- Speaking ahead of his Follicular Unit Excision procedure at Farjo Hair Institute in Manchester, Colson, explained: ' This surgery has been long-awaited'
Colson Smith has revealed he underwent a hair transplant at the renowned Farjo Hair Institute on Monday.
The Coronation Street star, 25, who plays Craig Tinker, candidly told of how experiencing hair loss at a young age left him feeling 'anxious and very self-conscious,' especially with the pressures of being in the public eye.
After his 'confidence and self-esteem' were affected, the actor decided to undergo surgery and is already 'thrilled' with how it went.
Speaking ahead of his Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) procedure at Farjo Hair Institute in Manchester, Colson, explained: 'This surgery has been long-awaited.
'My hair loss was really starting to impact my confidence and self-esteem, which I think it does a lot of men.'
Colson Smith, 25, has revealed he underwent a hair transplant at the renowned Farjo Hair Institute on Monday
The Coronation Street star candidly told of how experiencing hair loss at a young age left him feeling 'anxious and very self-conscious,' especially with being in the public eye
He added: 'I think perceptions around hair loss are changing and it’s something we’re all talking about more.
'Being a younger hair transplant patient, I feel like adding my voice to the conversation is important as I know a lot of men experience hair loss and the anxieties associated with it sooner than they would typically expect.'
Colson told of how he was left feeling 'very self-conscious' about his hair loss and 'concerned' due to his career.
The actor continued: 'On a personal level, hair loss can make you anxious and very self-conscious especially when it happens at such a young age.
'Being in the public eye as well, my hairline was something I was particularly concerned about so I knew I wanted to do something about it, it was just a case of finding the right person and clinic to do it.
'It was actually a recommendation from my fellow actor, Alan Halsall, that pointed me in the direction of Dr Farjo.
'He had amazing results with them and couldn’t fault the care he received, so I booked in for a consultation with Dr Farjo and have found the whole experience to be first class.'
Alan Halsall, 41, known for playing Tyrone Dobbs on the soap, revealed he had first undergone a hair transplant in 2016, before opting for a second in March 2019.
After his 'confidence and self-esteem' were affected, the actor decided to undergo surgery and is already 'thrilled' with how it went (pictured left in 2019 and right in 2014)
Speaking ahead of his Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) procedure at Farjo Hair Institute in Manchester, Colson, explained: ' This surgery has been long-awaited'
He explained: 'My hair loss was really starting to impact my confidence and self-esteem, which I think it does a lot of men' (pictured in 2016)
After his procedure, Colson added: 'I’m thrilled with how the surgery went - I felt very well looked after.
'Now it’s time to be patient for the results to come through - I can’t wait! And I’ll be sharing the journey with my Instagram followers as things progress.'
The procedure, performed by one of the UK’s leading hair transplant surgeons, Dr Bessam Farjo, marks another success story for the institute who are renowned for their celebrity and VIP clientele including Chris Bisson, Robbie Fowler, George Groves, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Shaun Williamson, to name but a few.
'Colson first visited the Farjo Hair Institute in November 2023 for a consultation,' Dr Farjo recalled.
He recommended a series of medications first in order to prevent further hair loss and potentially rejuvenate thinning areas.
The expert explained: 'Recognising the potential for ongoing hair loss over the coming decades, stabilising Colson's hair loss was deemed the first priority.'
Dr Farjo added: 'Following successful results from a hair stabilisation point of view, we deemed Colson ready for a conservative hair transplant for the bald frontal areas'
He explained: 'Colson's case was unique, and we will continue to monitor his progress with a tailored hair loss management plan to address any future hair loss'
After his procedure, Colson added: 'I’m thrilled with how the surgery went - I felt very well looked after. 'Now it’s time to be patient for the results to come through - I can’t wait!'
Dr Farjo added: 'Following successful results from a hair stabilisation point of view, we deemed Colson ready for a conservative hair transplant for the bald frontal areas and he made an appointment for this July.
'Colson is a young man at 25, and we only proceed with surgery at this age if the candidate is suitable with a strategy of being aware of what the future might hold.
'Colson's case was unique, and we will continue to monitor his progress with a tailored hair loss management plan to address any future hair loss.
'The aim is to have him happy with the way he feels about himself throughout his life as he gets older and as his hair loss inevitably progresses. His surgery went very well and we’re expecting some excellent results in the next several months.'
