While I have discussed my reservations in previous blogs with regards to younger men undergoing hair transplant surgery, I felt that the most effective way to raise my concerns is by offering examples of cases I’ve dealt with in the past. I’ve been liaising with a patient for several years who first came to me […]
Dr Farjo Invited Faculty at Istanbul Workshop
Posted onBetter late than never! This is a report about Dr Bessam Farjo’s visit to Istanbul last May. Both Drs Farjo were invited as faculty by the host, Dr Melike Kulahci of Transmed. Due to work commitments, Dr Nilofer couldn’t oblige. The workshop was called ‘The Next Big Thing: Hair Research and Advanced Live Surgery Workshop’ […]
Propecia Side Effects
Posted onIt’s not surprising to read the latest headlines damning the drug on its harsh side effects. One minute we’re told that aspirin causes cancer, the next it helps to prevent it – it’s hard to know what to believe! A recent article in a men’s health publication condemned the use of the hair loss drug […]
Wayne’s Hair Is Beginning To Wear Thin
Posted onWayne Rooney has been in the headlines once again recently, not because of his terrific footwork, but because of his hair transplant. Rooney’s hair has been much debated in the tabloids since he announced it via Twitter earlier this year. Last week, one standout headline read: ‘Time to ask for a refund? Wayne Rooney’s hair […]
Cee-Lo Green ‘Crazy’ In Love With Hair
Posted onUsually, Cee-Lo Green catches my attention with his songs on the radio – last week, however, he caught my attention in the press. The iconic bald star exclaimed his love for hair and said he wished he had long, flowing locks to add to his flamboyant style. He even admitted he would consider a hair […]
Divorced, Heavy Smoker/Drinker Seeks Hair With Gsoh
Posted onI recently spotted an interesting article, which said that hair loss could be caused by marital status, drinking and smoking habits. The research, compiled by the American Society for Plastic Surgeons, detailed that being a divorcee, widowed, heavy smoker or drinker can affect your hairline, especially if you’re a woman. I’ve looked into the environmental […]
ISHRS Holds 19th Annual Scientific Meeting in Alaska
Posted onLast September, Drs Farjo travelled to Anchorage, Alaska to attend the 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). IT was held over 4 days and included a beginners’ course & workshop, breakout workshops for special interest subjects, lunchtime symposia and of course the main lectures in the general sessions. […]
Man’s Pursuit Of Perfection
Posted onSome male celebrities have spoken rather candidly about cosmetic surgery – the odd nose job here and there, perhaps a face lift or hint of botox. On the other hand hair loss has been something that most celebrities have kept, quite literally, under their hats. Over the past few years, that’s all changed. When someone […]
Setting The Rooney Record Straight
Posted onI just wanted to take a moment to set the record straight with regards to an article published in yesterday’s Daily Star. The piece was about Wayne Rooney and the increase in enquiries that I, and I’m sure many other, hair transplant surgeons have seen since he had surgery earlier this year. I had originally […]
Not Just Falling Leaves
Posted onIt’s not just wrapping up warm we need to remember in these wet and windy months. Our hair can also take a bit of a battering to, so we should take extra care to prevent unnecessary hair loss. Autumn sparks the time when unexpected hair loss happens to hundreds of thousands of women – and […]