What is a sideburn transplant? It is essentially a hair transplant surgical procedure to restore the hair to the sides of your face, in front of the ear (i.e. your sideburns). For Sideburn Restoration Treatment, the hair typically comes from the back or sides of the scalp. Why might you have sideburn restoration? There are […]
We 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) […]
For 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 […]
We 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 […]
Your 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 […]
On 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 […]
In February, Drs Bessam & Nilofer Farjo were invited international guest speakers at the 8th Annual Scientific Conference & Workshop of Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons, India, in Ludhiana, Punjab. The first day started with a live surgery workshop followed by two more days of lectures, panel debates, expert tables, discussions and networking opportunities for […]
This weekend, The Farjo Hair Institute is set to bring some of the world’s top hair loss experts together, as part of this year’s inaugural International Trichology Congress. Dr Bessam Farjo will host the prestigious two-day event at the Manchester clinic from 25 to 26 March, covering topics such as trichology, endocrinology and nutrition. The […]
Now an annual global event, ‘Movember’ is the month to ‘grow your mo’ to raise awareness of various male cancers. Movember aims to encourage men to grow a moustache for 30 days and raise funds to go towards cancer diagnosis, detection and treatment. Cancer will impact most of us during our lifetime and sponsoring research […]
Eagle-eyed readers of our blog will know that a hair transplant paved the way for online dating success for a previous patient, and now much-loved comedy actor John Thomson has followed a similar route. Before reprising his role as the loveable Pete Gifford in Cold Feet, John checked into the Farjo Hair Institute in the […]