One of the most popular and effective treatments for hair loss is finasteride, a medication that inhibits 5AR and reduces the production of DHT. Finasteride can slow down hair loss, stimulate hair growth, and improve hair density and quality in men with AGA. Finasteride is available in two forms: oral and topical. Oral finasteride is taken as a tablet, usually at a dose of 1 mg per day. Topical finasteride is applied as a solution or a gel directly to the scalp, usually at a concentration of 0.1% to 0.25%. But what are the main differences between oral and topical finasteride? And whic ..read more

Surgery Group Patient Featured in the Daily Mail Beard it like Beckham! Trans man, 40, spends £5K on facial hair transplant to look like Man Utd legend after growing fed up with being called 'Miss' A transgender man says he feels ‘complete’ after spending £5,000 to grow a beard like David Beckham – after growing fed up of being called ‘Miss’. Lee Brown, 40, invested in a gruelling 12-hour surgery to implant hair follicles in his face that would allow him to grow out his stubble to look just like the Manchester United legend. Mr Brown, who had been taking testosterone ..read more

The Easier Way to Have Your Hair Transplant Have you considered having a hair transplant only to be put off by the fact that the clinic isn’t right on your door step? Well, now Surgery Group has the answer. For one day only, April 1st, we are offering to bring the clinic to you with our state of the art mobile hair transplant clinic. Simply wake in the morning. Walk out your front door and we will be there, ready and waiting to give you the best hair transplant at a wallet-friendly price. With both FUT and FUE procedures available our surgeon Dr. Ahmad Moussa and his team of technician ..read more

FUE and FUT are both methods of transplanting hair to conceal the effects of androgenetic alopecia or male pattern baldness. The methods are not dissimilar but entail slightly different procedures to get the desired effect. A number of factors will help you to decide whether FUT or FUE is the best method for you. FUE – Follicular Unit Extraction Many people favour this technique as it is minimally invasive. It does however require a highly trained professional to carry out the procedure, which is a service that we offer here at the Surgery Group. Our experts have carried out thousan ..read more

What’s the difference? Often confused with hair loss; maturing hairlines can be a concern for many men. But a changing hairline is not necessarily indicative of hair loss. Over their lifetime a man’s hairline very rarely remains in the same position (only around 5% of males retain a juvenile hairline their entire lives) and although this can be worrying for a lot of men it doesn’t always mean it’s time to fear the worst. A maturing hairline A maturing hairline may show similarities to male pattern baldness with the difference being the receding will reach a point where it stops. This sto ..read more

Hair transplants are becoming more and more popular around the world. Many celebrities and influencers are opting to update their hairline and the procedure is becoming much more affordable and accessible for everyone. However, what makes you a good candidate for a hair transplant, and what are the limitations when thinking about surgery? Limitations of Hair Transplants When thinking about possible hair restoration surgery there are a certain number of factors that need to be taken into consideration: – Donor area limitations – Hair transplant surgery does not stop continued hair thinning ..read more

Do you gasp when you look at old photographs and notice the difference in your hairline? If you answered yes, then you could have either a receding or maturing hairline. But don’t stress, we’re going to discuss ways of monitoring hair loss and confirming whether you have receding hairline, and what you can do about it. Is your hairline changing? A little hair loss is normal and doesn’t ‌mean you have a receding hairline or that you’re going bald. The best way to assess what your hairline is doing is to take a long, hard look in the mirror and see if you can spot any changes. If you’re conv ..read more

Often when the topic of hair transplants is discussed people talk about men having the procedure, however more and more women are now opting to have the medical treatment that is changing lives. With celebrities such as Keira Knightley, Kristin Davis and Tyra Banks amongst others having the surgery and a boom in the desire to have a better image on social media, the stigma has gone and it is now become normal practice for females to go through with the procedure. What is a female hair transplant? A female hair transplant is a medical procedure in which hair follicles are transferred from t ..read more

Hair transplants are becoming one of the most sought-after operations for men and women over the age of 30. In the United Kingdom, over 40 million adults suffer from alopecia, and over 650 000 of those adults opt for hair transplants to mitigate the hair loss. It’s a perfectly normal surgery to undergo in today’s world, and it’s fast-growing in popularity. Balding, having a receding hairline or going thinner on top is no longer something we just have to accept. However, like any operation, a hair transplant requires proper aftercare. These tips tell you what not to do post-op so that yo ..read more

Why are men having beard transplants? Hair transplants have now almost become the norm. Many celebrities and influencers are opting to upgrade or tweak their hairline, but did you know that you can also transplant hair to your beard/chin/moustache area? In today’s society beards are becoming more and more popular and the Viking look is becoming very fashionable. Many famous people such as Ben Affleck, Brad Pitt and David Beckham to name just a few are rocking facial hair. Beards can help to make gentlemen look more masculine and can help to shape the face, therefore it is no surprise that m ..read more