Hair transplants and face lifts are two of the most popular procedures for those seeking a younger, fresher look for interviews.

A spokesman for Why Go Abroad said: “At the height of the recession, we are not – as some might assume – seeing a decline in interest in cosmetic surgery at all. In fact, we are seeing a wider range of people looking into it.

“One of these growth areas is among men and women who are in the job market and competing with much younger professionals. Quite often job hunters come to us to help them recapture a youthful appearance.”

Hair transplants

In particular, many people find that male pattern baldness can be an ageing condition and therefore hair transplants are proving especially popular.

Today’s transplants use the patient’s own hair to recreate a natural hairline, banishing the image of unrealistic wigs and poor quality weaves for good.

The surgeon will carefully weigh up the shape of the patient’s face and their age, as well as any likely future hair loss, before deciding on the total number of grafts required for the procedure.

Hair transplant prices in the UK start at £3,000, while face lift prices start at £4,595. As more and more people are finding out, that’s a small price to pay for your dream job!

For more information, visit Why Go Abroad.

The answer is around six months for full hair growth to resume and it’s important not to expect a full head of hair the next day!

The reason for the delay is simple.

During the procedure, ‘donor hairs’ from the patient’s head are transplanted into individual follicles in the bald area – and each follicle takes several months to start full hair growth.

What will happen in the months after a hair transplant?

To repeat – instant hair growth is unlikely so don’t panic!

There is usually a little bleeding around the transplanted area, which is entirely normal, and daily hair washing is required for a week or so after hair restoration surgery.

During the coming weeks and months, don’t worry if transplanted hairs seems to fall out or are slow to grow, the transplant follicles will remain dormant underneath the scalp and will start producing hair in time.

However, because Why Go Abroad’s hair transplants use the patient’s own hair, the result is a totally natural looking hairline.

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The council in question is rightly keen that cosmetic surgery is not overly glamorised, but plastic surgery experts argue that the images can play a key role in helping patients make informed decisions.

So what is the truth?

Cosmetic surgery experts at Why Go Abroad reckon it’s somewhere in between.

“The council is clearly trying to be responsible and it’s absolutely true that no-one should ever feel pressured or tricked into surgery,” said a spokesman.

“However, the truth is that patients want to see what the outcome of a procedure could be. If a woman is thinking of a breast enlargement, she wants to know how it could look so she can visualise the difference to her. Similarly, if a man is considering a hair transplant or male breast reduction surgery, a before and after picture could make all the difference.

“The risk with banning real-life pictures of former patients is that some providers might use artificial images, which is not the way to go.”

Why Go Abroad uses only General Medical Council-certified surgeons to ensure that patients’ wellbeing is always the top priority.

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Half of 16 to 21-year-old girls asked said they would consider cosmetic surgery as an option to changes their looks… and there can be few greater endorsements of plastic surgery than receiving Girlguiding UK’s approval!

Why Go Abroad first highlighted this trend months ago, and a spokesman for the company said interest from younger people has continued to rise.

“Where once the majority of our procedures were face lifts, boob jobs or breast uplifts for women who were getting older, now we are seeing an increase in younger women and men turning to cosmetic surgery,” he said.

Change in cosmetic surgery trend

“Although our GMC-certified surgeons don’t operate on anyone under 18, we are certainly seeing a rise in procedures among young mums and those in their early 20s. As a result, treatments such as tummy tucks and liposuction are on the rise.

“Among young men, hair transplants remain popular as male pattern baldness is a real problem for some men in their 20s.”

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And it’s perfectly normal to have queries. In fact, at Why Go Abroad, we encourage people to question their surgeon about the procedure and likely results, which is why we hold pre-surgery consultations to photograph every patient’s hairline and assess each case individually.

So what are hair transplant patients’ most common concerns?

The first query is usually: what are the likely results of hair restoration surgery?

Although the precise results vary from patient to patient, the final result is growing, natural looking hair. And you can forget any outdated thoughts of dodgy wigs or crazy hair weaves, your own hair is used so the effect is totally natural.

Another common concern is about the side effects of a hair transplant.

The answer to this is simple – initially there will be a little bleeding from the affected area (which is perfectly normal) and you will need to wash your hair every day for a week. After that, just sit back and wait for the hair growth!

Often women ask if they are eligible for a hair transplant – and the answer is ‘absolutely’. Although hair restoration surgery is more commonly carried out on men suffering from male pattern baldness, women with thinning hair can also be treated.

Finally, the cost? Hair transplant prices vary depending on the number of grafts required. However, Why Go Abroad offers affordable transplants from just £3,000.

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Leading American plastic surgeon Dr James Shire reckons that about a third of his patients are male. More importantly, over the past 12 months, those numbers are increasingly dramatically.

And it’s not just abroad that has seen a rise in plastic surgery for men, with UK-based experts Why Go Abroad also seeing a trend for more males on the surgeon’s couch.

“Even as little as five years ago many men still felt as though cosmetic surgery was principally for women. That view has totally changed now and we are seeing a real increase in men as a result,” said a spokesman.

“After all, why shouldn’t men have every right to improve their body and confidence too?”

What cosmetic surgery are men choosing?

The most popular procedure among Dr Shire’s male clients is rhinoplasty (or nose reshaping) with 24 percent of patients having it done. In second place, at 14 percent, was liposuction.

For Why Go Abroad, hair transplants and male breast reductions (or moob jobs!) are added to these to make up the top four procedures for men.

A spokesman for Why Go Abroad added: “All of these procedures deliver the same basic principle – making patients look and feel better – which is why men should feel every bit as entitled to cosmetic surgery as women.”

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But, while today’s expertise means that a hair transplant takes just half a day – as with all cosmetic surgery – and can have miraculous result, it’s vital to do the groundwork before taking the plunge.

Here are hair transplant expert Why Go Abroad’s top tips for hair restoration surgery.

1) Do your research

Make sure your hair transplant surgeon is General Medical Council (GMC) registered. Experience and skill levels of surgeons can vary, and therefore so do their results, so it’s crucial to ensure your surgeon is accredited.

2) Consider the range of prices available – but don’t only rely on this!

Just as surgeons’ experience will vary, so do hair transplant prices. As a guide, hair restoration surgery from Why Go Abroad starts at £3,000, but it’s worth comparing several prices to check you are receiving value for money.

3) Check what aftercare is included

Patients too often overlook aftercare when making their choice of provider. The quality of post-operation service is vital to ensure your satisfaction with the procedure and continued wellbeing. Why Go Abroad offers six months aftercare on most procedures – but don’t be afraid to ask!

4) Check what results are realistic

It’s important to discuss your expectations of the procedure and your surgeon should happily show you examples of his or her work. If they won’t discuss the outcome or show you case studies, alarm bells should start to ring!

5) Most importantly…ask questions!

If you don’t understand something, or would like it clarified, just ask – that’s what the experts are there for!

Why not request a brochure or visit Why Go Abroad for more information.

Sehwag joins the ever-lengthening list of sportsmen who have had the procedure, with Australian spin king Shane Warne and English snooker pro Jimmy White among the most high profile hair restoration patients.

Previously famed for his obsessive wearing of hats, caps and headscarves while playing cricket, the 31-year-old opening batsmen was absolutely clear about the importance of hair transplants.

“The advertisements do not go to bald people, everyone wants to have hair. Everyone wants to shampoo and style their hair and I am no different,” he said.

Facts and figures

Celebrities and sportsmen are not the only ones to suffer from hair loss – nearly all men suffer some form of baldness during their lives.

A spokesman for hair restoration surgery experts Why Go Abroad said: “Hair transplants are become better, cheaper and, as a result, more common than ever.

“You don’t have to be a celebrity to afford expert hair restoration surgery, but the number of famous men who are relying on it shows just how effective the treatment can be.”

Hair transplant prices are totally affordable in the UK and start at £3,000.

Traditionally, there was very little men could do about it, as neither unconvincing hair plugs nor comical wigs, were enticing options. However, all that has changed today as modern hair transplants offer a totally natural look.

And this transformation in hair restoration surgery is especially exciting for people who have a history of male pattern baldness in their family.

Male pattern baldness explained

The condition affects everyone in a slightly different way but, usually, it starts with the hairline receding at the front. This is followed by the hair thinning on top, leading to a bald patch in the middle of the scalp.

The receding hairline and the bald patch eventually meet, leaving a ‘horseshoe’ of hair around the back and sides.

Facts and figures

Nearly all men have some form of baldness by the time they are in their 60s, however, around three in ten 30 year olds also suffer male pattern baldness. For some people, it can even start in their late teens.

It usually takes between 15 and 25 years to go bald but, again, in some cases it can take less than five years.

A spokesman for hair restoration surgery experts Why Go Abroad said: “While older men have always been interested in hair transplants, they are now becoming especially popular among younger men, who can see that they don’t need to go bald in their 20s.

“Although we don’t offer the treatment to anyone younger than 18 years old, we are seeing increasing numbers of enquiries from younger men and, as the hair transplant techniques improve, we expect this rise to continue.”

Hair transplant prices are affordable in the UK and start at £3,000 and for more information visit Why Go Abroad.

This year’s celebs certainly went all out in the glamour stakes, but signs of cosmetic surgery among the nominees were few and far between.

Most of the whispers were about Helen Mirren, following a recent interview where she refused to rule out cosmetic surgery, and Maggie Gyllenhall, while most observers believed that Best Actress winner Sandra Bullock has undergone plastic surgery of some description to retain her youthful looks.

Cosmetic surgery at Why Go Abroad

An expert at cosmetic surgery specialists Why Go Abroad said: “The quality of cosmetic surgery available today is summed up by the fact that its so difficult to tell who has had treatment and who hasn’t.

“All of the actresses looked great on the red carpet and we have reached a stage where surgery can be virtually invisible, even under the microscope of media speculation on Oscar night.”

And it is this high quality of treatment available, combined with affordable cosmetic surgery prices, that has helped move procedures away from just the red carpet, to everyday people.

Why Go Abroad’s three most popular procedures are breast enlargements, liposuction and abdominoplasty, or tummy tucks. It also offers obesity surgery, hair transplants and facial surgery.

For more information on this, or other procedures, request a brochure today.