Tried and Tested by Tatler Journalists
WHAT?
FUE hair restoration procedure.
WHERE?
Ailesbury Clinic, 26 Clare Street, Dublin, Tel: +353 (0)1 269 0933; ailesburyhairclinic.com
THE VERDICT?
Losing your crowning glory can be a devastating affliction, one that can have a serious impact on a man’s confidence and spirit. However, rather than forking out a king’s ransom for headwear or spending endless hours meticulously fashioning ghastly-looking comb-overs, many men are following in the footsteps of Calum Best and Wayne Rooney and exploring the option of undergoing a hair restoration procedure.
In recent years, Ailesbury Clinic, which has centres in Dublin and Cork, has been a popular choice for many Irishmen battling hair loss. It initially offers one-to-one consultations where the medical team will ascertain whether you are a suitable candidate for a procedure.
Those who go through with the treatment, which usually takes place in one visit, will undergo what is known as Follicle Unit Extraction (FUE). Carried out under local anaesthetic, this involves the removal of hairs from the donor site at the lower back and sides of the head, which are subsequently grafted into the thinning or balding areas.
The use of a high-powered microscope allows the surgeon to perform the procedure with a high degree of precision, ultimately ensuring minimal scarring and, indeed, evidence of the hair transplantation in the aftermath.
FUE is, mercifully, pain-free and patients are usually in a position to return to work shortly after the procedure; although it is recommended to allow five to seven days for any redness or soreness to subside.
In terms of results, which vary from patient to patient, the guide timeline is six to 12 months. Aftercare from Ailesbury Clinic is exemplary while the treatment is complemented with a topical ointment and a herbal supplement.
Prices vary according to the number of grafts required, although expect to pay upwards of €2,800. It’s an investment, certainly, but could prove to be one that reaps dividends: this tester’s procedure was significant enough to make a visible difference yet subtle enough not to draw attention to the work that has been done.
Contact Ailesbury Hair Clinic today to book a consultation and get a full quotation. Dublin: +353 1 269 0933
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