Drs Farjo have teamed up with Professor Philpott at University of London again. This time we are researching the extent of the benefits to the hair of using a different solution to store the hair grafts. Over the last several months, we have been using a specialised anti-oxidant solution to store the hair grafts in once they have been harvested from the patients’ donor area. This particular solution is used in the NHS to store organs such as hearts and kidneys while they are being transported before a transplant.
Our impression is that the hairs are staying on the scalp rather than the usual fall out after a week or two. Also it appears that the hairs are growing and maturing faster.
Keep an eye on our R&D page for updates on our research findings on this subject.
Iron deficiency, anaemia, refers to a lower than normal iron in the body. Most commonly, it occurs because of blood loss or pregnancy. However, some people affected by anaemia can experience hair loss as one of their symptoms. So, firstly why do we need iron in the body? Iron is essential for making haemoglobin, a […]
What is minoxidil? When researching hair growth treatments, you are likely to have heard of both minoxidil and finasteride. Both minoxidil and finasteride can aid hair growth; more information can be found on finasteride here. In this blog post, we are going to share some more information on minoxidil. Minoxidil, which is also sometimes known […]
Hair transplant surgery is a procedure that thousands of men and women undergo every year in order to combat balding or thinning hair. Here, leading surgeon Dr Farjo answers some of the most commonly asked questions regarding hair loss and the treatments available. How long will it take for my hair transplant to grow? […]
