Advanced Micrografting Techniques & Advanced 'Tension Suturing'

Micro-follicle Replacement (MFR) - Hair transplantation has moved on greatly since the first early procedures and is an advanced method of transplanting hairs from the back and sides of the head (where the follicles are genetically programmed to continue growing throughout your lifetime) to areas where you are noticing hair loss. Now known as Micro Follicle Replacement (MFR) this procedure is based on the concept of donor site dominance. Grafts are taken from an area destined to be permanently hair-bearing (usually the occipital region of the scalp) and then transplanted into a bald area or future bald area. Modern MFR techniques produce natural looking new hair growth where you need it most.

Our experienced surgeons place grafts containing 1, 2 or 3 follicles into the new area using precise techniques that respect your natural hair growth. The procedure is very simple and can be completed under local anaesthetic as a day case in a matter of a few hours.

The implanted grafts grow in the new site (after an initial short period of temporary loss), for as long as it would have if left in the original donor site giving long lasting results. We will plan your hair transplant session, or sessions, based on an accurate assessment of your predicted hair loss pattern and supply of donor sites.
 

 Before and after

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Testimonial
Diary of Hair Restoration - Tim Penfold
 

5th March 2007 – Depressed on my birthday.

Today is my birthday. I’ve reached the prime age of thirty five and I am more than happy with where my life is heading... but I’m depressed because I am losing my hair already! Going bald at 35?! Got to be nearly every mans nightmare. My hair started thinning at 30 and just kept getting worse from there on. So, my decision made – hair restoration needed. A few Google searches later and I have an appointment with court house clinics to find out what the options are.

5th April 2007 - Meet Lee Huggon Court House’s cosmetic surgery advisor.

Made it to the clinic today – very impressed with the welcome, very professional and surprisingly friendly. The consultation was done by Lee, who explained everything to me in great detail, laying out all the options available and leaving me to make my own decision about what (if anything) I wanted to do. I’m a little anxious, but I calmed down once I saw all the before and after photos, and having the whole procedure explained in great detail has really helped to put my mind at ease. The court house clinic’s surgeons have had a lot of experience which also made me feel more confident – if someone is going to do surgery, I want them to have done it a million times before! I made the decision to do it. Next step? Meet the specialist surgeon. Now I know I’m having it done, I want to get things moving as quickly as possible. Things are looking good.

7th June 2007 – Pre-consultation with Surgeon & Day of procedure.

I was greeted today by my surgeon who was  professional, direct and honest regarding the full procedure.  He advised me of the pros and cons and was very aptient in answering all of my questions.  He certainly didn't rush me and he confirmed what I should expect to achieve from the procedure and the recommended follow-up and after care. I feel more at ease about it now.  Excitedly wanting my hair to start growing back as soon as possible.

It all went very well and it was an earsly start. The nursing team were amazing, I had four of them fussing over me the whole time. My surgeon fully briefed me before we started. He was great – consistent, steady, positive and really made me feel confident in his ability – I knew I’d chosen the correct clinic and the correct surgeon. They gave me a local anaesthetic, so there was no pain what so ever, and the mild sedative made me that little bit more comfortable during the 3-4 hour procedure. In fact, I had a little snooze through most of it, but was talking to the staff again before they finished up. The procedure was a real success and I accepted a high density of follicles which was really good. Already, I can see where I am going to have a brand new hair line and fringe again. You can just see where the follicles have been planted. My crown has more volume to it already – amazing! Later that day I did get some discomfort, I had a headache and the back of my head where the incision was, but nothing a few pain killers didn’t take care of.

Post Op Days: 8 – 13th June 2007

8th June 2007

This morning, I awoke to find swelling on my forehead. Recommended post operative care is to ingest anti inflammatory tablets with some pain killers, and to spend fifteen minutes every hour to an hour and half with a cold compress on the affected swollen area. You only have to keep it there for fifteen minutes though.

9th June 2007

The swelling has moved down across my eyes. Puffy eyes was daunting, but I managed to reduce the swelling by using the cold compress as advised. Oddly there was no discomfort from the actual swelling, just a feeling of tightness at the incision area toward the back of my head which seems logical.

10th June 2007

Most of the swelling has come right down now, still some around my cheeks and just under my eyes. Today is the first day that I can wash back and sides of my newly growing hair. Great!

12th June 2007

I was told that there would be small scabs forming around the newly planted hiar follicles, and I’ve left them alone as instructed. It’s left my head feeling a little itchy, but the itching is a sign that things are moving forward so I was kinda glad for it. The tightness around the incision has been reduced.

13th June 2007

The head mini scabs are now flaking off. As they come off, the itching goes down as well. Tomorrow I’ll be able to wash my whole head – this includes the newly planted area, though I have to use a soft sponge to begin with. It’s going to be great. I’ve even reduced my painkillers as well. Tomorrow, it will be exactly one week since the surgery, the human body really does heal itself quickly, doesn’t it? I just have to be patient and wait for the hair to grow!

14th June 2007

What a joy! To be able to wash my hair all over. As the nurses had suggested to me, I used a sponge and was gentle with my head. I’m so glad they provided all the information I would need in terms of aftercare to help me through this last week.

18th June

I had my stitches out today and I honestly couldn’t feel them coming out. The appointment was all pre arranged by court house clinics from before the surgery. They have turned out to be really good at pre planning and arranging things so that everything runs as smoothly as possible. I’ve also realised how important following the after care programme correctly is if you want to receive speedy results.

July – August – October 2007

So this is the waiting period which has been expected yet still involves being patient. My consultant fully explained how the hair / growth cycle works – the best thing you can do is simply wait. In June I ceased swallowing the pain killers completely and haven’t had to go back to them. Over the course of July and August there has been some periods of discomfort with itching coming back on the incision area because of the healing skin – but while it was itchy it was in no way painful. I have been a little aware of the tightness sometimes, but haven’t needed painkillers or anything, and come September this was down to a real minimum.

November – December 2007

It is here!! This is very exciting. I look in the mirror to find that the brand new hairs are starting to come through – it is really astonishing. I have loads of hairs popping out right at the front where my hairline had been moving backwards and receding in previous years, and also loads of hairs coming out of the follicles in the crown area of my head. I can actually feel the tiny hairs on my crown and they feel like I’ve had a short crew cut done, you know with the bristles pointing up a little spiky. Sounds a little nuts but this is such a great feeling! Come December the anticipated hair growth had arrived – grown by at least half an inch. It is really clear that I have a hairline now and it is a really good looking one. The covered area around my crown is getting better by the day and will look just great once it gets just a little more length to bulk it out. I am genuinely happy. Things can only keep getting better!

10th December 2007

I went to the hair dressed for a hair cut for the first time since what seems like forever! My hair is growing and lengthening at a really good speed at the moment. It looks like it is in great condition as well. Now the work and skill of the surgeon and the staff at court house really becomes evident. Thanks to the precision with which they planted all the hair follicles in all the right areas, I have hair coming through in all the right places. I was advised by the Surgeon that in order to achieve a really dense head of hair I may have to have a stage two (or second) procedure following the first. I have just been in contact with the clinic and am booked in to go in for this.

Conclusion

I am without a doubt completely delighted and overjoyed with my hair as a result of the procedure. My current level of hair is a massive difference to before the operation, and with time it will continue to grow and become thicker and fuller. Even without more time, already friends of mine are commenting on the health and thickness of my hair, even the ones that I didn’t tell that I was undergoing a hair transplant procedure! I can now style and fashion my hair as I please each and everyday – it is better than any Christmas present I could have received. I would urge any man who like me was losing his hair to not hesitate. Go for it and treat yourself, you won’t regret it.

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