This is often one of the first questions someone will ask when they start to research hair loss treatments. The simple answer is yes. For patients suffering from male and female pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia), in almost 100% of cases, hair that is taken from the donor region will successfully grow in the recipient
The team at HRBR have a number of techniques that can assist with maximising the available donor hair for transplantation. Limited Donor Hair Supply A patients donor area is the area not generally affected by the balding process around the back and sides of their scalp. The size and density of this area is the
A hair transplant is a surgical procedure that involves moving hair follicles typically from the back and sides of the scalp to areas of hair loss. The procedure itself is usually straight forward and is minimally invasive. Detailed post operative instructions are provided following surgery that patients are encouraged to follow to ensure best results.
No. There is no upper age limit on when hair transplant surgery can be performed. Male Pattern Hair loss can affect men of all ages. Its incidence increases with age with approximately 20% of men in their 20’s suffering from male pattern hair loss increasing to 50% by the age of 50. The impact that
The results of a hair transplant is determined by a number of factors which include the skill of the surgeon and team, the design of the hair transplant, a patients ability to heal post-operatively, the technique used to extract the hair follicles (FUT Vs FUE) and the overall number of grafts transplanted. As well as
The short answer is no! Recent headline grabbing stories in the media would have you believe otherwise, however for a man to develop male pattern baldness, he must have the genetic predisposition from one or both parents and the male sex hormone DHT in the circulation system. Time is also an important factor as male
Updated September, 2024 Are you considering traveling from the UK to Ireland for a hair transplant? Every week, HRBR in Dublin, Ireland, welcomes patients from across the UK for consultations and surgeries. Easy Travel Between the UK and Ireland Travel between the UK and Ireland is seamless, thanks to the excellent flight connections. Most major
This is a question that we are asked regularly. Unfortunately some patients who have had procedures at other clinics, are now unsatisfied with the results of their transplant and are seeking advice from HRBR on next steps. The below should be considered before scheduling an appointment for a hair transplant repair at HRBR Hair Transplant
When carried out correctly, a hair transplant should last a lifetime. All patients suffering from male pattern hair loss will have a band of hair around the back and sides of their head that is immune to the balding process. This is referred to as the donor area as this is where the grafts are
Watch our Registered Nurse Florence give a quick tutorial on best practices for hand washing. Given the current concern worldwide in relation to Covid-19, a new illness that is caused by the coronavirus, there is an increased focus on hand washing in the media. While the risk of catching the disease remains low in most
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