Paradigm Clinic

12/05/2026

Listen to Simon explain why he had a transplant and why he trusted Paradigm Clinic to carry out his transplant.

09/05/2026

A forelock and mid scalp reconstruction at 6 months post procedure.

09/05/2026

The French crop haircut is having a major resurgence—and unlike most trending hairstyles, this one actually translates in real life.

Experts share when this popular cut is 'especially flattering' for men.

08/05/2026

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 knowledge demonstrated by your team were truly impressive. I find it hard to understand why anyone would risk undergoing a procedure of such complexity elsewhere for the sake of saving a small amount.

Some friends of mine who have been following my journey closely may now take the plunge themselves!

I can wholeheartedly recommend Paradigm Clinic. Please pass on my regards to Joanne, and once again, thank you very much.

Regards

WG
Belfast

08/05/2026

A forelock reconstruction using our GOFUE technique. This the unique delivers the same high quality transplant to every patient.

18/04/2026

18/04/2026

Checkout what Simon has to say about his GOFUE hair transplant.

01/04/2026

A transplant repair by Paradigm Clinic. The top photos are an old transplant carried out in England the bottom photos are our repair. You probably won’t notice that the hairline at the temple has been brought forward by us.

13/03/2026

What is hair?

Hair is a complex, keratin-based filament growing from follicles, consisting of a protective cuticle, fibrous cortex (color/strength), and sometimes a medulla core

It grows in three cycles—anagen (growth), catagen (transition), and telogen (rest)—with a shaft above the skin and a root anchored below.

Key Hair Structure and Composition
Cuticle:

The outermost, transparent layer composed of overlapping cells (like shingles) that protects the inner structure.

Cortex: The middle, thickest layer containing keratin proteins and melanin, which determines hair strength, elasticity, and color.

Medulla: The innermost, often hollow core, usually found in thicker or coarser hair.

Follicle: The living organ below the skin that anchors the hair root and produces new cells.

Sebum: Natural oil produced by sebaceous glands that moisturizes the hair and scalp.

Hair Growth Cycle:
Anagen (Growth Phase): Lasts 3-5 years (or 2-6 years), where 90% of hair is actively growing.

Catagen (Transition Phase): A 10-day to 2-week period where the hair follicle shrinks and detaches.

Telogen (Resting Phase): Lasts about 3 months, during which the hair is inactive and eventually sheds.

Hair Characteristics and Types:

Types: Classified as straight, wavy, curly, or coily based on follicle shape.

Texture: Ranging from fine (flat, oily) to medium to coarse (thick, dry, frizzy).

Density: The average scalp contains about 100,000 to 120,000 hair follicles.

Key Facts
Hair grows roughly 0.5 inches per month.

The only living part of hair is in the follicle.

Hair color is determined by melanin, specifically eumelanin (brown/black) and pheomelanin (red/yellow).