When researching your hair transplant options, you’re going to find a lot of confusing and even contradictory information online, making your efforts to find a hair transplant surgeon you can trust quite difficult. Today, we’re going to discuss three warning signs to look out for when performing your hair transplant research. Where is the doctor? The normal and expected method …
Improvements in instrument technology and technique have now made follicular unit extraction (FUE) a procedure competitive with strip harvesting for obtaining donor hair for transplantation. In FUE, a physician removes one FU – or follicular unit, at a time, targeting those that appear most likely to thrive and produce hair in a recipient site. It requires more skill from the …
by Jennifer H. Martinick, MBBS on December 1, 2014 Eyelashes have an anatomical function of shielding the eye from injury, from dust and grit. Eyelashes frame the eyes, and together with eyebrows, hairline, cheekbones, nose, lips and chin create the facial appearance that is unique to every individual. A person without eyelashes has a strange appearance because they lack one of the …
Eyebrow hair restoration Surgery and eyelash surgery posted by James A. Harris, MD, FISHRS Eyebrows and eyelashes make an important contribution to facial symmetry and presentation of self to others. A person without eyebrows and/or eyelashes may feel very self-conscious about his/her appearance. Transplantation or reconstructive surgery can often restore eyebrows and eyelashes. Eyebrows and eyelashes are lost in a variety …
Awards Ceremony Video Golden Follicle Award The ISHRS 2020 Golden Follicle Award goes to Robert T. Leonard, Jr., DO, FISHRS.He is a strong educator, teaching and introducing new doctors to the specialty and maintains a large knowledge of all the advancements in hair restoration. He is one of the most important educators in our field but also introduces the achievements …
ISHRS 2020 World Congress We are pleased to invite all physicians and hair researchers with an interest in hair restoration to the 28th World Congress of the ISHRS which will take place in a virtual format. As the field of Hair Transplantation Surgery continues to evolve, we invite you to join us to discuss and learn about new findings, new …
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY ISSUES GUIDELINES TO HELP PATIENTS FIND COVID-PROTECTED FACILITIES Safety protocols designed to protect patients, staff as elective procedures resume CHICAGO – July 15, 2020. As communities around the world grapple with how to safely reopen in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)—the world’s leading medical authority …
Reasons of hair loss in women: a discussion of the most common female hair loss causes Believe it or not there are many reasons for hair loss and hair thinning occuring in women, this is not uncommon. DNAIndia.com recently reported an increase number of women seeking help and answers on why hair loss affects them. The great news is help is out …
Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) is a procedure that is used to create the illusion of shaved hair, stubble, or greater density in hair-bearing areas that have lost hair or require augmentation. It is becoming more popular around the world, and its value to hair restoration surgeons is demonstrated by the ISHRS including it alongside Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) and Follicular Unit …
Hair loss can be a distressing experience for women, impacting their self-esteem and confidence. Fortunately, advancements in the field of hair loss treatments have led to innovative solutions specifically designed for women. In the video below, Dr. Jerry Cooley discusses the many different treatment innovations for women who suffer from hair thinning or hair loss. Low Level Laser Treatment One …
In the ever-evolving field of hair restoration surgery, two prominent techniques have gained significant attention and debate over the years: Linear Strip Excision (LSE), also known as Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), and Follicular Unit Excision (FUE). This article explores the future of these techniques and how to maximize graft harvest, with a focus on the ongoing FUE vs. FUT debate. …
The goal of hair transplantation is to give you, the patient, completely natural-appearing hair growth that expresses your unique individuality. Advances in hair transplantation techniques, procedures, and technology make this goal achievable for most patients today. When hair transplantation was first developed in mid-Twentieth Century, the goal was “coverage” using plug-graft technology and techniques of the day. Patients were pleased …
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY HOSTS 31st WORLD CONGRESS, NOVEMBER 1-4, 2023, IN DELHI, INDIA “The Hair Follicle–From Beginning to End”:The world’s premier educational gathering of hair restoration physicians CHICAGO – October 3, 2023. Many of the world’s most renowned hair restoration experts will convene in Delhi, India, to present the latest research and concepts in hair growth and restoration …
Third Annual World Hair Transplant Repair Day Shines Spotlight on Growing Problem of Fraudulent, Illicit, Hair Transplant Clinics Participating ISHRS physician members offering free corrective surgeries for eligible candidates CHICAGO – October 27, 2023. Victims of fraudulent, illicit hair transplant clinics who have littlerecourse for the irreparable damage done by unlicensed individuals who either lack training orare not authorized to …
My story begins one February night in 2002 when I went out to a night club. It was the infamous Rhode Island Station Club. What began as a night out with friends, ended as one of the deadliest fires in night club history. 100 people died from this fire and many others were seriously injured. I was one of the …
Have you been using an over-the-counter hair loss treatment that “guarantees” to stop hair loss and stimulate growth of new hair? Has it performed as the label promises? Is your hair loss continuing, without a sign of new hair growth? If the answer is “yes” to all of the above, you have joined a very large club made up of people who …