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Does an FUE hair transplant leave scars? (And 5 more common questions about FUE)
A common concern people have when considering an FUE transplant is whether they are likely to be left with scarring. At The Maitland Clinic we take every care to keep scarring to an absolute minimum in all our hair transplants - in most cases completely unnoticeable with hair worn above a grade 1 or 2. But does an FUE hair transplant l...
Cosmetic Redress Scheme
In the UK, all service providers need to signpost consumers to a government authorised consumer redress scheme. The Cosmetic Redress Scheme (CRS) provides dispute resolution for the cosmetic market. Please see our Complaints Policy for full details on the process for making a complaint. How it works By law, Servi...
How to avoid a hair transplant disaster
Men and women with athletic bodies and perfect hairlines are seen all over magazines and TV. Social media then exposes us all to public scrutiny and can create an obsession with appearance. So it’s no surprise that some people rush into booking a hair transplant if it is offered to them as a cheap and easy option. And to be fa...
Is an FUE Hair Transplant Painful?
We’re often asked by new patients how painful an FUE hair transplant will be. During the FUE hair transplant procedure, most patients will not experience any pain at all. That’s due to the numbing process that happens first, where we inject local anaesthetic into the areas of the scalp that we will be treating. This local anaest...
How Long Does a Hair Transplant Take to Grow?
Hair transplant procedures will always involve a certain amount of time for recovery, healing and growth of the new hairs. How long it takes for the hair to regrow is a commonly asked question that is often asked by men and women during their consultation process with us at The Maitland Clinic. A hair transplant is a surgical procedure...
Follow Sig G’s video blog of his hair transplant journey
Sig G was keen to share his experiences in a video diary with monthly updates. Take a look at his YouTube channel to follow his progress and to watch him grow happier and more confident as the new hair starts to growth through month by month. Sig G's first video is shot from inside his car just before his initial consultation with o...
Learn about scalp trichopigmentation (STP) & scalp micropigmentation (SMP) – by Janna Shafer
"Scalp micropigmentation" (SMP) is most commonly used term referring to the technique of cosmetically tattooing PERMANENT ink to the scalp. The term "scalp trichopigmentation" (STP) is starting to take hold when referring to applying TEMPORARY ink to the scalp. The two terms seem to be used interchangeably and quite often causes co...
FUT (Strip) Donor Scar- How Does It Look When Healed?
The donor scar that a FUT surgery creates is the single biggest factor in why many patients choose FUE as a preferred method when deciding on hair transplant surgery. "How wide will the scar be?" "How long is the scar?" "How short can I wear my hair short after surgery?" The above 3 questions are the most common that I get ask...
Why should I have a hair transplant consultation directly with the Doctor?
When considering hair transplant and hair restoration surgery you will often hear the words 'research, research, research' Why is this? Even today some patients will choose price and convenience over quality of care and a proven track record by the surgeon carrying out their hair transplant procedure. Here at The Maitland Clinic if ...
Coping With Hair Loss at an Early Age
The impact of hair loss Experiencing hair loss at any age is difficult but even more so when in your teens or early twenties. When you are young, hair loss isn’t something you think about; there are plenty of other pressing matters. Young adults tend to feel that hair loss is associated with older generations and any sig...
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