Hair Transplant Tips
How Many Hair Grafts Do You Need For A FUE Hair Transplant?
An Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) or FUT hair transplant are 2 main procedures available to address hair loss, helping restore hairlines, temples and crowns in male, female and trans patients. A key question for patients is how many hair grafts are required to achieve their desired result? To answer this question, it’s crucial to first…
Read MoreHair Transplant Surgery for Widow’s Peak Hair Loss in Women: What You Need To Know
Women can develop a widow’s peak at some point in life, either due to it being their natural hairline or hair loss in the form of female pattern baldness or traction alopecia1. Hair transplant surgery can be a useful treatment to reduce the appearance of a widow’s peak in women. This article will explore how.…
Read MoreHow To Make Your Hair Grow Faster After Having A Hair Transplant
Your hair will generally grow within 9-12 months after having a hair transplant. However, there are a few measures you can take to make your hair grow faster. These include: To explain how these would help it is important to explain the the recovery process of a hair transplant looks like and the phases of…
Read MoreWhen Can You Safely Wear a Beanie After a Hair Transplant?
Quick Summary Cap Recommendations: Light, breathable caps like snapbacks or trucker’s caps are advisable if you need to wear a hat after surgery. They should only be worn to protect the scalp from direct sunlight and adjusted to minimise contact with the scalp. Cap vs Beanie: Caps are preferable immediately post-surgery because they can be…
Read MoreCan You Get A Buzz Cut After A Hair Transplant?
Quick Summary: Buzz Cut After Hair Transplant What is a Buzz Cut?: After a hair transplant, a buzz cut is a short, even haircut that can help create a uniform appearance as new hair grows in. It can help seamlessly blend your transplanted hair with existing hair during the recovery phase. Styling Post-Transplant: Initially, avoid…
Read MoreDoes smoking affect your hair transplant?
Smoking has been known to affect hair growth due to the nature of the chemicals found in cigarettes, vapes and other nicotine-containing items (such as cigars, pipes and patches)1. The blood vessels of the scalp can be affected by smoking and nicotine-containing products, and thus blood flow to the area is reduced. Due to the…
Read MoreWhat is Folliculitis? Can it cause hair loss?
Quick Summary: Folliculitis and Hair Loss Do you find yourself frequently itching your head? Have you noticed red bumps appearing on your scalp? Among the many possible causes, one common condition could be folliculitis. In this blog, we’ll delve into everything you need to know about folliculitis, from its causes and symptoms to effective treatments.…
Read MoreWhen Can You Start Walking After Your Hair Transplant?
Most patients want to return to normal life as soon as possible after a hair transplant and we advise that you can start walking after a hair transplant the day after the procedure. However it’s important to note, the hair transplant is vulnerable in the first few days and you need to take care of…
Read MoreHow Long After A Hair Transplant Does Hair Start To Grow?
Quick Summary: Hair Transplant Recovery and Hair Growth Hair Growth Cycle: The hair growth cycle includes four phases—Anagen, Catagen, Telogen, and Exogen. We will dive further into this topic to help you grasp the idea of hair loss and regrowth following a transplant. Hair Transplant Techniques: We explore two main hair transplant methods: FUT (Follicular…
Read MoreWhen Can You Drink Alcohol After Your Hair Transplant?
Quick Summary: When Can You Drink Alcohol After Your Hair Transplant? Just like any surgery, a hair transplant requires some precautions before and after the surgery. That’s why a lot of people ask about when it’s okay to drink alcohol after a hair transplant. The short answer is that you should avoid drinking alcohol immediately…
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