When award-winning hair transplant surgeons meet! ISHRS member physicians were featured in a Practical Dermatology’s DermWireTV segment discussing the high quality of education ISHRS provides hair transplant surgeons, hair loss in women, and the evolving approaches to hair transplantation in patients with psoriasis. The ISHRS is mentioned at 3:54: DermWireTV: Updates from ASDS and ISHRS
Hair loss is a common concern that affects people around the world. For years, topical minoxidil has been a go-to treatment option for many individuals dealing with hair loss. In this video below, Dr. Paulo Müller Ramos, a Brazilian dermatologist specializing in hair disorders, discusses the use of oral minoxidil as an alternative hair loss treatment for those that have …
Is Male-Pattern Hair Loss in Your Future? If you are an adult male with male-pattern hair loss in your close male relatives, you will probably want to know: You are justified in asking these questions because male-pattern hair loss is the male form of androgenetic alopecia-hair loss that occurs in genetically predisposed persons. The genetic predisposition is hereditary-that is, it …
Female pattern hair loss cures… Does anything really work for women? posted by Nicole E. Rogers, MD, FISHRS on May 13, 2015 Many in our field would argue it’s not worth even treating women for female pattern hair loss, citing concerns about donor area, the scarcity of effective treatments, or how difficult it can be to achieve patient satisfaction. But these concerns …
by Bessam K. Farjo, MBChB, FISHRS on March 31, 2015 In the terminology of hair transplantation, the recipient site is where hair is transplanted. It is the area of the scalp where hair follicles are transplanted to correct hair loss. The hair follicles used for transplantation are harvested from the donor site, scalp areas at the side and back of the head …
When discussing hair transplant surgery, it’s essential to emphasize its artistic aspect, particularly in the precise placement of hair grafts. Over the past few decades, there has been a shift towards technical precision, sometimes overshadowing the importance of artistry and the pursuit of natural-looking results. In this article, we’ll delve into the art of hair graft placement, shedding light on …
Hair transplantation is often perceived purely as a medical procedure, but for those deeply involved in the field, it is much more than that—it is an art form. Dr. Timothy Carman, a seasoned hair transplant surgeon and Past President of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, views his work as a blend of artistry and science. His approach emphasizes …
Surgical hair restoration is a permanent solution for male or female pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia). Often patients require a second procedure or series of hair replacement procedures for the following reasons: Patients may have their personal reasons for seeking a second hair restoration procedure. It is imperative to discuss these reasons, in full, with a hair restoration surgeon to be …
When you have a full head of hair you probably don’t pay much attention to your hairline. Like your other facial features, it is just there—the place where your scalp hair borders your forehead and frames your face. When you lose all or part of your hairline due to androgenetic alopecia or other cause, you lose a distinctive facial feature. …
This topic examines how to talk with a hair restoration doctor to get the most out of your hair loss treatment program. Q: What’s the best way to get the best possible outcome from a hair restoration program? A: The outcome should be the best possible result for you at this time in your life. Q: How does one accomplish …
With the experience and advances in hair transplantation techniques, it has been possible to successfully perform the transplantation of follicular units (FUs) in the facial zone. Beard and mustache transplant procedures have increased in demand in recent years to improve appearance and highlight masculine features with natural results. Based on the statistics of the ISHRS 2020 Practice Census, Normally, around …
Article written by Dr. Georgios Zontos in collaboration with Dr. Piero Tesauro, Chairs of the ISHRS 2024 Live Surgery Workshop The 2024 ISHRS Europe Live Surgery Workshop in Milan was a monumental success in the field of hair restoration surgery. Along with my Co-Chair, Dr. Piero Tesauro, we had the honor of overseeing this prestigious workshop and are proud to …
Follicular unit transplantation and follicular unit extraction (FUE, also known as the FOX Procedure) are recent and widely discussed surgical procedures for hair restoration. Follicular unit (FU) extraction is a procedure for obtaining follicular graft units from donor areas on the scalp. Follicular unit transplantation is the surgical procedure for transplanting follicular unit into the scalp. The FU is identified …
27th World Congress and World Live Surgery Workshop of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery November 13-17, 2019 (Wednesday-Sunday) Bangkok, Thailand Learn More
On January 31, 2020, the New York State Board for Professional Medical Conduct (the “Board”) issued a Consent Agreement charging Dr. Dennis Daly with committing professional misconduct under N.Y. Educ. Law § 6530(25) for allegedly allowing unqualified and unlicensed individuals to perform a hair transplant procedure at the SNY Surgery Center in 2017. Dr. Daly did not contest the allegations …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY ANNOUNCES 2019 AWARD RECIPIENTS FOR ADVANCING EXCELLENCE IN HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY CHICAGO, IL. –December 6, 2019. The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) recently honored three clinical professionals for their outstanding contributions to the profession of hair restoration surgery. The award recipients were recognized during the ISHRS 27th World Congress …