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Hair transplant: how it works and what to know
A hair transplant moves your own hair from one part of the scalp to another. Here is how it works and what to consider.
What is a hair transplant?
Follicles are moved from a donor area, usually the back and sides, to where hair has thinned. The hair is your own and grows normally.
No new follicles are created, so the donor area sets the limits.
Take a closer look
hairs grow together in each graft. The magnifier shows the skin from above. Pick a number.
Who may be a candidate
A stable pattern
Planning is easier once the pattern is established.
A healthy donor area
Enough hair at the back and sides.
Realistic expectations
Better density, not your younger hair.
General health
We ask about conditions and medication.
Decided after a personal assessment. Sometimes waiting or medical advice is wiser.
Areas that can be treated
The area shapes the plan and what is realistic.
Hairline
A natural, slightly irregular line looks best.
Temples
Needs careful angle and direction.
Crown
Often needs many grafts.
Mid-scalp
Treatable, with future hair loss in mind.
FUE, the method we use
FUE removes grafts one at a time. Strip surgery removes a strip of scalp. We use FUE.
FUE hair transplant
Risks and side effects
Every surgical treatment carries some risk.
- Temporary changesRedness, swelling, crusting and shedding.
- Infection and bleedingUncommon but possible.
- Uneven growthSome grafts may not take.
- Continued hair lossUntreated areas may keep thinning.
- Limits of the donor areaDonor hair is finite.
Hair transplant cost
Cost depends on area, grafts and stay, known after an assessment. Our cost page explains more.
CostFrequently asked questions
Does a hair transplant hurt?
The area is numbed with local anaesthetic. Some soreness afterwards is common.
Will it look natural?
That is the aim, though outcomes vary.
Can women have a hair transplant?
Sometimes. It depends on the cause and pattern, so a medical assessment comes first.
How long does a hair transplant last?
Transplanted hair is less prone to loss. Other hair may still thin.
What is the difference between a hair transplant and PRP?
A transplant moves your own follicles. PRP uses plasma from your blood, with limited evidence.
Find out whether it suits you
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