If you only need to fix a thinning, receding hairline, the cost is likely to be between £ 5,000 and £ 8,000. If your hair is a long way away and you need the entire top fixed, you're likely looking at a couple of larger operations, costing $10,000 to $12,000 each. Tip: Don't slip into a false economy. See a trustworthy doctor that you can fly to after surgery if needed.

Everyone you ask will have their own tips and horror stories, but you really have to do your own homework and diligence. We recommend that you spend some months studying hospitals and their reviews. Tip: Begin by researching the International Hair Restoration Surgeons Alliance (IAHRS.org) to help you find the right surgeons in your field. If you have to go farther, ask a major city outside your local neighborhood, do what it takes to be a hundred percent sure. The most important factor in your decision-making process is choosing the right surgeon for you.

Personally, you're definitely going to be surprised pleasantly. It seems like a tad grim when you learn about the operation–but the fact is, there is no surgical pain, just a little discomfort. Speak of it like doing a dentist filling. You have anesthetics so there is no discomfort, but at the dentist, you might not like to be. Post-op, you can feel some mild pain, but nothing that can't handle the normal painkillers for a couple of days, just like with any minor surgery.

Follicular unit grafting allows the recipient region to have minor incisions and any potential scarring is usually invisible to the untrained eye. At the back of your head, there will also be a slight scar from the donor region, but it will be concealed under existing skin.

Hair growth is a slow process, even in a person who has no hair loss. After you have the operation, due to the natural growth cycle of the skin, initial signs of growth can take anything from three to four months. It's all gravy beyond this! When your hair begins to grow, it will take about eight months for the full effects. You will see the full effect at a one-year post-op. Tip: Keep an eye on your expectations and note that hair is a bit like money: you're always going to want more.