Medical terms, in plain English

Good aftercare includes written instructions, a way to reach the team, and agreed check-ins with photos. Ask who you can contact, and in what language, if you have a question after you leave.

It is used when most teeth in one jaw are missing. Suitability depends on bone and gum health, so you will need a scan before a clinic can quote it.

It is the most common cause of hair loss. It develops slowly and usually follows a pattern: a receding hairline and crown in men, and general thinning on top in women. Other conditions can also cause hair loss, so a doctor should check the cause before you decide on treatment.

It can make the eyes look less tired and, in some cases, improve vision blocked by drooping lids. It is a short procedure, but you should plan for a few days of swelling and bruising.

It is sometimes needed when the jawbone has thinned after tooth loss. It can add months to your treatment plan, so ask your clinic for the full timeline.

You and your surgeon choose the implant size, shape and position together. Ask about implant brand, warranty, follow-up checks and what happens if you need a replacement later.

It is one of the most common operations worldwide. The artificial lens can be chosen to correct some of your focusing problems, so ask which options your surgeon offers.

Your coordinator passes on your questions, compares clinics with you, checks dates and prices and arranges your trip. They are not a doctor and do not give medical advice.

Crowns can be made of zirconia, porcelain fused to metal, or other materials. Zirconia is popular because it is strong and looks natural.

The post bonds with the bone over a few months, then a crown is attached on top. Some clinics place a temporary tooth the same day. Ask what brand of implant is used and how long the clinic guarantees the work.

The implanter lets the surgeon control the angle, direction and depth of every graft as it goes in. Many patients choose DHI for the hairline or for areas between existing hair. It usually takes longer per graft than other FUE styles, so it can cost more or place fewer grafts in one session. Ask your clinic which technique your surgeon recommends for your case, and why.

Hair in this area is generally resistant to the hormone that causes pattern baldness, which is why it keeps growing after it is moved. The donor area is limited. A surgeon will check how much hair it holds before agreeing on a plan.

It treats sagging, not skin texture or volume, so it is sometimes combined with other treatments. Healing takes weeks, and bruising is common at first.

Hair grows in small groups, and modern transplants keep these groups intact. Placing single-hair units at the front and multi-hair units behind them helps the hairline look natural.

The surgeon uses a tiny punch tool to remove each graft, so there is no long linear scar. Small dot-like marks heal over time and are usually hidden by the surrounding hair. FUE is the most common hair transplant method today and suits most people with enough donor hair. How many grafts you need, and how many a clinic can place in a day, depends on your hair and your surgeon.

FUT leaves a thin linear scar at the back of the head, which can be covered by longer hair. It can move a large number of grafts in one session, but it is used less often today because most patients prefer FUE. If you are offered FUT, ask where the scar will sit and how it will affect the haircuts you want.

Clinics count the result of a hair transplant in grafts, not hairs. One graft is not one hair, and the number you need depends on how much area you want to cover and how dense you want it. Be careful with very high graft counts offered for one session. A good surgeon plans the number around how much donor hair you can safely spare.

A good design fits your age, face shape and how your hair loss may progress. A hairline that looks right at 25 may look wrong at 45, so it is worth asking how the surgeon plans for future loss.

It is a cosmetic plan, not a single treatment. Treatment usually involves a consultation, a digital design, a trial smile and then the final work. Check how many teeth will be treated and why.

A JCI-accredited hospital has passed an inspection against a published set of standards. It is a good sign about the hospital, but it says nothing about an individual surgeon.

A thin flap is lifted, the laser reshapes the tissue underneath and the flap is replaced. Recovery of vision is usually fast. Not everyone is a candidate, so an eye exam with corneal measurements comes first.

It reshapes an area. It is not a weight-loss treatment. Results depend on skin quality, and a compression garment is usually worn for several weeks.

A transplant moves hair but does not stop the hair around it from thinning. Many surgeons suggest medicine to protect existing hair. Both need a doctor’s advice, because side effects and suitability vary.

Your stage helps a surgeon estimate how many grafts you may need and whether a transplant is a good option. Female hair loss is usually described with the Ludwig scale.

Surgeons often review photos and scans online to tell you whether you are a candidate and what the plan could look like. A final check is always done in person before treatment.

It is sometimes suggested when the cornea is thin. Recovery is slower than LASIK, and vision may be blurry for several days.

Some clinics offer PRP alongside or after a hair transplant to support healing and hair growth. Evidence is still mixed, so treat it as an optional add-on and ask what results the clinic can honestly expect.

The surgeon designs the recipient area before surgery, usually with you in the chair. Angles and spacing matter as much as the number of grafts.

Revision surgery is harder than a first operation because scar tissue and changed structure are already present. It is worth choosing a surgeon who regularly does revisions.

The surgeon can work through small cuts inside the nose (closed) or one across the strip between the nostrils (open). Swelling goes down slowly, and the final shape can take up to a year to settle. Ask to see before-and-after photos of noses similar to yours.

It is often done before a crown. Pain is usually controlled with local anaesthetic.

It is sometimes done together with rhinoplasty. Septoplasty alone does not change the look of the nose.

It is common and usually temporary. The new grafts shed their hairs too, and growth restarts after a few months. Your clinic should explain the timeline and what is normal.

Porcelain veneers usually need a small amount of enamel to be removed, which cannot be undone. Ask how much of each tooth will be reshaped and what the alternatives are.

We check licences, accreditations and experience against official sources, and show the date of the last check on every profile. Verification confirms credentials. It cannot predict the result of your treatment.

Ask what the quote covers: procedure, hospital stay, medicines, transfers, hotel and follow-up. A written quote before you travel is one of our promises.