On Dec 19th, the Sunday Times newspaper Style magazine featured an article on the rise in popularity of hair transplant surgery in particular amongst celebrities. We were referenced in the article and the online version of the paper, which requires paid subscription, also features a video interview with Dr Bessam Farjo. Click on the icons […]
It is always reassuring to see stories in the media about hair loss – it’s good to see the subject is being taken more seriously. That being said, it can be equally frustrating when you see ‘expert’ opinions that are factually incorrect, or information that’s misleading. Two such stories have appeared in the last few […]
I’ve seen a lot in the press recently about the rise in cases of trichotillomania and the requests for more help from the NHS to help those suffering from the condition. It appears that cases of the impulse control disorder are becoming more and more common in the UK. It’s sad to hear that the most […]
On Decemeber 2-4, 2010, the International Society of Surgical Anatomy held it’s 12th annual workshop in Nice, France. It was titled “1st International Course of Cadaver Surgical Anatomy for Scalp Surgery”. The course was run at the Human Anatomy Laboratory of the Pasteur Hospital in Nice. Dr Bessam Farjo was a featured invited faculty guest. […]
On the whole it was a good account of how men feel about their hair loss and interestingly how their partners react to it. The newspaper originally contacted us with the idea and asked to talk to a suitable case study. Clayton Blackmore (former Manchester United and Wales footballer) and his wife Tracey were kind […]
Last week, The Sun newspaper featured a full page article about celebrities who have or assumed to have had hair transplant surgery and the effect hair restoration has had on their careers. Dr Bessam Farjo was quoted in the article for his expert opinion as it favourably described the positive effect transplantation has had […]
Last month, Team Farjo attended the 18th Annual Scientific Meeting of the ISHRS (International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery). It was held in Boston, USA over 4 and half days. Our travelling group included both Drs Farjo, patient coordinator Mick McHugh and surgical assistants, Sara Roberts RN and Michelle Woodhouse. Additionally we took two of […]
A couple of weeks ago, I was at the Manchester United vs Tottenham football game. There was a controversial Man United goal that led to some criticism of the referee, Mark Clattenburg. During talkSPORT’s post-match radio phone-in show, Danny Kelly – the host and notable Tottenham fan – interrupted a caller to have a dig […]
Botulinum toxin, more commonly referred to as ‘botox’, is generally thought to be used by females rather than males. Recently, though, we’ve seen an increase in male patients taking advantage of our Anti-Wrinkle Injection service. When coupled with a new hairline and frontal forelock hair restoration, this treatment for wrinkles and facial lines leaves the […]
I’m often asked to give commentary to various newspapers and magazines regarding hair loss. Recently, I was asked to contribute to an article in November’s Men’s Health titled ‘Hair Today’. The magazine hit the newsstands last month and, whilst on the whole, the feature is interesting and informative, I do have a few reservations about […]