Traction alopecia in women is also known as ‘Ballerina Baldness’ as it is often caused by hair being pulled too tight damaging the roots and is common with dancers and ballerinas who are used to wearing their hair up and off their face for long periods of time. Traction Alopecia is a hair loss condition… Continue reading The Ballerina Curse on Hair Loss
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FUE vs. FUT Strip Hair Transplant
Having emerged in the ‘50s, Hair Transplants gradually became more popular and as research and awareness grew, new techniques gradually came to light. At first, large grafts or plugs with many hairs, were removed with a punch machine, but in the ‘80s, Follicular Unit Transplants (FUT) was introduced as the revolutionary hair restoration treatment due to the… Continue reading FUE vs. FUT Strip Hair Transplant
Why do I need to see a Dermatologist before my Facial Hair Transplant?
Can you imagine Charlie Chaplin’s face being as expressive and iconic without his gloriously bushy brows and mustache? No, neither can we. It wouldn’t make him any less brilliant, but facial hair and the way we style it acts to frame our faces and give them a distinctive look. We receive a lot of interest… Continue reading Why do I need to see a Dermatologist before my Facial Hair Transplant?
Are you suitable for a Hair Transplant?
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… Continue reading Are you suitable for a Hair Transplant?
Hair Trichologist vs. Hair Transplant Specialist
It’s said that hair is a woman’s vanity – but the confidence of both men and women can be rattled equally when faced with hair loss. When it comes to our mops, hair loss, or Alopecia, is often the most likely trigger to make our alarm bells go off. The thing is, a number of… Continue reading Hair Trichologist vs. Hair Transplant Specialist
Are Hair Transplants suitable for women?
Hair can sometimes feel like an important part of us; from its colour to how we style it, a lot of our personality can be expressed through it. Therefore, when hair loss occurs, it can feel like part of us is suffering too. Female Hair Transplants One of the most promising treatments for the restoration of… Continue reading Are Hair Transplants suitable for women?
A to Z of Skin Condition Treatments at The Private Clinic
Common skin treatments available at cosmetic clinics across the UK. First step should always be your GP so they can track and monitor your health. See below for a guide to common skin condition treatments: Acne Lots of treatments available, including: Isotretinoin (brand names include Roaccutane and Accutane) acne drug N-Lite laser therapy (destroys bacteria… Continue reading A to Z of Skin Condition Treatments at The Private Clinic
Beard Transplants: Why Facial Hair Transplants Are Booming
Beard Transplants in the News: clinics across the UK are reporting a big rise in men seeking facial hair transplants for a fuller beard or moustache. The Private Clinic of Harley Street has also seen a rise in interest and numbers of procedures performed on men for facial hair transplants. People are having them for… Continue reading Beard Transplants: Why Facial Hair Transplants Are Booming
Female Hair Loss: MP Nadine Dorries opens up about losing hair as a woman
Hair loss can have a big impact on a woman. Whether it alopecia totalis or, more commonly, thinning hair, hair loss can happen in a number of ways for a number of reasons. Nadine Dorries, controversial Tory MP, who appeared on ITV’s “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me out of Here”, recently opened up about how she… Continue reading Female Hair Loss: MP Nadine Dorries opens up about losing hair as a woman
Alopecia Doesn’t Hold Back Olympic Medallist
Olympic gold medallist, Joanna Rowsell, beat the United States in the 3,000m pursuit final last week in front of an ecstatic velodrome crowd. Along with team mates, Laura Trott and Dani King, Roswell smashed three world records en route to the gold medal. Joanna suffers from alopecia areata, a condition that causes the hair to… Continue reading Alopecia Doesn’t Hold Back Olympic Medallist
