I see another high-profile footballer’s hair is being put under the media spotlight following the attention given to Wayne Rooney and his transplant. This time the man on the spot is global star David Beckham. Earlier this week, I saw a somewhat questionable photo of the back of his head in The Daily Mail which […]
Celebrity Hair Transplants – Don’t Always Believe What You Read!
Posted onThe recent criticism surrounding celebrity hair transplants has brought up a few questions and I’d like to take the opportunity to set the record straight. Some of the media has a tendency to sensationalise stories to ‘make’ news, but this could be detrimental to anyone considering surgery. Firstly I wanted to talk about Jason Gardiner. […]
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 […]
FAQs Answered!
Posted onWe answer all your FAQs on Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), the most popular hair transplant technique, which is one of the safest cosmetic surgery procedures performed today. When considering any type of cosmetic surgery, even minor ones like FUT, it’s crucial to ask questions – and get them answered! You must have peace of mind […]
You Can Take Your Hat Off!
Posted onOctober 1, 2010 – 10:39 pm by Dr Bessam Farjo It would appear that Tom Jones is happy to be a silver ‘pussy cat’ – just not a receding one! Apparently, on an American chat show, Tom spoke openly about having an alopecia reduction (scalp reduction) stating that he was very happy with the end result. […]
Bestie’s Boy Gives Hair Loss The Red Card
Posted onCalum Best, son of footballing legend George Best, has apparently been visiting a hair loss clinic in a bid to save his TV and modelling career. Calum appears to have never been blessed with his father’s winning locks, so I would imagine that he has been trying different treatments for some time now in attempt […]
Hair Growth With Herbs – Not Going To Happen!
Posted onAs I’ve mentioned before, I find the various articles / websites teaming with misinformation that circulate the internet very disturbing – how is anyone supposed to find sound advice when there is so much rubbish! I’ve recently come across yet another site full of half truths, this one promoting herbal remedies. One particular gem of […]
Time For A False Lash Back-Lash!
Posted onSeptember 3, 2010 – 4:26 pm by Dr Bessam Farjo A growing number of my patients are young women looking to reverse the damage caused by false eyelashes and eyelash extensions. The products seem to have become increasingly popular, partly due to celebrity fans like Cheryl Cole and Katie Price. What a lot of women don’t […]