Early last month in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the year’s biggest hair transplant conference took place. It was the 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). It is the leading organisation in the world for hair restoration science, surgery, medicine and education. It has over 1200 members and conducts annual […]
Is The Bush Back?
Posted onAs a hair restoration surgeon, it’s not just scalps that I operate on. Eyelashes, eyebrows, facial hair and – this one may surprise you! – pubic hair can all be all be transplanted. Essentially, as long as enough donor hair is available, you can transplant it to anywhere on your body where hair already grows. […]
Will This Shampoo Give You The Mane Of A Show Pony?
Posted onReported to be a beauty secret of the stars, the newest ‘must-try’ hair product is fittingly called Mane ’n Tail – you guessed it, a horse shampoo. Never ones to miss a piece of the action, the shampoo and conditioner are said to be must-haves for a-list celebs such as Kim Kardashian, Demi Moore, Sarah […]
Dr Farjo Directs Hair Transplant Day at FACE Conference
Posted onThe 2014 FACE conference took place in London in June, and featured a whole day session to address the latest hair loss treatments both transplant surgery and non-surgical treatments The day was chaired by Dr Bessam Farjo and featured a variety of experts to cover the many topics. NHS Dermatologist, Dr Vishal Madan, covered the […]
Body Language Journal Hair Transplant Issue
Posted onBody Language is the UK and International Journal for Aesthetic and Anti-Ageing Medicine. The November issue sees 3 articles about hair transplant surgery by Farjo surgeons. This is on the back of the lectures given at the FACE aesthetics and anti-ageing conference June this year in London at the Quenn Elizabeth II centre Dr Greg […]
Hair Loss Myths – The Good, The Bad And The Totally Ludicrous
Posted onWhile most people who come through our doors are seriously considering a hair transplant and eager to find out what their next steps are, some come to us hoping for advice on how they can stop hair loss themselves before they turn to surgery. They often want a miracle cure that solves their problem, without […]
November Esquire Mag Features Beard Hair Transplant
Posted onJournalist Sam Parker has written a fantastic article in the latest Esquire Magazine this month. He talks about Movember and Decembeard, and why it can be a difficult time for blokes who are unable to grow the beard and facial hair they desire. He discusses the issue of hair transplant and quotes Dr Bessam Farjo […]
Pumpkin As A Wonder Cure – Trick Or Treat?
Posted onWe all know that a good diet can help boost the strength of your hair. As it’s Halloween, it only seems right to give a nod to one seasonal squash that could play a part in boosting hair growth – the pumpkin. Like many fruits and vegetables, pumpkin is rich in vitamins and minerals that […]
Don’t Get Whispy This Winter
Posted onBy Iain Sallis, trichologist at Farjo Hair Institute For many people, winter is hair’s number one enemy. From dry frizz and split ends, to hat hair – I’ve heard individuals complain of a whole season of bad hair days. Many of us tend to think of summer as the time of year that’s toughest on […]
Washing Your Way To Longer Locks
Posted onLast week, the Daily Mail reported that a new shampoo on the market can make your hair grow more quickly. Dubbed ‘FAST’ – Fortified Amino Scalp Therapy – this shampoo and conditioner duo apparently boosts hair growth by around 30 per cent. A tall order, by any stretch of the imagination! According to the journalist […]