Consumers face potential of serious risk when unlicensed personnel perform hair restoration surgery The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) issued a consumer alert with a warning that increasing numbers of unlicensed personnel worldwide are performing substantial medical aspects of hair restoration surgery and, in doing so, are putting patients at risk. Increasing numbers of patients are now seeking …
NEWLY FUNDED RESEARCH WILL HELP PHYSICIANS BETTER UNDERSTAND HAIR LOSS AND IDENTIFY NEW ADVANCES IN HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Awards Numerous Research Grants NOTE: Grant recipients are available upon request for media interviews. GENEVA, IL (October 19, 2016) — The future holds great promise for individuals who struggle with hair loss thanks to ongoing research …
ISHRS LEGAL UPDATE: DELEGATION OF SURGERY IN HAIR TRANSPLANTATION October 2016 The ISHRS shares, from time to time, legal developments on issues potentially affecting members. One such issue is the permissibility of delegating portions of hair restoration procedures to unlicensed personnel. In the United States, a physician’s authority to delegate to unlicensed personnel varies from state to state and depends …
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY HOSTS 24TH WORLD CONGRESS, SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 1, 2016, LAS VEGAS Cutting-edge techniques and surgical gold standards in hair restoration spotlighted NOTE: Grant recipients are available upon request for media interviews. GENEVA, IL (September 23, 2016) — With interest in hair restoration at an all-time high, researchers are continually investigating new surgical techniques …
GENEVA, IL. – August 18, 2016 One thing today’s male style icons seem to have in common besides good looks is serious scruff (think round-the-clock five o’clock shadows). While this popular look comes easily for some men, others struggle to achieve it. In the past, men with sparse facial hair had little choice but to sport the clean-shaven look. All that …
GENEVA, IL. – June 29, 2016. Women experience many distinct life stages that can directly impact hair health. From the joys of being a new mom to the midlife changes that happen during menopause, fluctuating hormones are responsible for temporary postpartum hair loss and thinning hair that is common as women go through “the change”. While hair loss during these two …
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery warns of technicians spawning black market to perform hair transplants GENEVA, IL. – May 18, 2016. While medical tourism for cosmetic surgery is a growing trend, the lure of scenic landscapes and less expensive surgeries can prove to be a one-way trip to unsuccessful and unsafe procedures when performed illegally by technicians rather than trained, …
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 VOLUNTEER HAIR RESTORATION PHYSICIANS HELPING PATIENTS RESTORE HAIR THROUGH A UNIQUE PRO BONO PROGRAM Operation Restore offers free hair transplants for patients in need GENEVA, IL – January 12, 2016. Hair loss that occurs at any age and under any circumstance can be disheartening. But for those experiencing traumatic hair loss due to an injury or as …
Hair loss experts recommend proper assessment at first signs of hair loss in youngsters GENEVA, IL. – December 7, 2015. While hair loss at any age can be upsetting, it can be particularly hard when hair loss occurs in adolescents or young adults. And in the age of social media where posting selfies are the norm, premature hair loss can wreak …
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery at the Forefront of Hair Restoration Education, Research Geneva, IL – December 2, 2015. For more than 20 years, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) Scientific Research, Grants & Awards Committee has been recognizing and awarding grants to clinical investigators dedicated to research in hair loss and hair restoration. While hair restoration surgery …
Cooling Cap for Chemotherapy Patients Help Save Hair Follicles Hair loss is ranked the most troubling side effect of treatment for women. Most patients undergoing chemotherapy, lose some or all of their hair as a side affect to the treatment. A new device which is a scalp cooling cap is currently in clinical trials. A New York City hospital …
GENEVA, IL (October 22, 2015) The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) recently honored four distinguished persons for their outstanding contributions to the profession of hair restoration surgery. The award recipients were honored at the ISHRS 23rd Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago, Ill., USA, in September 2015. The Manfred Lucas Award is a lifetime achievement award and the ISHRS’s highest honor. …
Hair restoration procedures targeting face, chest, eyelashes increased 95 percent worldwide GENEVA, IL. – September 23, 2015 The latest trend in hair restoration surgery is proving to be anything but a passing fad. In fact, a new member survey conducted by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) shows that more people are seeking non-scalp hair restoration procedures to enhance …
23rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Spotlights Latest Research, Scientific Advances in Treating Hair Loss GENEVA, IL. – August 27, 2015. Colombian-born singer/songwriter Shakira, one of the best known Latin-American pop artists, now has another accolade to add to her long list of career achievements — best hair. The world’s foremost hair restoration physicians voted …
Number of hair restoration surgeries increased 76 percent worldwide GENEVA, IL. – August 5, 2015. Results released today of a new member survey conducted by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) show more men — and women — are turning to hair restoration surgery as a permanent, natural-looking solution to combat hair loss. The worldwide volume of surgical hair restoration procedures …
Geneva, IL – July 31, 2015. While it’s often said that clothes make the man, it can be argued that good hair makes the woman. A gorgeous, full head of shiny hair can be any woman’s best feature, hands down. But hair loss experts warn that subtle changes in the hair can signal early signs of hair loss in younger …