An alarming trend of UK clinics offering discounted surgery, through websites such as Groupon and KGB deals has emerged in recent months. It seems that some hair transplant clinics are taking advantage of the increased popularity of the treatment due to what I like to refer to as the ‘Rooney effect’. By offering patients ‘deals’ […]
A Leg-up In Hair Transplant Surgery?
Posted onI recently came across a report regarding a ‘new’ hair transplant procedure using leg hair. I find the report somewhat misleading as using leg hair in hair transplant surgery is by no means a new occurrence – leg hair has been used before on the head, as has hair from the arms, chest and other […]
Farjo Expands Team With New Surgical Appointment
Posted onFollowing the surge in procedures amongst male celebrities it’s now regarded as more openly acceptable to do something about hair loss. At Farjo we continue to see an increase in enquiries and demand for hair transplants, helped by the likes of Wayne Rooney and Louis Walsh, and the procedure has never been so popular! As […]
Inspiring Vision Day for Farjo Staff
Posted onAbout 2 weeks ago, the Farjo Hair Institute closed for a day and all staff gathered at the Hilton Doubletree hotel for the 1st Farjo Vision Day! A full day of activities was planned with the aim of sharing future Farjo plans and strategy, as well as engaging the staff of all levels in the […]
Mail on Sunday Quotes Dr Farjo on Women’s Hairloss
Posted onToday’s Mail on Sunday Review on health section features an full page article on hair loss in post-menopausal women. The journalist, Alice Smellie, led with a case study who decided to have a hair weave as the answer to her baldness. Alice had extensive discussions with Dr Bessam Farjo on this issue for the last […]
The Dangers Of Medical Tourism
Posted onI recently came across a poll on newbeauty.com, which reveals that one in four Americans would consider having surgery if it wasn’t so costly. With this in mind, it’s not surprising that people seek a lower cost option and consequently consider having surgery in a country where it’s cheaper. While the discounted price tag may […]
To keep up with the times, I’ve joined various social networking sites and regularly blog, tweet, and check Facebook. The channels are useful for me, as I like to keep an eye on industry news and engage with the hair loss community, which is very active online via numerous forums and blogs. I was amused […]
Drs Farjo Invited Speakers at New Hair Group
Posted onOn Thursday February 23rd, both Drs Nilofer Farjo and Bessam Farjo lectured by invitation at the British Association of Dermatologists on Fitzroy Square in London. The occasion was the launch of the British Hair and Nail Group (BHANG). They talked about hair transplant surgery state-of-the-art and its applications in a variety of hair loss situations […]
Dr Farjo Lectures at Dermatology Congress
Posted onDrs Farjo arrived back from Cancun, Mexico earlier this month where Dr Bessam was invited lecturer at the 8th World Congress for Cosmetic Dermatology. This meeting was organised by the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology and was held at the Cancun Center for Conventions & Exhibitions. Dr Farjo co-chaired the session and he talked about […]
Red Magazine Eyebrow Hair Transplant Article
Posted onIn December 2011 Dr Bessam Farjo was referenced and quoted by journalist Leah Hardy for an article on eyebrow hair transplant surgery on behalf of the popular & glossy Red magazine Last week, the magazine hit the newsagents’ shelves and it actually makes a good read. The article also features a great case study in […]