local anaesthetic and there are no stitches required, meaning significantly less recovery time and hardly any visible scarring (though this does depend entirely on your surgeon’s skills). As well as being minimally invasive, however, FUE also yields impressive results; working with individual hairs means that only the strongest follicles are selected and transplanted into the natural direction of your hair growth.

FUE_Hair_transplant_Dr_Raghu_reddy — Before and after FUE hair transplant by Dr Raghu Reddy

We’re proud that The Private Clinic’s own surgeons Dr Reddy, Dr Luca De Fazio, Dr Mark Tam, Mr Michail Mouzakis and Mr Doraisami Mohan have been behind some of these hair transplant advancements, and their experience is reflected in their work.

6.5 million men in the UK are affected by baldness and hair loss, but thanks to a careful combination of the procedure becoming more talked about and medical professionals constantly improving it, an increasing number are discovering that they don’t have to put up with it. If only we could say the same for England’s football scores…

For more information on hair loss and hair transplants, visit our site.

Keep an eye out for another account of Dan Jude’s hair transplant in FHM this August and his results in early 2015.