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Step by step guide to a hair transplant procedure

How does a hair transplant procedure work?

With up to 50% of men experiencing some degree of hair loss are becoming popular. A lot of people know the before and after of a hair transplant but many patients come to us wanting to know more about what is actually in the process.

Here at The Private Clinic, we have a team of industry-leading expert surgeons offering a modified FUE method that makes very small entry points into the scalp.

To help you make a more we have put a FUE Hair journey guide.

Your first step to getting an is your .

You will need to have a consultation with one of our hair transplant surgeons before being able to book your . This gives you the chance to first meet with the surgeon, discuss your hair loss and go through your medical . They will then analyse your hair and assess your for a hair transplant. It is important that your hair are the strongest they can be to ensure a successful hair . In some cases, your may suggest a course of ahead of your surgery.

We also offer with our patient . They are very in the procedure and can answer many of your questions. They will also find out more information about you and your goals to ensure you are seeing the surgeon that best suits you.

As your procedure day you may be to shave your hair. Some patients choose to do this in the months up to their procedure date. Others may wait until the day and have this done in the clinic. Having a shaved head allows your hair transplant surgeon to mimic the natural angle and direction of native hair and minimise transaction rates. For some patients, it may be possible to perform a partially shaven or This can be discussed and in your .

at the clinic for your hair transplant you will be to fill in some paperwork consenting to the procedure. Everything will be explained to you by the technicians with the procedure at the clinic. You will also have your pre-operative taken which will be held by the clinic. Your will then run through the procedure steps again with you. They will then mark out where the treatment areas are and answer any questions that you have.

Before your starts, you will have local into the scalp. This will make the extraction and of the hair painless and . This part may sting initially, but many are surprised about how quickly it works. You will be conscious during the entire procedure, so if at any time you are uncomfortable or want to take a break you will be able to communicate this.

An FUE Hair Transplant procedure starts with the . This using a specialised punch device, ranging in diameter from 0.6mm – 0.9mm. This device is used to the skin around the 1-2 millimetres from the surface. The hair follicle bulb is then removed using fine forceps with the aid of a magnifying glass to ensure precision.  Once the hair bulb has been removed, it is then placed into a glass tray. The follicles are then kept in a solution to keep them at a range of hydration, temperature and until the extraction process is complete.

FUE Hair have a very high rate. This is because each individual hair follicle is taken from areas of the scalp where there is healthy and permanent hair growth. Donor hair is most taken from the back of the head. This is an area of the male scalp that is resistant to DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) which is the cause of balding for the front and crown/top of the head – also known as male .

Once the process is complete, you are usually given a break. During this time, you will be given the chance to your legs and have something to eat. The Private Clinic provides patients with lunch, snacks and drinks throughout the procedure. We will be in touch before your procedure to your dietary preferences.

During this time, your will be to examine the extracted grafts. They will make a of which ones are for use, and which are not. The grafts are then separated into groups by thickness, size of the bulb and number of hairs. This is to make sure that there is enough variation to the with the most result.

Once your and their team have selected all the grafts, you will then be ready for the stage of the FUE Hair Transplant procedure. You may need to have your local topped up at this stage. This will ensure that the is still pain-free and . Each follicle is then into the area of the scalp by your hair surgeon. The implanter tool will first the skin. The hair follicle bulb is then placed 1mm below the surface into the intradermal layer of the scalp. The number of hair grafts being will vary between each . In large cases, this stage of the procedure may take place over 2 days.

When the DHT-resistant hair follicle is placed in the new area, it retains this element. As a result, your new hair growth should therefore remain permanent. The hairs also successfully root in your area as it is your own hair. There is a common that hair from someone else will be used and this is certainly not the case.

The next step of the FUE Hair Transplant procedure is all down to you as the patient.

Once the process is complete, your will place on your head. They will also go through a full aftercare which you will need to follow. You will be to avoid touching your new hair grafts for the first 3 days which includes wearing a hat. You will need to spray the new every 30 minutes. We doing this as it the formation of scabs and keeps your new hair follicles . Medication will also be provided that you will need to take as by your . The initial of the donor area will take 5-7 days and at this point, any redness or should have subsided. Your surgeon may to see you at this stage to check that everything is healing correctly.

Taking proper care of your newly transplanted hair for the next 12 months is a really important part of your FUE Hair procedure to ensure that you achieve the best results. You will be given a series of post-op appointments throughout this time where your surgeon will be able to check your results and any additional information on how to care for your new hair follicles.

After 12 months your FUE Hair Transplant journey should be near enough complete. You will have noticed a in your or hair density in the areas treated. A hair transplant is designed to last for decades, as the hair taken from your donor area is known to be to male pattern baldness. However, it is important to remember that other areas of your scalp may still be prone to male . Over time thinning and baldness may still occur in areas not treated, which could result in an additional hair transplant procedure being needed. Our surgeons at The Private Clinic are highly experienced and will take care to foresee any potential future hair loss to ensure that your results are .

During a hair on Harley Street, it’s essential that all surgical steps are by a fully qualified, GMC‑registered doctor, as by the . The that hair transplants are deemed and not available through public funding, reinforcing the importance of choosing a surgeon in a properly regulated, CQC‑ clinic. This ensures that every phase is conducted to the highest safety and efficacy standards, while also expectations around recovery timelines and minimising risks.

Why choose The Private Clinic for a FUE Hair Transplant?

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We offer hair consultations with our patient advisers across the UK, and FUE Hair Transplant with our hair transplant surgeons in several locations.

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