Over the years, a few people have told me that they’re worried about being stressed, as they believe it will cause their hair to fall out. It seems this belief is quite common and I think the worriers out there deserve an explanation. Contrary to popular opinion, being stressed does not mean your hair will […]
Has The Cure For Hair Loss Been Discovered?
Posted onHas the cure for hair loss been discovered? There has been a lot of attention in the media recently surrounding an exciting new drug that could offer a cure for hair loss by preventing the balding process. Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have identified a scalp chemical that stops hair growth, at least in […]
Unethical Promotion And Sale Of Hair Transplant Surgery
Posted onAn 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 […]
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 […]
Becks’ Balding Barnet
Posted onLast August, I blogged about the attention David Beckham was receiving in the media due to a questionable photo of the back of his head in The Daily Mail. The image seemed to show a bald patch near the top. Now Becks’ barnet is back in the spotlight, with the footballer confirming that he may […]
Be Careful What You Wish For…
Posted onWhile 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 […]