CaRi-heart technology
Revolutionary new technology to assess the risk of a serious heart condition or heart attack – many years before anything happens.
Hair transplant
RESTORING HAIR
There are many options for treating baldness or hair thinning but only a hair transplant can permanently restore hair
Treatment for hair loss
We all lose hair naturally, on a daily basis. Hair thinning (alopecia) can lead to baldness when this natural loss exceeds hair growth and a hair transplant can help restore natural hair growth.
A hair transplant is a kind of microsurgery that can take up to an hour, depending on the scale of the procedure.
Need to know
You'll have a local anaesthetic injection in your scalp to numb the area and block any pain. Your consultant will then remove a very narrow strip of your hair-bearing scalp from the donor area on your head (usually the back or sides). Using a piece of equipment called a Binocular Stereoscopic Dissecting Microscope, this piece of your scalp is then divided into tiny follicular units.
Each follicular unit has up to four strands of hair on it. These units are then placed into the thinning or balding areas of your head. This is to mirror nature's random follicular grouping and create a natural look - to blend in perfectly with your existing hair.
Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you.
You should be able to go home the same day as your hair transplant. You might feel some pain and discomfort on your scalp so your consultant might prescribe pain relief for you to take for a few days after your procedure.
You might have some scabs and swelling on your scalp where the hair was transplanted and where your donor patch of scalp was removed. These can take up to a week to heal properly. Your consultant will let you know how to care for your scalp following your procedure. They'll also let you know when you can get back to your usual routine.
Paying for medical treatment
You don’t need health insurance to have fast access to our top consultants, extensive range of treatments, diagnostic tests and surgical procedures at our world-class facilities.
Our dermatology consultants
Hair transplants and treatment for hair loss are undertaken by a dermatologist who specialises in the management of skin including the follicles.
We're proud to work with leading dermatologists who specialist in hair loss, and whose skills are matched by their integrity and compassion.
Our Hair transplant locations
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place St John's Wood NW8 9LE London
Patient stories
Hear from past patients about their experience
Alan's story
Despite years of experiencing heart problems that just wouldn’t go away, Alan was apprehensive about having a surgical procedure. But with the expertise of his consultant and the latest cardiac technology, he decided to go ahead.
Andrew's story
“I couldn’t move my legs at all, and my arms only partially. But now I can walk six miles. I wouldn’t have got that without the physio team at The Christie Private Care, I simply wouldn’t have.”
How a second opinion helped uncover a hidden cardiac problem
Former Olympic swimmer, Adrian, was used to prioritising his physical wellbeing and continued to exercise regularly, keeping him in good health into his 60s. But when he got out of the pool one day, he noticed that something wasn’t right.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.