Calum Best's Second FUE Hair Transplant at Crown Clinic
Calum Best, son of Manchester United football legend George Best, returned to Crown Clinic for his second hair transplant, where Dr. Asim Shahmalak restored the front of his hairline using 1,257 grafts containing 2,228 individual hairs.
- 1,257
- Grafts transplanted
- 2,228
- Individual hairs
- Nov 2013
- Treatment date
- FUE
- Procedure
Calum's Results
Calum's second procedure focused on improving the front of his scalp as his natural hair loss continued around the hair transplanted during his first operation.
1,257
Grafts transplanted
A total of 1,257 grafts containing 2,228 individual hairs were moved from the side of his scalp to the front, creating a fuller hairline and giving him more flexibility with how he styled his hair.
The Story of Calum Best
Calum had been losing his hair since he was 23. After being pleased with the outcome of his first procedure, he returned to Crown Clinic when further natural hair loss became noticeable.
He underwent his second transplant in November 2013, just over a year after his first procedure.
Calum said there was no longer the same stigma attached to men seeking hair transplants, pointing to high-profile figures who had spoken openly about treatment.
“Stars like Rooney and James Nesbitt have made a big difference. They’ve been very open about what they have done and most men just say: ‘Good on them’ and most women say: ‘Don’t they look better’.”
Calum also shared how losing his hair had affected his confidence:
“You worry when you go to auditions that directors are looking at your receding hairline. It’s a distraction you don’t need and, thankfully, one that can be remedied by a transplant.”
Calum had been wary of taking hair loss treatments such as Propecia. He explained:
“Obviously I’ve read a few stories about how Propecia can affect patients. I know only a tiny percentage suffer side effects, but I didn’t fancy taking the risk. Drugs like Propecia can halt future hair loss but they won’t help to grow new hair. The only way to keep my hair as I want it is through having hair transplants.”
Calum's FUE Hair Transplant
Calum underwent Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) with Dr. Asim Shahmalak.
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Extraction
Individual hair follicles were taken from the donor area at the back or side of Calum's scalp using the FUE technique.
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Transplantation
A total of 1,257 grafts containing 2,228 individual hairs were transplanted into the front of his scalp to strengthen his hairline and address areas affected by continuing hair loss.
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Recovery & Growth
Calum's new hair was expected to develop progressively following treatment, taking approximately six months to one year to fully grow.
Why Calum Chose Crown Clinic
Calum returned to Crown Clinic because he had been pleased with his first procedure and the effect it had on his confidence and work opportunities.
His second procedure was performed by Dr. Asim Shahmalak, using FUE to remove individual follicles from the donor area and transplant them into the front of the scalp.
Following his procedure, Calum said:
“It is fact of life that hair loss is a continuous process. While the hair transplanted in my previous operation is permanent, I am continuing to lose my natural hair. I had the second procedure because I was so pleased with the first one and how it helped to boost my confidence and work opportunities. Once again, I have a much fuller hairline and the whole front of my scalp looks so much better. The operation gives me a lot more flexibility with my hair. I can continue to wear it spiked up.”
Dr. Shahmalak said:
“What we’ve noticed in the last five years is that the age of our patients is coming down all the time. The fact is a third of men suffer hair loss by the time they are 30. More of them are deciding to have transplants immediately rather than waiting until middle age. Why suffer 20 years of loss of confidence if you can sort the problem now? For people in the public eye, their image is their career. You don’t see a lot of bald models or TV presenters.”
Dr. Shahmalak added:
“A simple procedure such as a hair transplant can make an enormous difference to a man’s life.”
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