Posts Tagged ‘Hair transplant’

What is a DHI Hair Transplant? “DHI” stands for “Direct Hair Implantation” and is ultimately a marketing term used by many clinics. It often refers to when your hair transplant surgeon utilises a specialised sharp implanter pen to re-implant hair into the scalp and the latest guidance by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery…

It takes approximately 10-14 days for newly implanted grafts to become secure after a hair transplant. You must be extra careful not to hit or damage these newly implanted grafts in the first 10-14 days. This is important to know as it affects your hair transplant aftercare and recovery, your return to work, and your…

You can exercise after 2 weeks have passed following an FUE hair transplant. In the first 2 weeks you should avoid sweating or straining- as both occur during exercise and can pose a risk to your transplanted grafts. Patients who are looking to play contact sports (e.g. Rugby, Football, boxing) or swimming must avoid these…

There is no best age for a hair transplant. A hair transplant should only be considered in a patient who’s hair loss has stabilised or stopped either naturally (between the ages of 30-55) or with medications like Finasteride or Minoxidil. Patients can expect to lose their hair across their lifetime which impacts their hair transplant…

When selecting the best UK hair transplant clinic you should look for: In this guide we will be exploring the different elements that a patient should take into account when choosing the best hair transplant clinic; including what to look for in a surgeon and assessing hair transplant clinic reviews. Is the clinic registered with…

Minoxidil is a medication that is used to promote hair growth and prevent hair loss. It is recommended to take Minoxidil after having a hair transplant- as it helps to prevent ongoing hair loss, preserving a hair transplant result for longer. Below, you can watch a video of one of our patients who took Minoxidil…

An FUE hair transplant is capable of rejuvenating your appearance if you suffer from hair loss. This is a treatment which recreates hair in areas where it has been lost. In the 8 to 12 months following the procedure, your hair will become thicker, but there are important steps which you need to be aware…

The short answer is yes. You are safe to take a short-haul flight 7 days after your hair transplant and a long-haul flight 14 days after. This is to allow the swelling in your scalp to reduce and avoid risking injury to your new grafts and overall health.  However, there are still important things to…

Washing your hair after your transplant is an important step in your recovery. It is important to wash so your scalp heals well but also because it allows you to return to work and social activities quicker without obvious signs of your hair transplant. In our clinic, we aim for our patients to be scab…

You should not feel pain during your hair transplant after your scalp has been numbed using local anaesthesia. At The Treatment Rooms London, we also provide light sedation for extra comfort. This means an FUT or an FUE hair transplant is a comfortable process for most patients, a procedure which takes between 6-8 hours to…

Redness is common in the recipient area after having an FUE or an FUT hair transplant. Redness typically resolves over time and, in most patients, lasts 2-6 weeks post-surgery. In some cases, you may need treatment if there is ongoing inflammation or infection after surgery. Redness is seen in both the skin and the scabs…

Hair transplants don’t always go to plan, and we’re increasingly seeing patients who need support after treatment elsewhere has fallen short of expectations. It’s disheartening to see – but it’s also why we believe clear, honest guidance matters. In this blog, we share some real experiences and outline the key things to look for when…