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Wayne Rooney hair transplant: Doctors say going grey is common side-effect | Mail Online

The clinic who treated Wayne Rooney when he had his hair transplant have admitted that developing grey hair can be a common short-term side-effect of the procedure.

The Manchester United and England star reportedly spent £30,000 to get a full head of hair earlier this year in a bid to cure his baldness.

However, while it appears to have reversed his receding hairline, the footballer’s new thatch appeared to be slightly discoloured when he took to the field for Manchester United this weekend.
Common side-affect: The clinic that treated Wayne Rooney when he had his hair transplant said going grey is 'entirely normal'

Common side-affect: The clinic that treated Wayne Rooney when he had his hair transplant said going grey is 'entirely normal'

Now the director of the clinic where Rooney had the procedure has revealed the ‘discolouration’ may last months.

Nadeem Uddin Khan, Director of the Harley Street Hair Clinic, said: ‘It isn’t possible to judge the full effect of a transplant for at least 6-12 months. The whole process is similar to transplanting a favourite plant or shrub.

'While the roots re-establish themselves, the growth on top can be patchy and this can involve some initial loss or discolouration.'

'This is entirely normal and does not affect the ultimate outcome of a fully restored hairline featuring strong and healthy growth.'
Ageing: Two months after his transplant, Rooney's grey hair was noticeable at Manchester United's first game of the new season on Sunday

Ageing: Two months after his transplant, Rooney's grey hair was noticeable at Manchester United's first game of the new season on Sunday

The Manchester United and England striker began the new Premier League season by scoring in his club’s 2-1 win at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday afternoon.

And while football fans were no longer able to see his receding hairline, they also could not help but notice the tint of his new hair - which appeared to include areas of light grey.

Rooney had the treatment at the central London clinic at the beginning of June. In the days following the procedure, he revealed: 'Just to confirm to all my followers I have had a hair transplant. I was going bald at 25, why not? I'm delighted with the result.'

Rooney had a follicular transfer in which hairs are moved from donor areas - usually at the back of the head - and then replanted in bald areas.
Natural looking: Rooney's hair was still dark just five days before it started going grey