When it comes to bees, like me, your first reaction is probably to run away from the pesky so and sos, or even swat them until they drop. But, this might make you think twice about reaching for the insect swatter. As well as producing honey and helping pollination, bees are now buzzing to the […]
Raising A Smile
Posted onThose of you who live in London might have seen me on the capital’s new television station, London Live, in May. I was being interviewed on the subject of confidence – a concept which usually goes hand-in-hand with conversations about hair transplantation. It’s rare that a patient won’t mention confidence when discussing his or her […]
Asparagus: The Latest Hair Loss Miracle Cure?
Posted onEarlier this week, the Daily Mail reported that Prince Harry has turned to a special diet to slow the rate of his hair loss. It is rumoured that the fourth in line to the throne has been consuming asparagus in an effort to strengthen his existing hair – its high alkaline content has been hailed […]
Can Balding Cause More Heartache Than We Thought?
Posted onYesterday’s papers all picked up on the same piece of research from Japan – the rather alarming statistic that men who suffer from male pattern baldness are 32 per cent more likely to suffer from heart disease than those blessed with a full head of hair. However, only those balding from the crown of the […]
Hair Loss Is Not-So-Embarrassing!
Posted onAs you may have seen on the news section of our website, our hair transplant surgery was recently featured on the Channel 4 series, Embarrassing Bodies. I performed surgery on Paul, whose confidence had been knocked by scars on his face. Hair taken from Paul’s scalp was transplanted to disguise the marks left by skin […]
April Hair Transplant Workshop For Doctors And Their Techs
Posted onLive Hair Transplant Surgery Workshop: Patient Selection & Hairline Design Join us at the first U.K. ISHRS sponsored workshop from 29th April to 30th April 2013 in our new Manchester clinic opening soon. The surgery workshop is hosted by Drs. Bessam & Nilofer Farjo together with a World Class international faculty
Why Transplant Patients Should Be Patient
Posted onUnderstandably, those who choose to undergo a hair transplant are extremely keen for their new hair to grow – fast! I often mention in my blog that a transplant is not a quick fix, and that full re-growth can take up to 18 months. Even oral treatments and topical solutions require a lengthy wait before […]
I Want to Change My Hair
Posted onThe Farjo Medical Centre recently featured on an episode of BBC3’s documentary series ‘I want to change my body’. The programme featured young people who had decided to undergo surgical procedures to correct a feature that they were desperately unhappy with. Patients were enlisted with documenting their journey via hand-held cameras. We were, of course, […]
Transplants – The ‘Best’ Solution For Hair Loss!
Posted onThe Daily Mail recently reported on Calum Best’s decision to undergo a hair transplant. The explanation given for Calum’s thinning was that, during his younger years, he had caused damage by constantly bleaching his hair blonde and pulling it back in a tight ponytail. Consistently wearing a very tight ponytail can indeed cause traction alopecia, […]
What’s Lacking In Hair Is Made Up For In Respect
Posted onAn article in The Guardian caught my eye recently, which questioned whether ‘Bald is best for bosses’. This unusual statement suggests that men with completely bald heads are perceived as being more masculine, dominant and as greater potential leaders. There appears to be a trend amongst US company bosses to sport a bald haircut or […]