What should you know about Harley Street hair transplant?

A clinician examines the pattern and cause of hair loss, the strength of the donor area, scalp condition and the shape of a natural-looking hairline. Follicles are collected and placed into small recipient sites so their direction and spacing follow surrounding growth. Common approaches include removing a strip of scalp or extracting individual follicular units; the suitable method depends on your scalp and goals. New growth is gradual, and transplanted hairs can shed before regrowing.

Bring a list of medicines and supplements, mention previous scalp procedures, and ask whether ongoing hair loss should be treated before surgery. Discuss the donor supply, likely density, hairline design, anaesthesia, wound care and the clinician performing each stage. Follow instructions about washing, smoking, alcohol and medicines. Plan time away from strenuous activity and protect the scalp from friction while it heals. Options such as Male Pattern Hair Loss, Female Pattern Hair Loss or Traction Alopecia may need assessment first.

Contact the clinic promptly for increasing pain, spreading redness, worsening swelling, pus, fever, heavy bleeding or a wound that is opening. Seek urgent medical help for breathing difficulty, facial swelling or sudden severe illness after medicines or anaesthesia. A small amount of tenderness, crusting or swelling can occur, but symptoms that intensify rather than settle need review.

Ask who will assess you and perform the surgery, how the donor area will be protected, what result is realistic for your pattern of loss, and what follow-up is included. Ask how to recognise infection and when you can wash, exercise or return to work.