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Male Hair transplant

What is hair replacement surgery?

Hair transplant surgery, as part of a hair restoration programme, can restore your natural hairline and prevent further hair loss.

We use a combination of surgical and non-surgical techniques to help reverse the effects of hair loss. Using Transform’s advanced hair loss treatments, hair loss can be combated, leading to natural looking and permanent results.

F.U.E (Follicular Unit Extraction)

Transform also offer F.U.E. hair transplantation. F.U.E. differs from traditional strip hair transplants in that it is a less invasive process and leaves no scarring whatsoever. Performed under local anaesthetic, the whole procedure typically lasts for a morning or an afternoon.

The process involves selection of individual follicular units which are plucked out (avoiding a strip scar). This means your Surgeon can select the healthiest follicles (leading to improved prospects of regrowth upon re-implantation).

The re-implantation process itself involves first agreeing an area, density and pattern for the transplantation, before creating small incisions into which the follicles are placed. On completion of your hair transplant, the result is natural and virtually undetectable.

Micrografting

Transform offer several treatments for hair loss including tablet and cream supplements, as well as a state-of-the-art hair implant technique called micrografting.

Micrografting (or micro hair transplanting) is suitable for both men and women. The surgery involves removing a strip of skin from the back of the scalp which your skilled Surgeon will then use to plant each individual hair follicle into the bald or thinning areas.

Propecia medication can also be used in combination to help prevent further hair loss.

What causes male hair loss?

Most men will experience some hair thinning in their life. Male pattern baldness is only caused by the effect of male hormones or genetics.

Hair transplant results

New hair should start to grow between three and six months after treatment, taking on the same colour and growing at the same rate as before the hair loss.

Hair transplant before and after

Transform’s expertise can be seen in our cosmetic surgery before and after photos, helping you see why can put your faith in us for your hair transplant surgery.

Hair transplant case studies

A successful hair restoration can change your outlook on life and how you feel about yourself. Read about how happy our patients can be after experiencing a typical Transform procedure on our cosmetic surgery case study page.

Hair transplant cost

Every hair transplant procedure and hair restoration programme we undertake has been individually designed for a patients specific needs. You can expect a micro hair transplant procedure to cost from £2,500 and an F.U.E. to cost from £7,000.

Finance hair transplants

Hair restoration doesn’t have to require a large initial outlay, thanks to Transform’s flexible financing. You can discuss the many options with one of our Patient Care Co-ordinators including hair transplant finance when you visit one of our clinics.

Hair transplant UK clinics

To learn more about hair transplants, arrange a free face-to-face discussion with a member of our experienced staff who’ll share everything you’ll need to know about hair restoration and hair transplants.

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Follicular Hair Transplantation The best technique for Hair Replacement in bald areas
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON HAIR TRANSPLANTATION
What is Hair Transplantation?
Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure in which hair from the back and sides of the scalp is moved to the bald areas.
When Can a Hair Transplant Be Done?
A Hair Transplant can be done in the early stages of hair loss when the hair is just beginning to thin, as well as in the later stages when baldness is more apparent. In What Type of Baldness Has This Treatment Been Helpful? It is most commonly used to treat male pattern baldness.  Hair Transplantation has, however, been
performed with excellent results in the treatment of genetic hair loss in women, as well as in scars resulting from face lifts and other facial surgery, burns, accidents, or as a result of various hair loss diseases.  This surgery is also done to help replace thinning eyebrows and eyelashes.
How Long Will the Transplanted Hair Last?
Transplanted hair should grow normally in the recipient area as long as it would in the donor site from which it was taken.
Do All Transplanted Hair Grafts Grow?
In almost all cases, the vast majority of transplanted grafts should yield growing hair.  Pre and postoperative instructions are provided to minimize the risk of graft injury and subsequent compromised growth.  It is important to realize that the number of hairs growing from each graft will vary, depending on the density of the hair at the donor site and on the size of the graft selected.
How is this Surgical Hair Restoration Procedure Performed?
Hair Transplantation is a long office procedure, which requires only local anesthetic.  There is initially some discomfort associated with the administration of the anesthesia, but this is of very short duration. We have developed techniques to reduce this discomfort, and most patients tolerate this brief period very well.
The donor area (the back or sides of the scalp) as well as the recipient area (the bald or thinning area) are made numb with the local anesthetic.  Up until several years ago, round grafts (plugs) were always used throughout the hair transplant process.  The desired number of round grafts were removed from the donor area and then transferred to the bald area.  Today these larger grafts have been mostly replaced by smaller grafts (follicular units, micro, mini or slit grafts), since these grafts produce a much more natural transition from thinning or baldness to increased hair growth.  In most cases where very small grafts are used, this surgery can be accomplished almost undetectably.  Specific recommendations are discussed at a personal consultation.
When smaller grafts are to be transplanted, the following technique is used:
The hair to be transplanted is trimmed close to the scalp, and the desired amount of donor skin and hair are then removed.  This donor site is then sutured closed, resulting in a fine scar which is only detectable on close inspection.  The donor hair-bearing skin is then divided into very small pieces which generally contain 1-3 hairs.  These grafts are then rapidly inserted into small openings made in the recipient area.
When there is a Large Area of Baldness, is it Possible to cover the Entire Bald Area?
This depends on the size of the bald area as well as on the donor area.  When there is extensive baldness, a procedure called a scalp reduction may be useful in order to decrease the size of the bald area.  Subsequently, grafting is done as described above.
How Many Sessions are required in a Hair Transplant?
The number of sessions varies, and will depend on the: Area of scalp treated Number and size of grafts used Density of hair desired by the patient Individual characteristics such as coarseness or fineness of hair Current stage of hair loss and future rate of hair loss Timeframe in which patient wishes to replace lost hair
Is There a Minimum or Maximum Time Period that is Allowed Between Individual Hair Replacement Surgery Sessions?
Minimum time intervals will depend upon individual circumstances.  However, there is no maximum interval between sessions.  Certainly, the shorter the intervals between sessions the more rapidly the hair transplant is completed.
How long does it take for Transplanted Hair to Grow?
The transplanted hair generally sheds within the first 2-3 weeks after the procedure and new hair begins to grow approximately 2-4 months later.  The hair then grows at the normal rate of 1/2 inch each month.  The transition from thinning or baldness to greater fullness of hair is very gradual.
What is a Scalp Reduction?
A scalp reduction is a procedure, which is performed under local anesthetic in which a large bald area of skin is removed.  This leaves a scar on the scalp which must later be camouflaged by grafting directly into the scar.
What is Scalp Flap Surgery?
Scalp flap surgery is a procedure in which an entire segment of hair-bearing scalp is transferred into a bald area.  This is a relatively uncommon surgery and few surgeons perform it. The risks include improper hair direction at the hairline, as well as the more serious risk of partial or complete loss of survival of the flap and the hair within it.
Why Have I Seen Hair Transplants That Have a Pluggy Look?
In the past, hair transplant surgery often resulted in a very artificial look sometimes referred to as a pluggy, doll's heador corn row look.  This was usually seen in the intermediate stages between hair transplant sessions, or if a person decided not to complete the
required number of surgeries. With the advent of the tiny grafts being used today, the result can be very natural even after a single surgery.
Are Lasers Used in Hair Transplantation?
Laser hair transplantation has been used with some success.  To date, results with lasers have been shown to be inferior to those obtained with traditional non-laser hair transplant surgery. For this reason, they are not in common use.
How Long After a Hair Transplant Would I Be Able to Go Back to Work?
Depending on the type of procedure you have done and the type of work you do, it is often possible to go back to work in one or two days.
What are the Risks of Hair Transplant Surgery?
Hair transplantation is an extremely safe out-patient procedure that is generally without significant risks or complications.  However, as is the case in any surgery, there are risks, and these are always presented and discussed in detail at your personal consultation with the doctor.
What Type of Preparation is required prior to Hair Restoration Surgery?
All patients must have normal results to standard pre-operative blood tests prior to confirming a surgery date and arranging travel plans.  Detailed pre-operative and post-operative instructions are forwarded to each patient prior to the surgery date.  Patients also complete Consent for Surgery form prior to the surgery.

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Who Is A Candidate?

In order to be a candidate for a hair transplant four basic criteria should be met. These are to have:

1. Sufficient hair loss to affect the way you look “now”
2. Been unresponsive to medical therapy (for those who choose to use medication)
3. Realistic expectations on what a hair transplant can accomplish
4. Enough donor hair supply to satisfy current and future needs

A hair transplant should not be used as prevention, but rather as a treatment once your appearance has been changed from your hair loss. A hair transplant does not prevent the progression of genetic hair loss. Unlike medical therapy, which is used for prevention and is best started early, there are no medical or surgical benefits to having a hair transplant early, other than for cosmetic purposes. In other words, if someone is a candidate for surgery there is never a window that will be lost by waiting. See the Hair Transplant Blog for more on the topic of Age.

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)

In Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), hair is harvested from the permanent (donor) area in the back and sides of the scalp, by removing a single, thin strip of tissue. The area is then sutured or stapled closed to produce a fine-linear scar. The strip is placed under a series of special stereo-microscopes, where it is dissected into thousands of individual 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-hair follicular units. These follicular unit grafts are then placed into tiny recipient sites that the surgeon makes in the balding area. This process allows quick healing and leaves no scarring in the transplanted area. Read more in our FUT section. 

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)

In Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), grafts are removed one-by-one from the back and sides of the scalp using a small, round cutting instrument guided by hand or robotic control. The small holes that remain are left open to heal, which usually takes about one week. There are a variety of punches used for this procedure, each having its advantages and disadvantages, with new ones continually being developed. As in a follicular unit transplant, grafts are placed into tiny recipient sites that the surgeon makes in the balding area. Read more in our FUE section. 

Robotic Hair Restoration

Robotic hair transplantation is a natural extension of improvements in the technology of Follicular Unit Extraction since its first description by Rassman and Bernstein in 2002. The automation of the standard FUE procedure contributes to the overall improvement of the surgery in a number of ways. The ARTAS System for FUE, in use at Bernstein Medical, employs an image-guided robot to separate follicular units from the surrounding tissue, allowing for greater precision. Read more in our section onRobotic FUE. 

Hair Restoration Photo Journal

In our Hair Transplant Photo Journal you can follow the progress of a hair transplant patient from the planning of the surgery, to the creation of the recipient sites, to the maturation of the hair transplant over time. 

Eyebrow Transplant & Restoration

Eyebrow transplant surgery is similar to other types of hair transplant procedures; however, the special anatomic features of the eyebrow require that special techniques are used to create natural, aesthetically pleasing results in this cosmetically important area.

Eyebrow transplants are used to treat hair loss from a variety of causes. Fortunately, due to the limited amount of hair needed, most patients will have adequate donor hair if they are candidates for this procedure. Read more in the Eyebrow Transplant & Restoration section.

Hair Transplant Repair

A variety of hair restoration techniques can be used to correct the appearance of poorly executed hair transplants, old “plug” procedures, scalp reductions, flaps, or widened donor scars. The main methods involve camouflage or graft removal with re-implantation in smaller units. In a combined repair, both procedures are used to obtain the most natural results. Many patients needing repair have very limited donor reserves, so each step in the repair process must be done with extreme care. Read about corrective methods of hair restoration, and the situations in which each would apply, in the Hair Transplant Repair section. 

Hair Restoration History, FAQ, and More Information

Hair transplant surgery in the United States began in 1959 with Dr. Orentreich’s famous publication in which he first described hair ransplants using large 4-6mm plugs. The procedure has evolved dramatically since that time. Dr. Bernstein’s pioneering research and publications on Follicular Unit Transplantation and Follicular Unit Extraction have revolutionized the field and have led to the modern techniques that are now used by physicians around the world

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