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10 questions you should ask your Surgeon before your Hair Transplant
Up to 50% of men will have experienced some degree of hair loss by the time they reach 50. And for many, hair loss will occur far earlier, whilst they are still in their 20s, 30s or Anti-Wrinkle Subscription even late teens.
Deciding to undergo a hair transplant procedure is a huge step and here at The Private Clinic, we strongly advise anyone considering the procedure to take the time to research their doctor first.
Our advice is to choose your clinic based on the doctor and their experience. During ask your doctor lots of questions, about their experience, how many cases have they treated prior to this, do they have before and after photos that they can share with you. The most important thing is that you achieve your desired results, safely.
We understand that there is a lot of information to absorb when considering undergoing a and so we have outlined some questions for you to ask your surgeon. We’ve also provided expert advice from our highly experienced Hair Transplant surgeons.
1. Am I too young for a hair transplant?
Every case we are presented with is evaluated thoroughly on an individual basis, and there are several age-related factors that play a part in candidate suitability for a hair transplant procedure.
The main consideration for our surgeons is the current degree of hair loss and the future implications of the patient’s hair loss patterns. We do as much as we can to help preserve the hair and prevent hair loss for our younger patients. We also monitor the patient’s hair loss over a period of time, allowing us to then decide the most suitable time for a hair transplant procedure, permanently restoring the lost hair.
Find out more about the role age plays in Hair Transplant procedures .
2. How many hairs will I need?
This will always depend on the size of the surface you’d like covered, as well as the density we’d want to achieve. Our Hair Transplant Surgeons will be able to assess your hair loss and let you know how many hair grafts you will need in order to get the results you want.
3. How much does a hair transplant cost?
Every FUE Hair Transplant procedure we carry out is designed to suit the patient’s specific needs. We treat our patients on a case-by-case basis so you will only be able to get an accurate figure on how much as hair transplant procedure is going to cost you by and scalp assessment in clinic. Each patient’s needs are different and so at The Private Clinic we like to work by hair and not graft ensuring that only the strongest and healthiest follicles are used giving you the best results.
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4. Should I use hair loss medication in addition to my hair transplant?
Younger patients are often advised to start using Finasteride or Minoxidil to hold their pre-existing hair for as long as possible, by the rhythm and rate of hair loss. Our expert Hair Transplant Surgeons will be able to offer advice on best to use and when to start using it in relation to your hair transplant procedure.
5. Will I need future transplants?
If your hair loss has not yet stabilised, further hair loss may result in you requiring further hair procedures in the future. This is why it is extremely important to consult with your surgeon regarding the degree of hair loss you are experiencing. Our surgeons will be able to gauge any future patterns and advise on the best hair loss treatment plan to suit you. Additional hair transplant procedures is often a common problem for younger patients as their hair loss will continue to progress as they age. In some cases, further hair loss is not the reason for additional hair transplant procedures but instead patients sometimes wish to further increase the density of their hair as the hair loss was too severe for full density to be restored with just one procedure alone.
6. Do I have enough donor hair?
Your Hair Transplant surgeon will need to examine your donor area to determine how many hairs can be transplanted. The size of the bald and the density you want to will also determine if your donor hair is sufficient. Our expert hair transplant surgeons work hard to preserve your donor area as much as possible to ensure that the area can be used again should you require a hair transplant again in the future whilst also ensuring that any scarring is minimal allowing the patient to wear their hair short post-hair transplant procedure should they wish.
7. Has my hair loss stabilised?
With the use of special magnifying apparatus, your Hair Transplant Surgeon can measure your degree of hair loss in various areas of your scalp. They will be checking the percentage of hairs that are in the Telogen phase (resting phase) of the hair growth cycle. You will also be asked to monitor any further thinning or hair loss. A hair transplant procedure is not able to stop hair loss, but performing a procedure at a time when your hair loss is as stabilised as possible will ensure you achieve longer-lasting results.
8. Will the results look completely natural?
The phenomenal skills and techniques of our surgeons and their perfection of the FUE hair transplant method ensure that you will have the most natural . The grafting techniques associated with the FUE method treats each hair follicle independently, so placement of the implanted hair can be managed, giving you natural looking, dense hair.
9. How long does the procedure take?
Depending on the size of the area and the number of hair required for the procedure, the hair transplant can take, on average, 2-6 hours per day. Some patients may need to split their hair transplant procedure over two days, this will be agreed upon prior to your procedure in your consultation.
10. When will my hair start to grow?
You will be able to notice the difference immediately after the procedure is complete as you’ll see the outline of your new hair. However, it will take approximately 1 year for your hair to fully grow – you will notice daily progress as your hair grows with most patients starting to see results after 6 months.
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