A side effect of Smoking you didn’t know about. Can smoking cause hair loss?

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The effects of smoking are widely known, with cancer and health warnings on cigarette packaging and adverts highlighting the dangers . But hair loss may be a side effect of smoking which you aren’t as aware of. Does smoking cause hair loss? Having a smoking habit can cause hair loss, or hair thinning, in some […]

Does Creatine cause hair loss?

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Over recent months, Creatine, a popular pre-workout supplement, has been hitting the headlines due to its potential link with hair loss. Although not proven to cause hair loss, this nutritional and sports supplement may affect the levels of DHT, a hormone connected to hair loss. What is Creatine? Natural Creatine is a source of energy […]

FUE vs FUT Hair transplant

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When you are considering a hair transplant, you may come across two frequently used terms — FUE and FUT. Both techniques are widely known due to their proven results, but which transplant option is best suited for you? Deciding between the two procedures may lead you to pose specific questions. See below for the FUE […]

Dr Nilofer Farjo

Meet the team: Dr Nilofer Farjo

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Our hair restoration surgeon and founding director, Dr Nilofer Farjo, tells us more about her role at Farjo… 1. What’s your background and how did you come to work at the Farjo Hair Institute? I graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 1998 – my background is in general medicine, but I became […]

hair loss self confidence, national conversation week

IT’S GOOD TO TALK…ABOUT SELF-CONFIDENCE

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Having been in the hair loss field for over 25 years, I’ve witnessed a real evolution in terms of how willing we are to discuss our appearance, self-esteem, and confidence. While this applies to both sexes, the change in attitude has been particularly noticeable amongst men. Thanks to a rise in high-profile figures speaking out […]

Cosmetic Surgery Industry Is No Longer ‘Nice’

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I’m always keen to share my musings on everything hair related on this blog, so I was delighted when I was given the opportunity to be a guest blogger on the Huffington Post. I decided to comment on the new code of practice introduced by the Royal College of Surgeons. I strongly welcome this code […]

Highest Honours For Farjo Medical Centre!

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 My wife Nilofer and I recently attended the 20th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery where we were invited to perform various functions. As if having the opportunity in itself was not enough, since it was talking place in the Bahamas, we felt it would be rude not to go! Imagine our […]

The Farjo Medical Centre Welcomes Its Newest Recruit

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August was a month full of things to celebrate for the Farjo team. We commemorated 15 years of employment for Lesley, our Admin Manager, with an entire team outing for a celebratory dinner in appreciation of her hard work and loyalty. The Japanese Teppanyaki chefs provided plenty of entertainment as well! Lesley plays an integral role in […]

Farjo Expands Team With New Surgical Appointment

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Following 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 […]