Hair Transplant Surgery | Hair Transplant London
Restoring the hair you used to have
Hair transplants can be an effective treatment to help to fill in gaps where hair has been lost due to scarring. The most common hair bearing areas for restoring hair into scars are the scalp, eyebrows, beards, as well as pre and post auricular following a facelift, but it can also be done to other parts of the body as well. At The London Scar Clinic, we offer both donor harvesting techniques – follicular unit excision (FUE) and strip follicular unit transplantation (often referred to as Strip FUT). Dr Williams will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both, and will agree with you on the most appropriate method in your case.
Usually scalp scarring will be obvious because of the absence of hair in the scar.
Scalp scars can be treated in a number of ways, but hair transplant surgery is often possible for large scars that are more visible. For smaller scars, scalp micropigmentation (SMP) may be an option, especially in persons with black or dark brown hair.
Hair transplant surgery is performed under local anaesthetic so discomfort is felt when the local anaesthetic is injected, but the procedure itself should not be painful. The level of discomfort post operatively varies from person to person but is generally minimal if the follicular unit excision (FUE) method of donor harvesting has been used.
Unfortunately, there is always a chance the transplanted hair will not take and therefore this is not a 100% guaranteed procedure. Hair transplants have a very high success rate of 95-98%.
Hair transplant surgery can provide natural-looking, permanent results – or as long as the hair would have remained in the donor site. The transplanted hairs will initially fall out, but new hair growth should begin in a few months. Over time, the hair density will improve, and the patient will see a full head of thicker hair. It is important to note that hair transplant surgery does not prevent further hair loss in other areas of the scalp.
Treatment Overview
- Appointments will be with our highly skilled and experienced, specialist hair transplant surgeon Dr Williams
- Transplants to restore hair to scars located on the scalp, eyebrows, beard, as well as pre and post auricular after a facelift, and other areas of the body
From the day of treatment it can take three to four months for your new hair to begin to grow and then it will take many months to gain length and mature in terms of diameter. Due to these two factors the initial result is usually assessed at about eight months post procedure, but the final result may not be apparent until a year and a half after the surgery.
Transplanted hairs will usually remain in their recipient site as long as they would have in the donor site and whilst they may not be permanent, in most people they will last into old age.
From the day of treatment it can take three to four months for your new hair to begin to grow and then it will take many months to gain length and mature in terms of diameter. Due to these two factors the initial result is usually assessed at about eight months post procedure, but the final result may not be apparent until a year and a half after the surgery.
The cost of a hair transplant surgery procedure varies depending on the donor harvesting method and the number of hairs being transplanted but generally is between £3,000 and £10,000.
"Throughout my hair replacement journey Dr. Farjo and his amazing staff have looked after me with incredible care and professionalism. It took me a long time to find a surgeon and team that I felt I could trust entirely. From the outset Dr. Farjo and all the Farjo staff ensured that my expectations were realistic and achievable. This was so different to others I had visited for consultations previously and who had badly damaged my confidence in going ahead. The care before, during and after surgery is so thorough. The Farjo team are kind, professional and highly skilled people with a true passion for what they do. I am so grateful. Yes, the results are amazing and that's critical. But it's the 'start to finish' experience that made my hair replacement such a positive experience. From the first consultation and throughout my transplant 'journey'."
"I can't speak highly enough of the initial appointments, transplant and after-care from Dr Greg Williams and his team at Farjo. I have had 2 transplants with Greg and his team - the second, because the first was so successful, and beyond all of our expectations. Greg is refreshingly honest and tells you how it is which is what you need when deciding whether to go ahead with something as personal as this. It helps that he is also a brilliant surgeon, and supported by a great team. I have always felt very reassured and received answers to all my questions - at any time of day or night."
