Last weekend marked the concluding part of the ISHRS 2021 Basics Course In Hair Restoration Surgery – a key educational event in the hair loss calendar. This year’s event ran across two weekends: Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th and Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th August. Participants were able to watch live and engage in discussion […]
The first port of call for many men and women when they start to notice hair loss, or their hairline receding, is to book a doctor’s appointment. However, despite hair loss being such a common problem, many GPs have limited knowledge on the wide range of possible diagnoses and effective treatments including what can be […]
What is the ISHRS? The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) is an international, non-profit medical society comprised of over 1,000 members representing 70 countries. It promotes the highest standards of medical practice and medical ethics. What does the ISHRS do? The ISHRS offers continuing medical education to physicians and fosters an environment of open dialogue, […]
Today marks the second and final day of Aesthetic Medicine Live 2021, held at Olympia London. This year, Aesthetic Medicine Live partnered with the UK Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (UKAAPS) with Consortium of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery clinic owners (CAPSCO), to host their annual conference. Dr Greg Williams, from our team, attended the event and […]
What is heterochromia hair? Heterochromia hair is a rare condition that is characterized by the presence of two distinct colours of hair in the same person, which normally presents on the scalp (i.e., the skin covering the head, excluding the face). Typically, those affected will find colours such as brown, blonde and red hair appear […]
A hair transplant is the only way to restore a hairline in the long term, but there are important factors to consider when it comes to its overall success. A hair transplant doesn’t mean that you won’t lose any hair in the future, so it’s essential to consider future hair loss patterns. Even after having […]
For many in the transgender community, a hair transplant can be an effective way to align their appearance to their gender identity. And those undergoing a transition or gender reassignment surgery may, for example, want treatment for reshaping and adjusting their hairline to make it appear more masculine or feminine. Often, transgender patients find that […]
Alopecia Areata is a condition that causes your hair to fall out in small patches. Typically these patches measure no more than several centimetres and can be almost unnoticeable. However, the patches can sometimes connect and become more visible as a result. You may first notice clumps of hair on your pillow or in the […]
Eyebrows are a very prominent feature on the face and accentuate our expressions – making it easier for people to read how we’re feeling. Over the years, eyebrow styles have changed dramatically from thin and rounded arches in the ‘20s, to arched and bushy in the late ‘50s, moving to thick and natural in the […]
Burn scar alopecia, as the name suggests, refers to hair loss as a result of scarring caused by some type of burn injury, such as scalding from hot water or cooking oil. These burns can cause serious and long-lasting damage to the skin, including the hair follicles, which can leave areas of bald, scarred skin. […]