Hair Transplants
at 111 Harley St. London

A full, thick head of hair is widely recognised as symbol of health and youthfulness and its loss can have a detrimental effect on self esteem. At 111 Harley St. we can restore the lost growth resulting in a much stronger and thicker head of hair and so a more confident you.

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In the overwhelming majority of males with hair loss, the cause is hormone-based hereditary androgenetic alopecia, more commonly known as “male pattern baldness.” According to the latest calculation, androgenic alopecia on its own eventually affects approximately 50% of the world's adult population.

Similarly for females, most patients presenting with hair loss have hereditary female pattern hair loss. This condition is still being researched, but the hormone influences on hereditary hair loss in females may be different from those in males.

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Some of the less common causes of hair loss, which are reversible with treatment, include thyroid disease, iron deficiency, high fever, surgery or general anaesthesia, “crash diets,” childbirth, and certain medications.

There are also certain dermatologic scalp disorders that can result in temporary or permanent hair loss, such as lupus, lichen planopilaris, and alopecia areata.

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Stress is another factor potentially involved in the balding, which is thought to accelerate already genetically programmed hair loss. However, it probably does not cause hair loss by itself without the necessary genes and hormones.

Hair Restoration is a rapidly developing science for which there are a wide range of solutions, including:

Depending on the progression and extent of the baldness more than one treatment stage may be required to achieve the desired result. Nevertheless, surgery represents the only permanent solution to hair loss while all other options are based on everyday application of restorative products.

Frequently asked questions

At 111Harley Street we have a specialist in hair transplantation Dr. Stefano Cotrufo Ph.D. and encourage patients to have a consultation with him. The consultation, which is free of charge, allows patients to discuss the various treatment options and answer any questions they may have.

To book a consultation with Dr. Stefano call one of our Patient Care Coordinators on 0845 222 5 111.

Treatment Summary
Anticipated pain level Minor
Anesthesia Local
Duration of Surgery 2 - 8 hours
Scars Minor and not visible
Final Results 9 - 12 months
Return to regular activity 1 week
Resume Exercise 2 weeks
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