Katie Piper Foundation Partners With Farjo
28th August 2015
People who have been affected by burns could benefit from free hair transplant surgery as part of their rehabilitative treatments, thanks to a new partnership between the Katie Piper Foundation and the Farjo Hair Institute.
As officially announced in their newsletter on July 1, 2015, the Foundation has linked with The Farjo Hair Institute – a centre of excellence in the UK for hair transplant surgery, hair loss medicine, research and hair restoration education – to provide free hair restoration surgeries and treatments to the Foundation’s beneficiaries, helping them to recover from the physical and psychological scars left by burns.
“The loss of hair through burns and traumatic scarring can have a significant impact on an individual’s confidence and wellbeing and serve as a constant reminder of their trauma,” said Katie Piper Foundation Charity Services Manager, Ezinna Rospigliosi. “An important part of their psychological recovery is linked to their physical appearance and helping them get back to the way they used to be. We are pleased to be able to offer The Farjo Hair Institute’s services to our beneficiaries who require hair restoration.”
The Farjo Hair Institute is one of the world’s leading hair restoration surgery clinics. Founded by Drs Bessam Farjo and Nilofer Farjo in 1993, the Institute has been at the forefront of research and development in hair restoration for more than 20 years and offers consultations and surgery in Manchester and London.
Farjo's Lead London surgeon,Dr Greg Williams, is a former burns and plastic surgeon. Dr Williams is the only member of BAAPS (the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) who performs hair transplant surgery on a full-time basis.
He said: “People who have suffered burns or scarring often find that it affects their self-esteem and a core element of their recovery is addressing the psychological damage. This is intrinsically linked to personal perception, so surgeries or procedures that can help them look as much like they did before are therefore a vital part of the recovery process.”
Dr Bessam Farjo, who is also the Medical Director of the Institute of Trichologists and past president of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, added: “Technological advances now mean that it is possible to restore hair where it has been lost due to burns scars. We are delighted to be partnering with the Katie Piper Foundation to offer men and women who have been affected by burns the chance to see themselves how they did before they were burned.
“Through hair restoration surgery, people can restore their hairlines, facial hair, eyebrows or eyelashes, helping them to feel more like their old selves – a hugely important step in their psychological recovery.”
Founded in 2009 by philanthropist, Katie Piper, following an acid attack, the Katie Piper Foundation is a charity dedicated to improving burns rehabilitation, helping people with burns and scars throughout their recovery. This includes advice on scar management and access to free specialist treatments, as well as workshops and social activities which help to establish a peer support network. More information can be found on the website, www.katiepiperfoundation.org.uk, or please contact the Foundation's Charity Services Manager Ezinna at ezinna@katiepiperfoundation.org.uk
