Guides for patients
Practical articles on preparation, the procedure itself and recovery, written for patients planning treatment abroad.
Hair transplant
- Hair transplant
Alopecia explained: from types and causes to diagnosis and treatment options
What alopecia is, the main types of hair loss, what causes them, how they show up and how doctors find the reason before any treatment is chosen.
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Aftercare for a beard transplant: what to do from the first day to the final result
How to care for a transplanted beard: the first 48 hours, washing in week one, weeks two to four, shedding at one to three months and long-term care.
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Beard transplant with the DHI method: indications, steps and possible risks
How a beard transplant with the DHI method works: who it may suit, how DHI compares with FUE, the steps, possible risks and how to choose a clinic.
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FUE beard transplant: how the method works and what to know before you choose it
How the FUE method is used for beard transplants: who it suits, the procedure step by step, pros and cons, possible risks and how to choose a surgeon.
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What are the benefits of a hair transplant, and what are its limits?
The real benefits of a hair transplant: a natural hairline, long-lasting growth and more confidence, plus the limits and risks to know before you decide.
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Hair loss and health: which conditions can cause it and who can help
Pattern baldness, hormonal changes, scalp conditions, medicines and recent illness: an overview of what can cause hair loss and which doctors can help.
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Does a hair transplant hurt? Sensations during and after the procedure
Does a hair transplant hurt? What you feel during local anaesthesia, the procedure and the first days after, and how discomfort is usually managed.
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Donor area after a hair transplant: how to care for it and what to expect
How the donor area heals after a hair transplant: what is normal, how to wash and protect it, what scarring FUE and FUT leave and when to call your doctor.
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FUE hair transplant step by step: what happens on the day and during recovery
How an FUE hair transplant goes step by step: preparation, anaesthesia, graft extraction and placement, the first days and the months of regrowth.
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Hair care with age: how to keep ageing hair healthy
How hair changes with age and how to care for it: gentle washing, nutrition, careful brushing, less heat and when thinning needs a doctor.
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Hair growth stages after a transplant: why transplanted hair falls out and grows back
How the hair growth cycle works after a transplant: why transplanted hair falls out first, how follicles restart growth and what affects the final result.
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Hair loss after childbirth: why it happens, how long it lasts and what helps
Why hair falls out after childbirth, how long postpartum shedding usually lasts, what helps it recover and when it is worth seeing a doctor.
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Hair after chemotherapy: why it falls out, how it grows back and how to cope
Why chemotherapy causes hair loss, what may reduce it, how hair usually grows back after treatment and how to care for your scalp and wellbeing meanwhile.
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Hair structure and the causes of baldness: from the cuticle to the follicle
How a hair is built, from cuticle and cortex to the follicle, why baldness develops with age and which other factors can cause hair loss.
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Aftercare after a hair transplant: rules for washing, sleeping, exercise and sun protection
Hair transplant aftercare rules: when and how to wash your hair, how to sleep, when to return to sport, sun protection and what to avoid while grafts settle.
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Which instruments are used in a hair transplant?
Which instruments are used in a hair transplant: extraction punches, magnification, anaesthesia, implanter pens and scalp assessment tools explained.
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Hair transplant methods explained: from outdated techniques to modern FUE and DHI
Hair transplant methods explained: why punch grafts, minigrafts and the strip method were replaced, how motorised and manual FUE differ, and where DHI fits.
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The history of hair transplantation: from early experiments to modern FUE
How hair transplantation developed: early experiments, Japanese pioneers, Orentreich's donor dominance, follicular units and the arrival of FUE.
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How to choose a hair transplant clinic and surgeon: what to check before you decide
How to choose a hair transplant clinic and surgeon: qualifications, before-and-after photos, methods, a personal plan, transparent pricing and aftercare.
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How to grow a beard: from everyday habits to medical options
What decides how your beard grows, which everyday habits may help, what medical options exist and when a beard transplant is worth discussing with a doctor.
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How to hide a bald spot: short-term cover-ups for men and a long-term option
Ways for men to hide a bald spot: haircuts, hair fibres, scalp concealers and hats, what they can and cannot do, and when to consider a hair transplant.
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How to increase hair density: from daily care to medical treatment and hair transplantation
Why hair loses density and what can realistically help: daily care, nutrition, medical treatments prescribed by a doctor and hair transplantation.
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How to prepare for a hair transplant: steps to take before the procedure
How to prepare for a hair transplant: the consultation, medicines to discuss, smoking and alcohol, planning recovery time and getting ready for aftercare.
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How to stimulate hair growth: factors, medical options and when to see a specialist
What affects hair growth, which medical options may support it, when to see a specialist and where a hair transplant fits when hair is lost for good.
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Scalp hair vs eyebrow hair: differences in structure, growth and function
Scalp hair and eyebrow hair differ in length, thickness, growth cycle, texture and purpose. Here is how, and why it matters when hair is transplanted.
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Benefits of scalp micropigmentation and how to prepare for the procedure
What scalp micropigmentation can and cannot do: visual density, natural look, how long it lasts, how to prepare and how it compares with a hair transplant.
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Stages of hair loss step by step: the Norwood and Ludwig scales explained
The stages of hair loss explained: the Norwood scale for men, the Ludwig scale for women, common causes and how the stage affects the choice of treatment.
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What are grafts in hair transplantation, and how are they handled?
What a hair graft is, which types exist, how grafts are extracted, kept and implanted, and why careful handling matters for the result of a hair transplant.
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What is a hair transplant? The basics, donor hair, limits and preparation
What a hair transplant is, where donor hair comes from, who it may suit, the main contraindications and how to prepare, explained in plain language.
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What is trichology? The science of hair health and its place in modern medicine
What trichology studies: the hair growth cycle, diagnosis, hair loss in men and women, common scalp conditions and how it relates to hair transplantation.
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When scalp micropigmentation is the right choice: indications, limitations and how long it lasts
When scalp micropigmentation makes sense: how it works, who it may suit, contraindications, how long the effect lasts and how to decide against a transplant.
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Where does hair for a transplant come from? From the scalp to the beard
Where donor hair for a transplant comes from: the back and sides of the head, beard and body hair, how grafts are taken and what makes a good donor area.
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Who can benefit from a hair transplant, and when is it usually declined?
Who a hair transplant can help, from male and female pattern hair loss to scars, and why clinics sometimes decline or postpone the procedure.
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Why am I going bald? How to tell normal shedding from hair loss
Why hair falls out, how to tell normal daily shedding from real hair loss, the common causes in men and women and when it is time to see a doctor.
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Why hair becomes brittle: common causes and how to protect it
Why hair becomes dry and brittle, from heat styling and colouring to nutrition and health, how to prevent breakage and when to see a doctor.
Rhinoplasty
- Rhinoplasty
Open vs closed rhinoplasty: how the approaches differ and which one suits you
Open or closed rhinoplasty? How the two approaches differ in scars, swelling and recovery, which suits complex and revision cases, and how surgeons choose.
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After rhinoplasty: recovery in the first 7, 14 and 30 days
What rhinoplasty recovery looks like at day 7, day 14 and day 30: swelling, splint and stitches, return to work, exercise and the warning signs to watch.
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