Male Pattern Baldness is responsible for 95% of all hair loss in men. The hereditary condition occurs when a hormone called DHT (dihydrotestosterone) causes healthy hair follicles to shrink and the hairs attached to them to consequently fall out. The Norwood Scale (see image below) was designed to help understand the different stages of male… Continue reading The Norwood Scale of Hair loss: How does it work
Tag: Hair Loss
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?
Jourdan Dunn wears wigs because of hair loss
Jourdan Dunn is one of the most envied women in the world when it comes to how she looks; as a Victoria’s Secret angel and high-end model, she’s rarely seen looking anything less than perfect. However, while her grooming regime might leave her flawless for the cameras, a recent admission from the mother-of-one shows the… Continue reading Jourdan Dunn wears wigs because of hair loss
Recovery after a Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Hair Transplant
FUE (or Follicular Unit Extraction) Transplants have become extremely popular over the past few years with a wealth of famous faces including Wayne Rooney and Calum Best undertaking the treatment. Less invasive than the traditional ‘strip’ method of hair transplantation, pioneering surgeons have developed the treatment to produce the most natural results with minimum trauma to… Continue reading Recovery after a Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Hair Transplant
Is Hair Transplantation a long term permanent solution for hair loss?
Up to 50% of men have experienced some form of hair loss by the age of 50, with many seeing signs of thinning in their 20s, 30s and even late teens. It’s no wonder then that FUE hair transplants have become a hugely popular way to address thinning hair – but are they really a long-term… Continue reading Is Hair Transplantation a long term permanent solution for hair loss?
The anatomy of hair and hair follicles for FUE hair transplants
We explore the anatomy of hair and the hair growth cycle to better understand why hair falls out and how we can restore it. Hair. It’s something we’re more attached to than we’d probably like to admit. One survey reported that 60% of hair loss patients would rather have hair than money or friends, while… Continue reading The anatomy of hair and hair follicles for FUE hair transplants
The Pros and Cons of Hair Loss Medication, including the Side Effects
Hair Loss medication is very popular and there are many reviews on the internet but what’s the real truth behind them? Are they worth it? What about side effects? We help answer some of the important questions about hair loss medications in this blog post. Countless thousands of people are on the two main types… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Hair Loss Medication, including the Side Effects
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
How Much Do Hair Transplants Cost? – Update 2024
We get quite a few calls asking about hair transplant prices and we know how important it is to a lot of prospective patients. In response, we wanted to let you know why we can only give out approximations prior to the consultation with one of our Hair Transplant surgeons. What is the actual price… Continue reading How Much Do Hair Transplants Cost? – Update 2024
U-FUE (Unshaven) Hair Transplants available at The Private Clinic
The extra ‘U’ in U- FUE simply stands for unshaven and FUE is an advanced minimally invasive hair transplantation method, favoured over the much more invasive and painful strip (FUT) method. FUE procedures are very popular hair restoration treatments and offer patients the chance to permanently restore hair to balding and thinning areas. While most… Continue reading U-FUE (Unshaven) Hair Transplants available at The Private Clinic
