Over 40% of men experience severe hair loss by the time they turn 40 — resulting in many men seeking permanent remedies for baldness later in life. Women are also impacted by hair loss, and Strip FUT is something that can be transformational for both genders. Strip FUT (follicular unit transplantation) is a type of […]
Guidelines for Patients Seeking Hair Transplant Surgery and Other Hair Procedures During Covid-19
Posted onWe are delighted to announce that we will be recommencing work and hair transplant surgeries (albeit on a scaled down level) from Monday, May 18th following almost 2 months of lockdown due to COVID-19. In the interest of patients undergoing hair transplant and other hair restorative procedures, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) […]
Chemotherapy and Hair Loss
Posted onFor many people who are faced with the tough prospect of going through chemotherapy, one of their greatest concerns is losing their hair. Hair loss and chemotherapy can be traumatising for cancer patients. Hair loss is such a visible sign of their illness and a constant reminder of what they are going through. Not everyone […]
Is air pollution linked to hair loss?
Posted onWe all know the damage that air pollution can do to our overall health, especially to our respiratory system. However, research suggests that dirty air might also have a more visible impact – it might be causing hair loss. It’s thought that exposure to common pollutants may be the culprit. Researchers found that when cells […]
The main causes of female hair loss and how to treat it
Posted onYour hair is your crowning glory, so realising that you’re losing more than usual can be incredibly worrying, especially if you’re unsure what’s behind it. Hair loss is a surprisingly common problem for women, so you’re not alone. In many cases, hair loss is temporary – but what could be behind it? You’re anaemic Around […]
So Long, Shaun!
Posted onFormer Eastenders star and Farjo patient Shaun Williamson won the hearts of viewers but narrowly missed out on a place in tonight’s Celebrity Big Brother final If, like millions of us, reality TV is something of a guilty pleasure and a chance to switch off from the outside world, then you will have been glued […]
Dr Farjo Invited Hair Transplant Speaker at Monaco Congress
Posted onOn April 8th 2017, Dr Bessam Farjo, was one of 2 guest speakers invited by Restoration Robotics Inc to speak about the ARTAS Robot, at the Annual Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress (AMWC) in Monaco. Dr Farjo spoke for 30 minutes detailing the differences between Robot-Assisted FUE hair transplant donor harvesting, and manual and […]
PRP Therapy
Posted onThe rise of ‘vampire’ treatments hit us back in 2013, with the likes of Kim Kardashian and her comrades opting for weird and wonderful facials using re-injected blood. At the time, these treatments were big news and came with a slight air of disbelief (who wouldn’t be shocked by a photo of Kim with a […]
Live Surgery Workshop in Manchester
Posted onUpdate: this workshop has already taken place and is no longer available. Dear Friends & Colleagues, On behalf of myself and my co-host, Dr Jean Devroye, I would like to personally invite you to join me and my esteemed faculty for our European Hair Transplant Workshop sponsored by the ISHRS. Structure: The plan is to […]
Look To Lasers To Transform Your Locks
Posted onAs you’ll know from reading my blog, the choice of hair loss treatments is always increasing. Now, an American company has come up with a new offering which might prove to be a life-changer. HairMax’s new LaserBand device is much like a hair band, designed to simply sit atop your scalp for 90 seconds each […]