The NHS states that the best course of action for treating hair loss is dependent upon the underlying cause of your specific kind of alopecia. Therefore, it is crucial to have a trichologist check you as soon as you see the first indications of hair thinning and balding if you are among the 85% of men or 55% of women who experience hair thinning at some point in their lives.
Depending on their diagnosis, you might be prescribed a hair transplant if your hair thinning is more severe, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), or medication to promote hair growth such as finasteride or minoxidil. Alternatively, you might be relieved to learn that you don’t require any kind of therapy at all, as the NHS notes that the majority of hair loss is either transient or a normal aspect of ageing that doesn’t require attention.
The NHS’s top recommendations for hair loss therapies:
- The NHS lists the primary reasons for hair loss and how to identify them.
- NHS-inspired techniques for preventing hair loss
- NHS advice on how to deal with hair loss
“Do they, or do they not?”
It is well known that the NHS is overburdened, and that there are currently fewer resources available than ever before for procedures that are not deemed “essential” to our bodily functions. Seldom is approval granted for a hair transplant in extraordinary cases, such as when a patient has suffered burns. However, it might take a while for even cases like this to be accepted because they must go through specialised funding procedures.
The majority of individuals who are ineligible for NHS hair transplantation are left with little choice except to look into private hair transplant facilities.
Some advantages of becoming private:
NHS is largely considered the most valuable asset since it provides high-quality medical treatment available to the public. Patient need for medical treatment determines service provision, not financial ability. The public has the right to affordable medical treatment.
Due to long-term demand, the National Health Service (NHS) cannot pay for hair transplants. Private clinics provide hair transplants outside the NHS.
- Private healthcare eliminates long wait periods and offers other benefits.
- being able to get medications and treatments not offered by the NHS
- Cutting-edge medical technologies
- Rapid access to top medical professionals
- Advanced personal care
- Reduces NHS workload
Another benefit of going private is choosing your own doctors, therapies, hospitals, and clinics. Private clinics like Dynamic offer specialist hair loss treatments and skilled doctors. Private healthcare also lets you arrange your operation in advance to avoid conflicts with work, vacations, and other occasions.
Can I have a hair transplant?
Many factors go into deciding if a hair transplant is right. Surgical hair transplantation is customized for each patient. Each patient has different expectations for this treatment’s goals.
We will explore whether non-surgical treatments may be advantageous before a hair transplant during the pre-op meeting. Before undergoing a hair transplant, the patient should have exhausted all other hair treatment options. This will put the patient in the best position to decide to have surgery.
Before surgery, patients must consider:
- Given their age and hairline recession.
- Their current hairline and accessible donor hair.
- Also available are hairline recession prevention methods.
How the NHS can help with the transplanted hair consultation:
Trauma-related hair loss may qualify for NHS cosmetic surgery.
This group includes patients with long-term health difficulties such burns, accidents, or physical damage.
In some cases, the NHS may provide hair transplantation to restore the patient’s look. The NHS may provide hair transplants for alopecia areata.
Patients with this condition often lose hair patchily or completely. If earlier treatments fail, the NHS may recommend hair transplantation.
Finally, the NHS may offer hair transplantation to those with acute mental health issues due to hair loss. Alopecia sufferers often experience this since the illness can cause great psychological distress.
Cost:
Hair transplantation costs PKR 85,000 to PKR 400,000 in Islamabad. This is the hair transplantation cost starting point.
The following factors affect treatment costs:
- Price depends on the treatment method.
- Transplant surgeon experience and graft count matter.
- Clinic location affects price.
Book a consultation:
The newly launched Dynamic Clinic PK welcomes you and your family! Our goal is to provide you with exceptional cosmetic services using cutting-edge technology, innovative techniques, and a global team of professionals. We prioritise the greatest safety and environmental requirements while adhering to our financial plan.
Most NHS hair transplants are impossible. However, the NHS may help in certain situations. Make an appointment with a local doctor, trichologist, or primary care physician first. A doctor can test you and recommend the best hair loss treatments for you.
