The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place NW8 9LE London
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
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
David’s gym video shows him repeatedly pushing up to 100kg on a single leg press – not particularly unusual for this keen cyclist, former competitive squash player and all-round fitness enthusiast. What is unusual is that 52-year-old David had hip surgery just 12 weeks earlier.
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.