Dr Bessam Farjo was invited to be the studio guest at BBC Radio Merseyside on March 13th, 2009 as part of the Sean Styles morning show. Their interest was triggered by the launch of the book ‘Diary Of A Hair Transplant’ authored by Farjo patient and showbiz journalist, Brian Beacom. Brian himself was also part […]
Dr Nilofer Farjo Inspects Fellowship Training Program in Thailand
Posted onThe International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) asked Dr Nilofer Farjo to accept an inspector role for their Fellowship Training Program in Bangkok, Thailand, which is directed by Dr Damkerng Pathomvanich. Dr Nilofer had been a member of the Fellowship Training Committee over the last year. Dr Nilofer travelled there in June 2009 and […]
Scotland Showbiz Journalist Publishes Hair Experience Book
Posted onBrian Beacom is the showbiz editor for Glasgow newspapers, The Herald and The Evening Times. After his hair transplant procedure of around 3200 follicular unit grafts at Farjo in 2008, he went public with his story by publishing a book titled ‘Diary of A Hair Transplant – A Journalist Search For David Cassidy Hair’. He […]
Drs Farjo Guest Lecturers at University of Lyon Diploma Course
Posted onFor the second year in a row, Dr Bessam Farjo was invited (this time along with his wife Dr Nilofer) to lecture at the hair restoration course offered by University of Lyon and directed by Dr Yves Crassas. Students from France, Europe and North Africa received a 3 hour lecture from Drs Farjo educating them […]
BBC 1 The One Show features Dr Farjo
Posted onBBC 1 TV prime time chat program, The One Show, filmed and aired a documentary about hair loss and hair transplant surgery on May 7th, 2009. The short film featured members of the public talking about their hair and also an interview with Farjo patient and showbiz journalist,Brian Beacom. It was of particular interest that […]
Intercytex Phase II Cell Therapy Research Trial Completion Data
Posted onA Phase II study, which was conducted by Dr Bessam Farjo in Manchester, is now complete. This trial was designed to examine the effect of different DP delivery techniques and methods to ensure that the epidermal cells were in the correct state to respond to the signals and produce new hairs. In this study, subjects […]
Latest Data From Our Hair Cell Therapy Human Trials
Posted onICX-TRC is an autologous (donor source is same as recipient) hair regeneration therapy intended for the treatment of male pattern baldness and female hair loss. Drs Farjo are the Principal Investigators in this trial on behalf of Manchester-based Intercytex Group plcsince 2003. Success will promise potentially unlimited supply of donor hair for patients. Latest Update […]
Drs Farjo Investigate Anti-Oxidant Hair Transplant Graft Solution
Posted onDrs Farjo have teamed up with Professor Philpott at University of London again. This time we are researching the extent of the benefits to the hair of using a different solution to store the hair grafts. Over the last several months, we have been using a specialised anti-oxidant solution to store the hair grafts in […]
3 Major Publications Feature Farjo Hair Articles
Posted onA flurry of activity involving Drs Farjo occurred recently with hair loss and hair transplant feature articles. First there was the Daily Mail newspaper with a double page feature addressing all issues. It memorably also features before and afters of celebrities James Nesbitt (actor), Rob Brydon (actor/comedian) and Duncan Bannatyne OBE (Entrepreneur. The Financial Times, […]
Dr Bessam Farjo Is New ISHRS President
Posted onDr Bessam Farjo was formally appointed President of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery and takes up this office from October 1, 2007. He becomes the 15th President and the first from Europe of the Chicago-based society. L to R: Dr W Parsley (Treasurer, USA), Dr P Rose (Immediate Past President, USA), Dr P […]