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International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Achieves ACCME Accreditation with Commendation for Educational Activities

International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Addresses Trend Buzz Geneva, IL – March 31, 2014.The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) – the largest international medical association of hair restoration surgeons – announced today that the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) awarded the ISHRS Accreditation with Commendation for six years as a provider of continuing medical education …

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Beard Transplants: Hollywood Hype or True Trend?

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International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Addresses Trend Buzz Geneva, IL – May 5, 2014.Sporting a beard has become quite popular among Hollywood’s leading men, but the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) finds recent reports of a growing trend in beard or facial hair transplants may be more hype than reality for the average man. When the ISHRS …

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Hair Cloning Eyed as Futuristic Hair Loss Therapy

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International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Reviews Promising New Research in Follicular Cell Implantation Geneva, IL – June 3, 2014.With hair restoration surgery at an all-time high worldwide, researchers are continually investigating new technologies and therapies to further enhance hair restoration and expand the use of this refined surgery as the demand for permanent hair loss solutions continues to grow. Lately, …

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International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Announces 2014 Award Recipients

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GENEVA, IL (October 20, 2014)The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) recently honored four distinguished members for their outstanding service and dedication to the profession of hair restoration surgery. The award recipients were honored at the ISHRS 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in October 2014. The Manfred Lucas Award is the ISHRS’s highest honor and not …

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New Research Finds Hair Grafting A Promising Therapy For Chronic Leg Ulcers

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Geneva, IL – May 27, 2015.While hair transplantation has been used successfully for decades to treat hair loss, a new pilot study conducted by a physician member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) has found hair follicle grafting can help treat patients with non-healing chronic leg ulcers. This cutting-edge research was partially funded by ISHRS, which offers …

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ISHRS 2015 Practice Census – New Survey Finds Growing Demand for Proven Hair Loss Treatments

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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 …

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Shakira Named Female Celebrity with Best Hair by World’s Leading Hair Experts (ISHRS Annual Meeting Overview)

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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 …

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SURVEY FINDS NON-SCALP HAIR TRANSPLANTS SURGE IN POPULARITY

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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 …

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International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Announces 2015 Award Recipients

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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. …

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Research Grants Helping Fund Promising New Studies Aimed at Better Understanding, Treating Hair Loss

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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 …

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BUYER BEWARE: MEDICAL TOURISM FOR HAIR TRANSPLANTS CAN HAVE COSTLY CONSEQUENCES

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, …

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Hair Loss Expert Offers Tips for Combating Hair Loss Occurring Postpartum and During Menopause

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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 …

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SCRUFF NOT ENOUGH? FACIAL HAIR TRANSPLANTS HELPING MEN ACHIEVE FULLER BEARDS, MOUSTACHES

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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 …

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INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY HOSTS 24TH WORLD CONGRESS, SEPTEMBER 28

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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 …

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NEWLY FUNDED RESEARCH WILL HELP PHYSICIANS BETTER UNDERSTAND HAIR LOSS AND IDENTIFY NEW ADVANCES IN HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY

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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 …

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