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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 eyebrows, beards, scalp 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 the linear strip excision (often referred to as Strip FUT). Your surgeon will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both, and will agree with you on the most appropriate method in your case.
How do you know if your scalp is scarred?
Usually scalp scarring will be obvious because of the absence of hair in the scar.
How do you treat a scalp scar?
Scalp scars can be treated in a number of ways, but hair transplant surgery is often possible for large scars. For smaller scars, scalp micropigmentation may be an option, especially in persons with black or dark brown hair.
How painful is a hair transplant?
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 method of donor harvesting has been used.
Is a hair transplant into a scar guaranteed to work?
Unfortunately, there is always a chance the transplanted hair will not take and therefore this is not a 100% guaranteed procedure.
How soon will I see the final results following a hair transplant?
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.
Is a hair transplant permanent?
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.
How long is the procedure?
Each transplantation surgery is unique to the individual and the time involved takes into account factors such as the area being transplanted, the number of grafts required to be extracted and implanted, as well as the difficulty of the procedure. Hair transplants can take between three to eight hours and sometimes longer.
How much does a hair transplant cost?
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 £3000 and £10,000.
"Relaxed, clean, calm, professional environment. I was made to feel both welcome and in very experienced and caring hands. Perfect."
"Nurses were kind, supportive and able to answer questions; surgeon inspired confidence; appointment was on time; instructions were clear and easy to follow."
"Experience was positive from start to finish. The staff were professional and caring. I felt that I was in excellent hands."
"I was treated by Mr Jorge Leon-Villapalos last year. I have honestly never received such good care, Mr Leon-Villapalos is very caring and was very sensitive about my issue. He explained everything in detail. The Scar Clinic booking team also made the whole process easy and hassle free. I would 100% recommend this practice, top notch service!"
"Great staff, and knowledge. I called the clinic after I had a traumatic experience elsewhere which left me with 2nd-degree burns. Very, very pleased with the results of the burn, it disappeared and left no scarring with the dressing and treatment Mr Goutos used. My experience as a whole has been more than pleasant and I would recommend both the clinic and Mr Goutos to all!"
"My experience has been absolutely wonderful - many thanks to Mr Leon-Villapalos and team. He’s been extremely patient in taking time to explain things in full, prompt in answering all the questions I had throughout my recovery. Excellent communicator and very kind indeed. Scrub nurses were lovely, and in general I can’t fault my experience with you at all."
"Everything and everyone - from environment to all staff (reception, nurses, and of course Dr. Firas who is a great doctor and a very charming and warm person who makes patients feel at ease even when their situation isn’t the lightest). Overall, very good experience!"
"The surgeon answered all of my concerns and I felt confident to undergo the procedure and came out feeling confident I received very good care. The staff and nurses gave me personal attention and were quite courteous, they readily gave me any information that I needed. They were particular in helping me go through all the steps I needed in preparation for the procedure. "
"Excellent experience through and through. Friendly staff and extended team. Mr Leon-Villapalos is an exceptional communicator and made me feel at ease throughout both of my procedures with him."
"I have been coming to the Clinic for over a year now and the experience has always been extremely professional and courteous. Having major surgery can be a daunting process but the clinic has at all times provided excellent care across all aspects."
