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 […]
Trichotillomania – Treating The Cause As Well As The Symptoms
Posted onI’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 […]
Dr Farjo Guest Faculty in France Workshop
Posted onOn 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. […]
Would You Let Your Man Have A Hair Transplant?
Posted onOn 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 […]
Sun Hair Transplant Article Features Dr Farjo
Posted on 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 […]
ISHRS Celebrates Successful 18th Annual Conference
Posted onLast 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 […]
There Is No Need For Foul Talk
Posted onA 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 […]
‘The Youthful Look’… More Hair And Less Wrinkles!
Posted onBotulinum 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 […]
Men’s Health
Posted onI’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 […]
Another 1st for Dr Farjo as he lectures in India
Posted onThe AHRS-India (Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons) held its 2nd International Conference and Video Surgery Workshop on Hair Restoration Surgery from 10-12 September 2010 at the Palanpur Palace Hotel at Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India. Dr Bessam Farjo was one of only a handful of invited international guest faculty and presented 6 lectures as well as […]