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Scars in a hair bearing area can be transplanted using our Growth Optimised Follicular Unit Extraction technique. At Paradigm Clinic, we understand that scars can affect confidence just as much as hair loss. Using advanced FUE hair transplantation techniques, we can transplant healthy hair follicles into many types of scalp scars, helping to soften their appearance and restore a more natural hairline and hair density. A scar repaired by hair transplantation. Every scar is uni

Paradigm I was totally surprised by my rapid hair loss and searched numerous websites meticulously before I decided to contact Paradigm. Having seen terrible results from people who went to Turkey for their procedures, I was determined to seek expert advice and skills at home, and I had my initial consultation with Mr. Fogerty and his team, who put me at ease and following my second appointment, I informed him of my decision to have my hair transplant. I am extremely pleased

Female pattern hair-loss occurs in roughly thirty per cent of all women. It’s not spoken about much, but it is very distressing - and fairly commonplace. In women, the main cause of hair-loss is genetic, but it can also be impacted by the menopause, stress and the ageing process. Hair transplantation can successfully treat female pattern hair—loss. We at Paradigm are specialists in this area. An increasing number of women ask us about the FUE treatment for their hair-loss. On

Whatever type of hair transplant you have and wherever you get it carried out, the surgical procedure itself is just the start of the process. The day of surgery is the initial step on the long road to the full growth of your transplant. That’s why the relationship between the surgeon, the patient and the rest of the transplant team is important. Many people ask us the simple question – “Does transplanted hair grow back?” We are here to explain to you the stages of hair growt

Hair Direction Each individual hair transplant must look natural. This starts with the design. There are rules to hair transplantation design that must be followed, if they’re not your transplant will not look natural either immediately or in the future as you lose more hair. As shown above, hair grows in different directions over the scalp. At key points on the scalp it changes direction. When you’re designing a hair transplant you must take this in to account and replicate

The Savin system of hair loss classification is still the most widely used classification for hair loss in women. Using this system we can more accurately predict future hair loss and design transplants that will always look natural. Everyone starts at Stage 1. If you are destined to be a Stage 7 you will first go from Stage 1 through stages, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and on to stage 7. But not everyone is destined to be a Stage 7. This is determined by your genes from both sides of you

Hair-loss is a lifelong condition. It doesn’t start at the same time for everyone. But the younger you are when it starts the more likely you are to develop Norwood stage 6 or Norwood stage 7 pattern of hair-loss. So the younger a person is when they have a transplant, the greater risk there is that we may not have anticipated their future hair-loss. In the face to face consultation, Mr Fogarty will discuss your family history of hair-loss as well as your own personal history

Here are some examples of the Norwood Scale stages of hair-loss that Paradigm Clinic has transplanted. Above is a Norwood 4 pattern of hair-loss. A Norwood 6 pattern of hair-loss. A Norwood 5 pattern of hair-loss. A Norwood 4 pattern of hair-loss with anterior lateral hump recessions.

Norwood Scale introduction. You’ll have heard to the Beaufort Scale. And no doubt you’re more than familiar with the Richter Scale. But have you any idea what the Norwood Scale is all about? Most people will have no idea that it is something to do with hair. When male pattern baldness begins to strike there is a dedicated measure which assesses the severity of hair-loss. A Norwood type 7 is the most severe delineation of male-pattern hair loss. Not everyone who has hair-loss

Norwood classification 7 Norwood 7 is the most extensive pattern of hair-loss. If you progress to this point, you will have lost the high sides of a Norwood 6 and your crown will have dipped down leaving a narrow strip of hair around the back and sides of your head. The temples will have receded. The greatest restriction in transplanting this pattern is the amount of donor hair left to redistribute. In addition, there is a large area of baldness to cover. A stage 7 pattern is

Norwood classification 6 This occurs when the bridge of hair separating the crown from the frontal tuft in Norwood 5 disappears leaving a large bald area. The temples have often receded but the sides above the ears and around the crown remain high. At this stage donor hair is limited but the FUE method is able to harvest hair high in the sides above the ears (lateral humps) which the strip surgery method would not be able to harvest. The main priority with any design is alway

Norwood classification 5 At Norwood 5 you’re experiencing a significant amount of hair-loss. There is a small tuft remaining in the forelock, the bridge is beginning to split in half and separate and your bald crown is getting bigger. The temples are receding now so the shape of your face is changing as more bald skin is visible. The frame of your face is breaking down, changing your appearance more comprehensively. We would transplant this pattern. The main design considerat

Norwood Classification 4 Norwood 4 is characterised by further frontal hair loss and an enlargement of the crown - but with a solid bridge of hair separating the two balding areas. Depending on your anticipated future hair-loss, we could transplant either the crown or the frontal forelock. You would need to decide what your priority is as there is not enough donor hair at this stage to give you density in both areas. A significant factor in design would be your potential futu

Norwood classification 3 Vertex (crown) Norwood 3 Vertex represents hair-loss on the crown. This can come with a deepening temporal recession - or you may have a stage 2 in the temples and some hair-loss on the crown. It is universally accepted that you do not transplant the crown of a man under the age of 45 as he is likely to lose more hair. A transplanted crown in a younger man with Norwood 3 vertex could become isolated as his hair-loss progresses. This would potentially

Norwood classification 3 Norwood 3 is said to be the earliest stage of male pattern hair-loss. The temporal recession deepens and a frontal tuft is established. Further hair-loss or thinning can be stabilised by medication. We would consider transplanting this pattern depending on the individuals age, their future hair-loss pattern and their personal expectations of a transplant. Medication can help to slow-down hair-loss at this stage but suitability for transplantation woul

Norwood classification stage 2 This pattern indicates a further progression to an adult hairline. The temples deepen slightly and the hairline recedes up from the brow crease. We would not recommend transplanting someone with Norwood 2 as this will damage healthy hairs. At this point it is tempting for young men to ask for their temples to be filled in - but this can be disastrous in future life if you progress on to a stage 4 or more. This is because you will not have enough

Norwood Classification Stage 1 This traditionally represents an adolescent hairline. It is not actually balding, but is the first stage in maturing from a teenage hairline to an adult male hair line. We would not recommend transplanting someone with Norwood 1 stage of hair-loss as it would damage healthy hairs. We would also want to see how the hair-loss might progress over time. If there is some indication of further hair-loss, we may possibly recommend medication to stabili

The Norwood system of hair loss classification was published in 1975 by Dr O’Tar Norwood and is still the most widely used classification for hair loss in men. Using this system we can more accurately predict future hair loss and design transplants that will always look natural. Everyone starts at Stage 1. If you are destined to be a Stage 7 you will first go from Stage 1 through stages, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and on to stage 7. But not everyone is destined to be a Stage 7. This is d

Dr Fogarty, I am writing this review to express my gratitude for the work you and your team have done on my hair transplant. Now, at six months post-op, I could not be more delighted with the results. As you know, I am in my late 50s and, with fine grey hair, I thought I had missed the opportunity for a hair transplant. I am very glad that, after extensive research over five years, I decided to keep it local and avail of your services. The professionalism and depth of knowled