WMG Soft Natural Hairline
A soft natural looking hairline is a key goal for many people who undergo hair transplant surgery. Achieving a hairline that looks natural involves several factors, including the design of the hairline, the graft selection and their placement, and the skills of the surgeon. When designing a natural looking hairline, the surgeon will […]
Dr. Sebastian Deme in The Telegraph
As a leading London hair transplant surgeon, Dr. Sebastian Deme recently appeared in the Telegraph news paper and touched on the important topic of how hair loss can affect mental health and well-being. Dr. Sebastian also discussed FUE & FUT hair transplant surgery, correct donor hair management to future proof patients should one continue to lose hair, and the […]
WMG State-Of-The-Art Harley Street Clinic in London
At Westminster Medical Group our custom designed state-of-the-art hair transplant clinic is well ventilated to constantly exchange the room air, and incorporates ultraviolet sterilisation technology to help eliminate known pathogens. Here on Harley Street we utilize the latest WAW Duo & UGraft FUE hair transplant systems to allow us to efficiently manage your precious finite […]
UC Riverside & Berkeley Hair Regeneration Study
UC Riverside and UC Berkeley, California hair research study. UC Riverside and UC Berkeley hair researchers recently discovered that the protein TGF-beta manages a dual, opposing role in hair follicles by regulating both the activation of stem cells (promoting growth) and the initiation of cell death (apoptosis). This single signalling molecule acts as a molecular […]
Dr. Sebastian The Mail On Sunday Article
Dr. Sebastian Deme recently appeared in The Mail On Sunday to discuss natural hairline restoration at Westminster Medical Group in London. Dr. Sebastian touched on the importance of good quality hair line design, utilising finer calibre hairs, planted in a micro-irregular fashion for naturalness. Dr. Sebastian and the WMG team are using the UGraft Zeus […]
Barbara Novotna attends the World Trichology Society congress in Orlando, Florida.
Westminster Medical Group’s very own Barbara Novotna recently attended the World Trichology Congress in Orlando, Florida. During her visit, Barbara attended the trichological talks and workshops discussing the latest research and developments in non surgical hair loss solutions. At the congress there were many guest speakers including Dr. David Kingsley and hair transplant surgeon Dr. Alan Bauman. […]
Dr. Barghouthi – Verteporfin Hair Regeneration Human Trial
Dr. Barghouthi is the first to conduct trials on Verteporfin in the field of surgical hair restoration. Verteporfin is a medication that hinders the formation of scars by targeting Engrailed-1 fibroblasts. Scars are devoid of hair, sebaceous glands, and other dermal appendages necessary for hair growth, such as the hair matrix and dermal papilla. Verteporfin […]
Afro Hair Transplant
Afro FUE Hair Transplants in Black Patients. African hair has different characteristics compared to Caucasian or Asian hair, which makes it very important for hair transplant providers to understand when performing hair transplant surgery. Afro-textured hair naturally grows less dense than Asian or Caucasian hair. This means that not as many grafts are harvested via […]
UGraft Zeus system at Westminster Medical Group
The UGraft Zeus system boasts many patented attributes in FUE punch design for superior harvesting. The Zeus system is the first system to be developed successfully to excise hair follicles of any shape or texture, regardless of the patient’s ethnic background or genetic make-up. The UGraft Zeus system features a self-lubricating punch tip that hydrates […]
Jimmy Carr hair transplant result after years of battling hair loss.
Jimmy Carr hair transplant news. Jimmy Carr is the latest celebrity to undergo a hair transplant procedure having battled with hair loss for well over 10 years. Last year Jimmy talked about getting a hair transplant on the Jonathan Ross Show, and now the 47 year old host of 8 Out of 10 Cats has […]
Actor Chris Edgerley has hair transplant with Westminster Medical Group.
TV & Theatre actor Chris Edgerley recently underwent an FUE hair transplant procedure at Westminster Medical Group in London. Chris’ TV and theatre credits include: Emmerdale, The Bodyguard tour with Alexandra Burke, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Lady Macbeth, Wizard Of Oz, Aladdin, and he has appeared in TV commercials for Subaru, Hyundai, Birdseye and Fuji […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
At Westminster Medical Group we are closely monitoring the Corona virus epidemic in London and have given the situation a lot of thought on how to best mitigate the risk of transmission at our Harley Street hair transplant clinic. Please read: https://wmglondon.wpengine.com/covid-19/
The Undeniable Trend of Beards
Since 2014 actors, musicians, models, sports stars and trendy hipsters started sporting beards in large numbers, making facial hair fashion much more mainstream. The rising beard clubs, associations and events like Movember – an entire month of growing moustaches to raise awareness for prostate cancer during November, suggest the trend towards having beards nowadays will […]
Types of Hair Loss
Most people suffer from hereditary-pattern hair loss, also called androgenetic alopecia. A variety of other factors such as stress, traumatic events, hormonal changes, medical conditions or a diet lacking in nutrients can trigger the loss of hair. Certain types of hairstyles, including tight ponytails, braids and hair extensions, can cause tension and trauma to the […]
Permanent SMP or Trichopigmentation?
Permanent SMP or Trichopigmentation? With so many treatments recently being offered as an alternative or supportive solution to hair transplants, one might actually get lost in the medical jargon. For many people, the terms ‘Scalp Pigmentation’ and ‘Trichopigmentation’ have the same connotation, yet they are quite different. Both SMP and Trichopigmentation use similar techniques to […]
Dr. Sebastian Deme at WMG London
ISHRS change the meaning of FUE
For many years the abbreviation FUE has been used by many clinics to reference the hair transplant method known as ‘Follicular Unit Extraction’. Earlier this year, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) officially updated the term to ‘Follicular Unit Excision’. With the increasing popularity of FUE worldwide, the old term lost its surgical […]
It takes good eyes and a steady hand
The surgeon and his technicians are all very important members of the operating team. While it is understandable that hair transplant surgery is team work, it is ultimately the hair restoration surgeon who is responsible for the procedure. The key to a successful hair transplant lies in the ability to bring together a highly trained […]
Personal trainer undergoes beard transplant
Beard transplants are increasing in popularity of late, with nearly 5000 men going for the procedure last year. Dr Sebastian recently helped a personal trainer undergo an FUE transplant to thicken up his patchy beard. “They harvested hair follicles from the back of my head — more than 1,000. My face was numb from […]
Hair Transplant Density
Hair transplant density refers to the number of hair follicles or grafts that are transplanted into a specific area of the scalp. It is typically measured in grafts per square centimeter (Grafts/cm²) or follicular units per square centimeter (FUs/cm²). The density achieved during a hair transplant can vary based on several factors, including the patient’s […]
