While a hair transplant can be the answer to many a follicly-challenged man (and woman), it certainly isn’t the solution for everyone. We meet thousands of people in consultations every year, who think they’ll walk away with a date in their diary for surgery and that they’ll soon be the proud of owner of fuller […]
Our latest blog article focuses on making sure your questions are answered on FUT. You’ve been for your consultation and finally taken the plunge to book in for a hair transplant – but your mind’s still spinning with questions. If, like a large portion of our patients, you suffer from advanced hair loss, require large […]
While most people who come through our doors are seriously considering a hair transplant and eager to find out what their next steps are, some come to us hoping for advice on how they can stop hair loss themselves before they turn to surgery. They often want a miracle cure that solves their problem, without […]
We all know that a good diet can help boost the strength of your hair. As it’s Halloween, it only seems right to give a nod to one seasonal squash that could play a part in boosting hair growth – the pumpkin. Like many fruits and vegetables, pumpkin is rich in vitamins and minerals that […]
Hair transplant surgery is not right for everyone! It might sound strange coming from a hair transplant surgeon, but it’s the truth – I very often discourage patients from hair transplant surgery where I don’t believe it’s appropriate at the time, or will not provide the desired results. There are lots of reasons that the […]
Increasingly, younger men are starting to come to my clinic to enquire about having a hair transplant. Usually they have started to recede at the temples, either in their late teens or early twenties, and want to stop their hair loss in its tracks. Performing surgery on younger patients presents a dilemma because it is […]
Many people I see in my clinic have tried countless remedies and cover-ups over the years to try and stop their hair loss in its tracks. I’m not the only one to see it – big pharmaceuticals have also noticed this trend and capitalised on it as much as possible! The hair loss market is […]
The key to healthier hair is exfoliation. Well, according to some big name brands, that is. Exfoliating shampoos are the latest beauty craze to hit the shelves, with claims that regular exfoliation of the scalp could help reduce the number of hairs shed. In the same way as skin benefits from regular exfoliation, the scalp […]
Yoga is an ancient practice that’s believed to have originated from Buddhists. It’s a firm favourite with supermodels and elite athletes due to its toning and healing qualities. In addition to these benefits, practising yoga on a regular basis has been dubbed as a surprisingly effective way of helping to prevent hair loss. Stress is […]
Most people wouldn’t think to link arthritis to alopecia – until now. An American dermatologist has reportedly restored the hair of an alopecia areata sufferer by administering a drug more commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. As many of you know, alopecia areata is an ailment that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its […]